Channels Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star golf hotel with free breakfast

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Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, England, CM3 3PT
  • Place, Chelmsford Cathedral
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Chelmsford City Racecourse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hylands House and Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Honeymoon Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Chelmsford

Chelmsford retreat .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Palace of Beaulieu and 6 miles (10 km) of Tuffnel Mere with a stay here. Bond Street and Admirals Park LNR are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Bond Street - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Leez Priory - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Hylands House and Park - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wickford Hatfield Peverel Station - 8 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Angel - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Channels Hotel

4-star golf hotel with free breakfast
Channels Hotel offers its guests a golf course. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. The business-friendly Channels Hotel also features a vending machine and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Chelmsford hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Channels Hotel offers 21 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Chelmsford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch plasma TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 2 to January 10:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Channels Hotel to the airport?

Channels Hotel is 15.8 mi (29-min drive) away from the Stansted Airport (STN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Channels Hotel?

As of Sep 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Channels Hotel on Oct 9, 2025 start from $149.49, 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 Channels Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Channels Hotel.

How close is Channels Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 13.9 mi (29-min drive) from Mill Beach.

Does Channels Hotel offer free breakfast?

Channels Hotel offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Channels Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Channels Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Channels Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Channels Hotel have a pool?

Channels Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Channels Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from January 2 to January 10.

Does Channels Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Channels Hotel to downtown Chelmsford?

Channels Hotel is 2.9 mi away from Chelmsford.

Channels Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 235 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melpomeni

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay , I am going back for sure, this will always be my choice 1 when staying over for bussiness at Chelmsford. Amazing surroundings , clean and comfy room , fantastic breakfast. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I'd stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cinde

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the nicest hotels that I have ever visited. The facilities are modern and very clean and the staff are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Wonderful

Beautiful hotel. The room smelt amazing and was lovely and clean and comfortable. Excellent Air Con and faciilities. The waterfall shower was incredible. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Went for a friends wedding and had a great day from start to finish
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay here for a local wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Excellent rooms, amazing bathroom I.e shower so powerful and lovely bath. The channel bistro was lovely to have a drink and food looked amazing. Would def good back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice well equipped bedroom, and excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel and location. I hope to return soon
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Kings Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Great gem

Have not stayed here for a few years, not a lot has changed, stilll amazing room, with walk in shower and huge, comfortable bed. Plus some nice extra touches in the room with upmarket décor and mini fridge The brasserie is not open Mon/Tues but the café offers evening meals that were fabulous. Delicious, fresh and a great selection. The staff were amazing as well, great service, friendly and superbly attentive. Will be looking to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

Faultless

Fantastic place to stay. The accommodation is made up of serval buildings each divided into separate accommodation areas. The bedroom was large and extremely well appointed. The bathroom was huge and offered a double stone bath and a massive walk-in shower. Everything has been thought out to the finest detail. Where this hotel may not suit everyone is that it doesn't have a formal restaurant. However the cafe/coffee shop offers very nice home cooked food from breakfast, lunch and dinner and has extremely friendly and attentive staff. I liked this hotel. It has character and offers something totally different to the usual accommodation box on offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great room, service and lovely breakfast, with good friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Fabulous resort style hotel.

Booked on a recommendation from a local venue and it didn’t disappoint all rooms are in lodges with a cafe/bistro on site. We had breakfast and dinner which were both freshly cooked and excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay! I will definitely like to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great place to stay if in the Chelmsford area ,friendly staff and well appointed rooms ,would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place, we loved it here and will deinately stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, great staff. Room and breakfast both gorgeous. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

J

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024