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Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms

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Consider a stay at Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy British cuisine at the on-site seafood restaurant. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and an outdoor entertainment area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard with a patterned design, a window with curtains, and a red throw blanket.

Comfort Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard with a patterned design, a window with curtains, and a red throw blanket.

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chaise lounge, a bathtub, and a chandelier.

Luxury Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a small table with two wine glasses, and a bathtub filled with ice.

Deluxe Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Epping, Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms is in the historical district. Forty Hall & Estate and Kelvedon Hatch are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Waltham Abbey Church and Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge. Ready for a night out? Consider Drumsheds and The Distillery N17. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Epping travel guide
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236 High St, Epping, England, CM16 4AP

What's nearby

  • A historic castle with towers and a river in the foreground.
    River Thames
    30 min drive - 24.9 miles
  • A large Christmas tree in a shopping mall with illuminated decorations.
    Westfield Stratford City
    38 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • An aerial view of a city with a large stadium, residential areas, and a river.
    Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
    39 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • A waterfront building with a modern design, featuring a large overhang and multiple levels.
    Excel London
    44 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • Epping Leisure Centre
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Epping North Weald Station
    4 min drive
  • Epping Underground Station
    12 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Queens Head
    9 min drive
  • Starbucks
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: GBP 3 to 15 for adults and GBP 2 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 3 to 15 for adults, and GBP 2 to 10 for children

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from The Epping Golf Course and within 6 mi (10 km) of Epping Forest and St John the Baptist Church. Waltham Abbey Church and Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge are also within 9 mi (15 km). Epping Underground Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Ilona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room decor and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cost room and friendly staff. Good dinner and fun music on Saturday night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing stay at the Funky Monk Epping Hotel and Restaurant. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with a complimentary welcome drink, which was a lovely touch. The room was absolutely amazing; comfortable, stylish, and spotless. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome the entire time. The restaurant was outstanding, the food was unreal and easily one of the highlights of our stay. Everything was perfectly cooked and full of flavour. We couldn’t fault a thing. Highly recommend the Funky Monk for both accommodation and dining. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Fab

Amazing place ! Staff went above and beyond, highly recommend. Great welcome, felt really looked after, thank you so much. Will stay again ! Fab !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful old hotel in the heart of Epping. The decor is really nice and the staff are warm and friendly. The room has everything you need and the bed is comfortable. The food (breakfast and dinner options) is exceptional. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Little one night break

Absolutely beautiful boutique hotel , right in the heart of Epping. Couldn’t fault anything about it. The room was amazing staff were lovely , we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Georgia

Liked: Staff & service
Very welcoming and friendly staff. Offered us a welcome drink which was lovely and we could use our rooms to drop our items as they had already been cleaned which was very helpful as we were in the area for a wedding. The amenities and room were great and bed was very comfortable. We were told that there would be live music until 11.30 and drinks available downstairs in the bar until 1pm but weren’t made aware of the loud music that would be playing which did continue until 1:30pm - we were staying on a Saturday night so am sure this wouldn’t be the case if staying on other days. We arrived back late from the wedding anyway but I wish we had been aware of this prior to booking as I had to stay awake for a good hour until the music was turned off. I would recommend staying here but if you don’t want to be involved in the late night music, it would be best to stay here outside of Friday and Saturday night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely boutique hotel with quirky rooms and decor situated in a lovely little town with some lovely little shops and cafes . We especially loved Gail’s bakery ! The staff were very friendly and helpful but be Prepared for loud music and parties into the early hours as it’s a popular weekend and Christmas venue ! Would definitely stay there again !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

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

A funky place!

