We have created a list with the best hotels with pool in Essex, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Holt & Isa Weber. Updated January 2024.
Indoor and outdoor pools.Delightful property. Pontlands Park is located in countryside just 15 minutes’ drive from the M25 and 30 minutes from Stansted Airport. Built in 1879 the hotel features Victorian architecture and relaxed splendour. Chelmsford train station is close by and trains can reach London Liverpool Street in 35 minutes. The hotel is situated to the south of Chelmsford. The family-run hotel provides homely comfort and exceptional service and has been sympathetically extended to offer 35 luxurious bedrooms. There is a fine restaurant and comprehensive conference facilities. You can also enjoy the facilities at the neighbouring leisure centre. Pontlands is the perfect venue for weddings. You can also enjoy the facilities at the neighbouring leisure centre, although admission times for children are restricted . Show full description
I would describe this as the most beautiful, well designed and elegant pool hotel in Essex. It also has outstanding views. WOW!
Indoor pool.Lovely property. This adults-only, luxury hotel is set within 130 acres of beautiful grounds and listed gardens, with 35 treatment rooms and an 18.5 metre swimming pool. A Mediterranean inspired menu is served in the restaurant and a shuttle service is available at an additional fee from Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station. Guests can also make use of the sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool and salt inhalation room between check in and check out times. Overlooking the gardens or gravel garden, each room has free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV and free mineral water. Rooms at Lifehouse also feature a luxurious bathroom with designer toiletries, fluffy robes and slippers. A range of treatments are available at the beauty salon and pre-booking is recommended. The Lifehouse Bar offers speciality coffees.Show full description
Indoor pool. Orsett Hall Hotel, Restaurant & Spais surrounded by Essex countryside, and offers accommodation in Orsett. This 4-star hotel is set in 12 acres of landscaped gardens and features a spa and gym, onsite hair salon, function rooms and a chapel within the grounds. Free Wifi is available throughout and there is also free onsite parking. Each room at Orsett Hall is individually designed and feature views over the grounds. You will find a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries in your room. The Garden Brasserie serves British dishes and offers breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals. Cafe Sartoria is also open for lighter options. Intu Lakeside shopping centre and the Tilbury Cruise Terminal can be reached within 6 miles. Orsett Hall is just 8 miles from junction 29 from on the M25 motorway. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Indoor pool.Charming. A beautifully restored Georgian manor house set in 150 acres of countryside, Manor Of Groves Hotel Golf And Country Club boasts a wellness centre, a golf course and free parking. Free WiFi is available throughout. The hotel’s modern leisure centre includes a 20-metre swimming pool, a spa, a hot tub, a gymand a solarium. All the bedrooms have a marble bathroom with a bath and a shower. Guests can also enjoy tea/coffee making facilities and a work desk. Beauty treatments and an 18-hole championship golf course are also available. La Brasserie restaurant has a Parisian influenced menu. There is also a lounge and bar area and a full English breakfast is served every morning. Continental breakfast including croissants, cereals, fruits and toasts is also available. The journey to London takes about 30 minutes by train and Stansted Airport is only 10 miles from the Manor of Groves.Show full description
This is likely one of the coolest hotels in Essex.
