The Oakland Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (2145 reviews)
2-6 Reeves Way , Woodham Ferrers , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Bar
Games room
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 2145 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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Nick extended_group gb
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Paullangton solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff are great , welcoming pub below

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
7
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Nigel couple gb
10
Very good
Pros:

Excellent food for breakfast. Good choice of cereals and Full English
Room really nice

Cons:

More car parking at the back. Parking spaces very tight
However, staff advised on alternative free parking nearby

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Keys left in box outside worked perfectly
Staff friendly and polite
Comfy bed

Cons:

No gluten-free bread available with breakfast. No choice other than full English
Bath towel appeared not to be clean
Early breakfast

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller gb
10
Good location with friendly staff
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
9
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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isabelle solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff
Great breakfast

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Zac solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Bryan solo_traveller gb
9
Would stay there again
Pros:

Room was large, television very good and the bathroom and shower excellent.
Bed was comfortable.
Breakfast on both days, wide range of food and drinks.
Staff very helpful with a few questions

Cons:

The hot weather did not help in the room, hotel provided us with a fan which was well used

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Kimberley solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely overnight stay-will be back.😍
Pros:

First impression-Friendly staff.
Bar, showed the England football match, which was great. They also have singers on other Sat nights, looking at posters.
No daytime food served, but lots of places in walking distance to eat.
Parking, I got the last space at 1.30pm so it might be worth thinking ahead where to park if no parking left.
Breakfast was lovely and my friend and I both had a white coffee and she said best coffee she had in ages.I agree.
We never needed to use shower. Saturday was hottest day in record,so the fan wasn't cool enough,but thats not the hotels fault, just blimming hot. Usually a fan is sufficient in the UK.
Definitely coming back for a little overnight stay only an hour from home. 😍
Ps. My photo doesnt show all breakfast items available. You can have mushrooms and tomatoes.

Cons:

I wouldnt have liked not knowing where to park if no spaces but everything else was fab.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Mark extended_group gb
8
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Sean solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Great staff and very good area that had loads of shops for all around the hotel. Breakfast was top notch

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff and great service

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Roberts couple gb
8
Good
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing it’s a very nice place to stay

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
7
Oaklands
Pros:

Clean hotel room and very good staff

Cons:

The hotel has seen better days and is in need of some TLC

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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GABRIEL couple es
9
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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thomas solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Ramm solo_traveller gb
10
Great value accommodation
Pros:

Good basic comfortable rooms, very clean. Great location and friendly staff. Good breakfast.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee