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Latest Essex Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARChelmsford
3 stars from R961
4+ stars from R2 205
Colchester
3 stars from R746
4+ stars from R1 287
Stansted
3 stars from R992
4+ stars from R1 575
Saffron Walden
4+ stars from R2 022
Southend-on-Sea
3 stars from R1 131
4+ stars from R1 663

Best Essex hotels

These are the best prices for Oct 31 - Nov 1.
Holiday Inn Colchester By IHG - Colchester - Building
Holiday Inn Colchester By IHG
Colchester, ENG, United Kingdom
8.1Very Good(2953)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
R1 877+
Check availability
Holiday Inn Southend By IHG - Southend-on-Sea - Building
Holiday Inn Southend By IHG
Southend-on-Sea, ENG, United Kingdom
8.6Very Good(3217)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R2 019+
Check availability
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(12028)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 802+
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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(3415)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R1 616+
Check availability
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport - Stansted - Bedroom
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
Stansted, ENG, United Kingdom
8.6Very Good(15936)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 255+
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The Oakland Hotel - Chelmsford - Building
The Oakland Hotel
Chelmsford, ENG, United Kingdom
7.9Good(2034)
Free Wi-Fi
R1 542+
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Novotel London Stansted Airport - Stansted - Restaurant
Novotel London Stansted Airport
Stansted, ENG, United Kingdom
8.2Very Good(5111)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R1 770+
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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 323+
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The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel - Colchester - Pool
The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
Colchester, ENG, United Kingdom
7.4Good(1951)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
R1 775+
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County Hotel - Chelmsford - Living room
County Hotel
Downtown
7.7Good(2263)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 618+
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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(3615)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R1 872+
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St Nicholas Hotel - Colchester - Bedroom
St Nicholas Hotel
Colchester City Centre
7.8Good(1867)
Free Wi-Fi
R1 337+
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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 800/night. In comparison, August is the most expensive month, with prices at R2 493/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 760/night. The highest prices are found on Tuesday, with average rates at R2 570/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 R910, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R1 030. The cheapest room found overall was for R963.

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 129 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R1 181 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R1 026 per night.

How early should you book a accommodation in Essex?

Book at least 86 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 029

Average price (weekend night)

R2 353
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 5 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 R805 (Colchester) in the last 3 days. The average price is R2 852.

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