The New Chichester Hotel

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel in Wickford with a restaurant

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Exterior
Courtyard
Standard Triple | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Indian cuisine

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Old London Rd, Wickford, England, SS11 8UE
  • Place, Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Wick Country Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hanningfield Reservoir
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard King

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Triple

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Wickford

Located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre, The New Chichester Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like Chelmsford Cathedral. This 36-room, 3-star hotel has in-room conveniences like sitting areas, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Wick Country Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Thames Estuary Path - 5 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Rayleigh Indoor Karting Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Hanningfield Reservoir - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wickford Battlesbridge Station - 4 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quart Pot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Marco Polo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Green Barn Farm Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Carpenter's Arms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Travellers Joy - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The New Chichester Hotel

Suburban hotel in Wickford with a restaurant
The New Chichester Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and express check-in. Self parking is available for GBP 2.50 per night. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a terrace and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Sitting areas, coffee makers, and ironing boards are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 2.50 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Baazaan Restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1300
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 2.50 per night

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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Chichester Hotel Wickford
Chichester Wickford
The Chichester Hotel Wickford, Essex
The Chichester Hotel
The New Chichester Hotel Hotel
The New Chichester Hotel Wickford
The New Chichester Hotel Hotel Wickford

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The New Chichester Hotel?

The New Chichester Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near The New Chichester Hotel?

This hotel is located in Wickford, close to Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre, Hadleigh Castle, and Hanningfield Reservoir. You'll also find Hockley Woods and Wick Country Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The New Chichester Hotel?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for GBP 2.50 per night.

Does The New Chichester Hotel have a casino?

No, The New Chichester Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The New Chichester Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The New Chichester Hotel?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include a restaurant and a terrace.

Are there hot tubs at The New Chichester Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The New Chichester Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The New Chichester Hotel serves to-go breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Baazaan Restaurant.

Does The New Chichester Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The New Chichester Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The New Chichester Hotel?

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

Where is the closest airport to The New Chichester Hotel?

The closest major airport to The New Chichester Hotel is London (SEN-Southend), which is 8.2 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is London City Airport (LCY), which is around 23.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The New Chichester Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The New Chichester Hotel.

The New Chichester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 110 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Millie

Traveled with family
I have never known such an unmanned hotel, the reception desk was only open for 3hours per day - i arrived later in evening and only just caught someone on the desk. Although she was very helpful it was very unorganised and she had to call her manager regarding my booking as clear instructions had not been left for her. I did not receive any confirmation from the hotel when i booked and had to make several attempts to contact the hotel prior to my booking along with numerous attempts at calling the hotel but with no response. i find it hard to believe that a hotel can be run this way. The room itself was clean and very basic but served its purpose. My negative would be all based on the running of the bookings and felt that better management was needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Restful

Very comfortable room, spacious and clean. If you want peace and quiet, this is the place to stay, a little out the way so need a car.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
A out the way hotel quiet, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Natish

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bath tub was dirty, one of the bed head boards had a stain that looked like blood, my stay was only 2 nights so the hotel didn’t have time to resolve this issue, also the reception has limited opening times
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs a good clean

The place was very weird and quiet. Nice location but no one around. Restaurant empty. No cafe for drinks or coffee. Room was ok but surrounding outdoor corridors and courtyard dirty and full of cigarette butts. Place needs a good clean. Was provided with a fan in the room which was handy as room quite stuffy and hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice towels in bathroom but nowhere to put them. Bedroom a bit sparse as was the staff. Lucky to get a staff member in the afternoon to check us in as electronic check in did not work. Opinion on hotel influenced by our saturday Times disappearing (clearly set aside and wanted) but room bins not emptied and room not serviced. Hope houskeeping enjoyed the crossword?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms have been partially refurbished, so could do with a full refurb. Should be an option to dine in for breakfast rather than a takeaway breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

A little odd….

Admittedly, I didn’t check the small print regarding the very limited Reception hours, but the place was completely deserted when we arrived, with only a couple of cars in the acres of car park, making the £2.50 parking charge unnecessarily cheeky. No reply to calls initially & when we eventually found our way in - the front door is really stiff and needs a hefty push - after a 5 hour drive with elderly parents, early check-in, wasn’t apparently available. Another guest arrived at the same time and, when he’d worked out the entry process, he managed to check in early. Still virtually deserted when we returned 6 hours later after a family event locally, but the self-service check worked, provided you still have your QR code and booking reference handy. Food at the Indian restaurant was excellent. 20% food discount presumably for hotel guests, although they don’t serve alcohol, which was a pity because a cold beer would have gone down really well after a long day. Rooms were clean and comfortable although no kettle in one of our 2 rooms and, although the bathrooms were clean, neither shower worked adequately with either a dribble of cold, or pulses of scolding hot water being the only options. Obviously relatively recently refurbed with attempts to modernise the check-in process, but it just felt a bit lacking and impersonal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

m

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

2/10 Terrible

Murdo M

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to like or recommend this hotel. It was sad depressing and completely soulless. The exterior areas were dirty and unkept as well as the lobby and general reception area. We were shown to a room which had not been made up, soiled bed linen strewn around along with obvious previous occupation. A moody person reluctantly offered us another room which although serviced was nevertheless dated, tired and generally unwelcoming. The “breakfast to go” was hurriedly prepared and did not represent value for money as well as being tasteless. Avoid this hotel at all costs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The guy on reception was nice but the room was ok and the bathroom a bit scruffy.very strange water pressure issues to much via the taps but hardly any through the shower. It wouldn't take much to make this into a really nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel is very good for someone driving and looking for one night stay. The room is clean and confortable. We had problem with the check in timing. We were told we could come at 15:00 but no one was there. We had to come back at 16:30. Breakfast also is an issue: it is a breakfast to go, no restaurant to seat. You take your back and go back to eat it in your room. Same every day. It is a bit disapointing. Staff is trying her best with the option she has.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great staying at the hotel. Ideal for going to the family BBQ a short distance away. We are waiting for a refund as we didnt have breakfast. Thank you for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
No one at reception on check in, No where to get any drink or refreshments, not even a machine. Restaurant is not as advertised, it’s Asian only, rooms were not clean, one room bathroom even had vomit stains left on toilet, doors slamming all night.
All windows and mirrors dirty
Rubbish left on floor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Poor / Average

The receptionist was amazing, very welcoming and helpful. She delivered me a fan as the room was hot. The bed was clean but the room has been poorly decorated, builders have not finished off well and remnants of paint on floor and doors was unsightly. The water wasn't running well, no pressure, and cold!! So I couldn't have a hot shower. Disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Denice

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place should be listed as a motel not a hotel. There is no bar and the restaurant does not serve alcohol or allow BYO. The is no breakfast as advertised so that was a waste of 30pound. Staff were hardly around and unhelpful. Do not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic

An extremely average hotel. No staff on reception so self check in. Room very basic and felt a bit old fashioned and unclean. Water pressure in shower very low, almost not worth having a shower. Only one pillow per person on the bed and no spares or anyone on reception to ask. Fine for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

simon

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole check in process, the absence of any staff and the state of the room which was full of dead insects lead me to driving 3 hours home rather than sleep there. Stay away from this terribly run hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Christina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but the bathroom in poor condition. There was very few condiments and only enough milk sachets for one drink. The plug for the kettle did not reach the plug socket and had to be used on the bedside cabinet. There was no mirror in the room so if you needed to dry your hair or put on make up, forget it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ophelia

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Great

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025