Hylands House and Park - 19 min drive - 16.6 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
Smoke-free property
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 458 reviews
10 - Excellent
180
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 458 reviews
8 - Good
166
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 458 reviews
6 - Okay
70
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 458 reviews
4 - Poor
23
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 458 reviews
2 - Terrible
19
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
Close to parking, shopping, pubs and restaurants.
Tracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Stayed on Saturday night ! Yes it was noisy but enjoyable ! Breakfast was super !
PHILIPPA
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Great staff, comfortable and clean.
Dave
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10
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.
Francis
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10
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
Rudd
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10
It was okay
Lucke
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Plenty of places to eat around hotel and Asda next door fuel and food
steve
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
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.
Susan
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10
Was ok
Neil
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Great friendly atmosphere, service was excellent, staff were exceedingly helpful.
I definitely recommend the Oakland.
Lesley
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
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.
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
4/10
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.
Helen
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10
Great value for money and an excellent breakfast. Friendly staff too.
John P
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Great hotel great stay, friendly staff we will be back
Angelina
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Excellent for short stay
dennis
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10
Nice hotel, very friendly staff
Anthony
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10
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.
Hiroko
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10
Good experience, warm and comfortable room.
Very good freshly cooked breakfast.
Kier
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10
Yeah lovely place was very clean and tidy nice and friendly people 👍
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10
decent location and bed and breakfast were excellent value for money. Staff polite and friendly.
Would stay again.
chris
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10
Was a nice room, comfy bed. The only thing that let it down was it was very dusty but that’s all.
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
Lovely hotel great location
Angelina
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Most comfortable hotel bed I have ever slept in, comfortable, clean bathroom, would stay again
Alice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Nice lively pub with live band but did go on till late which may effect early night people.
Overall for the money you cannot go wrong 👍
Fried breakfast was great also
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
4/10
Nice staff, but the corridors stank and the walls were pretty thin so I could understand the full conversation that went on until 1am in the room next door