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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
4.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,773 reviews)
"It is an excellent hotel"
United Kingdom
David
The price is 3.475.201 ₫
4.170.241 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3.0 star property
Stansted
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,441 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United Kingdom
Carl
The price is 3.346.356 ₫
4.015.697 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport
4.0 star property
Stansted
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,257 reviews)
"I loved staying in this hotel and would stay in it again."
United Kingdom
Lina
The price is 2.864.851 ₫
3.437.822 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Novotel London Stansted Airport

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG
3.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,344 reviews)
"Very nice perfect for 1 night stay before flying"
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is 2.999.770 ₫
3.599.724 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
3.5 star property
Bishop's Stortford
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,021 reviews)
"Hotel is located in very good location which makes it easy to get to airport"
United Kingdom
Laura
The price is 1.839.520 ₫
2.207.424 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
2.5 star property
Bishop's Stortford
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,012 reviews)
"Large rooms, clean, parking easy,"
United Kingdom
Alex
The price is 1.810.317 ₫
2.172.380 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey
4.0 star property
Waltham Abbey
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (430 reviews)
"Nice stay. Staff were very helpful."
United Kingdom
David
The price is 2.861.930 ₫
3.434.316 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

The Essex Golf and Country Club

The Essex Golf and Country Club
3.0 star property
Colchester
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (845 reviews)
"Clean room and helpful staff."
United Kingdom
Graham
The price is 2.190.253 ₫
2.628.304 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
The Essex Golf and Country Club

Holiday Inn Southend by IHG

Holiday Inn Southend by IHG
4.0 star property
Southend-on-Sea
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay with great food"
United Kingdom
Po Shan
The price is 2.437.313 ₫
2.924.776 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Holiday Inn Southend by IHG

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
4.0 star property
Colchester
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Hotel was nice, food lovely and staff were helpful. "
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
The price is 2.306.950 ₫
2.768.480 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
3.0 star property
Colchester
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Great place to stay overnight on the way to our holiday destination, we re ommend it. We couldn't fault it, everything was superb."
United Kingdom
Van
The price is 2.031.095 ₫
2.437.314 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Down Hall Hotel

Down Hall Hotel
4.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"It was a lovely relaxing stay!"
United Kingdom
sabrina
The price is 4.257.121 ₫
5.108.545 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Down Hall Hotel

The Palace Hotel

The Palace Hotel
3.0 star property
Southend-on-Sea
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Very clean and spacious roo.s, beautiful well-maintained building, close to the beach, staff very helpfull and always available, the Air Conditioner was not funcioning but we had a fan in the room. The best choice to spend the time on holiday or sray near the sea, definetly will recommend it and visit again."
United Kingdom
Diana
The price is 2.891.134 ₫
3.469.361 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
The Palace Hotel

Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club

Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club
3.0 star property
Sawbridgeworth
7.8 out of 10, Good, (865 reviews)
"Spa and golf club on site"
United Kingdom
Maggie
The price is 1.883.618 ₫
2.260.341 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club

DeSalis Hotel London Stansted

DeSalis Hotel London Stansted
3.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
7.0 out of 10, Good, (995 reviews)
"It was a standard hotel. Good for a night before flying from standard. It was a hot day and night and I only had a fan. There wasn’t any air con. But it was ok."
United Kingdom
Deborah
The price is 2.234.058 ₫
2.680.870 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
DeSalis Hotel London Stansted

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG
4.0 star property
Brentwood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (833 reviews)
"It’s a very beautiful place to stay with your family "
United Kingdom
Samson
The price is 2.277.863 ₫
2.733.436 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
3.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (304 reviews)
"Very well run hotel!"
United States
Stephen
The price is 2.365.473 ₫
2.838.567 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

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

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
4.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (842 reviews)
"I am definitely returning to the Aviator its in a convenient location for shopping the beach nice atmosphere and friendly people"
United Kingdom
Angela
The price is 1.467.926 ₫
1.761.511 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

Seven Hotel

Seven Hotel
4.0 star property
Southend-on-Sea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Clean and really spacious bathroom. Bedroom had good facilities including air conditioning. Location is really close to the pier and Adventure island"
United Kingdom
Tahira
The price is 2.980.519 ₫
3.576.623 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Seven Hotel

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel
4.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (475 reviews)
"Very relaxing spa , great selection of treatments food was amazing also had a great selection of drinks at the bar."
United Kingdom
Christina
The price is 5.532.651 ₫
6.639.252 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel
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How much do hotels in Essex cost?
The season and factors like Christmas, Easter and school holidays can affect the price of a hotel in Essex. You can find cheap options from 1.761.511 ₫ in a few different ways on Expedia. First, select the dates you'd like to get away, then use the filters such as budget and amenities to fine-tune your search. You can also sort by price, so the cheapest options appear first.
When is the best time to go to Essex?
The timing of your trip will depend on which part of Essex you want to stay in, as temperatures vary in different areas. For a summer getaway with an oceanic climate, consider Colchester during the months of June to August. Here you can expect average temperatures between 13ºC and 20ºC.
What is the best area to stay in Essex?
Essex has many cool areas to stay, like Colchester, the most popular city. Or travel to Southend-on-Sea to experience its walking trails and family-friendly attractions. For more hotel options, consider Harlow.
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The first step to a perfect family retreat in Essex is locking in the right place to stay. Go to the "Traveller experience" section of our filter tool and select "Family friendly." This will show you all the Essex properties that welcome children and offer family conveniences such as babysitting and onsite activities. Pick the one that suits your budget and style, then prepare to kick back while the kids have fun.
What are the top beach hotels in Essex?
Put on your shades and leave your worries behind as you head to Essex for a coastal holiday. Visiting Southend-on-Sea? Dose up on some vitamin sea at Skylark Hotel. A cafe and a garden are among the amenities at this sought-after seaside getaway.
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