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The Oakland

Property class: 3

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A building named 'The Oakland' with a reception area and a bar.
A row of beer taps with labels including 'Foster's' and 'Linch's'.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, a fan, and a trash bin.
A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a striped wall with two wall-mounted lights.
The entrance to The Oakland Hotel Reception with a sign above the door.

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, Lakeside Shopping Centre
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Bluewater Shopping Centre
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a toilet.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, each with a wooden headboard and white bedding. There are two bedside tables, one on each bed, and a striped wall panel above the beds.

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small bedside table, a window with curtains, a striped wall panel, and a door.

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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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a door.

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

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

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

A hotel room with two single beds, a small wooden nightstand, and two wall-mounted light switches.

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

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite (Shower over bath)

A bunk bed room with a single bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Shower over bath)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Chelmsford

Located within a leisurely stroll of Marsh Farm Country Park, The Oakland is within a 10-minute drive of Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre. This 35-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, karaoke, and a computer station.

What's nearby

  • Marsh Farm Country Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Southend Pier - 36 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Adventure Island - 36 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Lakeside Shopping Centre - 50 min drive - 36.3 miles
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 57 min drive - 41.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Toby Carvery - Runwell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Clover Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Oakland

Guests of The Oakland enjoy features like karaoke, free WiFi in public areas, and a computer station.

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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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

MastercardVisa

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.
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

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

What's there to see near The Oakland?

This hotel is located in Chelmsford within a short 11-minute walk of Marsh Farm Country Park. You'll also find Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre and RHS Garden Hyde Hall within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Oakland?

As of Sep 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oakland on Oct 9, 2026 start from $106, 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.

Is parking available on site at The Oakland?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does The Oakland have a casino at the property?

No, The Oakland doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Oakland?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Oakland a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Does The Oakland have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Oakland feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Oakland serves free breakfast from its restaurant.

Does The Oakland allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Oakland.

Does The Oakland have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to The Oakland?

The closest major airport to The Oakland is London (SEN-Southend), which is 14.6 mi away (31 minutes by car). Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is around 22.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Oakland?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Oakland.

The Oakland Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 557 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 557 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 557 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 557 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 557 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

EYOB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people and the hotel is outstanding ex
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money with a great cental location 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ludivine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable great value for money. Friendly welcome cooked breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Clean and comfortable and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good value for money, clean and warm room, really good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Good little hotel. Only had a quick stop but everything was great. Nice breakfast and quick in the morning. Extremely friendly staff 🙌
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and free parking. Great value with a decent breakfast. Staff were friendly and room was fresh and clean. Bed was very comfortable. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A bit dated and tierd, but tidy, clean, warm and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. Room clean, roomy and welcoming. It's not 5 star, but for the price superb and breakfast was fantastic. Can't fault the place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It where okay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, brilliant shower, nice staff. Everything good, i can't comment on the breakfast because i slept in and missed it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Omolara

It was all good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Angie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a nightmare, not on site and directions not clear.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

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

4/10 Poor

Natasha

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff where polite and helpful, it just probably my over sights that I didn’t know this is a pub and a busy one, it was 1 in the morning with music playing that I emailed the pub to ask when things would quiet down and my young child couldn’t sleep. Very basic room, screw on the floor, cracks in the walls, dirty toilet and bath.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Russ

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. The breakfast was good, not a huge selection but enough choice to accommodate most people. The Oakland is in a very convenient location. Saturday night they have a live band which can be noisy if you want the windows open. The bar was busy and the atmosphere friendly the band when we stayed was very good. The joining walls in room are thin, we could here the tv and hairdryer from next door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Great value in good location super room great breakfast and very good price!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

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

Love this place

We love this hotel so much staff are great really friendly and helpful plus great breakfast !!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynn

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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