The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (1961 reviews)
Earls Colne , Coggeshall , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great facilities
Friendly staff
Excellent gym and spa
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Service inconsistencies
Room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
6.71
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including dirty rooms and bathrooms.
Service
8.18
Most guests praised the staff, although there were some concerns with service efficiency.
Location
7.72
The location was mentioned positively, but some found it inconvenient.
Room Quality
6.67
Mixed reviews regarding room quality, with some rooms described as tired or dirty.
Amenities
8.7
Gym, pool, and spa facilities received high praise from guests.
Value for Money
7.16
Some guests felt the experience did not match the price, particularly in terms of room quality.
Food and Beverage
7.21
Food was generally considered decent, with some complaints about breakfast being burnt.
Overall Experience
7.68
Guests had a generally positive experience, despite some mentioned issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 13:03

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in stylish rooms with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, perfect for a comfortable stay.

Golf and Country Club Facilities
Enjoy access to an 18-hole championship golf course, a 9-hole garden course, a driving range, and private meeting spaces for all your event needs.

Relaxation and Wellness
Unwind at the state-of-the-art techno gym, tennis courts, indoor pool, spa, sauna, and steam room. Make sure to visit Aura Spa for a range of rejuvenating treatments.

Experience the ultimate blend of luxury and leisure at The Essex Golf and Country Club Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable countryside retreat.

Important information:

Check-in is from 3.00pm onwards. Should you wish to arrive a little earlier, you are more than welcome to join us in our bar for a drink or two; alternatively, we'd be more than happy to store your luggage while you explore the local area or make use of the club facilities.

Check-out is 11.00am.

Our Pulse Bar and Restaurant is open throughout the day for you to enjoy at your leisure. Please be advised that pre-booking is not necessary.

BREAKFAST
Breakfast is available 7.00am to 10.30am Monday to Friday
and 7.30am to 10.30am on weekends and bank holidays.

LUNCH
Lunch is served daily from 10.30am - 3.00pm.

DINING
Dinner is served daily from 5.00pm - 8.30pm.

Throughout your stay, you have complimentary use of our on-site pool, pool side facilities and gym. Studio Classes are also available, please contact reception on the day to check class availability and to book your space.

We can confirm that we have specific family swim times, please see below for your information:

Monday to Thursday – 10.00am to 11.00am then 3.30pm till 6.00pm
Friday - 10.00am to 11.00am then 3.30pm till 7.00pm
Saturday to Sunday, Including Bank Holidays – 11.00am to 6.00pm

*Times may change during school holidays.

While you are with us, why not make visit Aura Spa for a treatment. Advance booking is recommended. Please follow the below link for information on the treatments on offer.

https://www.theessexgolfandcountryclub.com/aura-spa/

To book, please contact the Aura Team on 01787 224743 or essex.aura@theclubcompany.com

Complimentary car parking is available onsite.

Anyone under the age of 17 years is not permitted to stay in the hotel, unless accompanied by an adult. Please note that if a group booking has to be canceled, it must be done with 30 days notice instead of the usual 24 hours notice (for a single booking)

We look forward to welcoming you soon to The Essex Golf and Country Club. In the meantime, if there's anything we can help with please don't hesitate to contact us at essex.reception@theclubcompany.comGuests 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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas 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 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £10 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

7.5
Based on 1961 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.71
Service: 8.18
Location: 7.72
Room Quality: 6.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 7.16
Food and Beverage: 7.21
Overall Experience: 7.68
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Norah couple gb
8
Enjoyable, would definitely recommend.
Pros:

Value for money, use of pool and SPA facilities included. Room and bathroom clean .

Cons:

Unfortunately an emergency problem being fixed in the kitchen so no food available that evening. They did phone in advance to let us know the situation.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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james solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Harriet solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Marcus couple gb
5
Tired and dated rooms attached to a modern Spa and pool.
Pros:

A great location. The rooms are generous and the large bed was comfortable.
The Spa facilities and pool were good.
The porridge was tasty for breakfast.

Cons:

The room was very tired and dated. Think of a 1980’s County Club room that has not been updated.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Shivali couple gb
8
Lovely jacuzzi and room
Pros:

Jacuzzi
Pool
Reception staff were lovely this time
Golf
Bar staff were so
Nice

Cons:

Bed too hard
Pool staff not so friendly

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
9
Good hotel, poor catering
Pros:

Good hotel, well appointed and comfortable.

Cons:

1. The food was average at best, the drinks were expensive. Breakfast was a bit of a disaster with items missing until I pointed it out. Poor food for a good venue.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Aminata couple gb
7
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Gbemi family_with_children gb
5
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
7
Nice hotel, great gym, but bar service needs improvement
Pros:

Rooms clean and spacious enough but no bedside sockets to charge phone. Fantastic gym

Cons:

kitchen service slow and got worse over the evening, suspect low staff levels

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple gb
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
G
Gbemi extended_group gb
4
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
G
Gbemi extended_group gb
7
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Gbemi family_with_children gb
5
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Sheri couple gb
10
Beautiful Views. Very Peaceful. Friendly Staff. Great Value For Money! Me and My Partner thoroughly enjoyed ourselves
Pros:

Very friendly staff. Everything you need all in one place. Excellent Rooftop views & extremely peaceful.

Cons:

Hairdryer was broken in the room. Bed was slightly uncomfortable & noticed the bottom part of the sheet on the bed was grubby.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Gbemi extended_group gb
4
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple gb
5
Main issue we had to wait nearly 1 hour 15 mins for food, which took away from the time we wanted to enjoy the facilitie
Pros:

Room wasn’t as nice and the one before but assume you are going through a refurbishment

Cons:

Yes

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple gb
5
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Chris extended_group gb
7
overall very satisfied and would stay again
Pros:

Room was great although we did report to reception that the window cill was very dirty and looked like it had not been cleaned for a long time

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Steven extended_group au
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee