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Latest Essex Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARHarlow
3 stars from R1 089
4+ stars from R1 446
Stansted
3 stars from R1 034
4+ stars from R1 395
Brentwood
3 stars from R1 208
4+ stars from R1 565
Chelmsford
3 stars from R919
4+ stars from R1 531
Colchester
3 stars from R919
4+ stars from R1 174
Saffron Walden
3+ stars from R1 854

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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(9411)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 617+
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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport - Stansted - Lounge
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
Stansted, ENG, United Kingdom
8.5Very Good(10913)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 274+
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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(7414)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R2 263+
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Novotel London Stansted Airport - Stansted - Restaurant
Novotel London Stansted Airport
Stansted, ENG, United Kingdom
8.3Very Good(3234)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R1 639+
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Premier Inn London Stansted Airport - Stansted - Bedroom
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
Stansted, ENG, United Kingdom
8.4Very Good(4415)
Air conditioning
R1 275+
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One Pelham Grove Bed & Breakfast - Stansted
One Pelham Grove Bed & Breakfast
Stansted, ENG, United Kingdom
9.4Wonderful(355)
Free Wi-Fi
R2 167+
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The Oakland Hotel - Chelmsford - Building
The Oakland Hotel
Chelmsford, ENG, United Kingdom
7.9Good(1761)
Free Wi-Fi
R1 616+
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The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford - Chelmsford - Building
The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford
Chelmsford, ENG, United Kingdom
5.2Fair(1277)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
R1 021+
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The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel - Colchester - Pool
The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
Colchester, ENG, United Kingdom
7.5Good(1578)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
R1 497+
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Travelodge Chelmsford - Chelmsford - Restaurant
Travelodge Chelmsford
Chelmsford, ENG, United Kingdom
7.9Good(59)
R1 786+
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Holiday Inn Express Colchester By IHG - Colchester - Bedroom
Holiday Inn Express Colchester By IHG
Colchester, ENG, United Kingdom
8.1Very Good(2579)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 329+
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Travelodge Harlow - Harlow - Front desk
Travelodge Harlow
Harlow, ENG, United Kingdom
7.2Good(11)
R1 565+
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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 R1 592. In comparison, August is the most expensive month, with prices at R2 370.

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 793. The highest prices are found on Tuesday, with average rates at R2 231.

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 R830, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R1 088. The cheapest room found overall was for R830.

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 R994 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R994 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R1 148 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.
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Good to know

Low season

January

High season

April

Average price (weeknight)

R1 940

Average price (weekend night)

R1 973
Cheapest month to stay with an average 18% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 33% 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 R1 337 (Colchester) in the last 3 days. The average price is R2 083.

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.

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