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A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles and alcohol displayed on shelves.

1. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

Clacton-on-Sea

Caroline

RM226

RM271 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

2. Wivenhoe House Hotel

Colchester

Natasha

RM507

RM609 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An aerial view of a property with a central building surrounded by manicured gardens, a small pond, and a tent-like structure.

A modern bar area with a high bar counter, seating with bar stools, and a menu board.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a glass partition, and a seating area with a coffee table.

A swimming pool with clear water, a bench, and a changing room area.

3. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea

Katherine

RM774

RM929 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

4. GreyFriars

Colchester

Mark

RM628

RM753 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold sashes, and a chandelier.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

5. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Colchester

Michelle

RM270

RM324 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a dark upholstered chair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

A pink building with a red roof, two windows, and a sign that reads "Rose & Crown Free House".

A bar area with a large wheel decoration, various liquor bottles, and branded taps.

6. The Rose & Crown Free House

Clacton-on-Sea

Chris

RM513

RM615 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

A courtyard with a table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a building with a dark blue facade and a red-tiled roof.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a low brick wall. There are several lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella.

7. Birds Farm

Colchester

Nicola

RM510

RM612 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A coastal beach scene with a clear walkway leading to the shore, a pier in the distance, and a few boats on the water.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a tray of breakfast items, and a chair.

A cozy living room with two patterned sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A gazebo with a white frame and a glass dome structure with a wooden door.

8. Kingscliff Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea

Karen

RM378

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A dining area with wooden flooring, white walls, and a brick accent wall. There are two dining tables with chairs, each table has a white tablecloth and a small decorative item on the table.

A two-story building with a sign reading 'Aldea Guesthouse.'

A living room with a sofa, a small table, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, and a wardrobe.

9. Adelaide Guesthouse

Clacton-on-Sea

Steve

RM373

RM448 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A spacious dining area with round tables and red chairs, featuring a mix of natural and artificial lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A restaurant with a brick wall, a large clock, and a glass ceiling. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

10. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Colchester

Rachel

RM315

RM388 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoor area.

11. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Colchester

Tim

RM248

RM298 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

A bedroom with a double bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a wardrobe, a bed, a television, and a small refrigerator.

A furnished room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a desk with a computer, and a TV on the wall.

12. Star Anglia Hotel

Colchester

Iain

RM296

RM355 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with boats.

A wooden door with a sign indicating room number 5 at The Victory Inn.

A marina with multiple sailboats docked, a sunset in the background, and a clear sky.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

13. The Victory at Mersea

Colchester

Aubrey

RM445

RM534 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a dining table with a fruit bowl, and a vase with flowers.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a white countertop, a microwave, a sink, and a painting of ducks on the wall.

A two-story house with a patio, a sliding glass door, and a small outdoor seating area.

A living room with a TV on a wooden stand, leather sofas, a dining table with chairs, and a view through a glass door to the outside.

14. Pippin Cottage

Clacton-on-Sea

Steve

RM1,449

RM1,739 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a small table, and a patterned carpet.

A hallway with a series of framed artworks on the wall, a white door, and a herringbone patterned floor.

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, two small round tables, and a single chair.

A staircase with ornate carpet patterns leading to a landing.

15. Marine Inn

Clacton-on-Sea

RM327

RM392 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A traditional pub named 'The CHUDLEIGH' with a white facade, arched windows, and hanging flower baskets.

A cozy living room with a patterned carpet, a sofa set, armchairs, and a small round table.

A dining area with round tables set for four, each with white tablecloths, chairs, and centerpieces.

A neatly made bed with a white duvet and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small desk with a computer.

16. Chudleigh Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea

Jacob

RM427

RM513 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A courtyard with artificial grass, a table with chairs, and a wooden bench.

A room with a white cabinet, a table with a vase, two chairs, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with a nautical-themed mural, a chandelier, and a sign for 'Pier Hotel Restaurant'.

A wooden structure with signs for Pier Hotel Clacton, including breakfast service and room availability.

17. OYO Pier Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea

Tamally

RM258

RM336 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

A cozy seating area with a window overlooking a garden, featuring a variety of plants and a view of a building in the background.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, skylights, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A reception area with a sign reading "RECEPTION," wooden beams, a wooden counter, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with a view of the street.

18. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter

Linda

RM419

RM503 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a Premier Inn sign, and a seating area with a view of the lobby.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign reading 'Premier Inn,' and a brick facade.

19. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Colchester

Patricia

RM234

RM281 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A boat with a cabin and a mast, set against a sunset sky.

A row of historic buildings with arched windows and a central building featuring a green awning.

A buffet table with various food items and bread.

20. Esplanade Hotel - Clacton On Sea (Beachfront Hotel) by OYO

Clacton-on-Sea

Ewa

RM238

RM305 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Top Great Bentley Hotel Reviews

St Nicholas Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good place to stay. Owned by the George Hotel and just opposite but usually much cheaper."

B&B HOTEL Ipswich

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

The Mill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All staff were great, our room was spotlessly clean."

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"very good with a good choice"

Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff, every hotel should have as good a team as this hotel have, dry good stay nothing to complain about"

Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good

"Purple bedroom was rather Goth, but comfy bed and lovely bathroom products despite indifferent shower. Enjoyed swim and sauna. Great staff all in a wonderful Tudor building"

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Bridge Guest House

4-6 Ancaster Road Ipswich England

RM214

RM256 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (847 reviews)

Langtry Hotel

2-4 Colne Road Clacton-on-Sea England

RM215

RM259 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (229 reviews)

Sarah Hotel

65 Garland Rd Harwich England

RM251

RM301 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Noble Goose Rooms

2 Stoneham St Colchester England

RM417

RM500 total

2 Oct - 3 Oct

includes taxes & fees

University of Essex - Colchester Campus

University of Essex Colchester England

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Premier Inn Ipswich Hotel

Old Hadleigh Rd Ipswich ENG

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Great Bentley?

St Nicholas Hotel, located 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from the heart of Great Bentley, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your stay in the area are Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester and B&B HOTEL Ipswich. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Great Bentley.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Great Bentley has to offer?

Caravan - Sleeps 6 - Parking, Pool, Facilities: This holiday home rental outside of Great Bentley offers an indoor pool, a fireplace and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Make the most of garden in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Great Bentley.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Great Bentley, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Great Bentley.

How is it staying in Great Bentley?

Budget-minded travellers will find good deals in Great Bentley, and visitors give high marks for the lively bar scene, top-notch restaurants and relaxing spas. Welcoming and relaxing, this city also attracts tourists with its zoo. There are 1532 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Great Bentley.

What should I see while I'm in Great Bentley?

Places to visit in the wider area include Beth Chatto Garden, Princes Theatre and Jaywick Martello Tower. You'll also find West Cliff Theatre and Jaywick Sands in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Great Bentley guide.

How can I get around Great Bentley?

To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Colchester Great Bentley Station. If you want to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car in Great Bentley for your journey.

What's the seasonal weather like in Great Bentley?

The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 6°C. Average annual precipitation for Great Bentley is 728 mm.

Great Bentley hotels from RM256

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Our top choices for Great Bentley hotels

1. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

2. Wivenhoe House Hotel

3. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

4. GreyFriars

5. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

6. The Rose & Crown Free House

7. Birds Farm

8. Kingscliff Hotel

9. Adelaide Guesthouse

10. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

11. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

12. Star Anglia Hotel

13. The Victory at Mersea

14. Pippin Cottage

15. Marine Inn

16. Chudleigh Hotel

17. OYO Pier Hotel

18. The George of Colchester

19. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

20. Esplanade Hotel - Clacton On Sea (Beachfront Hotel) by OYO

Learn more about Great Bentley

Top Great Bentley Hotel Reviews

St Nicholas Hotel

B&B HOTEL Ipswich

The Mill Hotel

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa

More cheap stays in Great Bentley

Bridge Guest House

Langtry Hotel

Sarah Hotel

Noble Goose Rooms

University of Essex - Colchester Campus

Premier Inn Ipswich Hotel

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