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Our top choices for Essex inns

1. The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection

Harlow

chris

AED 332 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

2. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

Clacton-on-Sea

Caroline

AED 239 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

3. The Harvard Inn

Ingatestone

Roy

AED 570 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

4. Saracens Head Hotel

Dunmow

Diane

AED 290 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

5. The Cricketers

Saffron Walden

SANDRA

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

6. The Ship Inn

Burnham-on-Crouch

carol

AED 533 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

Executive Room (Four Poster) | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), alarm clocks

7. Brook Red Lion Hotel

Colchester

Jacob

AED 288 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

8. Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

Dunmow

Jonathan

AED 272 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

9. The Kicking Dickey

Dunmow

Wesley

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

10. Rettendon lodge events

Wickford

Roger

AED 295 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

11. Bull Hotel Halstead by Greene King Inns

Halstead

John

AED 230 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

12. The Ship

Chelmsford

Mariama

AED 394 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

13. The WoolPack Inn

Colchester

Kate

AED 458 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sep - 26 Sep

14. The Cross Keys

Saffron Walden

"An older property that will be considered characterful or dated depending on your viewpoint. I enjoyed it including the narrow stairs and corridors, and the historic nature of the room, which was not lacking for the usual amenities. I had an excellent dinner and the Full English Breakfast was all you could wish for. The staff were attentive and friendly. It is a short walk from the 24 hr public car park and is in the centre of town."

Graham

AED 492 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

15. The Compasses Inn

Chelmsford

Daniel

AED 492 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Dog's allowed £15 per dog per night. Payment due on arrival. (The Mark Catesby room) | Terrace/patio

16. The Pheasant Public House & Hotel Limited

Halstead

Nicholas

AED 594 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

17. The Rose & Crown Free House

Clacton-on-Sea

Chris

AED 561 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

18. The Prince of Wales

Chelmsford

Lori

19. The Dog Inn

Halstead

Dean

AED 406 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

20. The White Horse

Maldon

Matthew

AED 659 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

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Novotel London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean comfortable room with large TV. Good shower and friendly check-in staff. We stayed one night, got the convenient on the hour and half past hour shuttle bus to Airport, up early for the 3.30am bus it costs £4 each, buy ticket on bus, get there 5 mins before it leaves."

The Essex Golf and Country Club

8/10 Good

"Good price and nice breakfast with cooked to order options. Lovely to have a hotel with a full gym and swimming pool. Location is a little odd as it's on an old airfield I believe which is now an industrial estate. Part of the grounds is a golf club but there are limited areas which are available there to walk or run meaning I ended up having to use a treadmill for my morning run instead of running outside. Seems a shame to not make the golf course more multi use and either push people into running like a hamster or onto roads shared with trucks. The swimming pool is a lovely addition but very strange. In the women's changing, you lock your locker with your room card. Great! But then where do you put it? I ended up doing a couple of lengths with it in my hand but it felt a bit strange. I would have used the facilities more if it was all a bit more thought through. That said, nice place, just needs a bit more joined up thinking to make it a great place."

The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection

8/10 Good

"We only stayed for one night before an early morning flight from Stansted, but we were pleased with our stay. It was good value for money, the bed was comfortable, and we had a good night’s sleep — albeit a short one due to our early flight! The hotel was only around a 15-minute drive from the terminal, which made it really convenient for an early departure. There’s also a large car park at the back, which was really handy. Just be mindful of where you park if you’re leaving your car there, as we came back to find ours had been rather generously decorated by the local birds after parking under a tree! We arrived too late to eat at the pub, but there’s a small shopping centre about a 10-minute walk away with various takeaway options and a Co-op. Overall, we had a comfortable and convenient stay and would stay here again."

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at the Delta Marriott while visiting the area for a family birthday! Since it was an unusually hot day, walking into a crisp, perfectly air-conditioned room was a huge relief. Our room was very spacious for our family of four, with comfortable beds, quality linens, excellent room amenities, and a nice, clean bathroom. The kids loved the pool, which is conveniently located in its own separate area. Breakfast the next morning was great with plenty of variety to keep everyone happy, and the staff were exceptionally polite, friendly, and helpful throughout our stay. All in all, a fantastic experience—we’d definitely stay here again!"

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How much do inns in Essex cost?

Rates for inns found in Essex range between AED 230 and AED 659 per night. Whatever your budget, you're sure to find somewhere comfy to chill out between adventures. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for a hotel booking with a check-in date within the next year. Prices reflect current offers and availability is subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

What are the best inns located in Essex?

Essex offers multiple inns, with a total average guest review rating of 8.6. Organizing an escape to Bishop's Stortford? Stay at Swan Hotel Thaxted By Greene King Inns, a popular 3-star inn with a garden and a restaurant. Another sought-after option is Saracens Head Hotel. It has a 4-star rating and conveniences that include a terrace and hypo-allergenic bedding.

How many inns are there in Essex?

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Our top choices for Essex inns

1. The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection

2. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

3. The Harvard Inn

4. Saracens Head Hotel

5. The Cricketers

6. The Ship Inn

7. Brook Red Lion Hotel

8. Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

9. The Kicking Dickey

10. Rettendon lodge events

11. Bull Hotel Halstead by Greene King Inns

12. The Ship

13. The WoolPack Inn

14. The Cross Keys

15. The Compasses Inn

16. The Pheasant Public House & Hotel Limited

17. The Rose & Crown Free House

18. The Prince of Wales

19. The Dog Inn

20. The White Horse

Top Essex Hotel Reviews

Novotel London Stansted Airport

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