The Oakland

3.0 star property
Hotel in Chelmsford with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath) | Miscellaneous
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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

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Room options

Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

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

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Shower over bath)

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

Suite, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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 - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hylands House and Park - 19 min drive - 16.6 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

  • ‪Town Crier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Anchor - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Prince of Wales - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Oakland

Hotel in Chelmsford with free breakfast and a restaurant
Guests of The Oakland enjoy features like karaoke, free WiFi in public areas, and a computer station.

Languages

English

Similar properties

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • 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.

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. Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre is also within a driving distance of 4.3 mi.

Will I be able to park at The Oakland?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

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 good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and karaoke at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at The Oakland?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Oakland?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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. 185 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 466 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Pleasant stay

It’s a nice basic hotel with friendly staff in a nice area. There was tea and coffee in the room and breakfast was really nice. The best place to park was the car park at Tyler’s Ride which is a short walk away. There are lots of options nearby for food and there was a band at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good value. Basic but clean accommodation, good breakfast, very convenient in the heart of South Woodham Ferrers. Minor issues: The Telly control could do with replacing and I found the room door lock fiddly to use with the key often sticking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly atmosphere, service was excellent, staff were exceedingly helpful. I definitely recommend the Oakland.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

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

8/10 Good

Stewart

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

10/10 Excellent

steve

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of places to eat around hotel and Asda next door fuel and food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

4/10 Poor

Lee

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff, but the corridors stank and the walls were pretty thin so I could understand the full conversation that went on until 1am in the room next door
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Hiroko

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The area is safe, and the hotel is clean as a avarage countryside hotel. The staff is also hospitable. One thing I might say is no auto lock room keys and the entrance too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

tracey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to have everything close by, pubs, eating out and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kier

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

Good experience.

Good experience, warm and comfortable room. Very good freshly cooked breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Well presented Pub/hotel

Nice lively pub with live band but did go on till late which may effect early night people. Overall for the money you cannot go wrong 👍 Fried breakfast was great also
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024