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Our top choices for Essex houseboats

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1. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
4.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,812 reviews)
"Perfect stay"
United Kingdom
Alan
The price is Rp1.954.047
Rp2.344.856 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Front of property

2. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3.0 star property
Stansted
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,476 reviews)
"Clean room ideal airport hotel with friendly staff and good breakfast choice."
United Kingdom
Malcolm
The price is Rp2.140.386
Rp2.568.463 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
Breakfast and dinner served

3. Novotel London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport
4.0 star property
Stansted
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,287 reviews)
"Friendly staff, nice clean rooms. Very convenient to Stansted."
United States
Becky
The price is Rp1.794.903
Rp2.153.884 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Novotel London Stansted Airport
Reception

4. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
4.0 star property
Colchester
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
long
The price is Rp1.269.123
Rp1.522.948 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Exterior

5. Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
3.5 star property
Bishop's Stortford
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Perfect family stay before an early morning flight!"
United Kingdom
Louise
The price is Rp906.315
Rp1.087.577 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
Exterior

6. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG
3.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,341 reviews)
"amazing breakfast"
United States
Janet
The price is Rp1.752.598
Rp2.103.118 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG
Exterior

7. Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey
4.0 star property
Waltham Abbey
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (439 reviews)
"Nice stay. Staff were very helpful."
United Kingdom
David
The price is Rp1.853.322
Rp2.223.987 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey
Exterior

8. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
3.0 star property
Colchester
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,011 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed and the air con was a life saver."
United Kingdom
Tim
The price is Rp1.309.413
Rp1.571.295 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
Exterior

9. Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
3.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (329 reviews)
"Very well run hotel!"
United States
Stephen
The price is Rp1.490.716
Rp1.788.859 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
Exterior

10. Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
2.5 star property
Bishop's Stortford
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Room was a bit dated but the bed was comfortable and the shower was good. If you want breakfast you have to walk across to the Ramada. Very convenient for the airport, only a five minute drive away."
United Kingdom
Kathleen
The price is Rp906.315
Rp1.087.577 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
Exterior

11. The Essex Golf and Country Club

The Essex Golf and Country Club
3.0 star property
Colchester
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (867 reviews)
"The room was clean,facilities were good,breakfast was ok but service could have been better,need more choice of breakfast items as well."
United Kingdom
Marie
The price is Rp1.249.198
Rp1.499.037 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
The Essex Golf and Country Club
Exterior

12. St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel
3.0 star property
Colchester
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (884 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay"
United Kingdom
Tanya
The price is Rp1.290.879
Rp1.549.055 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
St Nicholas Hotel
Property entrance

13. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
4.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (869 reviews)
"Very convenient for what we needed 👌"
United Kingdom
Fiona
The price is Rp942.777
Rp1.131.332 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
Exterior

14. Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG
4.0 star property
Brentwood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (854 reviews)
"Great everything my 7 year old son loved it"
United Kingdom
Leonid
The price is Rp1.490.716
Rp1.788.860 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG
Aerial view

15. Down Hall Hotel

Down Hall Hotel
4.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and garden rooms are perfect for the dogs"
United Kingdom
Marco
The price is Rp3.150.568
Rp3.780.778 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Down Hall Hotel
Exterior

16. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
3.0 star property
Braintree
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Every think was great thank you for our stay 😁"
United Kingdom
R m
The price is Rp1.107.965
Rp1.329.558 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
Front of property

17. Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London
3.0 star property
Basildon
6.6 out of 10, (865 reviews)
"Very clean and good facilities. Very good value."
United Kingdom
Joseph
The price is Rp940.158
Rp1.128.190 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London
Exterior

18. Holiday Inn Basildon by IHG

Holiday Inn Basildon by IHG
4.0 star property
Basildon
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (896 reviews)
"Very nice. People were very friendly."
United Kingdom
Dare
The price is Rp1.047.530
Rp1.257.036 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Holiday Inn Basildon by IHG
Exterior

19. Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG
3.0 star property
Harlow
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"The parking situation was not ideal and the TV didn't work properly. The room was clean and staff polite."
United Kingdom
Ravi
The price is Rp1.248.978
Rp1.498.773 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG
Front of property

20. Kingscliff Hotel

Kingscliff Hotel
3.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (642 reviews)
"Breakfast option was great served by a very friendly waitress."
United Kingdom
June
The price is Rp1.970.041
Rp2.364.049 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Kingscliff Hotel
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Top Essex Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent
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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

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