Essex Travel Guide

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A quaint white building with a dark shingled roof, a flag, and a sign reading "Toys Ahoy".
Two metal chairs with 'B' signs, a tree trunk, and a garden with grass and plants.
A marina with boats docked, a building with a balcony, and a clear blue sky.
A marina with boats docked, a large building, and trees.
A marina with various sailboats docked.
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT

Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT

2 out of 5
320 E Main St Branford CT
The price is 1.723.669 ₫ per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
1.723.669 ₫
2.008.499 ₫ total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Branford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT
Hyatt Place Uncasville - Casino Area

Hyatt Place Uncasville - Casino Area

3 out of 5
2049 Norwich Montville CT
The price is 3.258.720 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
3.258.720 ₫
3.747.528 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Montville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Hyatt Place Uncasville - Casino Area
Sound View Greenport

Sound View Greenport

4 out of 5
58775 County Rd 48 Greenport NY
The price is 11.565.828 ₫ per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
11.565.828 ₫
15.465.780 ₫ total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Greenport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (672 reviews)
"My family and I recently stayed at the Sound View Hotel and had a wonderful experience all thanks to their front desk staffer named Adrianne. While our trip was off to a rough start regarding the initial room we were assigned, the moment I voiced my complaints to Adrianne she stepped in and went ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Sound View Greenport
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
North Fork Resort

North Fork Resort

3 out of 5
690 Queen St Greenport NY
Stay at this cottage in Greenport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Railroad Museum of Long Island and Greenport Farmers' ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
"Very nice units. Pool area and outdoor space around pool also very nice. Also excellent location and Greenport is a fantastic town Lot of work still being done on the property. Once completed the place will be great."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

North Fork Resort
Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2.5 out of 5
298 E Haddam Moodus Rd East Haddam CT
Stay at this cabin in East Haddam. Enjoy free parking, patios and climate control. Popular attractions Machimoodus State Park and Amasa Day House are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (173 reviews)
"It was clean and private with cute surprises around. The s'mores box for two and camping wood already to go into the pit such a nice touch."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Cliffside Resort Condominiums

Cliffside Resort Condominiums

3 out of 5
61475 Route 48 (North Road) Greenport NY
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Greenport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Railroad Museum of Long Island and East End ...
9/10 Wonderful! (277 reviews)
"Quiet, clean, good hospitality, private beach."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Cliffside Resort Condominiums
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Essex attractions

A steam locomotive with the number 40 on its front, traveling on a railway track.
Photo by Bill Dillard
Open Photo by Bill Dillard

Essex Steam Train

8.4/10 (165 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Essex Steam Train during your travels in Essex Village. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Cities near Essex

A sandy beach with a breakwater, calm sea, and a clear sky.

Westbrook

A marina with boats docked, a large brick building, and a church steeple.

Ivoryton

A marina with boats docked, a small white house, and a forested shoreline.

Old Lyme

A rocky beach with large boulders and the ocean in the background.

Old Saybrook

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