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• Central setting
• Great views
• Casino

The Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea is right in the heart of things. It’s plonked opposite Southend Pier and all its family-friendly attractions, so you’re a five-minute stroll from Adventure Island and a load of shops and eateries. What’s more, the hotel has its own casino, so you don’t have to leave to get your fun fix.

This place truly caters to all kinds of travellers. There are sea-view options for every room, whether you’re booking Standard, Superior or Family. The hotel’s fully accessible and there are also dedicated pet-friendly rooms. It’s also got seven meeting rooms, with views of the River Thames, and a private dining room with a chandelier.

The aptly named Pier View Bar & Restaurant also makes the most of the views. It’s the place to come for breakfast buffets, as well as light bites and bigger meals. Everything from halloumi fries and chicken wings to pies and pizzas graces the menu. And, for leisure time, you’ve got the casino and a fitness centre.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

With a stay at Orsett Hall Hotel in Grays, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and Thames River. This boutique hotel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Brands Hatch Circuit.

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.

The Oakland Hotel is a family-run budget hotel situated in the Centre of the riverside town of South Woodham Ferrers, 15 miles from Southend-on-Sea. Close to the River Crouch, all rooms have private bathrooms.

Rooms feature a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers and have free WiFi access.

Oakland Bar is open daily and also shows live sporting events. On Friday Saturday nights the bar has live music until midnight. Quieter rooms can be provided on request but are subject to availability.

Being a town centre hotel, we only have a few parking spaces at the rear of the hotel. However, there is a large carpark opposite the hotel in front of South Woodham police station.

The hotel is 15 minutes from South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station, while South Woodham Swimming Pool and the Club Woodham Fitness are only a minutes' walk away. The hotel is within easy reach of A127, A12 and M25. The Hotel has easy access to the Olympic Stadium, with trains from South Woodham Ferrers to Stratford taking 45 minutes.

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 Great Hallingbury Manor in Bishop's Stortford, you'll be near the airport – a 4-minute walk from Flitch Way Country Park and a 1-minute drive from Bishop's Stortford Golf Club. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Hatfield Forest Country Park and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Birchanger Dog Field.

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 Motts Cottage in Dunmow, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Crazy Dog Field and Great Bardfield Cottage Museum. This bed & breakfast is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Flitch Way Country Park and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Great Bardfield Town Hall.

Located in Ingatestone, The Harvard Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Stock Brook Country Club and Norsey Wood Local Nature Reserve. This inn is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Thames River and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Queen's Park.

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 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.

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 Bishop's Stortford, The Cottage Guest House is within a 5-minute drive of Red White and Blue Country Park and Birchanger Dog Field. This guest house is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Mountfitchet Romeera Leisure Centre and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Mountfitchet Castle.

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.