Experience the vibrant energy of The Dorrington, where a nightclub pulses through the night and a coffee shop serves up morning brews. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, unwind with billiards or lounge in the garden - previous guests rave about their stay.
Imperial War Museum Duxford - 57 min drive - 83.3 km
Getting around
Stansted Airport (STN) - 35 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 64 min drive
Cambridge (CBG) - 64 min drive
Chappel and Wakes Colne Station - 12 min drive
Braintree Freeport Station - 15 min drive
Braintree Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Courtyard Tap - 1 min walk
Bull Hotel - 1 min walk
White Hart Inn - 5 min walk
The Five Bells - 5 min drive
Costa Coffee - 2 min walk
About this property
The Dorrington
A great choice for a stay in Halstead, The Dorrington features a nightclub. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in hours are 3-8 PM on Sunday.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets stay free (dogs only, 1 total, up to 33 lbs per pet)
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
What to do
Pool table
Facilities
Garden
Television in common areas
Nightclub
Accessibility
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Dorrington Hotel Halstead
Dorrington Halstead
Essex
The Dorrington Hotel
The Dorrington Halstead
The Dorrington Hotel Halstead
Frequently asked questions
Does The Dorrington offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Dorrington does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Dorrington?
Yes, dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 33 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at The Dorrington?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dorrington?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Dorrington and nearby?
The Dorrington has a nightclub and a garden.
What's the area around The Dorrington like?
The Dorrington is a short 3-minute walk from Milbank Stadium and 16 minutes' walk from Halstead Leisure Centre.
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Reviews
The Dorrington Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.4
Cleanliness
6.8
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2023
Great little stay!
We had booked a hotel room for two adults two children at the Dorrington. When we arrived we were told we had been upgraded and we had a two bedroom cottage for the same price! This was two minutes down the road and a lovely clean two bedroomed house! We were so pleased with it and would have loved to stay longer!
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2018
Excellent place to stay
I will be staying there again, but next time for leisure rather than business.
Mark
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 23, 2023
Adequate for short stay
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Feb 17, 2023
Wouldn’t go back
It was not ideal having to take all the kids into a bar to get booked in. The room itself was filthy, no table lamps and a green light was on in the room the whole night. It smelt like sewage in the bathroom and the heating didn’t work. No beds were made up for 2 of the guests and the pull out beds were broken. The light shades were broken it wasn’t great. The floors was sticky with stained carpet.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Mar 21, 2022
Overpriced, Dusty, dirty,unclean, mould in shower, generally unclean and we did not stay overnight as a result. No refund offered.
Hugh
Hugh, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 17, 2022
The staff were lovely and helpful. The bed was clean and comfortable. The only issue was the guy in the room next door to us was blaring his TV at 230am and then gave me a mouthful when I asked him to turn it down. Luckily a member of staff was nearby and dealt with him. The bathroom was a little delapidated and needed a better clean
Allison
Allison, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2020
Comfortable, good location and very friendly staff.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 20, 2019
Quiet stay in relaxed pub location
Searching for a quiet and relaxed place to stay. As part of a local pub this is a good option. No problems with noise as rooms are based in separate location behind the pub.
Arjen
Arjen, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 16, 2019
The Dorrington has seen better days, but if you need a place to stay over night it’s prrfect. Cost is good. Decent breakfast in the morning. Friendly helpful staff, I got exactly what I paid for and am very happy with that
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2019
It gets better every time I stay there always in a brilliant room
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 23, 2019
Good size family room , fairly clean , breakfast was a little sparse for choice , pub adjoining the property where breakfast was served was a bit grimy , staff were pleasant and helpful.
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2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jul 18, 2019
Staff friendly and helpful but on both nights there was lots of noise from council car park next to property. For hours there was wheel spinning cars,music,shouting etc on both nights. Got very little sleep.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 7, 2019
Was disappointed to be told I couldn’t have breakfast at 9:25am when I was told when I booked in breakfast was from 8 - 10!
Mellody
Mellody, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 2, 2019
The room was good but overlooking the main road was noisy late at night and very early in the morning 5am.
The breakfast was mediocre but the staff were good.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2019
A really friendly atmosphere and very accommodating.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 24, 2019
Only thing that spoilt our stay was the very loud music and very noisy guests returning to there rooms at 2.30 in the morning !
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Feb 25, 2019
Never again!
Where to begin! Nightclub playing music till 0200, girls screaming/squealing, doors banging and male voices heard till 0300. Breakfast, what a joke! Breakfast was included in the booking, had booked breakfast for 0845, no access to the dining area as the place where it 'should' have been served was locked up. Banged on the door at 0830, went back and packed our bag, placed in the car, went back to bang on the doors, front and back! No answer, no life! Miserable end to a nice previous evening.
Unless you are deaf and not hungry in the morning, don't book a room!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Dec 6, 2018
Terrible
It was beyond basic and struck me as the kind of room that would be charged by the hour in a sleazy American movie!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 15, 2018
A lot to desire.
Boy racers ragging their cars outside, loud banging door on entry, and every evening a struggle for parking space. Spiders in the bathroom, and dirty silicone sealant with mould on it in the shower.
Mateusz
Mateusz, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 15, 2018
Nice
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 13, 2018
Not great
On arrival the bed room was dirty bits of used tissue and cotton ear buds were in the bed and on the floor.
Upon going to bed my daughters bed collapsed with her in it. And upon pulling the mattress onto the floor from the other bed as she was scared to sleep in the other one we discovered the slats were all snapped on that bed too. Although they did offer to move us to another two rooms it would of meant splitting the children up which they don’t like to be separated. We stayed in the original room but had to sleep on mattresses on the floor.
Also the had a fire light which was bright green which shone all night in the room which didn’t help with the sleeping conditions.
The breakfast wasn’t great it came out cold and didn’t get a choice was just offered a cooked breakfast.
Faye
Faye, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Sep 2, 2018
Bad experience
Hotel was ok-ish but having our room above the neighbouring fried chicken restaurant and their rigorous cleaning regime made it one of our worst hotel experiences ever. That and the lawless louts on the street outside until gone 2am. We won’t be staying there again.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 1, 2018
Friendly and helpful staff, clean room, comfy bed. Decent cooked breakfast. Rooms are out back of the pub. Parking is available at rear. Corner shop and fuel station within 30m.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 30, 2018
Nice hotel that’s got a very lively bar.
Seemed like a family run hotel/bar. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was good. Room was clean and spacious. There’s a bar/club which was lively and the prices for drinks were very cheap. Despite the bar/club the rooms were quiet.