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Top Chelmsford Family Hotels

Restaurant
Ridings at Theobalds Park

Ridings at Theobalds Park

3.0 star property
Cheshunt
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (145)
"Great place"
United Kingdom
Gareth
The price is ￥11,499
￥13,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Ridings at Theobalds Park
Exterior
The Queen Phillippa

The Queen Phillippa

4.0 star property
Queenborough
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (373)
"An absolute hidden gem, our second visit & won’t be our last. Hotel spotlessly clean, staff super friendly and wonderful value for money. "
United Kingdom
Sonia
The price is ￥11,925
￥14,310 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
The Queen Phillippa
Children's play area - outdoor
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

4.0 star property
Colchester
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"breakfast was very good , Staff were friendly and plenty of parking. "
United Kingdom
Papa
The price is ￥8,408
￥10,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers
Pontlands Park

Pontlands Park

3.5 star property
Chelmsford
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (407)
"Good hotel, friendly staff and great food "
United Kingdom
Brian
The price is ￥21,725
￥26,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Pontlands Park
Exterior
The Ferry Boat Inn

The Ferry Boat Inn

3.5 star property
Chelmsford
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (61)
"The bed was extremely comfy,the room was lovely,the food was great with lots of options,the staff were very friendly and efficient,would definitely go back,five star rating."
United Kingdom
RICHARD
The price is ￥18,534
￥22,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
The Ferry Boat Inn
Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
County Hotel Chelmsford

County Hotel Chelmsford

4.0 star property
Chelmsford
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (532)
"Very comfortable stay, and the lady serving Breakfast Chris couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. A great place to stay in the area"
United Kingdom
Ben
The price is ￥20,765
￥24,918 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
County Hotel Chelmsford
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

3.0 star property
Braintree
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Very clean and friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Jennifer
The price is ￥7,928
￥9,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
Interior
The Mill Hotel

The Mill Hotel

3.0 star property
Sudbury
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (617)
"wery nice ,comfortable bed and clean room"
United Kingdom
dana
The Mill Hotel
Front of property
The Ship Hotel

The Ship Hotel

4.5 star property
Leigh-on-Sea
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (37)
"Excellent hotel room and food "
United Kingdom
Gordon
The price is ￥18,672
￥22,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
The Ship Hotel
Exterior
Holiday Inn Southend by IHG

Holiday Inn Southend by IHG

4.0 star property
Southend-on-Sea
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1016)
"Clean room, friendly staff, lovely food. "
United Kingdom
Mike
The price is ￥10,297
￥12,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Holiday Inn Southend by IHG
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Top Chelmsford Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly Reception staff. Rooms comfy and clean. Breakfast had a great gluten free variety and a range of dairy free milks which made a nice change as i have coeliac disease. "
Tracey 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

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Frequently asked questions

What's Chelmsford like for family-friendly vacations?
If you've been thinking about a trip with your kids, the welcoming destination of Chelmsford is a good choice. The parks, festivals, and gardens are just a few things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Fly into Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 14 mi (22.5 km) from the city center.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Chelmsford?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 42°F. Average annual precipitation for Chelmsford is 26 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Chelmsford?
While you and your family are visiting Chelmsford, you might want to check out some kid-friendly attractions such as Bond Street, Danbury Country Park, and Marsh Farm Country Park. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Museum of Chelmsford and Forest Drive Shops.
What's the best way for us to get around Chelmsford?
If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from Chelmsford Station, Wickford Hatfield Peverel Station, or Chelmsford South Woodham Ferrers Station. Chelmsford might not have very many public transit options so consider renting a car to explore more.