Four star hotels in Essex, United Kingdom
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Essex





Motts Bed & Breakfast (Great Dunmow)

Bed and Breakfast. Motts Cottage Annex is set in the garden of Motts Cottage in the picturesque village of Stebbing... Read more
- Rating: 9.7
- Stars: 4
The Chudleigh (Clacton-on-Sea)

The Chudleigh is located close to Clacton-on-Sea's pier, seafront and shopping centre.Established by the current family in 1963, The Chudleigh is a popular Clacton on Sea guest house, with unique architecture... Read more
- Rating: 9.6
- Stars: 4
Seaview B&B (Harwich)

Bed and Breakfast. Set in Harwich in the Essex region, Seaview B&B offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking... Read more
- Rating: 9.4
- Stars: 4
Puttocks Farm (Great Dunmow)

Bed and Breakfast. Set on the outskirts of the ancient market town of Great Dunmow, Puttocks Farm offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking... Read more
- Rating: 9.4
- Stars: 4
B&B Downham Hall (Wickford)

Featuring a garden and views of garden, B&B Downham Hall is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Wickford, 19 km from Chelmsford Train Station. Providing free private parking, the 4-star bed and breakfast is 14 km from Hylands Park... Read more
- Rating: 9.3
- Stars: 4
The Sandrock

Guest House. Just a minute's walk to West Cliff Beach, Clacton-On-Sea town centre and Clacton-On-Sea pier, The Sandrock has free WiFi... Read more
- Rating: 9.2
- Stars: 4
Roslin Beach Hotel (Southend-on-Sea)

With lovely views of the Thames Estuary, this Southend-on-Sea hotel offers free Wi-Fi, treatment rooms, and free parking. The Restaurant offers seafood specialities and classic British dishes with a contemporary twist... Read more
- Rating: 9.2
- Stars: 4
Channels Hotel (Chelmsford)

Dating back to the 15th century, this Tudor house and converted stable block is set in the grounds of Channels Estate. The individually designed rooms and suites include original features, such as exposed wooden beams, along with modern comforts... Read more
- Rating: 9.1
- Stars: 4
Talbooth House & Spa (Dedham)

Newly opened, November 2022. Situated in Dedham, 34 km from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spafeatures accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant... Read more
- Rating: 9.1
- Stars: 4
GreyFriars

Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford... Read more
- Rating: 8.8
- Stars: 4
Wivenhoe House Hotel

Set in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus. It offers a unique brasserie restaurant, luxurious accommodation, free WiFi and free parking on site... Read more
- Rating: 8.8
- Stars: 4
The Pier Hotel (Harwich)

Taking advantage of its waterside location, The Pier Hotel has a restaurant on the first floor, and the Navyard Bar and Terrace on the ground floor. Further bars and restaurants are within a 5-minute walk, and the ferry to Felixstowe and Shotley leaves from next door to the property... Read more
- Rating: 8.7
- Stars: 4
Camelia Hotel (Southend-on-Sea)

Located on the seafront at Southend-On-Sea, with views of The Thames Estuary, Camelia Hotel is just one mile from Southend on Sea. It has good food, free Wi-Fi and free parking... Read more
- Rating: 8.6
- Stars: 4
The Bottle Kiln Wetherspoon (Harwich)

The Bottle Kiln Wetherspoon in Harwich has 4-star accommodation with a restaurant and a bar. Featuring a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom... Read more
- Rating: 8.5
- Stars: 4
The Oyster Smack (Burnham on Crouch)

Just metres from the river in Burnham-on-Crouch, The Oyster Smack Inn has an on-site bar, free Wi-Fi and free parking. It dates back to the 1800s, and is known for its fantastic food... Read more
- Rating: 8.4
- Stars: 4
Marygreen Manor

This luxury 4-star hotel is located just 1 mile from Brentwood Train Station, junction 28 of the M25 motorway, junction 11 of the A12, and Brentwood's central High Street. This historic Tudor manor house offers free onsite parking and an award-winning restaurant... Read more
- Rating: 8.4
- Stars: 4
Lifehouse Spa And Hotel (Frinton-on-Sea)

This adults-only, luxury hotel is set within 130 acres of beautiful grounds and listed gardens, with 35 treatment rooms and an 18.5 metre swimming pool... Read more
- Rating: 8.3
- Stars: 4
OYO Pier Hotel (Clacton-on-Sea)

Opened March 2020. Facing the beachfront, OYO Pier Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Clacton-on-Sea and has a garden, terrace and restaurant... Read more
- Rating: 8.3
- Stars: 4
Holiday Inn Southend (Southend-on-Sea)

Holiday Inn Southend features an on-site fitness suite and a sound-proofed rooftop bar and restaurant. An en suite bathroom with power shower, flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in each room at Holiday Inn Southend, as well as air conditioning and blackout curtains... Read more
- Rating: 8.2
- Stars: 4
Kingscliff Hotel (Clacton-on-Sea)

This property is on the Tendring Peninsula, situated on the coastal road, providing cliff top views.The property features a garden and a terrace... Read more
- Rating: 8.2
- Stars: 4