The hotel provides a lovely space to spend time. The service was excellent with great food served in the room. We particularly liked breakfast being served AFTER 0900 allowing for a sleep in and relaxing morning to check out. A rare treat
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

OLLIE

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

Breakfast served too late

The accommodation was lovely and the staff were friendly. However, I've given 4 stars as breakfast isn't served until 9am - we used the hotel for business purposes so a late breakfast was unsuitable, given the cost breakfast should have been available.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

J

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking is very limited. Rooms were dark and small and in need of renovation. The bathroom was freezing and extremely small. There was no hot water. The breakfast was nice and the staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joanne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mixed feelings about this property! My room and bed was very comfortable, the towels were big and fluffy. The staff were lovely... however, the kitchen closed so we had to go elsewhere for dinner, and no staff was on hand when I awoke the next morning and had to hand in my key to the cleaning staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

Funky Monk Epping

Really lovely looking hotel inside. The decor is really inviting. Chic and cool and a bit quirky. Absolutely love it. The bar restaurant is very roomy as well. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The manager or owner even offered to carry my heavy bag out to the taxi after storing it for me after checkout. My room wasn’t big, but I only had the standard one. Beautifully decorated though in the same quirky and comfortable vibe. I would definitely try this hotel again next time. It’s brilliantly positioned for the heart of Epping which was great as I had no transport. The one problem I had (which is why I didn’t give 5 stars was with the door key which you have to use to let yourself into the building at night as well as into your room. Luckily my key worked that night but stopped again first thing but i was able to find a lady cleaning who let me in again. Apparently this was an unusual problem which I’m sure they have sorted out already If definitely stay here again. Lovely people very helpful and kind. Breakfast in the restaurant was lovely 😻 .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was all good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This stay was
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hala

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms , service and food , as always are a funky delight !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

L Paul

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

Perfect.

Amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We asked hotel to confirm we could have a parking space, they confirmed by email but neglected to mention it would cost £15. Check on was great, friendly person and helpful. Room was nice but metal clothes rack by bed didn’t leave much room and I bashed my knee on drawer knob. Venue was not great for sleep, they had very loud music until 01:15 an we did not sleep well as road was also loud from quite early. Breakfast was ok but staff were everywhere still cleaning up, kept walking past with cleaning products and hoovering and mopping while we were eating which wasn't very nice. Person that served us was nice but manager was nowhere to be found and didn’t appear for check out so having to leave feedback here. Would not recommend staying here on a weekend. Shame as could have been lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 stars all the way
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Took a while to check in. Took even longer to check out. Everywhere in the area closes very early and the only option if you’ve not preplanned
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very well appointed, comfortable food is great and the welcome is genuine and professional. One issue is the noise from the road, as the room I was in looked out over the high street, the traffic is pretty constant until late in the evening and starts up again very early in the morning. I believe because it is a very old building they are not permitted to change the windows but perhaps secondary glazing might be an option.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Linda

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

Funky Monk -DO NOT STAY HERE!,

I arrived at the Funky Monk at 4.45pm and the manager was very pleasant and told me that they had some live music that night. I jokingly said I hoped they provided earplugs. Having had a night out with friends I arrived back at the hotel around 11.30pm to be greeted by music so loud that I could hear it on the street. When I got to my room the floor was vibrating with the noise and it was like there was the band were sharing my room. I put earplugs in and a pillow over my ears to try and deaden the sound but it had no effect. I looked at their website which says they do have live music that ends at 12, it said nothing about the decibels they allow. They had give me a number to ring out of hours but no one answered or got back to me. At 12.15am I went downstairs and they said they could continue until 12.30 - however it continued until12.55am. If they want to be a hotel they need to soundproof the rooms. What most people want when they book a hotel is to be able to sleep - this was impossible in the Funky Monk. If you also want this then DO NOT stay in this hotel. These are not cheap rooms, money has been spent on the decor rather than making it a place were you can actually sleep. I shall never stay here again and would not recommend it to anyone else. There was no gas for breakfast on Monday morning!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ROSELI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Um hotel muito pequenino que fica sobre um pub, claramente foi uma hospedaria há 500 anos, mas os quartos históricos tem todas as comodidades. Pessoal atencioso, especialmente Mira. Amamos
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025