Places to stay in Downham, Essex

Downham is a small village in Essex. It is located approximately 11 km south of the county town of Chelmsford. The village is in the borough of Chelmsford and in the parliamentary constituency of Rayleigh. However, the closest two towns are Billericay, 5 km west-south west, and Wickford, 4 km southeast. Places to eat in the region include Azuma, White Horse, Oriental Chef, and Pisces Fish Bar & Greek Taverna.

The center of Downham ( which is at is longitude 0°29'44.736 and latitude 51°38'9.9852 ) is located 3 miles away from Wickford, 4 miles away from Battlesbridge, 5 miles away from Basildon and 7 miles away from East Horndon.

Available Downham lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around Downham.

Downham Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Listing updated 2026

Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 5 miles away in Basildon:

City sights or seaside charm? Get the best of both with Premier Inn Hotel Basildon Rayleigh, right between buzzing Basildon and Southend-on-Sea. And if you're here to work, we're close to key business destinations like the Lawn conference centre, too.

Rayleigh Weir, Arterial Road (A127)

Basildon, Essex

Listing updated 2026

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Premier Inn

Approx 4 miles away in Basildon:

Alongside a brook and just two minutes from the lake and woodland of Northlands Park, you'll find the Premier Inn Hotel Basildon (East Mayne) a peaceful oasis, whether you're here for work or a well-earned break.

Felmores, East Mayne

Basildon, Essex

Hotels