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The Oakland

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

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Enjoy dining and socializing in our restaurant with a variety of seating options and a selection of beverages.
Guests can relax in a simple, functional space with a console table, mirror, and comfortable seating.
Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath) | Miscellaneous
Cozy retreat with a kitchenette, featuring a sink, stove, and refrigerator.
Welcome to The Oakland Hotel's elegant reception area, featuring a simple, clean design and a beautiful rose in bloom.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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1 bedroom

Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath) | Miscellaneous

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

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

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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 - 16.6 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

  • ‪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

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:
  • Smoke-free premises, karaoke, and a computer station

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

  • 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
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.

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. 185 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 467 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to parking, shopping, pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

8/10 Good

Fraser

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

8/10 Good

Francis

Disliked: Amenities
Very central and close to many eating places . Hardly any hotel parking , but luckily found somewhere nearby . It’s barely a 2 star hotel. , and really does need money spent on it . However the restaurant staff had a lovely welcoming manner , and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of places to eat around hotel and Asda next door fuel and food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Rudd

Liked: Cleanliness
Dated but very clean room and pretty comfortable and airy. Convenient location. We were at a seminar which started at 8.30am, so sadly missed out on the included breakfast and no option for anything else like a packed lunch. All in all, decent value for money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucke

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was okay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good value. Basic but clean accommodation, good breakfast, very convenient in the heart of South Woodham Ferrers. Minor issues: The Telly control could do with replacing and I found the room door lock fiddly to use with the key often sticking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

8/10 Good

John P

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

Cracking stay - top breakfast too!

Great value for money and an excellent breakfast. Friendly staff too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Rotimi

Fair

The hotel isn’t too bad but the loud noise from the bar or pub downtown is huge sleep deprivation with soundproof.
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

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

Great staff

Lovely hotel great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Hiroko

Disliked: Amenities
The area is safe, and the hotel is clean as a avarage countryside hotel. The staff is also hospitable. One thing I might say is no auto lock room keys and the entrance too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kier

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

Good experience.

Good experience, warm and comfortable room. Very good freshly cooked breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024