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The Oakland Hotel is a family-run budget hotel located in the center of the riverside town of South Woodham Ferrers, 15 miles from Southend-on-Sea. Close to the River Crouch, all rooms have private bathrooms. Rooms feature a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers and have free WiFi access. Oakland Bar is open daily and also shows live sporting events. On Friday and Saturday nights the bar has live music or a DJ until 01:00. Quieter rooms can be provided on request but are subject to availability. The hotel is 15 minutes from South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station, while South Woodham Swimming Pool and the Club Woodham Fitness are only a minutes' walk away. The hotel is within easy reach of A127, A12 and M25. The Hotel has easy access to the Olympic Stadium, with trains from South Woodham Ferrers to Stratford taking 45 minutes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

FREE parking!

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
7.7
High score for Woodham Ferrers
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    2nd stay here good band when we got back from fireworks excellent breakfast room clean and quiet
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfy room. Great facilities. Good parking. Best breakfast EVER. Fantastic value.
  • Michel
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The English breakfast, friendly staff, space in the room.
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welcoming great location. Comfy and clean. Lovely breakfast
  • Chrisuk74
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great place, at first it doesn't look much but it's a lovely stay. Free parking nearby. Plenty of dining options within yards. The bar is really friendly and has Sports TV on a number of screens. Lovely well cooked breakfast, Enjoyed my stay 👍
  • J
    Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was immaculately clean, it is dated but what can you expect for the price, its an absolute bargain.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good value for money. Basic but clean. Staff great, breakfast good . Lively on Saturday night which was good we enjoyed the band
  • Russ
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location for me.... room was clean and good shower
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy access to facilities and Railway Station and just a few miles away (if driving) from Bradwell Marina or Maldon if planning a trip to Radio Caroline's radio ship the historic Ross Revenge.
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, clean room and bathroom and good breakfast, free parking nearby

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Oakland Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Evening entertainment
  • Darts
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/out
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Oakland Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 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 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 12 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

    0 - 1 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £25 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    2+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    £25 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and 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 and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    VisaMastercardCash is not accepted

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

    Please note the hotel does not have a elevator or any rooms on the ground floor.

    We have 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.

    Parking - Please note with effect from Monday 5th June 2023, parking in Tylers Ride in front of the Police Station is now chargeable. The cost is £2.00 per night via the QR code from the signs in the car park.

    Asda store Car Park is bookable via horizonparking.co.uk - This is £3.75 per night

    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 The Oakland 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.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about The Oakland Hotel

    • The Oakland Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Darts
      • Evening entertainment
      • Live music/Performance
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Check-in at The Oakland Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Room options at The Oakland Hotel include:

      • Single
      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family
      • Triple
    • The Oakland Hotel is 1.6 miles from the center of Woodham Ferrers. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, The Oakland Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.