The Best Essex Budget Hotels

recommended two star and other cheap hotels in Essex


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a modern, well-appointed hotel situated adjacent to the A120 junction with the A131 and just 12 miles from Stansted Airport

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a modern accommodation with pleasant, helpful staff, offering air conditioned room and is well located for all travel routes

Smugglers Cove

Clacton-on-Sea

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quietly located on the edge of Clacton, a modern Marston's inn has the signature smart rooms and relaxed dining on site - ideal for families

Holiday Inn Express

Stansted Airport

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take advantage of the shuttle service serving this simply furnished hotel situated on the edge of Stansted Airport

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situated just off the A12, this modern, well-appointed hotel is only a 3-minute walk from Newbury Park Underground Station

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with a genial host commended by previous guests, this welcoming hotel provides modern rooms and is set some 7 miles from London City Airport

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a traditionally furnished hotel with a garden, situated an 8-minute walk from shops, bars and restaurants

The Oakland Hotel

South Woodham Ferrers

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a traditionally furnished hotel offering live music at weekends, situated midway between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford

Globe Hotel

Colchester

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situated in a building dating back to the 17th century the friendly, family run accommodation offers basic, classic style rooms

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a no frills hotel within easy reach of Harwich Ferry Terminal and offering simple rooms. A large shared kitchen is available for guests' use

OYO Devine Beach Hotel

Westcliff-on-Sea

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budget, few frills option, set on a leafy street, moments from Westcliff station and the beach, providing a value base to stay near Southend

Premier Inn

Stansted Airport

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reliable budget accommodation situated close to the M11 and just a mile from Stansted Airport

The Rose & Crown

Thorpe-le-Soken

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with recently refurbished accommodation, this welcoming inn offers modern, light and airy rooms in a picturesque setting

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overlooking the River Stort, this simply furnished hotel is situated in the heart of the Lee Valley

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a no-frills hotel situated within walking distance of the station and the shops, bars and restaurants in the town centre

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a well located, modern accommodation featuring an Indian restaurant for evening dining

ATZ&H Inn

Bell Common

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well-located for the nearby M25 and for a visit to Epping Forest, comfortably equipped rooms and suites in a converted stable block

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a traditional Irish bar offering well-presented and spacious rooms, located a short walk from Seven Kings overground station

The Langtry Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea

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a well located accommodation,with friendly staff and close to all the seaside amenities

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a modern hotel well situated for access to the M25 and A13 and just 1 mile from Lakeside Shopping Complex and 7 miles from Bluewater

The Fox Inn

Matching Tye

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a well-presented pub with plenty of character, situated in a peaceful village and yet just a 15-minute drive from Stansted Airport

Esplanade Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea

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fresh, contemporary style rooms, many with panoramic sea views, are offered at this classic English seaside accommodation

Royal Hotel

Purfleet

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a traditional hotel that has been modernised to provide good sized, comfortable accommodation with Lakeside Shopping Centre close by

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enjoy a drink and a game of pool at this traditional hotel situated opposite Valentines Park

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modern rooms set in converted farm buildings, and features private fishing for guest use

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a traditional, wayside inn providing simple, compact rooms. Golf, fishing and clay pigeon shooting all available within a mile radius of the pub

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a classic pub with simple, modern accommodation and close to road, rail and sea routes

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a warm welcome awaits at this traditional, country inn providing spacious, comfortable accommodation on the edge of the village

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a simply furnished, modern hotel situated just off the A127 and only 1.5 miles from the centre of Basildon

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offering modern and fresh guest rooms, located just 5 minutes walk from local shops, and 30 minutes drive from Bluewater Shopping Centre

Skylark Hotel

Southend-on-Sea

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simple, few frills hotel ideally located for those jetting off to sunnier climes, the airport terminal and railway station is a 6-minute drive away

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a traditionally-furnished hotel situated close to leafy Valentines Park and not far from good rail links into London

Bull Hotel

Halstead

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enjoy live entertainment in the bar at the weekends at this traditional accommodation dating back to the 14th Century

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a siply furnished guesthouse offering compact rooms and a lively bar situated close to good road and rail links throughout the area

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a traditional town pub situated just a 2-minute walk from the Underground Station

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a comfortable hotel situated a 10-minute walk from an underground train that will take you directly into Central London

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a pleasant hotel situated in a quiet location opposite Valentines Park with its boating lake, bandstand and leafy walks

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set in a residential part of town and offering simple, functional accommodation, a no frills hotel with kitchen facilities for guests' use

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basic accommodation offering good rail links into London and road links to the North Circular and M11

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the conveniently located accommodation is situated in a converted barn with large windows and some rooms have sloping roofs

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a simply furnished hotel situated a 5-minute walk from Ilford Station and The Exchange Shopping Centre

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enjoy the freedom of breakfast in your room at this family run accommodation which has been highly commended by previous guests

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a well-appointed guesthouse featuring an Italian restaurant, situated just off the A12 and a short drive from the M25

The Court House Inn

Great Bromley

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a comfortable, traditional accommodation in a period, historic building with hospitable hosts who have been commended by previous guests

The Sandrock

Clacton-on-Sea

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welcoming, helpful owners commended by previous guests are ready to offer you a comfortable, homely stay

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budget accommodation with good road and rail links to London and Stansted Airport

Farmhouse Inn

Monk Street

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relax in the cosy bar of this 16th-century village pub, situated only 5 miles from Stansted Airport

The Melrose

Clacton-on-Sea

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a friendly accommodation with many rooms enjoying a sea view and with a garden for guests

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relax in your own patio area in the warmer months at this welcoming guest house providing simple, cosy accommodation

The Clacton Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea

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enjoy cosy rooms, dining and entertainment, at this hotel in a prime location near the seafront, above an authentic Turkish restaurant and bar

The Grosvenor

Clacton-on-Sea

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a traditional guest house offering simple, no frills accommodation with Clacton Golf Club and West Cliff Theatre a short drive away

Kings Arms

Coggeshall

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a family run accommodation boasting a terrace garden for "al fresco" dining and with many of the fruit and vegetables served, grown on site

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rest in compact rooms at this central hotel situated close to the station and only 4 miles from London City Airport

Elris Essex House

Clacton-on-Sea

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a no frills guest house offering simple, compact accommodation with some rooms having a kitchenette with microwave

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relax in well-appointed, compact rooms at this guesthouse situated a short walk from the station

The Dog Inn

Halstead

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a traditional, well located accommodation featuring open fires in the bar and a secluded beer garden

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a simply furnished guesthouse located within walking distance of the shops, bars and restaurants of the town centre

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this 15th century former coaching inn boasts a wealth of period features and a handy location

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simple, no fuss bedrooms above a popular town centre pub located a few minutes walk from Harwich Town station and the seafront

The Beeches

Clacton-on-Sea

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a comfortable, spacious accommodation with staff commended for their helpfulness

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set just off the A12, a simple accommodation providing compact, modern rooms a short distance from the town's main facilities

Southend Inn Hotel

Westcliff-on-Sea

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set in a traditional terraced guest house, this no frills accommodation provides simple rooms just off the Western Esplanade

Welbeck Hotel

Westcliff-on-Sea

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close to Westcliff's railway station, beach and restaurants and cafés and offers budget, few frills rooms and access to shared kitchen facilities

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no frills accommodation situated a short drive from the North Circular and with good rail links throughout the area

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offers simple accommodation in a converted farmhouse or annexe on the outskirts of Greys and has easy access to the A13 and M25

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rest in compact rooms at this traditional town centre pub offering live music at weekends

The Royal Albion

Walton-on-the-Naze

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a family run accommodation with a games room as well as a beer garden overlooking the sea

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