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1. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
4.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (900 reviews)
"Simple clean room. English ugh space for my daughter & I. The shower was plenty hot & powerful."
United Kingdom
karla
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
A bedroom with a bed, a dark upholstered chair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

2. The Rose & Crown Free House

The Rose & Crown Free House
3.5 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Great accommodation and a great pub, with fantastic food. "
United Kingdom
Chris
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
The Rose & Crown Free House
A beach with a rocky breakwater, clear blue water, and people relaxing on the sand.

3. Kingscliff Hotel

Kingscliff Hotel
3.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (656 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff and good food"
Canada
Mark
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Kingscliff Hotel
A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

4. Birds Farm

Birds Farm
3.0 star property
Colchester
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"Really comfortable bed. Super clean. Great for a couple of nights stay. Close to the University to meet up with our daughter. Would recommend the Beth Chatto Garden near by for a visit. "
United Kingdom
Nicola
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Birds Farm
A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

5. Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe House Hotel
4.0 star property
Colchester
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (663 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, great room, very quiet location. Restaurant & food were superb, recommend highly"
United Kingdom
Steve
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Wivenhoe House Hotel
A dining area with wooden flooring, white walls, and a brick accent wall. There are two dining tables with chairs, each table has a white tablecloth and a small decorative item on the table.

6. Adelaide Guesthouse

Adelaide Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (239 reviews)
"Great breakfast and hosts x"
United Kingdom
Steve
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Adelaide Guesthouse
A modern interior with a brick wall, a glass partition, and a seating area with a coffee table.

7. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel
4.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (490 reviews)
"Lovely grounds, fantastic massage and great food. Thought the spa facilities could have been bigger. A 30 min delay waiting for my massage with no apology or acknowledgement of the delay. Rooms comfy but basic."
United Kingdom
Katherine
The price is €190
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel
A room with a large window overlooking the sea, two small round tables, and a single chair.

8. Marine Inn

Marine Inn
2.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4 reviews)
"The property is clean and situated in a good environment with beautiful sea view"
United Kingdom
Henry
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Marine Inn
A wooden table with a glass vase containing flowers and a decorative lantern.

9. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
3.0 star property
Colchester
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"A great base for visiting the area. Comfortable and clean. Food, both breakfast and dinner menu is great value and tasty."
United Kingdom
Dawn
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
A pier with a sunset in the background.

10. Esplanade Hotel - Clacton On Sea (Beachfront Hotel) by OYO

Esplanade Hotel - Clacton On Sea (Beachfront Hotel) by OYO
3.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
7.4 out of 10, Good, (302 reviews)
"Location and space for dog"
United Kingdom
Hannah
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Esplanade Hotel - Clacton On Sea (Beachfront Hotel) by OYO
A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

11. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
3.0 star property
Colchester
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"The beds were amazing"
Canada
Patricia
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
A courtyard with artificial grass, a table with chairs, and a wooden bench.

12. OYO Pier Hotel

OYO Pier Hotel
3.5 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (99 reviews)
"Friendly hotel, good price and quality."
United Kingdom
Natalia
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
OYO Pier Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

13. St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel
3.0 star property
Colchester
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (934 reviews)
"A cosy place for a short stay in Colchester city centre."
Mexico
Ana Sofia
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
St Nicholas Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden cabinet, a desk, and a wall-mounted TV displaying "NETFLIX".

14. Sarah Hotel

Sarah Hotel
2.0 star property
Parkeston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (67 reviews)
"Nice place, big rooms"
United Kingdom
Josh
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Sarah Hotel
A traditional pub named 'The CHUDLEIGH' with a white facade, arched windows, and hanging flower baskets.

15. Chudleigh Hotel

Chudleigh Hotel
4.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (354 reviews)
"The staff here were so helpful and kind! This is a great place to stay for a quaint stay from a simpler time. It was cleanly kept very a nice experience. The breakfast was fantastic! I would definitely stay again if coming back into the area."
United States
Jacob
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Chudleigh Hotel
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

16. Star Anglia Hotel

Star Anglia Hotel
4.0 star property
Colchester
7.6 out of 10, Good, (102 reviews)
"Simple, easy, cosy stay, in a nice part of town too!"
United Kingdom
Iain
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Star Anglia Hotel
A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

17. GreyFriars

GreyFriars
4.0 star property
Colchester
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (724 reviews)
"Lovely stay with great food and comfortable accommodation"
United Kingdom
Robert
The price is €167
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
GreyFriars
A beach with a paved walkway, a sign indicating 'ALL DAY BREAKFAST', and a van parked on the side.

18. Langtry Hotel

Langtry Hotel
2.5 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
7.4 out of 10, Good, (234 reviews)
"It was clean enough to stay in You get what you pay for. Staff are very nice and on top of everything"
United Kingdom
Tracy
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Langtry Hotel
A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

19. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
3.0 star property
Colchester
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (803 reviews)
"Nice clean spacious room. Great parking facilities. Great location. Interesting history"
United Kingdom
Michelle
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

20. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
3.5 star property
Colchester
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (383 reviews)
"Nice hotel and great room size, good location."
United Kingdom
Johnny
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
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Compare top hotels in Great Bentley

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

4.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
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A bedroom with a bed, a dark upholstered chair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

The Rose & Crown Free House

3.5 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
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A beach with a rocky breakwater, clear blue water, and people relaxing on the sand.

Kingscliff Hotel

3.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
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A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

Birds Farm

3.0 star property
Colchester
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A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

Wivenhoe House Hotel

4.0 star property
Colchester
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8.8
Excellent
900 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
53 reviews
8.6
Excellent
656 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
11 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
663 reviews
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
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  • No Pet-friendly
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  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
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  • No Pet-friendly
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  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
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  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

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Top Great Bentley Hotel Reviews

A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.
GreyFriars

GreyFriars

GreyFriars
Colchester

10/10 Excellent

I was really & positively surprised of this classic British hotel! I had a great stay
Ireland
Daniel
Reviewed January 16, 2025
GreyFriars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Great Bentley has to offer?

Caravan - Sleeps 6 - Parking, Pool, Facilities: This holiday home rental outside of Great Bentley offers an indoor pool, a fireplace and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Make the most of garden in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Great Bentley.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Great Bentley, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Great Bentley.

How is it staying in Great Bentley?

Budget-minded travellers will find good deals in Great Bentley, and visitors give high marks for the lively bar scene, top-notch restaurants and relaxing spas. Welcoming and relaxing, this city also attracts tourists with its zoo. There are 1532 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Great Bentley.

What should I see while I'm in Great Bentley?

Places to visit in the wider area include Beth Chatto Garden, Princes Theatre and Jaywick Martello Tower. You'll also find West Cliff Theatre and Jaywick Sands in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Great Bentley guide.

How can I get around Great Bentley?

To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Colchester Great Bentley Station. If you want to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car in Great Bentley for your journey.

What's the seasonal weather like in Great Bentley?

The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 6°C. Average annual precipitation for Great Bentley is 728 mm.

Where is the best place to stay in Great Bentley?

St Nicholas Hotel, located 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from the heart of Great Bentley, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your stay in the area are Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester and B&B HOTEL Ipswich. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Great Bentley.

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