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Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

2.5 out of 5
Welcome Break Service Area, Junction 8, M11 Motorway, Bishop's Stortford, England
The price is NZ$88 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$88
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"This hotel does its job fine, but the room cleaning this was not great with the runner across the bed being heavily and unpleasantly stained, and also a lot of dark hairs in the bathroom."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

3.5 out of 5
Welcome Break Birchanger Green, Jct 8, M11 Mtrwy, Old Dumow Rd, Bishop's Stortford, England
The price is NZ$88 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$88
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
Our stay
"The staff were very helpful and accommodating, if we asked for a taxi service or the room cleaned they would respond quickly. The room was very well matched for the price we were paying, overall it was very clean and has enough supplies for a couple days then we would get the room cleaned. It had ..."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

3 out of 5
A127 Southend Arterial Road, Pipps Hill, Basildon, England
The price is NZ$108 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$108
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Basildon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (738 reviews)
Good stay friendly staff
"Was an ok stay but sadly there was no draught beer available"

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2025

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London
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Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
Thremhall Avenue, London Stansted Airport, Bishop's Stortford, England
The price is NZ$175 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,065 reviews)
Perfect stay near Stansted
"Clean, convenient hotel near Stansted, with a great bus service to the airport for £4, every half hour. Good breakfast included with a very practical early start (4 am!) for those Ryanair flights."

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2025

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG
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Hotels With Airport Transportation

DeSalis Hotel London Stansted

DeSalis Hotel London Stansted

3 out of 5
Hall Road ( opposite Green St.), Elsenham, Bishop's Stortford, England
The price is NZ$124 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.8/10 (806 reviews)
"Used for airport excellent location. Facilities/ room good"

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2025

DeSalis Hotel London Stansted
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
Thremhall Avenue, London Stansted Airport, Bishop's Stortford, England
The price is NZ$175 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,065 reviews)
Perfect stay near Stansted
"Clean, convenient hotel near Stansted, with a great bus service to the airport for £4, every half hour. Good breakfast included with a very practical early start (4 am!) for those Ryanair flights."

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2025

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG
Novotel London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
Round Coppice Road, London Stansted Airport, Stansted, England
The price is NZ$181 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stansted. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2025

Novotel London Stansted Airport
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East Gate Inn

East Gate Inn

4 out of 5
6 Harwich Road, Colchester, England
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Colchester. Enjoy a bar/lounge and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries ...
5.8/10 (99 reviews)
"Only stayed one night but the staff were very friendly and the room was good."

Reviewed on 27 Aug. 2019

East Gate Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space

Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space

Lee over Sands
Book a stay at this family-friendly chalet in Clacton-on-Sea. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions St. Osyth Beach and Jaywick Martello ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Holiday
"We had a loverly stay had some nice walks had some nice days on the beach. Nice time had by all x"

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2024

Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space
Foresight House

Foresight House

3.5 out of 5
5 Foresight Road, Colchester, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Gosfield Lake Golf Club and Roman Circus House ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Beautiful place,was really shocked by the size.. thank you rob and Louise.."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2022

Foresight House
Icon Becket Apartment

Icon Becket Apartment

3.5 out of 5
205 Becket House, New Road, Brentwood, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Brentwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions St Faith's Country Park and Hopefield ...
6.6/10 (3 reviews)
"Great convenient location for town, shops and restaurants, but also quiet and no disturbances. Very nicely laid out apartment."

Reviewed on 22 Feb. 2019

Icon Becket Apartment
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Icon Harwich Apartment

Icon Harwich Apartment

3 out of 5
1 Pepys Street, Harwich, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Harwich. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Beacon Hill Fort and Old Harwich Lighthouse ...
Icon Harwich Apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in

Oyster Fleet Hotel

Oyster Fleet Hotel

2 out of 5
21 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island, England
The price is NZ$158 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Canvey Island. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Thorney Bay Beach and Thames Road are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (922 reviews)
Good value for money but needs a bit of updating
"We stayed in a 4 bed family room and it was very spacious and well laid out. The whole hotel is in need of a bit of updating and could have been a little cleaner, however it was still good value for money and I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

Oyster Fleet Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3 out of 5
Birchwood Road, Colchester, England
The price is NZ$106 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$106
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Friendly staff and clean facilities
"My experience was good, as always, staff are friendly the hotels facilities are very clean, the buffet breakfast was really good i would definitely be staying there again."

Reviewed on 26 Feb. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

4 out of 5
Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey, England
The price is NZ$229 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Waltham Abbey. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (248 reviews)
"Lovely stay in a very comfortable hotel. The restaurant was fantastic for a big dinner and then breakfast in the morning. The room was big, so was the bath and the bed! Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey
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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
Waltham Close Stansted Airport, Bishop's Stortford, England
The price is NZ$247 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,217 reviews)
"Ideal for chilling after a late flight"

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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What is the lowest price on Wotif for a flight to Essex?

Flights to Essex start as low as NZ$1,789. Once you’ve snagged your flight, it’s time to build that itinerary. If your flight touches down in a bustling city, you’ll want a head start, so you can get from jet-way to getaway as quickly as possible. Flying for business? Squeeze in some sightseeing and a snack at a locally loved restaurant between meetings—you’ll have plenty of cash thanks to our cheap business class flights to Essex. You know what they say about all work and no play, after all.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Essex?

Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, Emirates, American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic. Pack your favourite magazines or stack your video queue for a mini-marathon of that television show your co-workers have been raving about. And if you get hooked a few episodes in, don’t worry; there’s always the return flight to finish the binge. Ready to book cheap flights to Essex? Check out our selection of airfares and start putting together a holiday that fits your schedule and price range. We offer sweet deals, so you don’t have to move mountains to see the world. In fact, we’ll help you get to those mountains (or ocean, or forest) today!

What are the cheapest days to fly?

Here’s an insider tip: Tuesday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flight booked on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Tuesday generally had the lowest average price. Wotif data also shows Wednesdays and Fridays generally have the highest average ticket prices according to our demand data.

What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?

Guess what? Saturday is actually the best day to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights purchased on Saturdays had the lowest airfares on average. Thursday, on the other hand, can be the most expensive day of the week to buy your airfare, with generally a higher than average ticket value.

What is the cheapest month to fly?

When comparing 2021 flight demand on Wotif.co.nz, September is one of the cheapest months to fly, when ticket prices are generally at their lowest. May is a close second for the cheapest time to fly. The months December and January are often the most expensive ones to travel, with higher than average ticket prices, so plan ahead and book early for your travel plans.

How far in advance can you book a flight?

Are you a super organised traveller? Even though not all airlines release their fares a year in advance, you can start researching your flights 12 months in advance for many carriers. It’s good to book your international flights to popular destinations early, particularly in peak holiday periods. According to Wotif’s 2021 travel trends, last minute planners can also bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to travel.

*According to flight demand on Wotif.co.nz from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.