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A sunset over a beach with a pier extending into the water.

Our top choices for Essex inns

A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

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

Clacton-on-Sea

karla

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A room with exposed wooden beams, two armchairs with floral cushions, a round mirror, and a green door with a 'G' sign.

2. Saracens Head Hotel

Dunmow

mark

AED 262 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A meticulously landscaped garden with a central fountain, surrounded by geometrically trimmed hedges and various shrubs.

3. The Cricketers

Saffron Walden

Ben

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, floral wallpaper, and a window with curtains.

4. Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

Dunmow

Sean

AED 288 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A bedroom with exposed wooden beams, a large bed with white bedding and purple accents, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

5. The Harvard Inn

Ingatestone

Ann

AED 598 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

Two light blue upholstered chairs with wooden legs and decorative studs, positioned on a checkered floor with a small table between them.

6. The Ship Inn

Burnham-on-Crouch

Ola

AED 544 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

7. Brook Red Lion Hotel

Colchester

Jacob

AED 289 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A building with a sign reading "Kicking Dickey" and "Green King." It has a traditional architectural style with a pitched roof and chimneys.

8. The Kicking Dickey

Dunmow

Anne

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

9. Rettendon lodge events

Wickford

Roger

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bar setting with a glass of a clear, possibly alcoholic beverage garnished with a lime slice, on a bar counter with a green cloth underneath.

10. The Ship

Chelmsford

Mariama

AED 395 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A brick building with a dark blue entrance door, a 'Welcome' sign above it, and two potted Christmas trees on either side.

11. Bull Hotel Halstead by Greene King Inns

Halstead

John

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view through a glass door.

12. The Pheasant Public House & Hotel Limited

Halstead

Sheila

AED 596 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

13. The Compasses Inn

Chelmsford

Daniel

AED 493 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a dark upholstered chair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

14. The Rose & Crown Free House

Clacton-on-Sea

Chris

AED 562 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk with a computer, and a television.

15. The WoolPack Inn

Colchester

Richard

AED 568 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A rustic dining area with wooden beams, a table, chairs, and a chandelier.

16. The Cross Keys

Saffron Walden

Paul

AED 493 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a walk-in closet.

17. The White Horse

Maldon

Matthew

AED 568 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

18. The Prince of Wales

Chelmsford

Lori

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting of trees, and a large ornate mirror.

19. The Dog Inn

Halstead

Dean

AED 443 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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Top Essex Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, stayed local for work. Helpful staff, breakfast was fantastic."

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

8/10 Good

"Good, easy place to stay when in the area. Parking is free but the electric chargers are often out of order. A young man on the reception gave me a free drinks voucher to compensate for this. Breakfast was good, simple fare. Good bar. Only downside would be the joint rooms are not soundproof, so I spent 2 nights listening to some older gentleman coughing his lungs up to eastenders,,,"

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

8/10 Good

"It’s a holiday inn next to a garage with a Waitrose. It’s a fairly nice one tho. Lovely reception / dining area. Bathrooms superb. Tv a little old but ok. Heating not working but had an electric oil radiator. Food fairly poor and very expensive like similar holiday inns. Breakfast was ok. I’d stay here again tho if necessary."

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

8/10 Good

"Lovely stay. We booked through hotels.com. Booking was easy. Staff at the hotel were lovely and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious. Room and hotel was clean and well maintained. My only comment would be the kettle in the room could do with descaling, this put me off abit that I wasn’t able to have my morning coffee."

Frequently asked questions

How much do inns in Essex cost?

Rates for inns found in Essex range between AED 262 and AED 598 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 8.4. 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?

Select from 23 inns located in Essex. Whether you're vacationing with the family or your favorite pals, and wherever your destination, Expedia can help you find the perfect hotel.

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Our top choices for Essex inns

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

2. Saracens Head Hotel

3. The Cricketers

4. Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

5. The Harvard Inn

6. The Ship Inn

7. Brook Red Lion Hotel

8. The Kicking Dickey

9. Rettendon lodge events

10. The Ship

11. Bull Hotel Halstead by Greene King Inns

12. The Pheasant Public House & Hotel Limited

13. The Compasses Inn

14. The Rose & Crown Free House

15. The WoolPack Inn

16. The Cross Keys

17. The White Horse

18. The Prince of Wales

19. The Dog Inn

Top Essex Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

Down Hall Hotel

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

Novotel London Stansted Airport

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

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