Indoor pool.Great value. This modern Golf and Country Club Hotel is 4 miles from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 9 miles from Braintree Shopping Village. The Essex is the perfect place to stay in this idyllic countryside location. Guests also have access to a state of the art techno gymand tennis courts, as well as an indoor pool, spa, sauna and steam room. Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town is just a 20 minute drive where you can visit the historic Castle and Colchester Zoo. The stylish rooms all include flat-screen TVs, free WiFi and have tea and coffee making facilities available. The club offers an 18-hole championship golf course and a 9-hole garden course as well as a driving range. There are also 3 private meeting spaces that can host between 10-180 guests for both conferences, Weddings and other special occasions. Our Pulse bar offers a full dining menu whilst also offering a variety of beverages, snacks and afternoon tea. Make the most of our outdoor terrace by taking a seat outside with views overlooking our golf course. Please be advised that there are specific swim times for children aged 0-16 years. Visit our Aura Spaduring your stay to enjoy the range of treatments we have to offer. At this property we have electric vehicle chargers available at an additional cost.Show full description
Outdoor pool. In 10 acres of gardens and wooded grounds, this family-run hotel offers a gym, tennis courts and a heated outdoor swimming pool. Brentwood rail station is within easy reach. Each en suite room at De Rougemont Manor has satellite TV. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Heseltines Restaurant provides quality cuisine, and has a fresh seasonal menu and a lounge area. Guests can also enjoy a drink in the on-site bar. This country house hotel is only 3 minutes from Junction 29 of the M25 motorway.Show full description
Indoor pool. Just a 10-minute drive from Colchester’s historic city centre, the Marks Tey Hotel offers free WiFi access and free private parking. The Lifestyle Health & Leisure Club is complimentary to residents during their stay and facilities include a 15-metre indoor swimming pool, and steam and sauna rooms, fully air-conditioned gymnasium and 2 outdoor tennis courts. Colchester Zoo is within a 10-minute drive of the hotel and the Tiptree Jam Factory can be reached after 20 minutes’ drive. Scenic walks can be enjoyed in Constable Country, also just a 20-minute drive away. Flatford Mill is a 30-minute car journey away.Show full description
Apartment with indoor pool. Situated 37 km from Freeport Braintree, 45 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 46 km from Hedingham Castle, Mersea Island by Away Resorts features accommodation set in Colchester. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool at the apartment. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. A stovetop and kettle are also available. At the apartment complex, every unit comes with a wardrobe, a TV and a private bathroom. Guests are welcome to unwind in the in-house bar, while a minimarket is also available. Colchester Castle is 18 km from Mersea Island by Away Resorts, while Colchester Zoo is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 64 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Camp Site with indoor pool. Set just 25 km from Alresford, Camping Pods, Dovercourt Holiday Park features accommodation in Harwich with access to an indoor pool, a terrace, as well as an ATM. This campground provides free private parking and full-day security. For guests with children, Camping Pods, Dovercourt Holiday Park offers kids pool, an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. The property is non-smoking and is located 23 km from Flatford. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. At the campground, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and serves American cuisine. The campground has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Colchester Castle is 30 km from the accommodation, while IP-City Centre - Conference Venue is 33 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 84 km from Camping Pods, Dovercourt Holiday Park.Show full description
Indoor pool. Located 1.5 miles from Brentwood town centre, this contemporary hotel boasts well-equipped rooms, convenient amenities and modern business facilities; within easy reach of the Bluewater and Lakeside shopping complexes. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire hotel and guests can also relax in the on-site Starbucks lounge. Guests can enjoy air-conditioned, broadband enabled room and relax in the indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna. On-site gymfacilities and a treatment room are also available. The hotel offers a bar restaurant during the day serving a wide selection of dishes, offering dedicated 24-hour room service. The 9 multi-functional conference rooms can be reserved to provide a tailored solution to any group occasion. A Marco Pierre White's New York Italian restaurant is on-site to cater for all tastes. Enjoy an eclectic mix of classics and the newest trends from "the city that never sleeps" and traditional Italian staples, inspired by Marco's Italian heritage and his love of New York.Show full description
Featuring 3 international restaurants, the Radisson Blu is just a 2-minute walk from Stansted Airport Terminal. Guests can enjoy stylish, non-smoking, modern rooms featuring free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped gym. The Wine Tower Bar offers a variety of beers, wine and cocktails. Guests can also enjoy traditional British cuisine in our Collage restaurant. The third restaurant is Station 169, it serves British and American dishes. The spacious rooms have 24-hour room service, free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms feature Nespresso coffee machines, bathrobes and slippers. Express check-out and express laundry is available. The M11 is 10 minutes’ drive away, and central London can be reached in 1 hour by car.Show full description
Indoor pool. In a quiet village setting, just off the A12, outside the ancient Roman town of Colchester, this modern hotel offers great value with free parking and an indoor pool. Close to junction 26 of the A12, the Holiday Inn Colchester has a convenient location, only 5 km from the very heart of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain. The hotel's own on-site health club has an indoor pool, a gym, a sauna, a steam room and a spa. London Stansted Airport is only a 40-minute drive away. Rooms have an HD flat-screen TV, with Wi-Fi internet available at an extra charge. All rooms are located on the first floor of the hotel and are en suite with a shower over the bath. Children under 12 years of age stay and eat for free. The hotel offers 24-hour room service. The restaurant and bar serves traditional British dishes and international cuisine.Show full description
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