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Latest Essex Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARHarlow
3 stars from R1 316
4+ stars from R1 749
Stansted
3 stars from R1 215
4+ stars from R1 784
Colchester
3 stars from R1 126
4+ stars from R1 455
Brentwood
3 stars from R1 333
4+ stars from R1 905
Chelmsford
3 stars from R918
4+ stars from R2 199
Southend-on-Sea
3 stars from R1 234
4+ stars from R1 515

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Holiday Inn Southend By IHG - Southend-on-Sea - Restaurant
Holiday Inn Southend By IHG
Southend-on-Sea, ENG, United Kingdom
8.7Very Good(2642)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R2 131+
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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport - Stansted - Lobby
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
Stansted, ENG, United Kingdom
8.5Very Good(10630)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 528+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport By IHG - Stansted - Bedroom
Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport By IHG
Stansted, ENG, United Kingdom
8.1Very Good(9180)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 185+
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One Pelham Grove Bed & Breakfast - Stansted
One Pelham Grove Bed & Breakfast
Stansted, ENG, United Kingdom
9.4Wonderful(349)
Free Wi-Fi
R2 338+
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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport - Stansted - Bedroom
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Stansted, ENG, United Kingdom
8.1Very Good(7220)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R2 595+
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Park Inn Palace, Southend-on-Sea - Southend-on-Sea - Building
Park Inn Palace, Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea, ENG, United Kingdom
7.0Good(3068)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R2 157+
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Novotel London Stansted Airport - Stansted - Restaurant
Novotel London Stansted Airport
Stansted, ENG, United Kingdom
8.3Very Good(3161)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R2 057+
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Seven Hotel - Southend-on-Sea - Restaurant
Seven Hotel
Southend-on-Sea, ENG, United Kingdom
8.3Very Good(1630)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 373+
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Premier Inn London Stansted Airport - Stansted - Bedroom
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
Stansted, ENG, United Kingdom
8.4Very Good(4416)
Air conditioning
R1 747+
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The Oakland Hotel - Chelmsford - Restaurant
The Oakland Hotel
Chelmsford, ENG, United Kingdom
7.9Good(1716)
Free Wi-Fi
R1 697+
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Roslin Beach Hotel - Southend-on-Sea - Pool
Roslin Beach Hotel
Southend-on-Sea, ENG, United Kingdom
9.3Wonderful(2239)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R4 418+
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Travelodge Chelmsford - Chelmsford - Restaurant
Travelodge Chelmsford
Chelmsford, ENG, United Kingdom
7.9Good(59)
R2 078+
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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 R28 324. In comparison, August is the most expensive month, with prices at R41 542.

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 R32 775. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at R43 235.

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 R1 213, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R1 284. The cheapest room found overall was for R1 213.

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 R1 283 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R1 423 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R1 283 per night.

How early should you book a hotel in Essex?

Book at least 54 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Essex hotel.
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How much is a Essex hotel?

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Good to know

Low season

January

High season

April

Average price (weeknight)

R2 001

Average price (weekend night)

R2 373
Cheapest month to stay with an average 20% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 32% 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 7 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 (29% of total searches to Essex). The next most popular destinations are Stansted (29%) and Colchester (29%). Searches for hotels in Brentwood (14%) are also popular.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Essex?

    KAYAK users have found double rooms in Essex for as cheap as R922 (Southend-on-Sea) in the last 3 days. The average price is R4 109.

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.

Everything you need to know for your stay in Essex

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