Is parking available at the property?

Self-parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 6 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located near Stansted Airport, within a 10-minute walk of Flitch Way Country Park and Hatfield Forest Country Park. It is approximately 4.8 km from Stansted Airport and 2.2 mi from Bishop's Stortford Golf Club.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Stansted Airport Lodge Guest House

Average nightly price at Stansted Airport Lodge by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$42
February	US$46
March	US$51
April	US$55
May	US$64
June	US$67
July	US$70
August	US$68
September	US$66
October	US$59
November	US$51
December	US$48

What guests think

Stansted Airport Lodge is used mainly for cheap, short airport stopovers, with a few guests finding clean, comfortable basics and helpful receptionists, but many others report worn rooms and noise.

Recurring issues include no or lukewarm hot water, broken or poor-signal TVs, unreliable Wi-Fi, and general disrepair. Cleanliness feedback is often negative, with reports of dust, smells, stained or damp towels, and several accounts of bed bugs. Listings for a restaurant, bar, or airport shuttle are frequently unfulfilled; parking is usually paid and several guests mention fines; evening transport options are limited and taxis can be expensive. Expect a very basic, no-frills stay close to the airport.

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Facilities

Parking is often charged and several guests report fines. The advertised airport shuttle was repeatedly unavailable.

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Maria

2 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Th security at this property was atrocious. The door to our room did not lock either when we were in the room or if we left the room The owner just said its ok i can watch on CCTV if anyone goes in our room The reception was not manned 24 hr Anyone could enter at anytime day or night Also no mention till we checked in about having to pay £6.00 to park there on ou night stay Not happy at all not happy having to pay for unsecured room or parking

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Anne

31 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Be aware that, contrary to the description, there is NO airport shuttle, NO bar, NO restaurant. There were no towels in the bathroom. There was a large dead spider on the ceiling. The kettle had not been emptied and cleaned and was unusable. Spend a little more and book somewhere else.

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Tamas

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I couldn't open my room's door and the receprionist was aware of this problem already. it's not very safe. When I got home, I received a fine for parking. The receptioinst didn't tell me about parking restrictions.

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Anthony

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived late and left really early in the morning, but still had to pay full fee for parking. Why should you have to pay for parking, its in the middle of nowhere. The room was very hot but the worst bit was how noisey it was. I dont think the receptionist talking to people outside at 2am, knew how to keep his voice down. Yes im tired and grumpy reviewing this, but come on. I suppose you get what you get for 40 quid. Never again though.

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Robert

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

1) Doesn't have an airport shuttle even though the listing claims it has, Taxi is over twenty pounds one way making the stay way more expensive than it seems. 2) TV not working for most channels (see photo) 3) Decor tatty, bed uncomfortable, no seating, bathroom tap leaking

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Paul

1 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was reasonably clean and tidy only problem you had to pay to park on there premises which I think is a joke so I parked across the road for free other than that was good and did it's job

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Roger

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Online it claims to have a restaurant - it doesn't, wifi doesn't work, no possibility to book the airport shuttle although it claims to provide that service, the "wardrobe" was a hook on the wall with one plastic hanger. Only light switch and light by the door - no beside light or switch. Alarm call for the morning not available. The room smelt musty and the bathroom smelt worse. The young man staffing the wonky table which serves as reception was helpful but nothing he could do to improve the stay.

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Norbert

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy main road. Have to pay for the parking.

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Robert

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

1) Doesn't have an airport shuttle even though the listing claims it has, Taxi is £23 one way making the stay way more expensive than it seems. 2) TV not working for most channels (see photo) 3) Decor tatty, bed uncomfortable, no seating, bathroom tap leaking

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Paul

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Come home to parking ticket and I was only parked there while waiting at reception parked my car down the road and still got a ticket from this hotel

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a recurring concern: multiple reports of bed bugs, smells, cobwebs, dusty areas, and stained or damp towels; bathrooms and fixtures often feel grimy or poorly maintained. A few guests found rooms clean, but this was not consistent.

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Suren

7 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was woken up by bed bugs at 4:30am and I haven’t been able to sleep since. Cannot post photos here otherwise I would.

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Jim

15 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Got bitten by bed bugs all night, cleaning team banging doors early morning and you can hear planes flying throughout the night

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Louise

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Guy on reception was friendly and chatty but that was the only positive. The place just feels unloved, old tatty carpet, damp smell, dusty, mouldy smell, bed was bit uncomfy, half a toilet roll, light bulb missing, cracked wobbly bathroom tiles, door bashes sink if opened fully, no shower curtain, limescale on showerhead, tiles still dirty, streaky mirrors and most annoying 1 coffee sachet! I use two per cup. Definitely not value for money. Wasnt expecting much for £50 but cleanliness was lacking. No attention to detail eg linen sticker from laundry still on sheet

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Leanne

15 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel looks nice from the outside as does the reception area and the guy working there was lovely and polite and helped carry our bags to the room. We arrived at 9pm and due to leave at 5am for the airport and I'm glad we didn't have to stay longer. There was some rubbish left by the last person who stayed there by the kettle, empty vape box and screwed up tissue. Cobwebs around the room. Bedsheets were clean, I unrolled my towel to find it damp and with a pubic hair on it, glad I didn't need to shower! No blind on the window either as was broken. Only one pillow. Bathroom had lots of limesvsle build up. The whole room just didn't feel clean. We just tried to get our heads down for a few hours before our flight. Definitely won't be back.

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michael

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Bed bugs in the bed

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Chris

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely awful got extra parking charges for a few hours Bitten to pieces by bed bugs Still suffering from swollen itchy welts Never again Staff not bothered

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donna

3 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bed needs to be thrown away and the whole place fumigated. I am covered in bites!!

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anna

30 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room appeared to be neat. I dropped my knitting needle on the floor and while looking for it, I found there to be quite a bit of dust under the bed. When I went to take a shower, the edge of the shower door was cracked and it poked my thumb which bled a little. The number one reason I chose this place is because the bus came right at the door. I found out after I got there that the bus does not come on Sunday. So I needed to pay 27 pounds for a 5 minute taxi to the airport. They said they were 1.5 miles from the airport.

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Natalia

15 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty shower and horrible smell in the room

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Ingrid

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For £59 a night I was not expecting much, therefore I wasn't too surprised by the spider webs above the bed. Otherwise, the room seemed clean, the bed too and we had 2 clean towels. Unfortunately, we had to sacrifice one towel to the bathroom floor because the shower bassinet was leaking like crazy. On top of that the water was lukewarm so if you like to take a hot shower, this is not the place. The worst thing about the stay was the not flushing toilet. That was just awful.

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Rooms

Rooms are very basic and tired, with frequent complaints about lumpy or sagging mattresses, broken fixtures and TVs, weak sound insulation, and unreliable Wi-Fi; some are spacious. Road and guest noise are common.

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Roger

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is for convenience, not luxury! The room I was given was next to a busy road and also a residents room who had the TV on quite loud most of the night! The bed was fine, but the bathroom in poor condition and smelly. The staircase and landing area was also dirty. The only plus was it being a short bus ride to and from the airport.

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Jacqueline

25 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was very uncomfortable, like a marshmallow it sunk in the middle and the room was very dark, very dim lighting

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Mrs P A

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This definitely is dont judge on first appearance!! Arrived & paked in the only 1 disabled space, but 1s better than none. Entered into a spacious reception & greeted politely, oyr roon was just to the right so access ideal. We opened the room door & thought geeat a good size Unfortunately thats were the praise ends!! The room had damaged flooring a bed with no headboard no mattress or pillow protectors, only 1 towrl in the room a kettle that did not work lights that didnt work & although there was wifi instructions in the reception & room neither worked. The bathroom had rust and rails that fell apart - the shower had missing rail connections so you coukdnt adjust the height. On our return in the evening the parking area was completely full, random vehicles including lots of taxis so no where to park

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john

5 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room bit tatty, loose floorboards,bedside shelf fallen off the wall

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Owen

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First room the tv was broken. I went back ro reception and they gave me the key to another room and asked me to move. I did then checked and the new rooms tv was broken too. They suggedted i move again but i asked for a replacement tv which arrived but the screen was sticky-taped on and with no coax cable i couldd not get local tv channels. The rooms were tired and worn and need a refit. Very basic budget accomodation.

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John

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It would be useful to have a leaflet in the room informing of bus times to and from the airport and a better idea of where it is possible to eat. Information can be updated every day if, for example, the nearest eatery is closed, as it was during my visit. There needs to be better acoustic insulation between rooms.

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James

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location in close proximity to Stanstead airport. The 508 bus is handy to be dropped off within 100yds and get back to the airport again. Room info needed updating as no dining options. TV signal was hit and miss and my shower was leaking. However, I would use this place again due to convenient location and reasonable price.

