The Best Small
Luxury Hotels in Essex

Opened November 2022. Situated in Dedham, 34 km from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a sauna, and hot tub, as well as a bar. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms at Talbooth House & Spa are fitted with a seating area. Freeport Braintree is 36 km from the accommodation, while Chelmsford Train Station is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 63 km from Talbooth House & Spa. Show full description

Lovely property. Nice style. Superb interior design. Popular among women. With lovely views of the Thames Estuary, this Southend-on-Sea hotel offers free Wi-Fi, treatment rooms, and free parking. The Restaurant offers seafood specialities and classic British dishes with a contemporary twist. Guests can either dine in the Roslin Restaurant, the Bar and Lounge, or choose from one of the outdoor terraces, overlooking the Estuary. The Roslin Beach Hotel is set on a sandy beach, just over a mile from shops and an amusement park on the vibrant seafront. Southend also boasts one of the best records for sunshine in the UK. The Garden Terrace, our beach side al fresco dining space over looks the beach. The perfect place to enjoy cocktails and tapas in the sun. The light, airy rooms each have a flat-screen TV, telephone, hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities and free toiletries. Some of the Roslin’s rooms have a balcony and great sea views. The Roslin Retreat features treatment rooms to relax and unwind throughout your stay, from specialist Elemis facials and massages to manicures and pedicures. Show full description

Opened January 2023. Located in Epping, 14 km from Woodford, Funky Monk Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. Guests can make use of a bar. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. South Woodford is 15 km from Funky Monk Hotel, while Snaresbrook is 16 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 23 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Delightful property. Elegant. Great views. Popular among women. Set in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus. It offers a unique brasserie restaurant, luxurious accommodation, free WiFi and free parking on site. The small quayside town of Wivenhoe is less than a 5-minute drive or a half-an-hour walk from the hotel. The guest rooms overlook the manicured gardens and beautiful Essex parkland. Most rooms feature HD TV with Sky channels, designer toiletries, and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can dine at the brasserie restaurant in the garden wing, which offers regionally sourced produce to bring a taste of France to this corner of the county. The city centre of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain, is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the building. The surrounding Essex countryside is home to numerous rivers, walks, and charming sights. Show full description

Nice interior design. Great location. 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. The train station is only 5 minutes away and the airport is reachable in less than 15 minutes. London is a 45 minute drive away. The restaurant offers a good variety of fine food with fresh local dishes. A full English breakfast is served daily. The bar has an extensive wine list and guests can enjoy their drink on the patio, which has superb sea views. The bedrooms are colourful and have an en suite bathroom. They all come with tea/coffee making facilities and many of them have sea views. Suites are also available and feature private lounges, sea views, and a balcony/garden with seating area. Show full description

This restored 17th-century manor house in large gardens has a bistro restaurant and a spa with 20-metre indoor pool, a gym, steam rooms, saunas and treatments. Greenwoods is a few miles from Chelmsford and Billericay, and a 45-minute drive from Stansted Airport. Bedrooms at Greenwoods Hotel Spa & Retreat are traditional yet stylish and have marble bathrooms and luxurious soft furnishings. Ellis's Restaurant serves English dishes with a Mediterranean influence. The bar is a relaxing space with cosy fires and a bar menu. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Popular among couples and women. 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. Rooms at Lifehouse also feature a luxurious bathroom with designer toiletries, fluffy robes and slippers. Overlooking the gardens or gravel garden, each room has free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV and free mineral water. Guests can also make use of the sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool and salt inhalation room between check in and check out times. A range of treatments are available at the beauty salon and pre-booking is recommended. The Lifehouse Bar offers speciality coffees. Show full description

Unique. Charming. Cosy rooms. 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. Each en-suite room offers a DVD player and free Wi-Fi. With ironing supplies and a hairdryer, the rooms also include bathrobes, slippers, a minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk and Costa Coffee. Channels Bar & Brasserie is renowned for its excellent food and friendly service. Channels Hotel guests also receive free access to the nearby Nuffield Health Centre (in Chelmsford's city centre), which features a swimming pool and fitness centre. Channels Hotel is located close to the A12, and just 2 miles from Chelmsford. London Stansted Airport is only 20 minutes away. Show full description

Highly elegant. Very stylish. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. 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. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries. Some rooms at GreyFriars also offer a seating area. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. A continental or buffet breakfast is available each morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Colchester Institute is 1.1 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 38 km from GreyFriars. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Great value. 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. The restaurant’s chef has worked in Jamie Oliver’s first restaurant, as well as Gorden Ramsey’s 3 Michelin Starred establishment. The diverse menu features Asian influences and British classics, with food made from seasonal produce. Rooms at The Oyster Smack Inn are individually designed, and each benefits from a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk are also provided. The coast at Southend is just 25 miles away, and the centre of Chelmsford can be reached in 40 minutes’ drive. Historic Colchester can also be reached in less than an hour by car. Show full description

Charming. Historic property. Great value. 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. With 24-hour room service, each room features a Freeview TV, free Wi-Fi access, and complimentary fruit and bottled water. The en suite bathrooms have toiletries. The 1AA Rosette restaurant offers a selection of inspired menus. Alternatively, guests can enjoy a range of light meals from the Oak Lounge and Bar. The hotel is less than 1 hour by train or car from Bluewater, Westfield, and Lakeside Shopping Centres. Central London can also be reached in under an hour. Show full description

Elegant. Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Situated in old Harwich, The Pier offers historic, quay side hotel accommodation. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout. The Pier Hotel is set across 2 refurbished buildings, one dating from the 1850s and one from the 1700s. All rooms have their own bathroom and many have views over the estuary and sofa beds for children. Each room has a TV with satellite channels, a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. 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. Harwich Town railway station is 0.4 miles away. The Electric Palace Cinema is a 3-minute walk from The Pier Hotel. Show full description

Great value. Great location. Popular among couples. This property is on the Tendring Peninsula, situated on the coastal road, providing cliff top views.The property features a garden and a terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout. Each room features a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a TV and storage space. The property is located 1.6 miles from Clacton Pier and Claton-on-sea train station. The nearest airport is Stansted, located 52 miles from the property. Show full description

Rooftop bar. Rooftop restaurant. 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. Services to central London can be caught from Southend Airport Railway Station, which is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Liverpool Street can be reached in less than an hour by train. Show full description