The Oakland Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (1981 reviews)
2-6 Reeves Way , Woodham Ferrers , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Evening entertainment
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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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 1981 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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Cosmin • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Cosmin • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Qurban • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Very good service

Cons:

Very good

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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MARION • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Brian • family_with_children • gb
9
Very good hotel to stay at.
Pros:

Breakfast good, and good being in town for all shops restaurants.

Cons:

All okay.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
8
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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stanley • couple • gb
8
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Arron • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Garry • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Allowed us to bring food in.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Smillie • couple • gb
8
Great hotel value for money + very good breakfast
Pros:

Great location plenty of options for food
Within 5min walk
Free parking

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
6
It was acceptable for what I needed and reasonably priced
Pros:

Clean and comfortable
Nice breakfast and good location

Cons:

Room next door had tv on very loud until 4am which disrupted my sleep
No available parking on site

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Ilie • solo_traveller • md
7
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Helene • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Good sized, comfortable room.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • extended_group • gb
8
We enjoyed our stay here and would visit again.
Pros:

The beds were comfy and the rooms a reasonable size with complimentary tea/coffee & biscuits. Bathroom were good to use & clean. Good choice of cooked breakfast & other foods.

Cons:

We took a little while to sort out how to work the tv in the room but eventually got there.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Satisfactory
Pros:

Gret

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Babs • extended_group • gb
9
Fab staff excellent breakfast I would highly recommend this hotel
Pros:

We arrived at the hotel and we was greeted by the lovely staff. We went straight to our room which was lovely and clean. When we woke up in the morning we had a lovely hot fresh breakfast also with cereals juices tea and coffee.

Cons:

There wasn’t anything that I could complain about everything was to my standard clean tidy and friendly. I’m very good value for money.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Azizi • couple • gb
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The breakfast was outstanding.

Cons:

There is not a handrail on the outside steps or slope.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
9
Very surprised, would definitely stay again, great value for money
Pros:

Very clean
Breakfast was lovely, not cheap ingredients either.
Staff were friendly

Cons:

The room was quite warm even after turning the radiator off.
I should have asked reception for a fan which I’m sure they would have had so my fault

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee