Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
Festival Leisure Park - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
Southend Pier - 23 min drive - 25.5 km
Adventure Island - 24 min drive - 25.8 km
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:
A computer station, karaoke, and a billiards/pool table
Smoke-free premises
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Electric kettles and daily housekeeping
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free breakfast available
1 restaurant
1 bar
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Karaoke
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Business services
Computer station
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Towels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
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
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.
The Oakland Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
All good. Nice cooked breakfast cereals.
No availability of the limited on-site parking but there was plenty within a stones throw away at the parking lot next to the police station. Note... this parking lot is free overnight and currently free during the day despite the sign saying it's limited to 4 hours unless you pay £2... check with reception for your stay.
Was ok a bit run down and the room needed decorating. Room very basic ok for solo travellers. Did not get to try the breakfast as it finished at either 9:30 or 10. But you get what you pay for. Cheap but not chearful.
The hotel is above a smoky bar. The room did not smell at all of smoke - thank you. Found hair in the bathroom from previous guests, so we did not even want to shower while there. The bed felt nice, and the breakfast was wonderful. Did not feel very safe, as there was just a click-style lock on the door with no peephole. Staff was kind and helpful.
Family room we stayed in met our requirements.
Breakfast was good with enough basic choices.
Staff, in particular for Sunday breakfast and check out were excellent.
Several places to eat, in close proximity to the hotel plus a mega supermarket two minutes walk away.
No problem for us, but may not suit guest/s with mobility challenges - no lift and offsite parking a short distance away.
We arrived by car so difficult to assess what public transport options are like.
Bernell
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Nicola
Business traveler
24 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room i had was very dated , definitely need new mattress i nearly rolled off the sides were so worn. Uncomfortablly hot , there was a single fan but no plug socket near bed to have it near me so pointless. Luckily i was very tired so would have slept in a clothes line . Next morning i noticed everything was very clean bathroom was fine had everything i needed and also very clean . Breakfast was lovely vegetarian fry up amd toast , there was cereal and fruit juice on offer service was quick and all the staff i met were very helpful and accomodating . Really does.need updating such a shame its like this
Quality no frills accommodation with cooked breakfast and really friendly staff.
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Keith
22 August 2024
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Lawrence
Business traveler
21 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok, for my needs of a one night stay over
Lawrence
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Neil
Traveled with group
14 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Positives:
Pleasant staff
Clean, quiet, spacious, comfortable rooms
Comfortable beds with good quality pillows and bedding
Tasty breakfast
Decent, reasonably priced bar
Good location for exploring SE Essex
What could be better:
No food served other than breakfast
Rooms and hallways need updating - especially more powerpoints and larger screen TVs
We had two rooms, 27 & 28, the key for 27 opened the door lock of 28 - could be a security issue
Limited close parking - had to use car park a couple of streets away
No lift.
The bedlinen and towels were unclean, big blood stain on towel, yuck! very difficult to sleep, other residents, really slamming their bedroom doors, all night, no sleep, thanks, would not recommend, £75, wasted
The hotel is difficult to find.
Phoned the hotel for directions - no one picked up.
Martin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Lindsey
Traveled with group
14 July 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was simple and clean. Busy pub below and very noisy even after closing after midnight. Parking inconvenient and felt unsafe. No lift was difficult. Was excited for breakfast but there was a water issue with a note taped on the door that breakfast would not be provided. Disappointed.
Town centre Hotel. Been stopping there a few years. Business/ working mans Hotel. No on site parking. Very basic rooms but all needs are catered for. Prices have steadily risen over the last year or so and now it's getting into the price range of chain hotels so I would be looking at those now too.
Russ
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
lisa, witham
5 July 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
i was quite surprised upon checkin that there was no parking on site as told by the lady that checked me in.i had to park in a carpark a short distance away and walk back to the hotel,room ok bit dated,bed not very comfortable and through no fault of the hotel i had to check out earlier due to a personnel issue and left one day earlier,no refund offered,i did ask and was told no by a lady i found quite stroppy.wouldnt stay there again.
lisa
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Ross
Business traveler
4 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Seems to be very outdated and to say the room had been updated as well