Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Essex

With lovely views of the Thames Estuary, this Southend-on-Sea hotel offers free Wi-Fi, treatment rooms, and free parking. The Restaurant offers seafood specialities and classic British dishes with a contemporary twist. Guests can either dine in the Roslin Restaurant, the Bar and Lounge, or choose from one of the outdoor terraces, overlooking the Estuary.

The Roslin Beach Hotel is set on a sandy beach, just over a mile from shops and an amusement park on the vibrant seafront. Southend also boasts one of the best records for sunshine in the UK. The Garden Terrace, our beach side al fresco dining space over looks the beach. The perfect place to enjoy cocktails and tapas in the sun.

The light, airy rooms each have a flat-screen TV, telephone, hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities and free toiletries. Some of the Roslin’s rooms have a balcony and great sea views.

The Roslin Retreat features treatment rooms to relax and unwind throughout your stay, from specialist Elemis facials and massages to manicures and pedicures.

Situated in Faversham, 10 km from Canterbury East Train Station, The White Horse features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Canterbury West Train Station.

At the hotel, rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The White Horse also boast free WiFi.

An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

University of Kent is 11 km from the accommodation, while Canterbury Cathedral is 11 km from the property. London City Airport is 83 km away.

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.

Located in Colchester, Wivenhoe House Hotel is a 1-minute drive from University of Essex and 5 minutes from Colchester Castle Museum. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Colchester Castle Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Beth Chatto Garden.

Located in London (Stratford), The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton is a 4-minute walk from Westfield Stratford City and 6 minutes by foot from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from London Stadium and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Tower of London.

Located in London (Canary Wharf), Marriott Executive Apartments London, Canary Wharf is within a 10-minute drive of Tower Bridge and Tower of London. This luxury hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from The Shard and 4 mi (6.4 km) from O2 Arena.

A stay at Hilton London Canary Wharf places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute drive of Tower Bridge and Tower of London. This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from The Shard and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from O2 Arena.

With a stay at Rose and Crown Stoke Newington in London (Hackney), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Finsbury Park and St. Paul's Cathedral. This inn is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from London Bridge and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Tower of London.

With a stay at One Hundred Shoreditch in London (London City Centre), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Liverpool Street and 6 minutes from Tower of London. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral and 2 mi (3.2 km) from London Bridge.

With a stay at citizenM London Shoreditch, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of Old Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane. This boutique hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Tower of London and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

A stay at Canopy by Hilton London City places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of Tower Bridge and London Bridge. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Liverpool Street and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Thames River.

A stay at Sun Street Hotel Shoreditch places you in the heart of London, just a 5-minute walk from Liverpool Street and within a 5-minute drive of St. Paul's Cathedral. This luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from London Bridge and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Tower of London.

With a stay at ANDAZ LONDON LIVERPOOL STREET, BY HYATT, you'll be centrally located in London – a 8-minute walk from Old Spitalfields Market and 10 minutes by foot from Brick Lane. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sky Garden and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Tower of London.

With a stay at citizenM Tower of London in London (London City Centre), you'll be steps from Tower of London and 12 minutes by foot from London Bridge. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Covent Garden Market.

South Place Hotel is centrally located in London – a 3-minute walk from Liverpool Street and 6 minutes by foot from Barbican Arts Centre. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Monument to the Great Fire of London and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sky Garden.

With a stay at nhow London in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of St. Paul's Cathedral and Liverpool Street. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Tower of London and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from London Bridge.

With a stay at Apex City of London Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 4-minute walk from Tower of London and 11 minutes by foot from London Bridge. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Tower Bridge and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Liverpool Street.

With a stay at Clayton Hotel London Wall, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Financial District and within a 5-minute walk of Bank of England Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from London Guildhall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from London Mansion House.

Counting House is centrally located in London – a 3-minute walk from Bank of England Museum and 12 minutes by foot from Tower of London. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from The Shard and 2 mi (3.2 km) from London Eye.

With a stay at The Zetter Clerkenwell, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from St. John's Gate and within a 10-minute walk of Smithfield Market. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sadler's Wells Theatre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.