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The Ship

3.0 star property
3-star adults-only inn with restaurant

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5) | 1 bedroom
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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5) | 1 bedroom

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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18 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, England, CM1 1SW
  • Place, Admirals Park LNR
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Chelmsford Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bond Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 4) | 1 bedroom

Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Shared Bathroom (Bath and Shower) | 1 bedroom

Suite, Shared Bathroom (Bath and Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3) | 1 bedroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5) | 1 bedroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 8) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 8)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite, City View (Room 9)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10) | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Chelmsford

In Chelmsford .Your stay at this Chelmsford inn places you within a 10-minute walk of Chelmsford Cathedral and Admirals Park LNR. Admirals Park and Bond Street are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Admirals Park LNR - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bond Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Riverside Ice and Leisure - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • West Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Chelmsford Station - 4 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Back Inn Time - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Ale House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Radio City Social - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mr Cavendish - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Ship

3-star adults-only inn with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Chelmsford inn is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ship offers 6 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
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.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ship to the airport?

The Ship is 19 mi (39-min drive) away from the Stansted Airport (STN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship?

As of May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship on May 18, 2026 start from $120, including 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 Ship have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ship.

How close is The Ship to the beach?

This inn is 14.1 mi (35-min drive) from Mill Beach.

Does The Ship offer free breakfast?

The Ship does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Ship?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Ship?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Ship?

Free parking is not available at this inn. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does The Ship have a pool?

The Ship does not have a pool.

Does The Ship have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Ship have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Ship to downtown Chelmsford?

The Ship is 0.4 mi away from Chelmsford.

The Ship Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 282 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sonny

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff very helpful and food excellent But room 7 seems to be over a cellar so noisey throw the night. And brick wall covering window.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Coventry

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Leigh-on-Sea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub right next to Chelmsford rail and bus stations. Very welcoming bar staff. Rooms are really nicely decorated with tea and coffee making and separate secure access. Really great value and centrally located for all Chelmsford has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was poor. Staff couldn’t advise on parking. Got over charged by £10.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Anneli

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hairdryer in the room. Shared Bathroom was upstairs. Bit of a maze. Staff friendly. Bed comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Abhijit

Liked: Amenities
Staff was courteous. Room was smaller than expected; a bit claustrophobic, but fine for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kellie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly, room clean, food/drinks great! Not handicapped fitted, lots of stairs. Separate toilet and shower area outside room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Bar team were great, pleasant pub, but room was very basic, no en-suite, so midnight walk to the loo.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay good food in the evening
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

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

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are above the back of the pub - you enter via the stairs from the car park. Parking is. It provided by the pub-it’s by the council and watch out - if you park overnight, you have to be out of the car park by 8 AM. Otherwise you will get a fine! The room was small, but clean and well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, Coventry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good food and service, carpark next to hotel but overnight parking ends at 8am
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gaydene

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As a solo traveler, I can honestly say I felt safe and comfortable at The Ship. It’s so well placed for getting to the station, restaurants and shopping in Chelmsford. The room was bijou but completely adequate for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

joe

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed sheets was stained and I found a big black hair in my bed there was no heating and the room was freezing I did ask about putting the heating on but it did not happen I felt uneasy with the the entrance to the rooms being a aluminium staircase to the rooms which was open to the public car park (no door on ) and room was not refreshed the next day pup food was good and staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

davide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The Ship Chelmford

The room was clean and fresh and we had a good nights sleep. We didn’t eat at the hotel. Car parking was a problem as they don’t have a car park of their own, only a council one which you could only pay for until 5am the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ama

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a really pleasant stay at The Ship. The room was compact but spotless and well-organised, with a comfy single bed, en-suite bathroom, TV, and a side cabinet stocked with tea, coffee, and biscuits—such a thoughtful touch. It had been a long time since I’d slept in a single bed, but it was surprisingly comfortable and perfect for a good night’s rest. I’d definitely stay again and would recommend it to other travellers looking for a clean, cosy spot with all the essentials.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food in pub was discounted slightly for guests. There were a fair few stairs and it was a tad noisy outside, however it suited our overnight stay and we would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

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