The Best Spa
Hotels in Essex

Outstanding SPA facilities. Superb sauna facilities. 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. 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. 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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description

Amazing pool. 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. The hotel is situated to the south of Chelmsford. Chelmsford train station is close by and trains can reach London Liverpool Street in 35 minutes. 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 . Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center, a sauna, a swimming pool and hot tub. Show full description

Stunning pool facilities. Wonderful sauna. 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. Visit our Aura Spaduring your stay to enjoy the range of treatments we have to offer. 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. 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. Please be advised that there are specific swim times for children aged 0-16 years. At this property we have electric vehicle chargers available at an additional cost. Show full description

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. 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. All rooms at Talbooth House & Spa are fitted with a seating area. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. 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

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

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. Show full description

Featuring a stylish bar, the 4-star Novotel Hotel offers modern bedrooms. The hotel is just a 6-minute bus ride from Stansted Airport terminal building. A 24-hour fitness room is available to guests and there is also a tranquil garden terrace on site. Long Stay and short stay parking available at an additional cost. The bright and airy bedrooms at Novotel London Stansted Airport have private bathrooms with free toiletries, and a separate work area. Rooms also feature a 55-inch LCD TV. The Restaurant serves an international menu, with vegetarian options also available. The Bar offers beverages and snacks, and features a large-screen TV. Buffet breakfasts are served daily. Set within the perimeter of Stansted Airport, the hotel is a 30-minute train ride from central London. Parking is available at the property for an extra charge. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center. Show full description

Situated within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of historic Colchester. The Rose and Crown offers guests both modern and oak-beamed rooms, which all include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels, tea and coffee-making facilities, and en suite bathrooms. Food and drink at the Rose and Crown is provided at both the formal hotel restaurant and the Tudor Bar and Brasserie with its real log fires. All food is home-produced and made using seasonal ingredients. Kitchen is closed for lunch and dinner. Breakfast is unaffected and is served daily: Mon - Fri 6.30-9.30 / Sat - Sun and Bank Holidays 7.30 -10.30 Bar is open daily from 5.30PM - 10.30PM .  Show full description

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. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center, a sauna and a swimming pool. 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. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center and a sauna. Show full description