Blue Boar Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1043 reviews)
Silver Street , Maldon , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Cashless payment available
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Free wired internet
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Covered parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable room
Good breakfast
Cons:
Some cleanliness issues
Room temperature concerns
Limited bar area

Categories

Cleanliness
7.83
Some attention to detail is needed for cleaning the bedrooms; armchair crevices were somewhat dusty.
Service
9.3
Staff were very professional and friendly, willing to cater to all needs.
Location
9.34
Extremely well located; brilliant location with parking available on site.
Room Quality
8.29
Comfy room with clean bedding, but some rooms were chilly.
Amenities
8.32
Standard hotel amenities, though a bar area for socializing was desired.
Value for Money
7.78
Some comments suggest the hotel is quite expensive for what it offers.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Breakfast received mixed reviews, generally good but some would prefer more options.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall, enjoyable stay with many positive aspects highlighted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 07:56

Property Description

Charming Accommodation
Blue Boar Hotel, nestled in Maldon, offers a delightful stay with a bar, garden, and complimentary property-wide WiFi. The hotel provides the convenience of free secure parking for guests.

Modern Amenities
Each unit at Blue Boar Hotel is furnished with a flat-screen TV for entertainment. Moreover, all rooms feature a private bathroom for added comfort during your stay.

Convenient Location
Located just 37 km from Southend-on-Sea and 35 km from Colchester, Blue Boar Hotel is easily accessible. For travelers, the hotel is a mere 18 km away from London Southend Airport.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Blue Boar Hotel? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1043 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.83
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
We will stay there again on a lower floor with a walk in shower.
Pros:

The breakfast was 10/10. It was great to have kippers on the menu. The staff were very helpful

Cons:

We were on the third floor up 35 steep and narrow steps. The room was lovely. The shower was good but needed explanation of the controls.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
7
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Ross • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very comfy, great breakfast, parking available
Pros:

Location was ideal, the inn looked fantastic from the outside and the breakfast was all I could wish for. As a bonus I was upgraded to a double room.

Cons:

Can't think of anything

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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berresford • solo_traveller • gb
8
On the whole was a good stay and good breakfast
Pros:

Very quirky and handy for town

Cons:

Very small car park as it is used by shoppers

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Leonard • extended_group • gb
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Amazing location.

Very welcoming and helpful staff.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Frances • extended_group • gb
9
Lovely hotel, fantastic staff.
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • gb
8
Really good stay in a lovely old friendly hotel
Pros:

Breakfast was really good and plenty on offer for the price

Cons:

It was a little cold in lounge area, felt like there wasn't any heating on.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
9
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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JOAN • couple • gb
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

Great room and shower room
Clean and comfortable
Amazing breakfast rarely get offered kippers nowadays.
Beautiful old historical building.
Staff friendly and professional.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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JEAN • couple • gb
9
Convenient and passable
Pros:

Location and good parking, receptionist on duty at check-in was very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Very uncomfortable bed, shower screen over the bath not in good condition, room was cold until early evening. Continental breakfast was poor, not a true breakfast all carbs and no protein or fresh fruit. Staff were not that friendly at breakfast time or on checking out.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • gb
10
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

Full of character

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely overnight stay
Pros:

There was plenty of parking to the rear of the hotel. The staff are friendly and efficient. My room was quite small for a double (bed was pushed against the wall) but that wasn’t an issue for me as I was on my own. Perhaps the room allocation would have been different had there been two of us. Plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits provided in the room. There is quite a lot of traffic noise due to the proximity to the High Street and the music from below was quite noticeable but that wasn’t a problem during the night (they do provide earplugs). Well cooked and plentiful breakfast. The building itself is fabulous, dating back around 700 years. The outside courtyard would be a lovely place to have a drink in the summer.

Cons:

I found adjusting the shower head a bit tricky (over bath shower) so had to stand over the plug hole to get under the water but a minor thing. Some fresh fruit at breakfast would have been nice. Apart from that, all good.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Jules • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent and welcoming.
Pros:

Breakfast was delicious and staff very helpful.

Cons:

As I'm disabled I found the stairs steep.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Phil Harding • couple • gb
9
A relaxing break in a characterful, period hotel in the heart of a lovely Essex town.
Pros:

We liked the ambience of the hotel, with such a rich and interesting history. The quirkiness of the beams and uneven floors and characterful bedroom, with beautiful carved wood furniture. We really appreciated the spacious en suite bathroom, with a wonderful roll-top bath and modern walk-in shower. We were glad we paid a little extra for a superior room. The duty manager/receptionist was extremely welcoming and helpful throughout. Breakfast was very tasty. The location, in the heart of the town, was great for strolling out to find somewhere to eat in the evening.

Cons:

It's really hard to find anything negative. Perhaps a little more choice at breakfast, for example a selection of fresh fruit and cheese/cold meat.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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mik • couple • gb
9
Great place to stay and experience Maldon.
Pros:

Brilliant location, really could not be better.

Cons:

I have an EV and there was no charging point. I wound up using the InstaVolt chargers 2 miles away - a bit of a pain.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Joss • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Gill • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee