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The Oakland

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

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Exterior
Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)
Lobby
Miscellaneous
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2-6 Reeves Way, Chelmsford, England, CM3 5XF
  • Place, Marsh Farm Country Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hylands House and Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Chelmsford City Racecourse
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

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)

Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

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

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Suite, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

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
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Suite, Ensuite (Shower over bath)

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
  • Free WiFi

About the area

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 - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hylands House and Park - 31 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Leez Priory - 36 min drive - 44.6 km
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 38 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Lakeside Shopping Centre - 50 min drive - 58.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Town Crier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gardener's Rest - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Frasers Garden Cafe - ‬6 min drive

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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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

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

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 May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oakland on May 15, 2026 start from CA $115, 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. 208 out of 519 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 519 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 519 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 519 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 519 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and what I was expecting. Staff were friendly and kind and as I was running late due to the distance I had to travel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Darran

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Wendy

Room was perfectly adequate for the money we paid. Breakfast was good. The location is good. Car park is too difficult to find we gave up. Staff lovely and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Callum

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Earlier in the afternoon I needed a new tyre as drove over a pothole, so I was delayed by over 2 hours and my ETA as a result was about 9.45-10pm, I rang them about 6pm to say I was going to be late, to let them know to watch out for me and apologise and ask what the procedure was for such situations, and their checkin time was 8pm and I wasnt going to make it for then, and noone answered but they said please leave a message as someone will get back, so i did. Noone responded and i ended up sleeping in a friends kids bed in Colchester as by the time i got to Essex (i had travelled from Cheshire) it was getting a bit late and id had no response from the Oakland, and I needed somewhere to sleep! i rang them the next day to explain what had happened, just so they knew, and again got no answer or response to my message. I am not happy, Ive tried to keep them informed and communicate with them and got nothing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rajvinder

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was all perfectly good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Smalll room but all that was needed was in it. Good staff, and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and warm. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous value for money. Staff really friendly. Room was super clean. We had a comfotable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant venue
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really basic, tired and freezing cold as the heating wasn't put on, despite me requesting it. It was a budget double. However the bathroom wasn't bad and I enjoyed nice hot baths. The staff were pleasant, and the breakfast was good. The bar was dingey and I didn't like having to go in there if the reception wasn't manned. Parking was a lottery, but I was mostly lucky. The location was convenient to ASDA and lovely sea walks at Marsh Farm and Burnham on Crouch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 points that's where a niggle. Not wrote the stay off as we did really enjoy our stay. But sadly didn't know about the live bands on Saturday nights. Even though we was top floor it was impossible too go to sleep prior too it finishing. If I knew prior me being a light sleeper would of brought ear plugs and room was quite chilly was the other niggle. Did love the room, the location for us was perfect, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic staff Great Breakfast and very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Russ

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good Honest hotel, no frills, but spot on for cost

Good value for money hotel..... rooms are clean and the breakfast is as good as you get for this sort of budget.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Luisa

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

8/10 Good

Kenny

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Lynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly easy check in, nice pub, rooms clean but very dated but very reasonably priced and was very busy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good for the price

Second visit here. No complaints except no food!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Good place to stay

This was a decent place to stop , good breakfast, nice hosts and reasonably priced .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff here are lovely and very helpful . Rooms clean with comfy beds. Breakfast great . Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025