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The White Horse

Property class: 4
Morning coffee tastes better in these lush gardens, where travelers can relax on a sun-soaked patio after enjoying traditional British cuisine

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A building with a sign reading 'The White Horse' and a large potted plant on the sidewalk. - The White Horse (Maldon)
A bar area with stools, a clock, and various bottles and jars on shelves. - The White Horse (Maldon)
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a walk-in closet. - The White Horse (Maldon)
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, string lights, and greenery. - The White Horse (Maldon)
A restaurant interior with wooden tables, chairs, hanging pendant lights, and framed artwork on the walls. - The White Horse (Maldon)
The White Horse sits quietly in the countryside, offering peaceful surroundings and breakfast with beautiful views from the terrace. Guests can enjoy British dishes at the inn's restaurant, spend time in the garden, and use WiFi in their rooms.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, TV, and a door with a fire exit sign.

Twin Room (Room 1)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a shower area.

Double Room (Room 2)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, wooden floor, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a mirror.

Double Room (Room 3)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a bedside lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Double Room (Room 4)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a walk-in closet.

Double Room (Room 5)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Maldon is home to The White Horse. Museum of Power and Peter Edwards Museum And Library are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Palace of Beaulieu and Chelmsford Cathedral. Blackwater Leisure Centre and Witham Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Maldon travel guide
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26 High Street Maldon, Maldon, England, CM9 5PJ

What's nearby

  • A wrought iron gate with intricate designs, a brick building with ivy, and a paved area.
    Colchester Castle Park
    46 min drive - 21.8 miles
  • Thomas Plume's Library
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Promenade Park
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Blackwater Leisure Centre
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • St John the Baptist Monastery
    11 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wickford Hatfield Peverel Station
    9 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    3 min drive
  • Tesco Cafe
    10 min walk
  • The Heybridge Tandoori
    3 min drive
  • Le Bouchon
    16 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The White Horse Inn

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 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

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The White Horse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. A fee applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

This inn doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The White Horse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The White Horse?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The White Horse located?

Situated in Maldon, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thomas Plume's Library, Promenade Park, and Blackwater Leisure Centre. Museum of Power and Mill Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

The White Horse Reviews

6.2

6.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay in Maldon. Lovely staff and super helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in Centaur. Really comfy room. Lots of space, toileteries, big TV. Breakfast was epic!!!
Complimentary cererals, coffee and muffins possible too.
Full English included in price of stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Given the restrictions of a very old property (grade 2 listed) they have done a good job updating yet not spoiling. A charming and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean. Good breakfast. Noisy which is a shame. No on site parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

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

A charming character building with good food

A really welcoming group of people and a quick check in. Typical character building with wonky creaky floors but loads of charm. A bit cold in the room at first but soon warmed up with the heater. Lovely amenities and a great bathroom too. Good pub food for dinner, breakfast was OK (hard boiled poached eggs will always get a point deducted I’m afraid). Will definitely stay again though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is superb!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kevin

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

Don’t go on Friday

Breakfast was great and room was fine but the noise was terrible. Incredibly loud music right underneath the room until gone 11pm. Expensive concert considering that but might be better if you avoid Friday nights.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

M J

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

Friendly service and great room

We stayed in a family room. It was very spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and made us feel very welcome. We would definitely stay here again. Quality rooms, food and service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

steve

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

Abit dated

This hotel is OK for days out as the seaside is not far quite a lot to do in Maldon the room is self the floorboards were unlevel creaky the bed was also creaky when you turn over in bed not many channels on TV the wc is down the hall I felt unsafe in the shower as I had to crouch to have a shower as when I went to adjust shower it was loose on the wall and came off in my hand had to wd,40 the hinges on door as it was noisy when I opened it no free parking on site as it states had to use the public car park out the back which charged till 6pm the landlord is a nice person very helpful plenty of tea and coffee and milk in room window had to be proped open the main road is noisy at night with cars up and down all night there is a clock over the road that chimes on the hour 24 hours aday could do with some doing up they don't do breakfast at the hotel and there was no light near the fire escape there is a sink in the room I don't recommend the hotel
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

