The Essex Family Hotels Guide

hotels and other accommodation for families travelling with children


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Camelia Hotel

Southend-on-Sea

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enjoys a superb seaside spot directly opposite the beach at Thorpe Bay and offers a friendly atmosphere, well-presented rooms and fine food

Holiday Inn

Basildon

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a modern hotel offering spacious rooms situated next to the Festival Leisure Park where you will good leisure facilities, restaurants and bars

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family-run hotel set in peaceful grounds on Chelmford's outskirts, comfortable rooms, a leisure centre and beauty room are offered

The Bell Inn Hotel

Horndon-on-the-Hill

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600 year-old, timber-framed, former coaching inn; elegant bedrooms and suites are in the pub or a Georgian property a few doors up the street

Prince Regent Hotel

Woodford Green

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relax in spacious rooms at this elegantly appointed Georgian hotel set in landscaped gardens

Holiday Inn

Southend-on-Sea

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contemporary hotel located a few minutes walk from the terminal and railway station with stylish rooms and a rooftop bar and restaurant

Kingscliff Hotel

Holland-on-Sea

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a modern accommodation boasting superb cliff top views of the surrounding seascape

Radisson Blu Hotel

Stansted Airport

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start your holiday in style at this sleek hotel offering good leisure facilities, situated a 2-minute walk from the Terminal at Stansted Airport

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a Tudor manor, steeped in character, offering beautifully presented rooms and an award-winning menu

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enjoy a drink in the bar featuring exposed beams and log fires at this 16th-century hotel offering modern, well-appointed guestrooms

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a beautiful black and white fronted property, set in 10 acres of gardens and woodlands, and features luxurious guestrooms and cosy lounges

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

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dating back to the fifteenth century, a period inn that has been sympathetically modernised to provide, smart well appointed rooms

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

Novotel

Stansted Airport

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after a long day travelling, enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool at this well-appointed hotel at Stansted Airport

Ilford Hotel

Goodmayes

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a smart, modern hotel offering comfortable, contemporary styled accommodation. Luggage storage is available for guests' use

The Cricketers Arms

Rickling Green

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enjoy the country life at this comfortable village inn ideally placed for the M11 and Stansted 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

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perfectly placed hotel, Adventure Island and the pier are opposite, the town centre and beach nearby too; has colourful rooms and a casino

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