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Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

2.5 out of 5
Welcome Break Service Area, Junction 8, M11 Motorway, Bishop's Stortford, England
The price is NZ$109 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$109
per night
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Cot was provided but with no mattress
"We had requested a cot for out toddler, upon arrival the cot had no base or mattress, just a folded towel to "cover" the frame of the cot. This was not at all suitable for anyone to sleep in. We complained to the reception and she managed to find another cot which did have a base. This was better ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

3.5 out of 5
Welcome Break Birchanger Green, Jct 8, M11 Mtrwy, Old Dumow Rd, Bishop's Stortford, England
The price is NZ$103 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$103
per night
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
More for Vegans?
"The beds are a little high, which was difficult for my elderly mother and a little soft but overall the room was comfortable. Breakfast was good - though limited for plant based options."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

3 out of 5
A127 Southend Arterial Road, Pipps Hill, Basildon, England
The price is NZ$93 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$93
per night
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Basildon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (763 reviews)
"Y"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London
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Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
Thremhall Avenue, London Stansted Airport, Bishop's Stortford, England
The price is NZ$204 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$204
per night
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,094 reviews)
"Scrambled eggs were dry"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels With Airport Transportation

DeSalis Hotel London Stansted

DeSalis Hotel London Stansted

3 out of 5
Hall Road ( opposite Green St.), Elsenham, Bishop's Stortford, England
The price is NZ$150 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$150
per night
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.8/10 (875 reviews)
"Our stay was brief but was lovely. The environment was quiet, the staff pleasant and the service was welcoming"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

DeSalis Hotel London Stansted
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
Thremhall Avenue, London Stansted Airport, Bishop's Stortford, England
The price is NZ$204 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$204
per night
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,094 reviews)
"Scrambled eggs were dry"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG
Novotel London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
Round Coppice Road, London Stansted Airport, Stansted, England
The price is NZ$181 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$181
per night
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stansted. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Novotel London Stansted Airport
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East Gate Inn

East Gate Inn

4 out of 5
6 Harwich Road, Colchester, England
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Colchester. Enjoy a bar/lounge and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries ...
"Only stayed one night but the staff were very friendly and the room was good."

Reviewed on 27 Aug. 2019

East Gate Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space

Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space

Lee over Sands
Book a stay at this family-friendly chalet in Clacton-on-Sea. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions St. Osyth Beach and Jaywick Martello ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Lovely stay!
"Very nice home in a beautiful area on a nature reserve. The house had everything we could possibly need, including a welcome pack full of goodies! Communication with the owner was easy, and a lot of information about the house and the area was shared. The key was easily accessible in a key lock ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space
Foresight House

Foresight House

3.5 out of 5
5 Foresight Road, Colchester, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Gosfield Lake Golf Club and Roman Circus House ...
"Beautiful place,was really shocked by the size.. thank you rob and Louise.."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2022

Foresight House
Icon Becket Apartment

Icon Becket Apartment

3.5 out of 5
205 Becket House, New Road, Brentwood, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Brentwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hopefield Animal Sanctuary and Warley ...
"Great convenient location for town, shops and restaurants, but also quiet and no disturbances. Very nicely laid out apartment."

Reviewed on 22 Feb. 2019

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Icon Harwich Apartment

Icon Harwich Apartment

3 out of 5
1 Pepys Street, Harwich, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Harwich. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Beacon Hill Fort and Old Harwich Lighthouse ...
Icon Harwich Apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in

Oyster Fleet Hotel

Oyster Fleet Hotel

2 out of 5
21 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island, England
The price is NZ$170 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$170
per night
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Canvey Island. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Thorney Bay Beach and Thames Road are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (972 reviews)
K&S tours
"Great location with nice views from room 24"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Oyster Fleet Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3 out of 5
Birchwood Road, Colchester, England
The price is NZ$153 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$153
per night
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

4 out of 5
Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey, England
The price is NZ$180 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$180
per night
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Waltham Abbey. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (306 reviews)
Awesome experience!
"First and foremost…the staff…hands down the most kindest and welcoming! I forgot the name of the lady that helped us check-in, but she was so warm and bubbly it helped calm our nerves as we had a very chaotic day and were so ready to sleep! And Claire who we saw the next day, was so caring I had ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey
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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
Waltham Close Stansted Airport, Bishop's Stortford, England
The price is NZ$250 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$250
per night
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,460 reviews)
"Food options very good"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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What is the lowest price on Wotif for a flight to Essex?

Flights to Essex start as low as NZ$1,842. Once you’ve snagged your flight, it’s time to build that itinerary. If your flight touches down in a bustling city, you’ll want a head start, so you can get from jet-way to getaway as quickly as possible. Flying for business? Squeeze in some sightseeing and a snack at a locally loved restaurant between meetings—you’ll have plenty of cash thanks to our cheap business class flights to Essex. You know what they say about all work and no play, after all.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Essex?

Air Canada, China Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Air China, Qantas Airways, Etihad Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air New Zealand, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, American Airlines, United. Pack your favourite magazines or stack your video queue for a mini-marathon of that television show your co-workers have been raving about. And if you get hooked a few episodes in, don’t worry; there’s always the return flight to finish the binge. Ready to book cheap flights to Essex? Check out our selection of airfares and start putting together a holiday that fits your schedule and price range. We offer sweet deals, so you don’t have to move mountains to see the world. In fact, we’ll help you get to those mountains (or ocean, or forest) today!

What are the cheapest days to fly?

Here’s an insider tip: Tuesday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flight booked on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Tuesday generally had the lowest average price. Wotif data also shows Wednesdays and Fridays generally have the highest average ticket prices according to our demand data.

What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?

Guess what? Saturday is actually the best day to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights purchased on Saturdays had the lowest airfares on average. Thursday, on the other hand, can be the most expensive day of the week to buy your airfare, with generally a higher than average ticket value.

What is the cheapest month to fly?

When comparing 2021 flight demand on Wotif.co.nz, September is one of the cheapest months to fly, when ticket prices are generally at their lowest. May is a close second for the cheapest time to fly. The months December and January are often the most expensive ones to travel, with higher than average ticket prices, so plan ahead and book early for your travel plans.

How far in advance can you book a flight?

Are you a super organised traveller? Even though not all airlines release their fares a year in advance, you can start researching your flights 12 months in advance for many carriers. It’s good to book your international flights to popular destinations early, particularly in peak holiday periods. According to Wotif’s 2021 travel trends, last minute planners can also bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to travel.

*According to flight demand on Wotif.co.nz from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.