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Latest Essex Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARHarlow
3 stars from R1 124
4+ stars from R1 442
Stansted
3 stars from R1 110
4+ stars from R1 390
Brentwood
3 stars from R1 124
4+ stars from R1 526
Chelmsford
3 stars from R889
4+ stars from R1 660
Colchester
3 stars from R755
4+ stars from R1 056
Saffron Walden
3+ stars from R1 677

Best Essex hotels

Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for hotels in Essex

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Essex with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hotel rates in Essex?

Hotels are cheapest in Essex in January, with average rates of R1 565. In comparison, August is the most expensive month, with prices at R2 337.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hotel in Essex?

Thursday offers the lowest rates in Essex, with an average nightly price of R1 790. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at R2 202.

How much is a hotel in Essex for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star hotel room in Essex found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was R955, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R1 091. The cheapest room found overall was for R955.

How much is a hotel in Essex for this weekend?

The cheapest hotel room in Essex for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for R964 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R964 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R1 120 per night.

How early should you book a hotel in Essex?

Book at least 69 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Essex hotel.

How much is a Essex hotel?

Here are our most popular & best value hotels

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

April

Average price (weeknight)

R1 906

Average price (weekend night)

R1 998
Cheapest month to stay with an average 16% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 34% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding the perfect Essex hotel

  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Essex for 3 days.

FAQs when booking a hotel in Essex

  • What is the most popular destination in Essex?

    Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Harlow (33% of total searches to Essex). The next most popular destinations are Stansted (33%) and Brentwood (17%). Searches for hotels in Chelmsford (17%) are also popular.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Essex?

    KAYAK users have found double rooms in Essex for as cheap as R743 (Colchester) in the last 3 days. The average price is R2 299.

Where to stay in Essex?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in Essex by showing you the exact location of each hotel.