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The Oakland

3.0 star property
Hotel in Chelmsford with free breakfast and a restaurant

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The Oakland creates a warm atmosphere with a breakfast that guests rave about. The cozy bar and on-site restaurant complement public area WiFi. Entertainment includes a billiards table and karaoke. Staff members are consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath) | 1 bedroom

Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath) | 1 bedroom

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, Ensuite (with shower over bath) | 1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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) | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Shower over bath)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
2-6 Reeves Way, Chelmsford, England, CM3 5XF

What's nearby

  • Marsh Farm Country Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hylands House and Park - 19 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Cliffs Pavilion - 24 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Adventure Island - 24 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Southend Pier - 24 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Anchor Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shaw Farm - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 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:
  • Karaoke, a computer station, and smoke-free premises

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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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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.

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.

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The Oakland Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 497 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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous value for money. Staff really friendly. Room was super clean. We had a comfotable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

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

Love this place

We love this hotel so much staff are great really friendly and helpful plus great breakfast !!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As usual... good honest hotel. I Have stayed i would estimate between 20-30 times in last 3 years and always good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

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

10/10 Excellent

PHILIPPA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed on Saturday night ! Yes it was noisy but enjoyable ! Breakfast was super !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fraser

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

8/10 Good

Dean

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

Great value and friendly.

A great place to stay if you are in the area. I'm there for business and it suits me fine. Comfy bed. Good shower. Clean. Really friendly staff. Great value band a cracking breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel great stay, friendly staff we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Pleasant stay

It’s a nice basic hotel with friendly staff in a nice area. There was tea and coffee in the room and breakfast was really nice. The best place to park was the car park at Tyler’s Ride which is a short walk away. There are lots of options nearby for food and there was a band at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly atmosphere, service was excellent, staff were exceedingly helpful. I definitely recommend the Oakland.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yeah lovely place was very clean and tidy nice and friendly people 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem. Our room had been recently refurbished and had a comfy bed, decent tv, and a squeaky clean bathroom. The room is spacious and has new carpeting. Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was freshly made to order and excellent. Great value. Would definitely stay again if ever in the area. It’s obvious that the owners take pride in their business. Oh yes, and there’s a pub attached for a nice cold one after a long days travel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly hotel/pup
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Helen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff friendly room ok however dirty and bedding was torn. Room overlooked what appeared to be a late night 'massage: parlour at twenty to ten on a Sunday eve we could observe a male having massage should we have chosen not to close the curtains. Brekky was good though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Servicii foarte frumoase si o locatie fiarte frumoasa !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Most convenient to restaurants & shops. 2nd time spending the night here & very happy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

M

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

Staff excellent

Very accomodating staff. Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

stephen

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

Excellent

Excellent service and accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good area
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly and helpful staff. Room clean and tidy. Breakfast excellent! !

10/10 Excellent

Shamshour

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

Excellent

Most cost effective place Iv ever stayed in. Everyone was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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