The Oakland

3.0 star property

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Enjoy dining and socializing in our restaurant with a variety of seating options and a selection of beverages.
Guests can relax in a simple, functional space with a console table, mirror, and comfortable seating.
Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath) | Miscellaneous
Welcome to The Oakland Hotel's elegant reception area, featuring a simple, clean design and a beautiful rose in bloom.
Cozy retreat with a kitchenette, featuring a sink, stove, and refrigerator.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2-6 Reeves Way, Chelmsford, England, CM3 5XF
  • Marsh Farm Country Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Hylands House and Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Adventure Island
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Shower over bath)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Suite, Ensuite (with shower over bath)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

The Oakland

Hotel in Chelmsford with free breakfast and a restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a computer station are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include free breakfast.
The Oakland offers 35 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
During your stay at The Oakland, you'll be within walking distance of Marsh Farm Country Park. Features include free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a computer
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Marsh Farm Country Park and 6 minutes from Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Chelmsford hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free breakfast.
The Oakland has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property'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

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include 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

The Oakland Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 469 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 469 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 469 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 469 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 469 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Francis

Disliked: Amenities
Very central and close to many eating places . Hardly any hotel parking , but luckily found somewhere nearby . It’s barely a 2 star hotel. , and really does need money spent on it . However the restaurant staff had a lovely welcoming manner , and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Kelowna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem. Our room had been recently refurbished and had a comfy bed, decent tv, and a squeaky clean bathroom. The room is spacious and has new carpeting. Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was freshly made to order and excellent. Great value. Would definitely stay again if ever in the area. It’s obvious that the owners take pride in their business. Oh yes, and there’s a pub attached for a nice cold one after a long days travel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

jesi alihakaj

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to parking, shopping, pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucke

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was okay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rotimi

Fair

The hotel isn’t too bad but the loud noise from the bar or pub downtown is huge sleep deprivation with soundproof.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fraser

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Pleasant stay

It’s a nice basic hotel with friendly staff in a nice area. There was tea and coffee in the room and breakfast was really nice. The best place to park was the car park at Tyler’s Ride which is a short walk away. There are lots of options nearby for food and there was a band at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good value. Basic but clean accommodation, good breakfast, very convenient in the heart of South Woodham Ferrers. Minor issues: The Telly control could do with replacing and I found the room door lock fiddly to use with the key often sticking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

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

Love this place

We love this hotel so much staff are great really friendly and helpful plus great breakfast !!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly atmosphere, service was excellent, staff were exceedingly helpful. I definitely recommend the Oakland.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of places to eat around hotel and Asda next door fuel and food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

4/10 Poor

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff, but the corridors stank and the walls were pretty thin so I could understand the full conversation that went on until 1am in the room next door
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Hiroko

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The area is safe, and the hotel is clean as a avarage countryside hotel. The staff is also hospitable. One thing I might say is no auto lock room keys and the entrance too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

tracey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024