The Oakland

3.0 star property
Hotel in Chelmsford with free breakfast and restaurant

Room options

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath) | Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Suite, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Shower over bath)

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Shower over bath)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Chelmsford

At The Oakland, you'll be 0.9 km (0.6 mi) from Marsh Farm Country Park and 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a computer station. Added amenities include karaoke. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Chelmsford hotel include Danbury Country Park and Hanningfield Reservoir.

What's nearby

  • Marsh Farm Country Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hylands House and Park - 20 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 28 min drive - 37.0 km
  • ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 54 min drive - 63.9 km
  • O2 Arena - 59 min drive - 66.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Anchor Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Town Crier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gardener's Rest - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Oakland

Hotel in Chelmsford with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Chelmsford hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Karaoke
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Oakland offers 35 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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

Are there any beaches close to The Oakland?

The closest beach to The Oakland is Chalkwell Beach (12.5 km).

How much does it cost to stay at The Oakland?

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oakland on 19 Dec 2025 start from NZ$166.91, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at The Oakland?

No, The Oakland does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Oakland?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Oakland?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Oakland?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Oakland Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 499 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Dennis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good for the price

Second visit here. No complaints except no food!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff here are lovely and very helpful . Rooms clean with comfy beds. Breakfast great . Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

Decent little hotel

Really good overall. Breakfast was also out fact and good. For the money I paid it was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Nice pub hotel

Nice pub hotel for quick stop over. Well coated with numerous pubs/restaurants close by and a large Asda for other bits. Pub was busy night I stayed but noise wasn’t too bad. Friendly people and a good atmosphere. Will use again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilhemina

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

Amazing

My staying this time was so amazing. Everything was on point. Cleanliness was perfect. Breakfast, superb. So comfortable and quiet. Nothing to complain this time. Well done Oakland!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good value no-frills hotel

Basic hotel experience but everything was good. Room was clean and tidy, good sized TV that worked well. Bathroom was clean, shower was a nice temperature. Breakfast cooked to order was lovely, again just the basics of a full English but all nicely cooked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

clive

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
My room didn't have a fan in it. However, my friends did and they said they'd run out of fans. Housekeeping was annoying and kept banging on the doors, I left my fire stick there yet housekeeping claimed it wasn't there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sieve

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service from Kay Fox
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel Franklin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lot of dining options around but was noisy at night due to the pub in the ground floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family

Amazing find

Had a great stay as always brilliant band scabby .lovely well cooked breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025