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Latest Essex Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARChelmsford
3 stars from R964
4+ stars from R2 228
Colchester
3 stars from R815
4+ stars from R1 147
Stansted
3 stars from R1 050
4+ stars from R1 496
Saffron Walden
4+ stars from R2 128
Southend-on-Sea
3 stars from R1 196
4+ stars from R1 698

Best Essex hotels

These are the best prices for 10-11 Oct.
Holiday Inn Colchester By IHG - Colchester - Building
Holiday Inn Colchester By IHG
Colchester, ENG, United Kingdom
8.1Very Good(2925)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
R1 771+
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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
8.2Very Good(11867)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 853+
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Holiday Inn Southend By IHG - Southend-on-Sea - Building
Holiday Inn Southend By IHG
Southend-on-Sea, ENG, United Kingdom
8.5Very Good(3187)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R2 067+
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The Oakland Hotel - Chelmsford
The Oakland Hotel
Chelmsford, ENG, United Kingdom
8.0Very Good(2021)
Free Wi-Fi
R1 546+
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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport - Stansted - Bedroom
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
Stansted, ENG, United Kingdom
8.6Very Good(15667)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 244+
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Novotel London Stansted Airport - Stansted - Restaurant
Novotel London Stansted Airport
Stansted, ENG, United Kingdom
8.2Very Good(5052)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R1 763+
Check availability
Holiday Inn Express Colchester By IHG - Colchester - Bedroom
Holiday Inn Express Colchester By IHG
Colchester, ENG, United Kingdom
8.1Very Good(3398)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R1 579+
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Premier Inn London Stansted Airport - Stansted - Bedroom
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
Stansted, ENG, United Kingdom
8.4Very Good(4383)
Air conditioning
R1 406+
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Roslin Beach Hotel - Southend-on-Sea - Property amenity
Roslin Beach Hotel
Southend-on-Sea, ENG, United Kingdom
9.3Wonderful(2401)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R4 173+
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Seven Hotel - Southend-on-Sea - Bedroom
Seven Hotel
Southend-on-Sea, ENG, United Kingdom
8.3Very Good(2133)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 434+
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White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns - Colchester - Bedroom
White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns
Colchester, ENG, United Kingdom
8.2Very Good(1473)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
R1 635+
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The Palace Hotel Southend by IHG - Southend-on-Sea - Balcony
The Palace Hotel Southend by IHG
Southend-on-Sea, ENG, United Kingdom
7.3Good(3577)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R2 096+
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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 February, with average rates of R1 783/night. In comparison, August is the most expensive month, with prices at R2 504/night.

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

Sunday offers the lowest rates in Essex, with an average nightly price of R1 806/night. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at R2 590/night.

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 R956, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R1 015. The cheapest room found overall was for R956.

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 128 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R1 207 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R1 128 per night.

How early should you book a accommodation in Essex?

Book at least 74 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Essex accommodation.

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How much is a Essex hotel?

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

R2 069

Average price (weekend night)

R2 430
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 6 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 Chelmsford (40% of total searches to Essex). The next most popular destinations are Colchester (20%) and Stansted (20%). Searches for hotels in Saffron Walden (20%) are also popular.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Essex?

    KAYAK users have found double rooms in Essex for as cheap as R769 (Southend-on-Sea) in the last 3 days. The average price is R2 824.

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