Overlooking a garden and lake, Holiday Inn Basildon offers air-conditioned rooms 2 mi from Basildon town center. Located beside Festival Leisure Park this hotel is 14 mi from Lakeside Shopping Center. Free WiFi is available throughout. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. Extras include a seating area, free toiletries and a desk.Some rooms have bathrobes and slippers. Meals are served throughout the day in the bar and lounge area and 24-hour room service is available. A buffet breakfast including continental and cooked items is served every morning. Festival Leisure Park has restaurants, nightclubs and leisure activities. The hotel is a 20-minute journey from Southend Airport and 1.1 mi from the Ford Motor Company Research Center.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 full beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.4
Free Wifi
7.7
High score for Basildon
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Duke
    United States of America United States of America
    (1) Doriane at the Front Desk provided exceptional and exemplary customer service! She was absolutely amazing and made my stay there better and is one of the reasons why I would chose to return as opposed to going to another hotel next time. (2)...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff very polite, building very clean and room very nice.
  • Gemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely breakfast! Helpful and friendly reception staff
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were accommodated last minute due to a scam on another booking. Hotel was lovely, clean and fresh. Staff were polite & helpful.
  • Henry
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything the location it’s very convenient and the staffs are very friendly and the fact where you can get everything on site meaning food drinks and other restaurants nearby it was great
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Most definitely the great staff at reception they’ve been incredible. There kindness was very humbling.
  • Bettina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff the room was perfect for me and my family
  • Di
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great atmosphere friendly staff and good location Breakfast was 5 star service staff amazing and went totally out of there way to make sure we were happy as we arrived a little late but nothing was to much trouble. thank you
  • Eldho
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice clean room, a nice bar area, a nice lake view from the restaurant, and a good breakfast.
  • Dr
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff at this hotel are above and beyond the ordinary. Rebecca from reception is outstanding, helpful and kind. Donna from the breakfast team is always a pleasure to see in the mornings- helpful and attentive. Sue the breakfast manager is...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi is breakfast included in price please or is it extra.

    Hello Check out time is 12 noon. Kind regards
    Answered on 22 October 2021
  • Hi am fromMauritius I will arrive in uk on the third of October to 15 of October I need an accommodation letter from your hotel is possible

    Good Morning We do have interconnecting rooms. These are rooms that do go quickly and are subject to availability.
    Answered on 11 September 2021
  • What is the earliest check in time

    Check in is from 2pm.
    Answered on 29 November 2019
  • What about parking, is there free parking here?

    Hello, It is free for IHG members only :) If you are not member please speak with front desk team on arrival day and they can sign you in. Kind regar..
    Answered on 1 March 2024
  • Hi I stay in your Hotel in 2019. Do you have the same Two Double Beds and Sofa Bed available. What are the Covid restrictions now. David. 

    Good Afternoon yes we still have double double rooms available
    Answered on 8 September 2021
  • Hello how far from the Beach and am travelling from London, is the train station near by

    Good Morning Basildon Train station is a 5 minute car drive. The Train station can take you to Southend Beach. Hope you find this information Helpful
    Answered on 31 July 2021
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Holiday Inn Basildon, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £12 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Holiday Inn Basildon, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about $64. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Holiday Inn Basildon, an IHG Hotel 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.

This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Basildon, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Basildon, an IHG Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Basildon, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Holiday Inn Basildon, an IHG Hotel is 0.8 miles from the center of Basildon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Holiday Inn Basildon, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Basildon, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet
  • Holiday Inn Basildon, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Yes, Holiday Inn Basildon, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Basildon, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin