Holiday Inn Basildon - Ideally situated for exploring the Essex coast with Burnham-on-Crouch and its yachts bobbing on the water providing a more relaxed alternative to Southend. For antique lovers, the Battlesbridge Centre is just 15 minutes away. Close to the hotel, there's fun for all ages at the Festival Leisure Park with 12 screen cinema, bowling alley, 2 nightclubs and children's entertainment centre. *