Last-minute hotel deals in Basildon

• Central setting
• Great views
• Casino

The Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea is right in the heart of things. It’s plonked opposite Southend Pier and all its family-friendly attractions, so you’re a five-minute stroll from Adventure Island and a load of shops and eateries. What’s more, the hotel has its own casino, so you don’t have to leave to get your fun fix.

This place truly caters to all kinds of travellers. There are sea-view options for every room, whether you’re booking Standard, Superior or Family. The hotel’s fully accessible and there are also dedicated pet-friendly rooms. It’s also got seven meeting rooms, with views of the River Thames, and a private dining room with a chandelier.

The aptly named Pier View Bar & Restaurant also makes the most of the views. It’s the place to come for breakfast buffets, as well as light bites and bigger meals. Everything from halloumi fries and chicken wings to pies and pizzas graces the menu. And, for leisure time, you’ve got the casino and a fitness centre.

A stay at County Hotel Chelmsford places you in the heart of Chelmsford, within a 10-minute walk of Admirals Park and Admirals Park LNR. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from West Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Chelmsford Cathedral.

When you stay at Best Western Thurrock Hotel in Purfleet, you'll be in the business district – a 3-minute drive from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 7 minutes from Thames River. This hotel is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from O2 Arena.

With a stay at Premier Inn Thurrock East in Grays, you'll be a 3-minute drive from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 6 minutes from Thames River. This hotel is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from O2 Arena.

With a stay at Premier Inn Thurrock West in Purfleet, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 10 minutes from Thames River. This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 15.9 mi (25.7 km) from O2 Arena.

With a stay at The Ship in Chelmsford, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Chelmsford Cathedral and Admirals Park LNR. This inn is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Admirals Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from West Park.

A stay at Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport) places you in the heart of Westcliff-on-Sea, steps from Southend Cliff Gardens and 3 minutes by foot from Cliffs Pavilion. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from New Empire Theatre and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Chalkwell Beach.

Located in Romford, Premier Inn London Romford Town Centre is within a 10-minute drive of Victoria Road Stadium and King George Hospital. This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Westfield Stratford City.

When you stay at Oyster Fleet Hotel in Canvey Island, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dutch Cottage Museum and Thorney Bay Beach. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Thames Road and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Hadleigh Farm.

Located in Southend-on-Sea, The Hope Hotel is on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Southend Pier and Rendezvous Southend Casino. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Southend Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Adventure Island.

A stay at Seven Hotel places you in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, steps from Southend Cliff Gardens and Southend Pier Museum. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from New Empire Theatre and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cliffs Pavilion.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG in Brentwood, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and Warley Country Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.

With a stay at Best Western Manor Hotel in Gravesend, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Bluewater Shopping Centre and Thames River. This hotel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Brands Hatch Circuit.

When you stay at Holiday Inn Southend by IHG in Southend-on-Sea, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Rollacity and Roots Hall Stadium. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Southend University Hospital and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Prittlewell Priory.

The Oakland Hotel is a family-run budget hotel situated in the centre 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.

With a stay at Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre in Chelmsford, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Chelmsford Cathedral and 8 minutes by foot from Bond Street. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Admirals Park LNR and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Peter Edwards Museum And Library.

With a stay at Premier Inn Gravesend Central in Gravesend, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Thames River and 7 minutes from Bluewater Shopping Centre. This hotel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Brands Hatch Circuit.

With a stay at The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel in Gravesend, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Thames River and 10 minutes from Bluewater Shopping Centre. This hotel is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Brands Hatch Circuit.

Located in Rainham, Premier Inn London Rainham is within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and Thames River. This hotel is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 14.3 mi (23 km) from O2 Arena.

Located in Rochester, The Horseshoe and Castle is a 1-minute drive from Cooling Castle Barn and 10 minutes from Upnor Castle. This inn is 16 mi (25.7 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 22.8 mi (36.8 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre.