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

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

A brick building with a sign reading "RIDLEYS ALE AND STOUT".

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$864

HK$1,037 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A buffet table with various food items and condiments.

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV. There is a bed in the background and a window with curtains.

2. County Hotel Chelmsford

Chelmsford

Olayinka

HK$989

HK$1,187 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A modern lounge area with a black leather sofa, red cushions, a wooden table, and a patterned carpet.

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Braintree

R m

HK$398

HK$477 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 traditional pub with outdoor seating, stone flooring, and classic architecture.

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

4. Channels Hotel

Chelmsford

Daniel

HK$883

HK$1,059 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 hotel room with exposed wooden beams, a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a fireplace.

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$512

HK$614 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$871

HK$1,046 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk, and a chair.

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

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs under large umbrellas, surrounded by greenery.

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

8. Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Ingatestone

Karen

HK$972

HK$1,167 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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.

9. The Kicking Dickey

Dunmow

Wesley

HK$562

HK$674 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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.'

10. Premier Inn Braintree - Freeport Village

Braintree

Lai wa

HK$449

HK$539 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A bedroom with exposed wooden beams, a large bed with white bedding and purple accents, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

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

11. The Harvard Inn

Ingatestone

Ann

HK$1,050

HK$1,260 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 grand staircase with wooden balusters and a carpeted landing.

A wooden bridge over a pond with a brick house in the background.

12. Pontlands Park

Chelmsford

Beverley

HK$1,211

HK$1,453 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a reception desk, a TV, and a dining area.

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

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

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and a variety of antique furniture.

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

14. The Blue Boar - Maldon

Maldon

STEVEN

HK$1,037

HK$1,245 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A narrow waterway with dense greenery on both sides, a statue in the foreground, and a small boat with a roof.

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

15. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

Maldon

David

HK$985

HK$1,182 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 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 bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a wooden panel wall.

A traditional house with a conservatory, a gravel driveway, and a green fence.

16. Hunters Meet Ltd

Hatfield Heath

Mark

HK$770

HK$924 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 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 modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and various food items.

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.

17. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Bishop's Stortford

Charles

HK$605

HK$726 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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 a central atrium, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

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

18. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Bishop's Stortford

Nathaniel Cedric

HK$842

HK$1,010 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 corner building with a sign reading "The Ship" and a pub named "Greene King".

A neatly made bed with white linens and a wooden headboard.

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

19. The Ship

Chelmsford

Mariama

HK$692

HK$831 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

20. Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

Chelmsford

Paul

HK$1,192

HK$1,430 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Top Great Waltham Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

8/10 Good

"Good value hotel. Was a little noisy during the night."

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Easy access to Airport and Train and Coach station. Clean rooms and good breakfast."

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."

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"

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

8/10 Good

"I was only in the hotel for a matter of hours, but was a good enough room etc!"

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very good stay, came with fog & they were very accommodating."

More cheap stays in Great Waltham

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Welcome Break Service Area Bishop's Stortford England

HK$337

HK$404 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

4 Sisters Inn

4 Sisters Inn High Road Epping England

HK$545

HK$653 total

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

The Kicking Dickey

4 Ongar Road Dunmow England

HK$562

HK$674 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (321 reviews)

The White Horse

Hollow Hill Haverhill England

HK$691

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$801

HK$962 total

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Black Horse

Black Horse Buntingford England

HK$828

HK$993 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$404

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Our top choices for Great Waltham hotels

1. The Compasses Inn

2. County Hotel Chelmsford

3. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

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. The Kicking Dickey

10. Premier Inn Braintree - Freeport Village

11. The Harvard Inn

12. Pontlands Park

13. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

14. The Blue Boar - Maldon

15. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

16. Hunters Meet Ltd

17. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

18. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

19. The Ship

20. Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

Top Great Waltham Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

The Essex Golf and Country Club

The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection

Down Hall Hotel

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

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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