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Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms

4.0 star property
Hotel in Epping with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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British cuisine
British cuisine
Exterior
Deluxe Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Deluxe Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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236 High St, Epping, England, CM16 4AP
  • Place, The Epping Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Waltham Abbey Church
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Epping Forest
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Comfort Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Luxury Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Epping

Located 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from The Epping Golf Course, Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms is within a 10-minute drive of Epping Forest. This 9-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • The Epping Golf Course - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Waltham Abbey Church - 8 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • River Lee Country Park - 8 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Epping Forest - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Lee Valley White Water Centre - 9 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Epping North Weald Station - 4 min drive
  • Epping Underground Station - 12 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poppy's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Slice - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Forest Gate Inn - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms

Hotel in Epping with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Guests of Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and local meal delivery service. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
32-inch Smart TVs come with digital channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Free minibar items, espresso makers, and desks are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: GBP 3 to 15 for adults and GBP 2 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 3 to 15 for adults, and GBP 2 to 10 for children

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Funky Monk Restaurant Epping

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms?

Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms?

This hotel is located in Epping, close to Topgolf Chigwell, Epping Forest, and Lee Valley Park. The Epping Golf Course is also within a driving distance of 1.8 mi.

Is parking available on site at Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms?

Yes, though parking is available on request.

Does Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms include a casino on the premises?

No, Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms have a hot tub?

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

Does Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms.

Does Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms?

The closest major airport to Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms is London City Airport (LCY), which is 24.1 mi away (52 minutes by car). Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 16.6 mi away (27-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms.

Does Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms.

Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Funky Monk -DO NOT STAY HERE!,

I arrived at the Funky Monk at 4.45pm and the manager was very pleasant and told me that they had some live music that night. I jokingly said I hoped they provided earplugs. Having had a night out with friends I arrived back at the hotel around 11.30pm to be greeted by music so loud that I could hear it on the street. When I got to my room the floor was vibrating with the noise and it was like there was the band were sharing my room. I put earplugs in and a pillow over my ears to try and deaden the sound but it had no effect. I looked at their website which says they do have live music that ends at 12, it said nothing about the decibels they allow. They had give me a number to ring out of hours but no one answered or got back to me. At 12.15am I went downstairs and they said they could continue until 12.30 - however it continued until12.55am. If they want to be a hotel they need to soundproof the rooms. What most people want when they book a hotel is to be able to sleep - this was impossible in the Funky Monk. If you also want this then DO NOT stay in this hotel. These are not cheap rooms, money has been spent on the decor rather than making it a place were you can actually sleep. I shall never stay here again and would not recommend it to anyone else. There was no gas for breakfast on Monday morning!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Asta

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Fab

Amazing place ! Staff went above and beyond, highly recommend. Great welcome, felt really looked after, thank you so much. Will stay again ! Fab !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This stay was
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Took a while to check in. Took even longer to check out. Everywhere in the area closes very early and the only option if you’ve not preplanned
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hala

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms , service and food , as always are a funky delight !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sukhninder

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

J

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking is very limited. Rooms were dark and small and in need of renovation. The bathroom was freezing and extremely small. There was no hot water. The breakfast was nice and the staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hala

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely boutique hotel with quirky rooms and decor situated in a lovely little town with some lovely little shops and cafes . We especially loved Gail’s bakery ! The staff were very friendly and helpful but be Prepared for loud music and parties into the early hours as it’s a popular weekend and Christmas venue ! Would definitely stay there again !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful old hotel in the heart of Epping. The decor is really nice and the staff are warm and friendly. The room has everything you need and the bed is comfortable. The food (breakfast and dinner options) is exceptional. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

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

A funky place!

The hotel provides a lovely space to spend time. The service was excellent with great food served in the room. We particularly liked breakfast being served AFTER 0900 allowing for a sleep in and relaxing morning to check out. A rare treat
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Little one night break

Absolutely beautiful boutique hotel , right in the heart of Epping. Couldn’t fault anything about it. The room was amazing staff were lovely , we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloë

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Layla

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

L Paul

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

Perfect.

Amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 stars all the way
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

Funky Monk Epping

Really lovely looking hotel inside. The decor is really inviting. Chic and cool and a bit quirky. Absolutely love it. The bar restaurant is very roomy as well. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The manager or owner even offered to carry my heavy bag out to the taxi after storing it for me after checkout. My room wasn’t big, but I only had the standard one. Beautifully decorated though in the same quirky and comfortable vibe. I would definitely try this hotel again next time. It’s brilliantly positioned for the heart of Epping which was great as I had no transport. The one problem I had (which is why I didn’t give 5 stars was with the door key which you have to use to let yourself into the building at night as well as into your room. Luckily my key worked that night but stopped again first thing but i was able to find a lady cleaning who let me in again. Apparently this was an unusual problem which I’m sure they have sorted out already If definitely stay here again. Lovely people very helpful and kind. Breakfast in the restaurant was lovely 😻 .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

neil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mixed feelings about this property! My room and bed was very comfortable, the towels were big and fluffy. The staff were lovely... however, the kitchen closed so we had to go elsewhere for dinner, and no staff was on hand when I awoke the next morning and had to hand in my key to the cleaning staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

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