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The Oakland

3.0 star property
Hotel in Chelmsford with free breakfast and restaurant

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Bar (on property)
Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)
Exterior
Room
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Business services
    Business services
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

Room options

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Room

Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Single Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Single Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Shower over bath)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Room

Suite, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
2-6 Reeves Way, Chelmsford, England, CM3 5XF

What's nearby

  • Marsh Farm Country Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Festival Leisure Park - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Southend Pier - 23 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Adventure Island - 24 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Chelmsford South Woodham Ferrers Station - 15 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 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

Property highlights
Free breakfast, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Oakland. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • A computer station, karaoke and a billiards/pool table
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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

Is The Oakland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Oakland?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oakland on 22 Nov 2024 start from €74.68, 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.

What time is check-in at The Oakland?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Oakland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Oakland located?

Situated in Chelmsford, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Marsh Farm Country Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre and Danbury Country Park. Hanningfield Reservoir and Warren Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km). Chelmsford South Woodham Ferrers Station is 15 minutes by foot.

The Oakland Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 422 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 422 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 422 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 422 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 422 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice room, comfy bed. The only thing that let it down was it was very dusty but that’s all.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Clive

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good. Nice cooked breakfast cereals. No availability of the limited on-site parking but there was plenty within a stones throw away at the parking lot next to the police station. Note... this parking lot is free overnight and currently free during the day despite the sign saying it's limited to 4 hours unless you pay £2... check with reception for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Dan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dan

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Was ok a bit run down and the room needed decorating. Room very basic ok for solo travellers. Did not get to try the breakfast as it finished at either 9:30 or 10. But you get what you pay for. Cheap but not chearful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is above a smoky bar. The room did not smell at all of smoke - thank you. Found hair in the bathroom from previous guests, so we did not even want to shower while there. The bed felt nice, and the breakfast was wonderful. Did not feel very safe, as there was just a click-style lock on the door with no peephole. Staff was kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edvinas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bernell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family room we stayed in met our requirements. Breakfast was good with enough basic choices. Staff, in particular for Sunday breakfast and check out were excellent. Several places to eat, in close proximity to the hotel plus a mega supermarket two minutes walk away. No problem for us, but may not suit guest/s with mobility challenges - no lift and offsite parking a short distance away. We arrived by car so difficult to assess what public transport options are like.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room i had was very dated , definitely need new mattress i nearly rolled off the sides were so worn. Uncomfortablly hot , there was a single fan but no plug socket near bed to have it near me so pointless. Luckily i was very tired so would have slept in a clothes line . Next morning i noticed everything was very clean bathroom was fine had everything i needed and also very clean . Breakfast was lovely vegetarian fry up amd toast , there was cereal and fruit juice on offer service was quick and all the staff i met were very helpful and accomodating . Really does.need updating such a shame its like this
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality no frills accommodation with cooked breakfast and really friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok, for my needs of a one night stay over
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Positives: Pleasant staff Clean, quiet, spacious, comfortable rooms Comfortable beds with good quality pillows and bedding Tasty breakfast Decent, reasonably priced bar Good location for exploring SE Essex What could be better: No food served other than breakfast Rooms and hallways need updating - especially more powerpoints and larger screen TVs We had two rooms, 27 & 28, the key for 27 opened the door lock of 28 - could be a security issue Limited close parking - had to use car park a couple of streets away No lift.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yeah lovely place was very clean and tidy nice and friendly people 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff excellent
Very accomodating staff. Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lorna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible hotel, don't bother!!!!!
The bedlinen and towels were unclean, big blood stain on towel, yuck! very difficult to sleep, other residents, really slamming their bedroom doors, all night, no sleep, thanks, would not recommend, £75, wasted
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

elizabeth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fair proprty no food in the evenings
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is difficult to find. Phoned the hotel for directions - no one picked up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was simple and clean. Busy pub below and very noisy even after closing after midnight. Parking inconvenient and felt unsafe. No lift was difficult. Was excited for breakfast but there was a water issue with a note taped on the door that breakfast would not be provided. Disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

oluleke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delayed checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Russ

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Honest Hotel, good for Business stop.
Town centre Hotel. Been stopping there a few years. Business/ working mans Hotel. No on site parking. Very basic rooms but all needs are catered for. Prices have steadily risen over the last year or so and now it's getting into the price range of chain hotels so I would be looking at those now too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

lisa, witham

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
i was quite surprised upon checkin that there was no parking on site as told by the lady that checked me in.i had to park in a carpark a short distance away and walk back to the hotel,room ok bit dated,bed not very comfortable and through no fault of the hotel i had to check out earlier due to a personnel issue and left one day earlier,no refund offered,i did ask and was told no by a lady i found quite stroppy.wouldnt stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Seems to be very outdated and to say the room had been updated as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Coralena

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024