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Robert

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The door would not lock the night guy was very helpful trying to fix the door also no signal on tv

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chris

14 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bit dated... fittings lose or missing

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Andrea

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stop off for a flight from stanstead a bit noisy with people moving around with cases through the night and very basic but was fine for what we needed

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Service

Service is mixed: several guests found receptionists welcoming and helpful, but many cite rudeness, poor problem resolution, limited check-in hours, and unattended reception at times. Some reported security concerns such as doors not locking.

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Maria

2 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Th security at this property was atrocious. The door to our room did not lock either when we were in the room or if we left the room The owner just said its ok i can watch on CCTV if anyone goes in our room The reception was not manned 24 hr Anyone could enter at anytime day or night Also no mention till we checked in about having to pay £6.00 to park there on ou night stay Not happy at all not happy having to pay for unsecured room or parking

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Karoline

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay one night. Very service minded reseptionist!

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Neil

22 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Probably the worst hotel I have ever visited. Last minute emergency booking. Unclean damp room, draft, no light, broken shower. Reception guy was miserable and unhelpful. Disgraceful.

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Alaine

22 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was basic but very clean and comfortable. Reception attendant welcoming and helpful. Great for the price. A little noisy when guests arrived but our room was very nearby so a bit unavoidable.

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Melanie

20 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My flight was delayed past midnight and in the advert it said they accepted check in until 1 am. When I called to say I had been delayed past midnight they moved me to the Deslais hotel as apparently checkin ends at midnight. This was good but I was in a small room above reception and the guy was listening to videos on his phone very loudly. He turned it down when I asked. The hotel room was very basic. It was clean. Felt more like I was in a student room than a hotel room. It served its purpose

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Louise

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Guy on reception was friendly and chatty but that was the only positive. The place just feels unloved, old tatty carpet, damp smell, dusty, mouldy smell, bed was bit uncomfy, half a toilet roll, light bulb missing, cracked wobbly bathroom tiles, door bashes sink if opened fully, no shower curtain, limescale on showerhead, tiles still dirty, streaky mirrors and most annoying 1 coffee sachet! I use two per cup. Definitely not value for money. Wasnt expecting much for £50 but cleanliness was lacking. No attention to detail eg linen sticker from laundry still on sheet

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Mohammad

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Receptionist was very cordial and hard-working.

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Muhamad

5 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I have stayed 3 nights , No hot shower freezing water in bath Flight got cancelled then went back for 2 more nights same room no 21 No hot shower again . Reported to receptionist few times , no one seems to be bothered, no house keeping no fresh towels next day unless you go ask for it. Most of the time no body sitting @ Reception it’s like ghost hotel with very poor stay . Wouldn’t recommend to anyone, unless they improve service. Muhammad ishaq

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Charlotte

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked because the plane was arriving so late at night & wanted a nights sleep before having to drive home. Later realised that hotel didn’t have 24 hour check in so if plane was delayed we wouldn’t be able to check in. Booked another hotel instead. Very annoyed that a hotel describing itself as an “airport” hotel does not make this clear up front.

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Natalee

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay was really terrible. The staff was very unfriendly. My room door initially didn’t want to lock and that made me feel very unsafe … the manager got really annoyed with as he insisted I could work the door but even he struggle locking it. I got so upset and started crying as I felt extremely unsafe. Even after I asked to be moved to another room he made it clear that my room was the best in the place. But if that was the best then I seriously don’t want to see what the worst room looks like. I also didn’t have any towels in my room and had go and ask for some. Absolutely terrible service.

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Location

Convenient for Stansted Airport with a short bus ride or drive; several guests highlight proximity as the main benefit. Public transport is limited in the evening and taxis can be expensive.

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Emilie

31 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Can't complain for the price. I was just looking for a cheap hotel near stansted before catching my plane and it did the job perfectly. Its really close to the airport and there is a bus right next to the hotel....definitely recommend.

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Sue

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very Basic. Bed was OK. Only one towel which got wet as the shower had no curtain at its end, so water sprayed out. No food so I had to walk a mile and a half to a pub and back in the heat of June 21st. Not good for my age bracket (elderly). Very handy for Stansted airport (which is why I booked it) but the taxi cost me about £25 for a 7 minute trip! I wouldn't go again.