jean-pierre

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

A éviter absolument

A notre grande surprise, la chambre ne possède ni salle de bain ni wc privatifs ce qui n'est précisé nulle part dans l'offre de réservation. il y a une salle de bain "familiale" (avec produits de douche entamés) sur le palier. l'entrée de l'hôtel se fait par un pub et si celui-ci est fermé, l'accès et la sortie de l'hôtel se fait par la porte de secours!!! la chambre est plutôt vieillotte avec une moquette abîmée. Le soir (et ce tous les soirs de la semaine a priori), un groupe de rock se prduit dans le pub, la scène étant sous les chambres. notre lit vibrait au son de la musique!!! Pour terminer, heureusement que nous sommes en bonne santé et que nous avions payé d'avance car le matin, nous étions enfermés dans l'hotel. nous avons du laisser la cléf sur la porte de la chambre, sortir par la sortie de secours et enjamber une barrière car tous les accès vers l'exétieur étaients fermés!
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2/10 Terrible

keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy

unsafe electronics, no air conditioning, had to climb a fence to leave premises.
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2/10 Terrible

G

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Past its best and poor value

I didn't know places like this existed outside the 1960s. Shabby, neglected and well below the standards travellers expect in modern Britain. Cramped room equipped with broken items of furniture. Lighting to fire escape landing, which also served as an alternative access route, not working - fluorescent tubes missing from fitting. Shared bathroom/loo inadequate for no of rooms - and no hot water in loo washbasin. Might have been less to complain about if rate about half of what we paid for triple room for the night, but rate charges was conspicuously poor value. Well located in town centre so could be perfectly good, but requires major investment -- including double glazing to street so occupants not woken every hour by bell in clock tower opposite.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

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

football

Nice people
Verified review

4/10 Poor

lins202

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

You need to understand that this isn't a notel

The White Horse is actually a pub that has some rooms it rents out. Pub itself is very tired and 1980s style, although it clearly has its regulars and it is these to whom the pub caters. Landlord is very friendly and helpful, but bar staff is uninterested in non-regulars. There was no 2 pin socket in the room and when I asked the barman if an adaptor could be located he said "They won't have one". I requested that he ask the landlord, who produced one immediately. The room was very tatty, and there was no back to wardrobe, which made it sway precariously. TV plug had a PAT testing date of 2007. Towels in bathroom had holes in and the Bathmats were stained. The room was clean, however, and relatively cheap. Perhaps this shouldn't be advertised as a hotel, though?
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A disappointing visit

I turned up to book in at 1500hrs and asked were to park as the booking specified free parking, I was told that the hotel did not have a car park and to use the public car park which was only free between 1800hrs and 0800hrs, so I ended up paying for parking. Next I asked about breakfast, again the booking stated breakfast cost an extra £7.00, I was told that the hotel did not do breakfast!!! Rooms were not clean and in dire need of redecoration
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Russell

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

disgusting

will never stay here again it was filthy
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Value hotel in great location

Hotel is old but location great. You get what you pay for and for this price it was good value for money. The landlord was great and very friendly. I thought this was a lovely town centre hotel and well worth the visit.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

IAN

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

Welcome back to the seventies!

We only booked for the night as we were having our office party in Maldon. We were surprised how poor and shabby looking the room was. To be told the heating wasn't working in the room but they plugged in an electric radiator. We had to walk across the corridor past other rooms for the bathroom. We both thought these days hotel rooms would be ensuite, never imagined they wouldn't be! The shower kept going cold, so all in all not impressed at all.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

john

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

bed

would not consider staying again in the future
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Serves the purpose

quick one nighter for a wedding in local venue Bed was comfortable, kettle for a hot drink in morning,tv. in the middle of high street so good for a morning stroll and a cafe breakfast. Basic but for 1 night with price booked at cant really complain. Nice people running pub
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Single and up for party, yes go there

This hotel is on top of a pub. There is loud music until 12am in the morning. So unable to sleep. No comsideration for occupants in the hotel. If you are single and up for party, that is the spot. Good point is near a high street. Bad point , parking is difficult to find
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Carel

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

blacklisted by Maldon tourist information!

Lousy furniture (obtained from roadside mostly) , painful mattress, no ventilation except window by very noisy roadside. We left one day early - no refund -, and it took us two days to recover. We tried to discuss the situation with the boss, but he appears to be in it for the money only. Shameless guy. We suggest Expedia to consult local tourist information before admitting hotels like this to their list, because this harms your reputation!!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sean

PUB ROOMS

Room was a good size albeit not ensuite and slightly dated. Pub staff were friendly and helpful on arrival and the previous reviews of this accomodation seem rather harsh
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff were about as helpful as a chocolate teapot/fire guard/frying pan...you get the idea!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Powerhousesteve

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

Don't, just don't do this to yourself.

One of the worst hotels it has ever been my misfortune to stay in, I will never go back.