What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Essex?

A motel is a great choice if you're planning to road-trip around Essex. These properties are usually located near highways and airports, feature on-site parking and come with basic amenities and services. Check in to a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a wider choice of rooms and additional amenities like a fitness center, lobby and meeting rooms, you can expect to pay extra for hotel accommodations.

Do any 3-star hotels in Essex have a pool?

Enjoy dips in between sightseeing at Waters Edge Resort & Spa or Saybrook Point Resort & Marina . They're popular 3-star escapes that come with a pool in Essex. The summer months of June, July and August are a great time to stay at a hotel with a pool in this city. If you're visiting in the warmest month of July, you'll experience average temperatures of 19ºC at night to 27ºC during the day.

What 3-star hotels in Essex have an on-site restaurant?

Following a day of sightseeing adventures, relax with a delicious meal at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina 's on-site restaurant. This 3-star Essex option also comes with a marina and a swimming pool. Or eat without venturing beyond Waters Edge Resort & Spa . A steam room and designer toiletries are two other handy amenities available here.

Do any 3-star hotels in Essex have WiFi?

Log in to the WiFi at Waters Edge Resort & Spa and easily upload all of your fantastic photos of Essex. Saybrook Point Resort & Marina is another 3-star hotel where you can stay connected while traveling. WiFi may be included in the room rate or provided for a supplementary charge, so remember to check before making your booking.

What 3-star hotels in Essex have parking?

If you're planning to tour Essex by car, Saybrook Point Resort & Marina comes with a space for your ride. Waters Edge Resort & Spa is another 3-star option with parking. Up for some sightseeing opportunities outside the city? Buckle up and drive. Brown University and Roger Williams Park Zoo are two popular day trip destinations from the heart of Essex.

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NT$3,543 total

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NT$3,506 total

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NT$4,663 total

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NT$6,534 total

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Deborah

NT$11,956 total

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Dec 29 - Dec 30

Holiday Inn New London - Mystic Area by IHG

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Alyssa

NT$2,783 total

includes taxes & fees

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Springhill Suites by Marriott Mystic Waterford

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NT$4,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - 2026/1/12

Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

Branford

Craig

NT$3,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 5 - 2026/1/6

Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton

Groton

Sean

NT$3,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - 2026/1/12

Water's Edge Resort & Spa

Westbrook Center

Donna

NT$8,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - 2026/1/12

The Spa at Norwich Inn

Norwich

Jill

One Bedroom Harbor View Terrace Suite | View from room

The Harbor Front Inn

Greenport

Manuel

NT$5,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 26 - 2026/1/27

Garden Suite King | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

The Shoals Suites and Slips

Southold

ANTONIO J

NT$6,662 total

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Jan 11 - 2026/1/12

Zey Hotel

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Susie

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Greenport

Darlin

Inn at Harbor Hill Marina

Niantic

Trey

NT$5,748 total

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The Menhaden

Greenport

Cory

NT$10,918 total

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Jan 11 - 2026/1/12

Cliffside Resort Condominiums

Greenport

Rebecca

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ground Floor (7) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

The Homestead

Madison Center

Anthony

NT$9,813 total

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Jan 1 - 2026/1/2

Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

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Liliana

NT$8,505 total

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Essex?

Reserve a room at a 3-star hotel and you can expect tidy and comfortable rooms and amenities such as WiFi, exercise equipment and coffee and tea making facilities. These properties may also have a restaurant and bar on-site. Elevate your Essex break by locking in a 4-star hotel. With things like a spa and wellness center, 24-hour room service and luxury bathroom products, you'll enjoy a heightened level of relaxation and comfort.

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Saybrook Point Resort & Marina

Holiday Inn New London - Mystic Area by IHG

Springhill Suites by Marriott Mystic Waterford

Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton

Water's Edge Resort & Spa

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Zey Hotel

North Fork Cottages & RV Resort

Inn at Harbor Hill Marina

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