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Pontlands Park

3.5 star property

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers
Superior Double Room (with Four Poster Bed)
Exterior
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

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West Hanningfield Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, England, CM2 8HR
  • Place, Galleywood Common
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Danbury Country Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Hanningfield Reservoir
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double Room (Extra)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room (Extra)

Executive Twin Room (Extra)

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room (with Four Poster Bed)

Superior Double Room (with Four Poster Bed)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, No Windows (Internal, Roof Lantern wind)

Suite, No Windows (Internal, Roof Lantern wind)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Suite (External)

Suite (External)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Feature Room

Feature Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

Pontlands Park

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Hanningfield Reservoir
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite.
Pontlands Park offers 35 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Chelmsford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Pontlands Park. During your stay, you'll be close to Hylands House and Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Modern European cuisine while dining at The Restaurant and Lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • 6 minutes by car from Hanningfield Reservoir and 9 minutes from Hylands House and Park
Pontlands Park offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Pontlands Park also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Chelmsford hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Restaurant and Lounge - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Restaurant and Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 23 2026 to March 27 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Pontlands Park Hotel Chelmsford
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Pontlands Park Chelmsford
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Pontlands Park Hotel Chelmsford

Pontlands Park Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 419 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Alovely stay as before
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Tom Arthur

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved my stay at pony pontlands park from the staff to the food and grounds, the pool and spa was amazing and checking in early was a bonus. Only downside was the walk in shower was very small and no mini bar. Otherwise I will be returning :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were amazing. From the reception, to restaurant. Lovely girl on reception and Alex in the restaurant. Nothing was too much trouble for any of them. Can’t fault this beautiful place. Will be back in the new year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Got charged £6.40 for a pint of lime cordial and soda. Only ever paid £3 max. When I complained I just got a smile Won’t be eating there again and after this stay I’ll never stop there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JURATE

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Lovely Stay

Easy to check in online. On arrival reception staff member was very welcoming and helpful - nothing too much trouble. Found all staff had the same ethos.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love everything about this hotel, especially the food and pools!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Boutique hotel with excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alistair

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

No Spa !! Completely seperate

The hotel was marketed as a spa hotel when in fact it isn’t and the receptionist was one of the most rude people I have ever had to deal with
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darren, Brightlingsea

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay had an amazing time very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is fine for a night stay. I found the bed to be uncomfortable, but others may not. Rest of the hotel and facilities were good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Wedding attend

Amazing, beautiful Hotel. I enjoyed my stay in Pontlands, the staff are very welcoming,professional and friendly. From my experience I would recommend this hotel to everyone ✌️🏻💐.Thank you Pontlands .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff from check in to check out. Large rooms, plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

Perfect

Friendly staff, lovely rooms and a great breakfast. What more could you want?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025