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Benjamin

13 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place does exactly what it says on the tin. Nothing too fancy, not the cleanest place out there, but the bed was comfortable, the shower was hot and the kettle works great. Not a lot to complain about if you're not expecting The Bellagio in Vegas. Overall, it was good experience. I also walked from Stansted airport both ways, which took about an hour and this was an excellent substitute for sleeping on an airport floor. There's also a bus that runs right past it to the airport, which could also be nice.

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Henry

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For an overnight stay so close to Stansted airport at a very reasonable price this was ideal

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Marianne

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was way too far from the airport, taxi cost a fortune.. if you got one. Very old house, creeking flooring, sadly no hair dryer.

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claire

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great for overnight for Stansted airport. Easy parking, pubs close by. Ten minute drive to airport

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James

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location in close proximity to Stanstead airport. The 508 bus is handy to be dropped off within 100yds and get back to the airport again. Room info needed updating as no dining options. TV signal was hit and miss and my shower was leaking. However, I would use this place again due to convenient location and reasonable price.

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Brian

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location but very limited evening bus service from the airport. The 308 arrives at the airport from Great Dunmow at about 21.20 and returns immediately to Takeley, before going out of service. My driver was prepared to take me to Takeley Street / Stansted Airport Lodge as it was on her way back to the depot. This bus isn't shown on any of the airport timetables.

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Joe

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Public transport there is non existent after 6pm, everything seems like a chore for staff, no towel provided and when i did get one it didnt feel fresh Just very poor quality

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Alex

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean convenient hotel, good value. Small double bed, but ok for one night stay.

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Dining

Despite listings, the on-site restaurant or bar was often closed or unavailable, and several guests were advised to order takeaway instead. No consistent dining options are reported.

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Sue

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very Basic. Bed was OK. Only one towel which got wet as the shower had no curtain at its end, so water sprayed out. No food so I had to walk a mile and a half to a pub and back in the heat of June 21st. Not good for my age bracket (elderly). Very handy for Stansted airport (which is why I booked it) but the taxi cost me about £25 for a 7 minute trip! I wouldn't go again.

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Stephen

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The restaurant was not open and I had booked because of this facility. My last night was noisy. The room itself was fine and the staff helpful.

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Anne

31 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Be aware that, contrary to the description, there is NO airport shuttle, NO bar, NO restaurant. There were no towels in the bathroom. There was a large dead spider on the ceiling. The kettle had not been emptied and cleaned and was unusable. Spend a little more and book somewhere else.

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Mark

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were 2 pillows but were on top of cushions, you could feel the springs in the mattress, you had to hold the shower head as there was no holder, the water never drained, the restaurant was closed, luckily we had eaten before, but could of done with letting guesses know as I was wanting a few drinks on arrival

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Kevin

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It wasn’t unclean, but felt like it was; it was more worn out. There was a wierd smell in the air. It says it has a restaurant and bar, but not at 9pm it didn't. They told me it was better to order a take away, but the wait times were too long. So i ended up without (should have bought a sandwich before getting my Uber). There was no transport to or from the hotel (or i.would get a bus and.walk 27 minutes) which is why I got an Uber.

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Roger

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Online it claims to have a restaurant - it doesn't, wifi doesn't work, no possibility to book the airport shuttle although it claims to provide that service, the "wardrobe" was a hook on the wall with one plastic hanger. Only light switch and light by the door - no beside light or switch. Alarm call for the morning not available. The room smelt musty and the bathroom smelt worse. The young man staffing the wonky table which serves as reception was helpful but nothing he could do to improve the stay.

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Alan

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was in good condition and the bedroom was perfectly OK. The young Asian man who booked us in was very pleasant and helpful when a small problem arose. Unfortunately he enterprise seems to have gone downhill as there was no restaurant as advertised and the Wi-Fi did not work, even we were given the "correct" login details for the router. Handy for the airport though!

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duncan

25 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Description on site not true no dining no food no restaurant and no heating renovation infinished customers deserve a refund description onyoir site all.lies

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James

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location in close proximity to Stanstead airport. The 508 bus is handy to be dropped off within 100yds and get back to the airport again. Room info needed updating as no dining options. TV signal was hit and miss and my shower was leaking. However, I would use this place again due to convenient location and reasonable price.

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Kerry

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room stunk of Bad body odour, the cups were dirty around the handles, floor was coming apart, thudding from upstairs so sleep was poor. Was advertised has having a restaurant but wasn’t one. The only positive was the man on reception was very polite and helpful.

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Stansted Airport Lodge

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