In Chelmsford .At this Chelmsford hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Marsh Farm Country Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Danbury Country Park and Hanningfield Reservoir.
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
Stansted Airport (STN) - 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
Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Chelmsford hotel
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.
34 guestrooms or units
Breakfast available (free)
Karaoke
Pool or billiards table
Computer for guest use
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
The Oakland offers 34 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free breakfast available
1 restaurant
1 bar
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Karaoke
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
Room amenities
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Towels
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Property 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
This property accepts credit cards
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.
This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.
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
The Oakland Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 422 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
164
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 422 reviews" "
8 - Good
155
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 422 reviews" "
6 - Okay
64
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 422 reviews" "
4 - Poor
21
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 422 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
18
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
6/10 Okay
Nicola
Business traveller
24 Aug 2024
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
Quality no frills accommodation with cooked breakfast and really friendly staff.
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Keith
22 Aug 2024
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Lawrence
Business traveller
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok, for my needs of a one night stay over
Lawrence
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Neil
Travelled with group
14 Aug 2024
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.
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
The hotel is difficult to find.
Phoned the hotel for directions - no one picked up.
Martin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Lindsey
Travelled with group
14 Jul 2024
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.
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.
Russ
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
lisa, witham
5 Jul 2024
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.
lisa
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Ross
Business traveller
4 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Seems to be very outdated and to say the room had been updated as well