Name: Holiday Inn Basildon by IHG
Address: Waterfront Walk, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, England, United Kingdom, Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom
Rating: 7.88

Guest reviews

7.9

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Based on 1,561 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

58%

Couple

18%

Family

10%

Group

8%

Solo

3%

What guests think

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At Holiday Inn Basildon by IHG, guests often praise friendly staff, comfortable beds, and a convenient lakeside location near restaurants, while recurring drawbacks include paid parking, dated areas, occasional noise, and breakfast access via stairs with no lift.

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Victoria

Apr 5, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Good. But cleaner promised to change bedsheets when told but it wasn't changed.

10

Sarah

Mar 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, staff super helpful and friendly. Bed super comfy. Breakfast delicious.

8

gillian

Mar 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Free parking for conference

10

Hayley

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very accommodating even when we were early, they managed to sort out a spotless room with 3 double beds, and was lovely and spacious. The downside is the expensive parking £24 for 2 days. Not sure why it's not free. It's on a retail park.

10

Kendall

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff

Waterfront Walk, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, England, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at Holiday Inn Basildon by IHG in Basildon, you'll be steps from Festival Leisure Park and a 5-minute drive from Eastgate Shopping Centre. This hotel is 14 mi (22.6 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Langdon Hills Country Park.

Festival Leisure Park(0.2 miles)

Eastgate Shopping Centre(1.1 miles)

Westley Heights Country Park(3.1 miles)

Langdon Hills Country Park(4.1 miles)

Cater Museum(5.2 miles)

Norsey Wood Local Nature Reserve(5.8 miles)

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From 14:00 to 23:59

Before 12:00

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Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 12 per day. Limited parking spaces are provided, and reservations are not required.

Full breakfasts are available for a fee of approximately GBP 16.95 per person. Serving hours are weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Additional accessibility options may be available upon request.

The hotel is located just steps from Festival Wakeboard Park and Cineworld Basildon, approximately 0.4 km from Festival Leisure Park. It is also 14 mi (22.6 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Adventure Island.

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age limits are not provided.

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