Small luxury hotels in Essex, United Kingdom
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Essex
Talbooth House & Spa (Dedham)
Newly opened, November 2022. Situated in Dedham, 34 km from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spafeatures accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant... Read more
- Rating: 9.1
- Stars: 4
Channels Hotel (Chelmsford)
Dating back to the 15th century, this Tudor house and converted stable block is set in the grounds of Channels Estate. The individually designed rooms and suites include original features, such as exposed wooden beams, along with modern comforts... Read more
- Rating: 9.1
- Stars: 4
GreyFriars
Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford... Read more
- Rating: 8.8
- Stars: 4
Funky Monk Hotel (Epping)
Newly opened, January 2023. Funky Monk Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Epping... Read more
- Rating: 8.7
- Stars: 5
The Pier Hotel (Harwich)
Taking advantage of its waterside location, The Pier Hotel has a restaurant on the first floor, and the Navyard Bar and Terrace on the ground floor. Further bars and restaurants are within a 5-minute walk, and the ferry to Felixstowe and Shotley leaves from next door to the property... Read more
- Rating: 8.7
- Stars: 4
Camelia Hotel (Southend-on-Sea)
Located on the seafront at Southend-On-Sea, with views of The Thames Estuary, Camelia Hotel is just one mile from Southend on Sea. It has good food, free Wi-Fi and free parking... Read more
- Rating: 8.6
- Stars: 4
The Bottle Kiln Wetherspoon (Harwich)
The Bottle Kiln Wetherspoon in Harwich has 4-star accommodation with a restaurant and a bar. Featuring a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom... Read more
- Rating: 8.5
- Stars: 4
Marygreen Manor
This luxury 4-star hotel is located just 1 mile from Brentwood Train Station, junction 28 of the M25 motorway, junction 11 of the A12, and Brentwood's central High Street. This historic Tudor manor house offers free onsite parking and an award-winning restaurant... Read more
- Rating: 8.4
- Stars: 4
The Oyster Smack (Burnham on Crouch)
Just metres from the river in Burnham-on-Crouch, The Oyster Smack Inn has an on-site bar, free Wi-Fi and free parking. It dates back to the 1800s, and is known for its fantastic food... Read more
- Rating: 8.4
- Stars: 4
OYO Pier Hotel (Clacton-on-Sea)
Opened March 2020. Facing the beachfront, OYO Pier Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Clacton-on-Sea and has a garden, terrace and restaurant... Read more
- Rating: 8.3
- Stars: 4
Kingscliff Hotel (Clacton-on-Sea)
This property is on the Tendring Peninsula, situated on the coastal road, providing cliff top views.The property features a garden and a terrace... Read more
- Rating: 8.2
- Stars: 4
Holiday Inn Southend (Southend-on-Sea)
Holiday Inn Southend features an on-site fitness suite and a sound-proofed rooftop bar and restaurant. An en suite bathroom with power shower, flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in each room at Holiday Inn Southend, as well as air conditioning and blackout curtains... Read more
- Rating: 8.2
- Stars: 4
Milsoms (Dedham)
Featuring a bar and brasserie restaurant, Milsoms is located in Dedham. With free WiFi throughout and free onsite parking, this boutique hotel is just 20 minutes' drive from the Beth Chatto Gardens and 12 miles from Colchester Zoo... Read more
- Rating: 8.1
- Stars: 4