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The Ship

3.0 star property

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A bar setting with a glass of a clear, possibly alcoholic beverage garnished with a lime slice, on a bar counter with a green cloth underneath.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a wooden headboard.
A cozy bar area with wooden furniture, patterned chairs, and wall-mounted lamps.
A corner building with a sign reading "The Ship" and a pub named "Greene King".
A room with a wooden rocking chair, a mirror, and a bed with white bedding.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug

Explore the area

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18 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, England, CM1 1SW
  • Place, Chelmsford Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bond Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverside Leisure Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6)

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a red rug.

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

A room with two wooden beds, a wooden wardrobe, a chair, a desk with a tray, and a mirror.

Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

A room with two wooden beds, nightstands, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6)

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a red rug.

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

A room with two wooden beds, a chair, a bedside table, and a lamp.

Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Shared Bathroom (Bath and Shower)

A bedroom with a bed, a red wall, a framed picture, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Suite, Shared Bathroom (Bath and Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

A bedroom with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

A bedroom with two single beds, a wooden wardrobe, a black leather chair, and a chandelier.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, dresser, and a window with blinds.

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Room 8)

A bedroom with a bed, a round mirror, a patterned wallpaper, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 8)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite, City View (Room 9)

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, dresser, and a window with blinds.

Single Room, Ensuite, City View (Room 9)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

A neatly made bed with white linens, a headboard with a light wood finish, and a patterned wallpaper with a leaf-like design.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Chelmsford

At The Ship you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Chelmsford Cathedral and Central Park. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Chelmsford inn include Admirals Park LNR and Admirals Park.
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What's nearby

  • Admirals Park LNR - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bond Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Riverside Leisure Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Melbourne Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Chelmsford Station - 4 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Back Inn Time - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Ale House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Railway Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Plough - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ship

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Chelmsford inn is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ship offers 6 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Ice maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Ship?

Yep, The Ship has a self car park, for a fee. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship?

As of 11 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship on 21 Aug 2026 start from AU$170, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Ship?

The closest beach to The Ship is Mill Beach (17.8 km).

Is The Ship family-friendly?

No, The Ship is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ship?

No, The Ship does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ship?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ship?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ship?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Ship Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 298 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Good pub with rooms, friendly team
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms at The Ship. 2mins walk to the train station, 5mins into town. Can hear the pub music but they turn it off promptly at closing. Shower was strong and beds are comfy. Staff are friendly and welcoming, easy to check in and check out. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay good food in the evening
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom was really nice and clean although the bed had been really creaky and the room was hot. The tv didn’t bar many channels. But the overall experience and room was good. People at the bar were very friendly and the staff were lovely. There was a good vibe and atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic and showed me to my room and were happy to book a table for me and my friends that evening which was so helpful. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable however the room was very hot all throughout the night so I slept with the fan on. I assumed this was known as there was already a fan in my room so I was happy to sleep with it on but it was noisy, so pack earplugs! The coffee machine was a lovely touch and the room was perfect for what I needed. I would recommend and stay again happily.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff very helpful and food excellent But room 7 seems to be over a cellar so noisey throw the night. And brick wall covering window.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub right next to Chelmsford rail and bus stations. Very welcoming bar staff. Rooms are really nicely decorated with tea and coffee making and separate secure access. Really great value and centrally located for all Chelmsford has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Never stayed as they wouldn’t let me clove my dates. No debate; no alternatives. Nothing. No customer service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good food and service, carpark next to hotel but overnight parking ends at 8am
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Abhijit

Liked: Amenities
Staff was courteous. Room was smaller than expected; a bit claustrophobic, but fine for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it … will be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food loads of options stayed 3 times now will be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gaydene

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As a solo traveler, I can honestly say I felt safe and comfortable at The Ship. It’s so well placed for getting to the station, restaurants and shopping in Chelmsford. The room was bijou but completely adequate for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly, room clean, food/drinks great! Not handicapped fitted, lots of stairs. Separate toilet and shower area outside room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Bar team were great, pleasant pub, but room was very basic, no en-suite, so midnight walk to the loo.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the en suite room, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central, nice room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anneli

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hairdryer in the room. Shared Bathroom was upstairs. Bit of a maze. Staff friendly. Bed comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will stay again.

Good stay, comfortable, reasonably quiet for city centre pub. Plan to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better than chain hotels

Really clean and comfortable room, toasty warm, good shower
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, good food options & friendly staff. Very conveniently situated for an easy walk to town centre amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for a business stay

Lovely, although parking is in public car oark next door
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and the staff were very accommodating and polite