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A bar area with a modern design, featuring a bar counter and multiple stools.

1. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
4.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,853 reviews)
"Clean hotel with comfortable room and good breakfast."
United States
Reinhard
The price is NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with a sign.

2. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3.0 star property
Stansted
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,500 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and efficient. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was varied and tasty."
United Kingdom
Connie
The price is NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
A spacious dining area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central round table surrounded by chairs.

3. Novotel London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport
4.0 star property
Stansted
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,338 reviews)
"Wonderful stay, excellent facilities and very helpful staff"
United Kingdom
Caroline
The price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Novotel London Stansted Airport
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

4. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG
3.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,339 reviews)
"It’s a great location for flights from Stansted, with a complete breakfast, and an onsite restaurant for dinner, The staff were friendly and helpful."
United States
Charles
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a 'Grab & Go' kiosk, and a modern reception desk.

5. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
4.0 star property
Colchester
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, usual English breakfast selection, you have to pay extra for parking."
United Kingdom
Darius
The price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
A building with a brick facade, a central entrance, and a symmetrical garden with trimmed bushes and a palm tree.

6. Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey
4.0 star property
Waltham Abbey
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (452 reviews)
"Very nice hotel"
United Kingdom
Joseph
The price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey
A modern building with a glass facade, a prominent red structure, and a sign reading "RAMADA".

7. Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
3.5 star property
Bishop's Stortford
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Stayed at the Ramada several times, the staff are always friendly and the "restaurant" is a lot better than what's on offer at the services."
United Kingdom
Roger
The price is NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
A large, historic building with a formal garden and a central fountain.

8. Down Hall Hotel

Down Hall Hotel
4.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great venue"
United Kingdom
Randeep
The price is NZ$329
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Down Hall Hotel
A Days Inn hotel with a brick facade, a signboard, and a well-lit entrance.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
2.5 star property
Bishop's Stortford
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"We were there for a short period of time, staff were great, amenities were basic, but value for money excellent."
United Kingdom
David
The price is NZ$108
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
A hotel facade with a sign for St. Nicholas Hotel, adjacent to a building with a 'Three Wise Monkeys' sign.

10. St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel
3.0 star property
Colchester
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (914 reviews)
"Spacious room, excellent location for Castle museum."
United Kingdom
Maureen
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
St Nicholas Hotel
A view of a golf course with a clubhouse and a fenced area.

11. The Essex Golf and Country Club

The Essex Golf and Country Club
3.0 star property
Colchester
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (902 reviews)
"Great stay"
United Kingdom
Reece
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Essex Golf and Country Club
A Holiday Inn Express building with a parking lot and two cars parked in front.

12. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
3.0 star property
Colchester
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed and the air con was a life saver."
United Kingdom
Tim
The price is NZ$130
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
A modern building with a sign reading "marco's New York Italian".

13. Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG
4.0 star property
Brentwood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (869 reviews)
"Great everything my 7 year old son loved it"
United Kingdom
Leonid
The price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG
A multi-story building with a beige facade, a covered entrance, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

14. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
4.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (886 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfortable."
United Kingdom
Caroline
The price is NZ$109
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
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15. Stansted Airport Lodge

Stansted Airport Lodge
3.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
5.6 out of 10, (85 reviews)
"Overall the place was clean, but definitely needs some renovation. The television did nit work properly, the bathroom is outdated and the door didn’t close properly. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was also decent wifi but the choice of what to watch on the television waa quite limited with no satellite. Decent place for a short stay."
Netherlands
Chaim
The price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stansted Airport Lodge
A Premier Inn hotel with a modern design, large windows, and a purple and white color scheme.

16. Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
3.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (356 reviews)
"Very well run hotel!"
United States
Stephen
The price is NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent sign, a brick facade, and a parking lot.

17. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
3.0 star property
Braintree
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Every think was great thank you for our stay 😁"
United Kingdom
R m
The price is NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
A building with a green logo, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.

18. Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London
3.0 star property
Basildon
6.6 out of 10, (886 reviews)
"It was quite and peaceful just as I wanted my stay to be..."
United Kingdom
Nadine
The price is NZ$106
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London
A traditional white building with a sign reading "The Green Man" on the corner, surrounded by trees and a paved street.

19. The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection

The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection
3.0 star property
Harlow
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (694 reviews)
"Ideal for traveling on to Stansted airport lovely rooms very clean, free parking. Breakfast was ok a little over cooked staff very friendly"
United Kingdom
lesley
The price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection
A Holiday Inn with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

20. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
4.0 star property
Colchester
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"
United Kingdom
Nicholas
The price is NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
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The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection

The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection

10/10 Excellent
"The room was very nice and the staff were very friendly"
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The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection

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Essex Cottages information

Number of reviews
275
Accommodation
278 Cottages
Lowest Price
NZ$282
Highest Price
NZ$912

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