The Oakland Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (2063 reviews)
2-6 Reeves Way , Woodham Ferrers , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Evening entertainment
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Noise issues
Some complaints about cleanliness and room temperature

Categories

Cleanliness
7.56
Overall cleanliness received mixed reviews, with some mentioning dirtiness.
Service
8.53
Friendly and helpful staff were frequently praised.
Location
8.57
Convenient location near shops and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.02
Rooms were reported to be warm, and some issues with amenities like showers.
Amenities
7.55
Basic amenities, with some enjoyment of the bar and breakfast offerings.
Value for Money
8.01
Good value for the cost of stay was noted by several guests.
Food and Beverage
8.06
Breakfast received consistent praise for quality.
Overall Experience
7.93
Guests had a generally positive experience with a few noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 02:09

Property Description

Central Location in South Woodham Ferrers
The Oakland Hotel, a family-run budget hotel in the heart of South Woodham Ferrers, offers a convenient stay just a stone's throw away from the River Crouch.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at the Oakland Hotel is equipped with essential amenities such as a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and free WiFi. Whether you're here for leisure or business, rest assured for a comfortable stay with private bathrooms and hairdryers provided.

Vibrant Bar and Nearby Leisure Facilities
Unwind at the Oakland Bar, hosting live music and DJ nights on weekends. For a quieter stay, request a tranquil room, subject to availability. Explore nearby attractions like South Woodham Swimming Pool and Club Woodham Fitness, just a short walk away.

Book your stay at the Oakland Hotel for a delightful experience in South Woodham Ferrers.

Important information:

Please note that the property is located on upper-level floors with no elevator access.

We have live music on Saturday evenings until midnight. If you require a quiet room, please advise at time of booking and we will try our best to accommodate, subject to availability.

Please note that with effect from Monday, 5 June 2023, parking in Tylers Ride in front of the Police Station is available for GBP 2 per night via the QR code from the signs in the car park.

Parking at the Asda store Car Park is available via horizonparking.co.uk for GBP 3.75 per night.

Guests arriving outside check-in hours are advised to contact the property before their stay to arrange their key collection.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2063 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.56
Service: 8.53
Location: 8.57
Room Quality: 7.02
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 8.01
Food and Beverage: 8.06
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Wendy solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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allen couple gb
9
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
7
Excellent value hotel and lovely staff.
Pros:

Central location. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Limited cooked breakfast. No fruit. Only instant coffee.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
9
Very pleasant, enhanced by helpful staff.
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff, a pleasant bar. Great value breakfast, well cooked and presented.

Cons:

The room was a bit tired, especially the bathroom.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Metcalfe solo_traveller gb
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Stayed here as was the closest place to family as we was attending a funeral. As it was only rated 2 star we was a bit worried as to what to expect, but it was great. Very clean, very friendly helpful staff, rooms are basic but really can not complain about anything. And breakfast was fantastic. Seriously ive stayed in places rated 3 star and they were nothing compared to here. This should be rated alot better than what it is.
Will definitely stay here again.

Cons:

Nothing to not like..

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Macfarlane solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple gb
10
Great pub.. friendly staff and very good value for money. Would definitely stay here again!
Pros:

Great find for us on our way back from a trip to Mildenhall. Lovely room, great location with wonderful friendly staff. Live music on a Saturday night was a bonus! Delicious breakfast and all in a very good experience.

Cons:

Whilst the room was lovely, the over bath shower was a little disappointing as pressure was low, I guess due to the number of guests probably using the supply... but a minor complaint!

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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SUZANNE couple gb
9
Great value for money!
Pros:

Lovely location, great room, breakfast was good. Great value for money! Also lovely staff.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
10
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Sam solo_traveller gb
7
Another nice visit to South woodham ferrers.
Pros:

Staff are always friendly & helpfull rooms always clean & comfortable. Breakfast is nice plenty of juice hot drinks ect. Near shops pubs & restaurants. Bands most saturday in the bar too.

Cons:

On this occasion our room was 2nd floor end of 2 corridors .But manager was informed and our nxt visit will be 1st floor .(we go for a girls nite twice a year.)

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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lewis couple gb
3
Cons:

I stayed in room 37 and the room next to me the guests were making noise till 2/2:30 am and had to check myself out the room and had no staff to speak to about my lack of sleep. I am almost crashed driving home

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Marcelle couple gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Friendly welcome and a fabulous breakfast

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Alex couple gb
6
Ina an area with little choice for amenities, friendly staff .
Pros:

Breakfast was good with staff being friendly and allowing a mix different to the norm if required

Cons:

TV in the room was not good at all with poor reception and sometimes total no service.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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david couple gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Was a lovely breakfast and very helpful staff

Cons:

The radiator in the room we could not turn off so was hot in the room.
Got we asked and got a fan.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Size of room.
Location to the center of South woodham ferrers

Cons:

We had a room over the bar. There was NO mention that there could be live music. There music went on until 11.10
The walls were paper thin. So we heard our budgies officer conversations until 2am.
The breakfast wasn't great. Only one hot food choice (not even offered egg on toast). Quality of did wasn't great.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller gb
8
OK, cheap and cheerful
Pros:

Good price. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom clean. They serve a very good breakfast

Cons:

It's a bit noisy, so when trying to cool the room down, opening the window wasn't really an option. Recommend you take earplugs for a good night's room

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Jonah solo_traveller gb
5
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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lorraine webb solo_traveller gb
9
Great place to stay for a short or long break
Pros:

Great staff clean rooms very welcoming towards kids

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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John family_with_children gb
10
Great convention comfortable stay.
Pros:

Very convenient, nice and clean, banging breakfast, friendly staff.

Cons:

All good, but not a lot of parking nearby.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
8
Good price,nice place to stay
Pros:

Very good value for money, Good breakfast included in the price. Large car park near by.
I will happily stay again when next in the area.

Cons:

My room was excessively hot,, I was unable to turn down the radiator. As it was a warm day, I had an uncomfortable night,but the bed was very comfy.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee