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A traditional fireplace with logs, a chair, and various framed certificates and notices on the wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chandelier, a mirror, and a window with a floral curtain.

A snow-covered rural road with houses on either side.

Two people seated at a wooden table with a green cushioned bench behind them. The table has various items including a pitcher, cups, and a plate with a picture.

1. The Compasses Inn

Chelmsford

Daniel

HK$865

HK$1,038 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a red chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a sofa with red cushions, and a coffee table with a plant.

A hotel restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and a coffee station.

2. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Braintree

R m

HK$467

HK$560 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A buffet table with various food items and condiments.

Two people at a reception desk, one handing over a card to the other.

A row of traditional white buildings with gabled roofs, a flag, and outdoor seating areas.

A tray with pastries, a teapot, and a cup on a wooden table.

3. County Hotel Chelmsford

Chelmsford

Olayinka

HK$989

HK$1,187 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A sign for Channels Lodge with a contact number.

A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A rustic dining area with wooden beams, grey upholstered chairs, and a wooden table.

4. Channels Hotel

Chelmsford

Daniel

HK$886

HK$1,064 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with exposed wooden beams, two armchairs with floral cushions, a round mirror, and a green door with a 'G' sign.

A bar with a chalkboard menu listing gin and spirits.

A room with rows of white chairs with bows, a table with a floral arrangement, and a large arched window.

A dining area with wooden beams, teal upholstered chairs, and a wooden table set for a meal.

5. Saracens Head Hotel

Dunmow

Diane

HK$510

HK$612 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel corridor with a carpeted floor, a door at the end, and blue lighting.

A bar area with a sofa, chairs, and a bar counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

6. Best Western Atlantic Hotel

Chelmsford

Gerald

HK$875

HK$1,050 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A cozy room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a table with a candle, and a view through a window.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a round table with chairs, a cushioned sofa, and a cabinet with glass doors.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and wall-mounted lamps.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a black lamp post, and a potted plant.

7. White Hart Braintree by Greene King Inns

Braintree

Chris

HK$514

HK$617 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A garden with a conservatory, a gazebo, and several dome-shaped structures.

A large bed with a headboard, a floor lamp, and a table with books and a glass of wine.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a wine rack, and a bar area.

A hotel lobby with a glass partition, a bar area with a purple-lit counter, and a patterned carpet.

8. Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Ingatestone

Karen

HK$973

HK$1,167 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A traditional building with a dark entrance, stone pathway, and surrounding greenery.

A country pub with outdoor seating and a sign reading 'Fowlers Farm Country Pub & Eating.'

9. Premier Inn Braintree - Freeport Village

Braintree

Lai wa

HK$467

HK$560 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar area with Guinness beer taps, a chalkboard menu, and a CCTV warning sign.

A pool table in a room with large windows and chairs.

A traditional pub named 'Kicking Dickey' with a signboard, multiple windows, and outdoor seating.

A cozy restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

10. The Kicking Dickey

Dunmow

Wesley

HK$562

HK$674 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A bar with a bartender preparing drinks, shelves of liquor bottles, and a beer tap.

A cozy room with a wooden bench, a table, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a brick wall.

A traditional brick building with a gravel driveway and a fenced area.

11. The Harvard Inn

Ingatestone

Ann

HK$1,051

HK$1,261 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a brick wall.

A traditional brick building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained garden area.

A bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A grand staircase with wooden balusters and a carpeted landing.

12. Pontlands Park

Chelmsford

Beverley

HK$1,206

HK$1,447 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with a sign.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a reception desk, a TV, and a dining area.

13. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Stansted

Nina

HK$848

HK$1,018 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A narrow cobblestone street with buildings on either side, string lights overhead, and a sign indicating a hotel reception.

A meal with a sandwich, salad, and a glass of beer on a table in a restaurant with wooden furniture and a large window.

A narrow cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered buildings, some with outdoor seating and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a coffee maker, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

14. The Blue Boar - Maldon

Maldon

STEVEN

HK$1,038

HK$1,245 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view to a kitchen and balcony.

A balcony with a metal chair and a small table with a glass of drink and a magazine.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a large mirror, and a painting of flowers.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a gas stove, and a stainless steel range hood.

15. Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

Chelmsford

Paul

HK$1,192

HK$1,430 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls and a tiled floor.

A staircase with a white railing, a wall-mounted mirror art piece, and a framed photo.

A two-story building with a flat roof and a covered outdoor area with a glass roof.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a wooden panel wall.

