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The Oakland

3.0 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Chelmsford hotel

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Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath) | 1 bedroom
Exterior
Standard Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath) | Bathroom
Lobby
Miscellaneous

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2-6 Reeves Way, Chelmsford, England, CM3 5XF
  • Place, Marsh Farm Country Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hylands House and Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath) | Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath) | 1 bedroom

Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath) | 1 bedroom

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (with shower over bath) | 1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Suite, Ensuite (Shower over bath) | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Shower over bath)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Chelmsford

In Chelmsford .At this Chelmsford hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Marsh Farm Country Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Danbury Country Park and Hanningfield Reservoir.

What's nearby

  • Marsh Farm Country Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hylands House and Park - 19 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Cliffs Pavilion - 24 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Adventure Island - 24 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Southend Pier - 24 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Chelmsford South Woodham Ferrers Station - 15 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Anchor Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shaw Farm - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Oakland

Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Chelmsford hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Chelmsford hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Karaoke
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Oakland offers 35 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Oakland Chelmsford
Oakland Hotel Chelmsford
Oakland Hotel South Woodham Ferrers
Oakland South Woodham Ferrers
The Oakland Hotel
The Oakland Chelmsford
The Oakland Hotel Chelmsford

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Oakland to the airport?

The Oakland is 14.6 mi (31-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Oakland?

As of Oct 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oakland on Nov 8, 2025 start from $94.01, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Oakland have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Oakland.

How close is The Oakland to the beach?

This hotel is 12.4 mi (32-min drive) from Mill Beach and 14.3 mi (36-min drive) from Thorney Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Oakland offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Oakland offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Oakland?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rendezvous Southend Casino (22-min drive) and Genting Casino (23-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Oakland?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Oakland?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Oakland have a pool?

The Oakland does not have a pool.

Does The Oakland have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Oakland have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Oakland to downtown Chelmsford?

The Oakland is 0.3 mi away from South Woodham Ferrers.

The Oakland Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 496 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Daniel Franklin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lot of dining options around but was noisy at night due to the pub in the ground floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family

Amazing find

Had a great stay as always brilliant band scabby .lovely well cooked breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well situated hotel for shops,cafes, buses & trains. Cean hotel, friendly staff, good sized comfortable bedroom . Very reasonably priced.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As usual... good honest hotel. I Have stayed i would estimate between 20-30 times in last 3 years and always good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHILIPPA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed on Saturday night ! Yes it was noisy but enjoyable ! Breakfast was super !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rudd

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Dated but very clean room and pretty comfortable and airy. Convenient location. We were at a seminar which started at 8.30am, so sadly missed out on the included breakfast and no option for anything else like a packed lunch. All in all, decent value for money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ione

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value and friendly.

A great place to stay if you are in the area. I'm there for business and it suits me fine. Comfy bed. Good shower. Clean. Really friendly staff. Great value band a cracking breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Helen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff friendly room ok however dirty and bedding was torn. Room overlooked what appeared to be a late night 'massage: parlour at twenty to ten on a Sunday eve we could observe a male having massage should we have chosen not to close the curtains. Brekky was good though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Disliked: Amenities
Very central and close to many eating places . Hardly any hotel parking , but luckily found somewhere nearby . It’s barely a 2 star hotel. , and really does need money spent on it . However the restaurant staff had a lovely welcoming manner , and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Kelowna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem. Our room had been recently refurbished and had a comfy bed, decent tv, and a squeaky clean bathroom. The room is spacious and has new carpeting. Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was freshly made to order and excellent. Great value. Would definitely stay again if ever in the area. It’s obvious that the owners take pride in their business. Oh yes, and there’s a pub attached for a nice cold one after a long days travel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

jesi alihakaj

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to parking, shopping, pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucke

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was okay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rotimi

Fair

The hotel isn’t too bad but the loud noise from the bar or pub downtown is huge sleep deprivation with soundproof.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fraser

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overnight
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025