Last-minute hotel deals in Essex

A stay at County Hotel Chelmsford places you in the heart of Chelmsford, within a 10-minute walk of Admirals Park and Admirals Park LNR. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from West Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Chelmsford Cathedral.

With a stay at The Ship in Chelmsford, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Chelmsford Cathedral and Admirals Park LNR. This inn is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Admirals Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from West Park.

A stay at Seven Hotel places you in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, steps from Southend Cliff Gardens and Southend Pier Museum. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cliffs Pavilion and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Rendezvous Southend Casino.

This modern Golf and Country Club Hotel is 4 miles from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 9 miles from Braintree Shopping Village. The Essex is the perfect place to stay in this idyllic countryside location. Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town is just a 20 minute drive where you can visit the historic Castle and Colchester Zoo.

The stylish rooms all include flat-screen TVs, free WiFi and have tea and coffee making facilities available.

The club offers an 18-hole championship golf course and a 9-hole garden course as well as a driving range. There are also 3 private meeting spaces that can host between 10-180 guests for both conferences, Weddings and other special occasions.

Our Pulse bar offers a full dining menu whilst also offering a variety of beverages, snacks and afternoon tea. Make the most of our outdoor terrace by taking a seat outside with views overlooking our golf course.

Guests also have access to a state of the art techno gym and tennis courts, as well as an indoor pool, spa, sauna and steam room. Please be advised that there are specific swim times for children aged 0-16 years. Visit our Aura Spa during your stay to enjoy the range of treatments we have to offer.

At this property we have electric vehicle chargers available at an additional cost.

Located in Southend-on-Sea, The Hope Hotel is on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Southend Pier and Rendezvous Southend Casino. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Southend Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Adventure Island.

With a stay at The Bell Inn in Stanford-le-Hope, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and Langdon Hills Country Park. This inn is 5 mi (8 km) from Thames River and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.

With a stay at Premier Inn Southend Airport in Southend-on-Sea, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Belfairs Wood, Park and Nature Reserve and Roots Hall Stadium. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Southend University Hospital and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Prittlewell Priory.

Set in a 16th-century coaching inn, The Bull at Great Totham Limited offers fine dining, pretty gardens and luxury rooms with free Wi-Fi. The inn is surrounded by Essex countryside, just 10 minutes’ drive from Maldon.

The elegant 4-star bedrooms are individually decorated, and have luxurious bedding and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, work desk, and a modern bathroom with free toiletries.

The stylish and award-winning Willow Room Restaurant offers a seasonal menu, featuring fresh local produce. The Bull pub serves a range of real ales, fine wines and traditional cooked breakfasts.

With free on-site parking,The Bull at Great Totham is situated between Chelmsford and Colchester. Witham Railway Station is a 10-minute drive away, offering direct trains to central London.

Located in Colchester, Drapers Hotel is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of East Anglian Railway Museum and Hedingham Castle. This golf hotel is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Colchester Zoo and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Great Notley Country Park.

With a stay at Hamiltons Boutique Hotel in Southend-on-Sea, you'll be just steps from Southend Cliff Gardens and Three Shells Beach. This bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Rendezvous Southend Casino and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Southend Pier.

Located in Billericay, Downham Hall is in a rural location – a 2-minute drive from Hanningfield Reservoir and 6 minutes from Delta Force Paintball Billericay. This bed & breakfast is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Thames River and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Norsey Wood Local Nature Reserve.

Located in Grays, Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall is within a 5-minute drive of Mardyke Valley Golf Club and Lakeside Shopping Centre. This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Belhus Wood Country Park and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from The Backstage Centre.

With a stay at Woodview Bed & Breakfast in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Layer Marney Tower and Colchester Zoo. This bed & breakfast is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Abberton Reservoir and 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Colchester Golf Club.

With a stay at this cottage in Stansted, you'll be just steps from Mountfitchet Castle and House on the Hill Toy Museum. This cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Mountfitchet Romeera Leisure Centre and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Whoosh Explore.

Located in Burnham-on-Crouch, Creeksea Place Barns is a 5-minute drive from Ramblers Stadium and 6 minutes from Mangapps Railway Museum. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Blackwater Leisure Centre and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from St. Peter-on-the-Wall.

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Down Hall Hotel is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Maize Maze and Hatfield Forest Country Park. This spa hotel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Pishiobury Park and 5 mi (8 km) from The Leventhorpe Leisure Centre.

Located in Burnham-on-Crouch, The Oyster Smack Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Mangapps Railway Museum and Ramblers Stadium. This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from St. Peter-on-the-Wall and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Blackwater Leisure Centre.

Located in Dunmow, Laurels is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Leez Priory and Flitch Way Country Park. This bed & breakfast is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Chelmsford City Racecourse and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Crazy Dog Field.

Situated in the quiet hamlet of Littley Green in the heart of the Essex countryside, The Compasses is a Victorian Pub steeped in history and tradition. With free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access for all guests, it also offers a bar and a restaurant.

Each of the individually styled rooms at The Compasses feature an en suite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries.

In the restaurant, a Continental and cooked breakfast is available in the morning for a surcharge. Muesli, yoghurt and fresh fruit is also available. Using fresh, local produce there is also a lunch and dinner menu available. The menu also includes a ‘Huffer’ filled sandwich, popular with the locals.

In the bar, a variety of local real ales are on tap. Beers, wines and spirits are also on offer.

Surrounded by the countryside, there are a number of walking and cycling routes nearby. Stansted Airport is 14 miles away and Chelmsford is 17 minutes’ drive away.

Located in Halstead, Gosfield Lake Resort is a 5-minute drive from Milbank Stadium and 5 minutes from Alderford Water Mill. This hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Sible Hedingham Library and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Halstead Leisure Centre.