16. Hunters Meet Ltd

Hatfield Heath

Mark

HK$770

HK$924 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and red pillows. There is a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted phone.

A bar area with multiple beverage dispensers, a sign indicating beverage orders only, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern library with colorful seating, bookshelves, and potted plants.

A conference room with a table, chairs, a whiteboard, and a curtain.

17. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Bishop's Stortford

Charles

HK$642

HK$771 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with a table, cushions, and a statue.

A cozy indoor setting with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a decorated Christmas tree.

A four-poster bed with a white frame, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a red cushion.

A hotel entrance with a red carpet, a canopy labeled "ENTRANCE", and potted plants on either side.

18. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

Maldon

David

HK$986

HK$1,183 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by white walls and a tiled floor.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a modern seating area with leather sofas and a coffee table.

A modern hotel lobby with marble reception desks, a large glass sculpture, and a man walking.

19. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Bishop's Stortford

Nathaniel Cedric

HK$839

HK$1,006 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar setting with a glass of a clear, possibly alcoholic beverage garnished with a lime slice, on a bar counter with a green cloth underneath.

A room with a wooden rocking chair, a mirror, and a bed with white bedding.

A cozy bar area with wooden furniture, patterned chairs, and wall-mounted lamps.

A corner building with a sign reading "The Ship" and a pub named "Greene King".

20. The Ship

Chelmsford

Mariama

HK$695

HK$834 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Top Great Waltham Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

8/10 Good

"Breakfast staff so friendly - despite it being 0500"

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

8/10 Good

"The rooms are clean but a little dated. Hotel is in a good location and very convenient for Stansted airport. Parking is £5 overnight. I would happily stay at the hotel again."

Novotel London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, clean rooms,"

The Essex Golf and Country Club

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely location, always enjoy"

The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection

10/10 Excellent

"This is a lovely hotel in a very pleasant and accessible location."

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Ok room Quality but nice staff and good facilities included."

Down Hall Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great experience"

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

8/10 Good

"Clean and comfortable and so handy for the airport. Good choices for breakfast , including gluten free. Happy to recommend."

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

10/10 Excellent

"Goodnights sleep in a comfy bed"

More cheap stays in Great Waltham

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Welcome Break Service Area Bishop's Stortford England

HK$399

HK$479 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

4 Sisters Inn

4 Sisters Inn High Road Epping England

HK$547

HK$656 total

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

The Kicking Dickey

4 Ongar Road Dunmow England

HK$562

HK$674 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (321 reviews)

The White Horse

Hollow Hill Haverhill England

HK$692

HK$830 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (194 reviews)

Noble Goose Rooms

2 Stoneham St Colchester England

HK$802

HK$962 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Black Horse

Black Horse Buntingford England

HK$831

HK$997 total

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Great Waltham?

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport, located 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from the heart of Great Waltham, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your trip to the area are Novotel London Stansted Airport and Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Great Waltham.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Great Waltham has to offer?

Cozy Studio in Hornchurch With Extra Bed: This holiday home rental outside of Great Waltham offers a private garden and free WiFi to help you feel comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. See all vacation rentals in Great Waltham.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Great Waltham, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Great Waltham.

What is the top LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Great Waltham?

The Compasses Inn is a top LGBTQ-friendly inn that features free parking and a bar.

What is staying in Great Waltham like?

Those travelling to Great Waltham will definitely enjoy the sights to see and things to do. In Great Waltham, there are 2 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Great Waltham.

What is there to see in Great Waltham?

Places to visit in the wider area include Leez Priory, Chelmsford City Racecourse and Bond Street. You'll also find Forest Drive Shops and Braintree Village in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Great Waltham guide.

Great Waltham hotels from HK$479

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Our top choices for Great Waltham hotels

1. The Compasses Inn

2. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

3. County Hotel Chelmsford

4. Channels Hotel

5. Saracens Head Hotel

6. Best Western Atlantic Hotel

7. White Hart Braintree by Greene King Inns

8. Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

9. Premier Inn Braintree - Freeport Village

10. The Kicking Dickey

11. The Harvard Inn

12. Pontlands Park

13. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

14. The Blue Boar - Maldon

15. Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

16. Hunters Meet Ltd

17. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

18. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

19. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

20. The Ship

Top Great Waltham Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport

The Essex Golf and Country Club

The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

Down Hall Hotel

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

More cheap stays in Great Waltham

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

4 Sisters Inn

The Kicking Dickey

The White Horse

Noble Goose Rooms

Black Horse

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