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The Oakland

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with free breakfast and restaurant

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Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
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  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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2-6 Reeves Way, Chelmsford, England, CM3 5XF
  • Popular LocationBattlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouthend Pier23 min drive
  • Popular LocationAdventure Island24 min drive
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)54 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Very nice, easy to find. Nice room.
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Oct 7, 2022
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Room options

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Room

Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
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)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room

Suite, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Chelmsford

The Oakland is located in Chelmsford. St John the Baptist Monastery and Salvation Army Farm Colony are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Warren Golf Club and Rayleigh Indoor Karting Stadium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ramblers Stadium or High Sports.
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What's nearby

  • Marsh Farm Country Park - 11 min walk
  • Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre - 6 min drive
  • Southend Pier - 23 min drive
  • Adventure Island - 24 min drive
  • Southend Beach - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Chelmsford South Woodham Ferrers Station - 15 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Woodham Ferrers Village Hall - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prince of Wales - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tap Room 19 - ‬19 min walk

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 smoke-free premises
  • A billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast
Other 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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Karaoke

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including 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

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 Jun 7, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oakland on Jun 20, 2024 start from $71.49, excluding 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?

Check-out 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 mi (15 km) of Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre and Danbury Country Park. Hanningfield Reservoir and Warren Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km). Chelmsford South Woodham Ferrers Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 371 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 371 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 371 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 371 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 371 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most comfortable hotel bed I have ever slept in, comfortable, clean bathroom, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was so unimpressed that I handed my keys back and stayed elsewhere. I could not in good conscience let my wife stay there. From the outside the hotel looks ok, however, on entering it smelled like a pre smoking ban pub. There was no one on reception. I popped my head into the bar that resembled a 1970s working men’s club and the barman came out handed me a key directed me upstairs and disappeared again. I went up to the room via a narrow dingy corridor with carpets that, if they weren’t, certainly looked dirty. The room was sparsely furnished with a dodgy looking four poster bed with some flimsy lace hanging from it. The toilet was so close to the wall that you could barely sit on it. Outside, I was unable to find any nearby parking. Effectively I paid for two hotels that night, one a few miles away that I stayed in, and this one, The Oaklands, which I considered to be so bad that I was happier to lose the money rather than stay there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly on arrival. Room clean and tidy. Breakfast options were good. Others business's adjacent to the oaklands need to clean up .
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Publc areas were in need of some renovation but it was fun and the staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
decent location and bed and breakfast were excellent value for money. Staff polite and friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barry

Disliked: Staff & service
If you need a good night sleep on Saturday night. Dont stay here! Band was on in the bar until 12.00 pm. Did not get the decent night sleep i was hoping for. If you dont have plans for the following morning, and enjoy live music. Then this could be a good place to stay for you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great if you want a bed just to get your head down, just have keep in mind of bar and live music at weekends
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ideal budget stay.
Business stay..good room, decent shower, breakfast very good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ideal for work stop over
Good honest hotel, breakfast really good and decent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
The stay was fairly reasonable value, but I found it a bit too noisy. I was quite disappointed that the hotel had changed breakfast times to 9am-10am, but didn’t inform me about this - that hour for breakfast is much too late.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would visit again.
I met four staff during my trip and they were all first rate, friendly and helpful. I found the room too warm, I turned down the radiator but the room retained the heat. I was able to park on the premises but spaces are very few. There is a very close nearby free car park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Offers good value for value. Good full English breakfast available. Located in the centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel / comfort
Great stay as working, well deserved breakfast, sport on tv , Guinness and lots of eating places
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not recommended
I really don’t know which room was featured in the picture but mine had paint coming off the walls, a 1970s style dresser, a shabby blanket and unspeakable carpet. I felt intimidated by the people in the bar and (as a single female travelling) it’s difficult to find, difficult to park close and just not recommended. I spent most of my stay in a pub nearby as I didn’t feel safe in the hotel. I only stayed one night out of the 2 booked. The bathroom was clean but I felt I had to sleep on top of the bed rather than in it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Altin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was ok....
I probably need to expand on what I mean by ok. There is nothing wrong with The Oakland. Our room was pretty dated - think 1980's Travelodge. However, it was in good shape and has been well maintained. The room was spotless and the carpets / bath etc. were all very clean. We were on the top floor and I suspect that the dividing walls do not go up into the roof space. why? because although the dividing walls were solid, we could hear everything from the rooms either side - not good at 02.30 and then again at 06.30. The breakfast was really good and comprehensive - a full english along with cereals / toast etc. Parking was easy as we were there Saturday night / Sunday and could park more or less outside. At other times parking is restricted although there is free parking nearby. In summary, it's not a place you would choose if you wanted to impress someone, however it is more than adequate for a night or two to use as a base. This is reflected in the price which on balance, makes this place very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good value for the money. A little shabby, small bed and bathroom tired and in need of work but clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Carl

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good for reasonably priced accommodation
Busy pub at night but not loud at all. Good breakfast and plenty of choice in cuisine of a night, in fact you could stay for 2 weeks and still not eat in every restaurant! Clean and good shower. Parking is ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Russell

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good honest hotel
Decent room and very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable, clean, and pleasant experience, from the moment you check in to the time you leave. Breakfast was cooked well and tasted good. Will definitely be a return visit when working in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023