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Pontlands Park

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Hanningfield Reservoir

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers
Feature Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Exterior
Located near Hanningfield Reservoir, Pontlands Park combines convenience with comfort. The property offers amenities like dry cleaning, a restaurant serving Modern European cuisine, a sauna, steam room, bar, and gym.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room (Extra)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Double Room (Extra)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room (Extra) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Twin Room (Extra)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room (with Four Poster Bed)

Superior Double Room (with Four Poster Bed) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room (with Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, No Windows (Internal, Roof Lantern wind)

Suite, No Windows (Internal, Roof Lantern wind) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, No Windows (Internal, Roof Lantern wind)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite (External) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite (External)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Feature Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Feature Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
West Hanningfield Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, England, CM2 8HR

What's nearby

  • Bond Street - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Hanningfield Reservoir - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Hylands House and Park - 8 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 16 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wickford Battlesbridge Station - 9 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Horse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪New Oriental House - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Pontlands Park

Hotel near Hylands House and Park
Located close to Hanningfield Reservoir, Pontlands Park provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site Modern European cuisine restaurant, The Restaurant and Lounge, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Restaurant and Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 23 2026 to March 27 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Pontlands Park Hotel Chelmsford
Pontlands Park Hotel
Pontlands Park Chelmsford
Pontlands Park Hotel
Pontlands Park Chelmsford
Pontlands Park Hotel Chelmsford

Frequently asked questions

Does Pontlands Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from March 23 2026 to March 27 2026 (dates subject to change).

Is Pontlands Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pontlands Park?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pontlands Park?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Pontlands Park?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Pontlands Park located?

Situated in Chelmsford, this hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Hanningfield Reservoir and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Hylands House and Park.

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Pontlands Park Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 398 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 398 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 398 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 398 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 398 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay..great room and breakfast..parking difficult when full but great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful n refreshing and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service and facilities were excellent and staff were attentive without being over obtrusive. Restaurant Manager Helder is an excellent mine host to your company.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building and grounds, perfect for a family visit to Chelmsford
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

Lovely couple of nights stay

Travelled to Chelmsford for a couple of nights, realy nice hotel in all respects.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House and surrounding it felt like a large country house. Rooms were very nice with plenty of character Leisure part was clean and well maintained - good weather definitely helped Friendly service at the front desk too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hard to fault this place. Lovely hotel, friendy, helpful staff and a lovely pool and spa area. Food and drink options are good and reasonably priced. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice inviting property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Amenities
Amazing stay, staff extremely helpful and supportive, health suite was brilliant. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely setting
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was very quiet and facilities were very good.Staff helpful and friendly and free breakfast was really good.Didn’t get to use the swimming pools but will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slightly dated but clean and comfortable with great service and a group of friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay. So clean and spacious and very quiet. Every little detail thought of and we felt very special. Evening meal was lovely and a huge choice for breakfast. All the staff that we met were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend this hotel as somewhere to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Races

Nice hotel staff friendly, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Friends stay for the weekend

Beuatiful hotel been and stayed before , reflections swimming pool is amazing on site too. Room was very hot through the night but apart from that amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

PERFECTION IS PONTLANDS

We were given a free upgrade to a very stylish mini suite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This way our second time staying at this hotel. We really enjoyed it. The staff are so lovely and will always go out of their way to help you. Rooms are spacious and quiet. The grounds are tranquil and well kept. Breakfast is always great. The pool and spa facilities are excellent. Can't fault it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent. Thin walls, could do with a little modernisation in areas. Overall very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the swimming pool didn’t open till 9am at weekends which didn’t allow sufficient time to use the facilities before breakfast closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities, service, food and staff, the ridiculously hot weather was a problem in my upstairs even with windows open and fan maxed really could do with air con, also had a really noisy extract going on and off through the night. But think that was just this room dont stay in 69!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Lovely facility… shame about the service

Pretty good facilities and beautiful grounds however reception staff not particularly warm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tom

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

Rock N Roll Heavy Toll

Nice place but wish we knew there was going to be a wedding band blasting towards our room until midnight. Knowing we had a baby it would have been nice to warn us of the noise or offer a room away from the music.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ok but could be improved.

The hotel is ok. The bathrooms are old and in need of refurbishment. The service is mediocre with the exception of one or two people, the other staff were not openly friendly or helpful. The food in the restaurant is ok but not exceptional and is overpriced and they automatically add 12.5% service charge. I have not know this as a resident in a hotel before.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff from check in to check out. Large rooms, plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, friendly staff and great food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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