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Our top choices for Essex guest houses

A room with a mural of a waterfall, a wooden staircase, and a round table with a 'WELCOME' sign.

1. Stansted Airport Lodge

Stansted Airport Lodge
3.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
6.2 out of 10, (488 reviews)
"Such a cute lodge to stay at. Very clean room, and the attendant was super helpful in getting me to my room and recommendations on how to get to the airport! Would love to stay here again."
Ireland
Jaime-Lynn
The price is ￥8,572
￥10,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Stansted Airport Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.

2. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

The Railway Sleeper Lodge
3.0 star property
Colchester
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (48 reviews)
"Simple and clean - good size room"
United Kingdom
Darrell
The price is ￥9,907
￥11,888 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Railway Sleeper Lodge
A bedroom with a large bed, a mirror, and a plaid carpet.

3. The White Hart Hotel

The White Hart Hotel
5.0 star property
Halstead
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (219 reviews)
"Nice rooms and great food, staff very helpful"
United Kingdom
David
The price is ￥22,755
￥27,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
The White Hart Hotel
Miscellaneous

4. The Green Man Boutique Hotel

The Green Man Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
6.6 out of 10, (185 reviews)
"Super friendly staff, cosy room with pub that serves food and really close to stansted airport "
United Kingdom
susie
The Green Man Boutique Hotel
A brick building with a sign reading "The Cricketers Arms." It features outdoor seating with tables and chairs, a wooden deck, and a small wooden structure with windows.

5. The Cricketers Arms

The Cricketers Arms
3.0 star property
Saffron Walden
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (374 reviews)
"Fantastic location, fantastic staff and fantastic food. Will definitely stay here again"
United Kingdom
Lloyd
The price is ￥15,760
￥18,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Cricketers Arms
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

6. Old Thatch Bambers Green

Old Thatch Bambers Green
3.5 star property
Bishop's Stortford
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3 reviews)
"Great stay! The owners are very nice and took care of our every need. Very close to Stanstead airport. Clean and comfortable room. Highly recommend!"
United States
Erin
The price is ￥14,049
￥16,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Old Thatch Bambers Green
A traditional pub named 'The CHUDLEIGH' with a white facade, arched windows, and hanging flower baskets.

7. Chudleigh Hotel

Chudleigh Hotel
4.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (353 reviews)
"The staff here were so helpful and kind! This is a great place to stay for a quaint stay from a simpler time. It was cleanly kept very a nice experience. The breakfast was fantastic! I would definitely stay again if coming back into the area."
United States
Jacob
The price is ￥16,635
￥19,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Chudleigh Hotel
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and orange umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a brick wall.

8. The Blue Anchor Feering

The Blue Anchor Feering
3.5 star property
Colchester
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (118 reviews)
"Highly recommend this hotel 10/10 on everything looking forward to our next visit "
United Kingdom
Robert
The price is ￥13,140
￥15,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
The Blue Anchor Feering
A dining area with high ceilings and skylights, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

9. Brentwood Hotel

Brentwood Hotel
3.5 star property
Brentwood Town Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (209 reviews)
"Excellent parking facilities, clean room and warm staff"
United Kingdom
Joana
Brentwood Hotel
A large pink building with a well-maintained lawn and garden in front.

10. The Cottage Guest House

The Cottage Guest House
3.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Beautifully cottage in village close to Stanstead Airport and connections to London. Enjoyed our stay and will definitely return."
Canada
Roy
The price is ￥19,078
￥22,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
The Cottage Guest House
A neatly made bed with a striped blanket, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting of a sunset on the wall, and a tall plant on one table.

11. Remarc House Stansted

Remarc House Stansted
2.5 star property
Bishop's Stortford
5.4 out of 10, (26 reviews)
"Ok for one night, no receptionist and you need to call to get the code to your room! Just ok for a stop over but don’t expect anything big! It’s just a roof under your head for one night"
United Kingdom
Maurizio
The price is ￥11,382
￥13,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Remarc House Stansted
A cozy living room with a leather armchair, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

12. Travellers' Choice

Travellers' Choice
3.0 star property
Harwich
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"We had a wonderful stay at the Traveller's Choice. There was so much room available, we were provided with absolutely everything we needed and everything was extremely clean and lovely. "
United Kingdom
Susana
Travellers' Choice
A bed with white and yellow pillows, a green floral pillow, and a wooden headboard.

13. The White Hart Inn

The White Hart Inn
3.0 star property
Ingatestone
The White Hart Inn
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a built-in oven, and a stainless steel range hood.

14. Mariskals

Mariskals
2.5 star property
Basildon
5.2 out of 10, (21 reviews)
"Very clean, great host very friendly and helpful, really enjoyed my stay"
United Kingdom
peter
Mariskals
A rustic wooden house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

15. Stansted Airport - Beautiful Annexe with Parking

Stansted Airport - Beautiful Annexe with Parking
Takeley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"A beautiful property in a great location. Our host was friendly, responsive and communication throughout was excellent. I would highly recommend this property."
United Kingdom
George E.
The price is ￥18,763
￥33,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Stansted Airport - Beautiful Annexe with Parking
A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a large window with white shutters.

16. Delightful Period Cottage 225 Oak Road

Delightful Period Cottage 225 Oak Road
2.0 star property
Rivenhall
Delightful Period Cottage 225 Oak Road
Exterior

17. Elmcroft Guest House

Elmcroft Guest House
3.5 star property
Epping
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (22 reviews)
"Desi is amazing and seems to run the whole operation single handedly. Such a nice bloke. Close to Stansted airport."
United States
Aaron
Elmcroft Guest House
A bar area with wooden paneling, a counter, and bar stools.

18. The Grosvenor House

The Grosvenor House
3.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (89 reviews)
"The staff where amazing and it was in a good location, the bed was comfortable "
United Kingdom
Kenan
The Grosvenor House
A buffet table with various dishes including meat, fried items, and baked goods.

19. Room-charming Loughton Apartment With Ba

Room-charming Loughton Apartment With Ba
2.0 star property
Loughton
Room-charming Loughton Apartment With Ba
A restaurant with a bar area, wooden furniture, and a large wall clock.

20. Fish on the Quay

Fish on the Quay
2.0 star property
Maldon
Fish on the Quay
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Top Essex Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

8/10 Good
"The hotel was dated and could do with some modernisation, but it was clean and reasonably well maintained. The main downside was the parking, we had to pay to park. Parking space was limited near the hotel. Overall, it was an acceptable stay, but there is room for improvement, particularly with the facilities and parking arrangements."
Pinky 1-night trip
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Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

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Essex Guest Houses information

Number of reviews
1,975
Accommodation
56 Guest Houses
Lowest Price
￥10,286
Highest Price
￥33,479