2-Star Hotels in Essex, United Kingdom

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Stansted Airport Lodge

Hotel near Stansted Airport & Nearby,Uttlesford District

RRuth Khaline 2024.12.31

Great Lodge is close to the airport (58 mins walking or 14 mins by bus). I wanted a place in nature, and I was served : multiple public footpaths and hiking trail (see picture). The room was clean, spacious and warm. Didn't have soap or conditioner as mentioned, but I didn't need them since I had mine. Check-in and check-out were easy (a person was at the front desk). Thank you

70 reviews

5.0/10

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Travelodge Stansted Great Dunmow Hotels in

Travelodge Stansted Great Dunmow

Hotel near Stansted Airport & Nearby,Uttlesford District

GGuest User 2022.09.23

Happy stay and really love it. Staffs are friendly and rooms are perfect. Con: heater isn’t working in the room so it’s a bit cold

Very Good

41 reviews

8.6/10

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Travelodge Thurrock Lakeside

Hotel near Essex

The Travelodge Thurrock Lakeside was recently opened in 2025, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Grays. The hotel is conveniently located just 5km from Chafford Hundred Lakeside Railway Station and 24km from London City Airport. Keeping busy is easy, with The Destination at Lakeside, Escape Hunt Lakeside and West Thurrock Memorial Ground all nearby. This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate.

Great

40 reviews

9.0/10

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Travelodge Maldon

Hotel near Essex

The Travelodge Maldon is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Maldon will find that the Travelodge Maldon is a fantastic accommodation choice. Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 11km from Witham Railway Station and 36km from London Southend Airport. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the PureGym Maldon Blackwater Retail Park, The Moot Hall and Promenade Park all nearby. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities.

Very Good

40 reviews

8.0/10

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£92

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University of Essex - Colchester Campus Hotels in

University of Essex - Colchester Campus

Hotel near Essex

JJessie(Xinyi) Fu 2025.01.28

Nice student hostel. Convenient location for lectures in the campus. The kitchen has some kitchenware available.

12 reviews

7.2/10

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£39

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Memorial University of Newfoundland, Harlow Campus

Hotel near Stansted Airport & Nearby,Harlow

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£49

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Travelodge Hotel - Basildon Wickford Hotels in

Travelodge Hotel - Basildon Wickford

Hotel near Essex

The Travelodge Hotel - Basildon Wickford is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Wickford, having been recently opened in 2025. Rochford is located approximately 15km away while London Southend Airport is 18km away. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Smedleys Nurseries, Balancing Pond and Churchgate Fishing Lakes. At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city.

Very Good

40 reviews

8.6/10

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£102

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The Oakland Hotel

Hotel near Essex

GGuest User 2024.03.24

The room was good- clean, well equipped, + biscuits provided as well as tea and coffee! Can't fault it. Can't comment on the breakfast (included in room price) as its not available at weekends until after 8.30 and I had to be elsewhere by then. From 7.00 in the week. The thing that let the place down was the parking - or more the point , the lack of it. There must be 40 rooms but only space for 4 cars! All the other car parks around and there are plenty, had max 4 hour stay limit signs on display. Rather than risk a parking charge / fine I found some on-road parking 5 mins walk away and hoped the car would be still there in the morning (it was). If you want a chance for the 4 places you'll need to get there early afternoon - its bedlam there in the evening with the other pub and food outlet customers vying for space, well it was on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Good

102 reviews

7.9/10

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Royal Hotel, Bar & Grill

Hotel near Essex

GGuest User 2023.03.26

Nice hotel very clean and comfortable bed. Had use of tea and coffee in room and kettle. Only disappointment was shower wasn’t powerful and toilet didn’t flush properly and could do with extra toilet roll.

108 reviews

5.9/10

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£42

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University of Essex - Southend Campus Hotels in

University of Essex - Southend Campus

Hotel near Essex

This guesthouse was built in 2010. Featured amenities include a business center and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this guesthouse consist of a conference center and 15 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided weekly.

1 review

5.8/10

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7.3/10

LLidiia KThe location of the hotel is fantastic-town centre, in front of the beach, sea view. Parking is alright, at the back yard. Staff is very friendly, nice and helpful, let us in 1 hour prior to official check in time. Soundproofing is good, didn’t hear our neighbours. Breakfast was lavish, fresh and tasty. In this property location sells itself. The building is tired, but luckily maintained. Curtains in the room are crying to be washed, dust is not wiped for days (if not weeks), tv was very stinky and not working, our bed was small and short for two of us (queen size I believe), water pressure in shower was too weak, carpets with all the possible stains, same as sofa, very unpleasant; waited for our breakfast for more than half an hour (though I received my vegetarian breakfast as I requested in my booking), coffee was only instant. I think, one night stay was too pricey for what it has, but overall impression is still rather good. Summary - if you want a good location with easy access to the Clacton city centre and the beach - here you go, just don’t expect a lot

Esplanade Hotel

Hotel near Clacton-on-Sea

Price per night from:£77

7.9/10

Good

GGuest UserThe room was good- clean, well equipped, + biscuits provided as well as tea and coffee! Can't fault it. Can't comment on the breakfast (included in room price) as its not available at weekends until after 8.30 and I had to be elsewhere by then. From 7.00 in the week. The thing that let the place down was the parking - or more the point , the lack of it. There must be 40 rooms but only space for 4 cars! All the other car parks around and there are plenty, had max 4 hour stay limit signs on display. Rather than risk a parking charge / fine I found some on-road parking 5 mins walk away and hoped the car would be still there in the morning (it was). If you want a chance for the 4 places you'll need to get there early afternoon - its bedlam there in the evening with the other pub and food outlet customers vying for space, well it was on Friday and Saturday evenings.

The Oakland Hotel

Hotel near Chelmsford

Price per night from:£49

5.0/10

RRuth KhalineGreat Lodge is close to the airport (58 mins walking or 14 mins by bus). I wanted a place in nature, and I was served : multiple public footpaths and hiking trail (see picture). The room was clean, spacious and warm. Didn't have soap or conditioner as mentioned, but I didn't need them since I had mine. Check-in and check-out were easy (a person was at the front desk). Thank you