Holiday Inn Basildon by IHG  

In Essex, a short drive from the M25 and close to Basildon station. Direct trains to London Fenchurch Street take about 35 minutes. Festival Leisure Park, the wakeboard/aqua park on the lake and Hollywood Bowl are right next door, making this a family-friendly base.

Open, welcoming lobby and a pretty lakeside garden set the tone. Rooms are warmly decorated and range in amenities, with pillow menus, satellite TV and free Wi‑Fi. In summer you can stretch your legs by the lake or host a garden party.

On-site bar and restaurant, picnic and barbecue area, paid parking and elevator access. Free Wi‑Fi keeps everyone connected. The lakeside setting means wake-up views and easy access to the nearby aqua park for family fun.

Conference centre and meeting rooms available, with the largest space holding up to 300 guests and optional catering. Close to Southfields Business Park and quick rail links to the City, plus convenient on-site parking.

Full English breakfast served daily, plus lunch and dinner in the hotel restaurant. There’s a bar for drinks and casual evenings, and 24-hour room service for late arrivals.