Friendly and helpful staff, very nice breakfast. They also had a small circa 1500 bar with a cosy fire and old Stags heads and wild boar trophies on the walls. It took you right back to that those times, they also had a good selection of real ales etc/… Location was fine, especially as it was very cold when we visited Maldon and it was an only short walk to a good selection of restaurant. The Sark Turkish restaurant was exceptional. If you wanted good food and cheap drinks, across the road is a Witherspoons pub called the Rose and Crown which was excellent value for money. We only stayed for two days so couldn’t sample all of the eateries. Before we left we visited the riverside where a lot of barges are moored up, then finally stopped at the combined services museum. It’s £8.50 entry fee but has so many exhibits it was well worth it. Altogether a very pleasant short stay, we will probably come back again in the summer.

No real negatives.

A classic old English inn location. Full of character, beautiful building, lovely stay in classic English historical style. Just a few yards off Maldon’s lovely High Street and therefore very close to all restaurants, quaint shops and an easy walk to the waterfront and promenade. Staff were friendly, helpful and very efficient and the whole place was spotlessly clean. We will be staying again next time we overnight in Maldon.

Nothing - unfortunately we didn’t have time to visit the bar which looked very inviting - but our stay was great and we have no complaints.

The building, the staff, the breakfast and the location. We enjoyed the Tap room as it had the feel of pubs in years gone by, no tv or loud music.

Our bed was a bit small to what we are used to. I suppose I should have booked a twin room. Personally I prefer a proper shower as opposed to one in the bath. As one ages climbing in and out can become a problem. Breakfast could be extended for another hour for those that enjoy more time in bed when on vacation.

Nice little bar with lots of outside space ( courtyard and garden areas ) The staff are really friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was perfectly acceptable ( yoghurts and cereal selection followed by full English or any combination of items, kippers also available all served with tea/coffee and toast ) There is no evening meal availability but the hotel is situated in the centre of town with a wide range of pubs and eateries within easy walking distance.

As it is an old coaching inn the rooms on the upper floors might cause a problem for anyone with mobility issues but there are ground and 1st floor rooms so just specify a preference when booking.

Loved the bathroom, fabulous bath, large shower and twin basins with extra mood lighting. Comfortable large bed. On site parking right in the town. Helpful staff.

Needed to use electric heater as radiators not working. Breakfast choices very limited and staff had to multitasking across breakfast service and Reception. No-one present on Reception even at 8pm. Got a parking penalty ticket even though the details of our car were entered onto the their system by a staff member.

Very friendly, helpful staff. Extremely clean, large room with cosy antique style furniture. Breakfast well cooked & plentiful. Beautiful bathroom. Perfect location for everything needed. Shops, bars and restaurants nearby and walking distance from salt marshes and lovely walks.

No hairdryer in room but apparently I could have asked for one. Mattress very soft (not good for the back). Shame no food available in the evening but plenty of places to eat nearby.

Location was in the centre, very good. The hotel was full of character; historical, especially the attached bar, old-fashioned and cosy. Breakfast was full English with decent coffee, good. Staff were friendly and helpful.

The shower could only be accessed by climbing inside the bath. We both found that hard to negotiate.

Yet another stay in the Blue Boar, and very good it was too. It's my hotel of choice when I'm in the area. All the rooms I've stayed in have been modern and comfortable and the breakfast has always been very good.

I think perhaps I paid a little over the odds for a single bedroom, quite a bit more than I paid for a double room just a month ago. Perhaps there was some price adjustment considering the season. No doubt I'll find out soon enough.

Great location, staff very friendly. Very quaint building.

Would have liked more time between courses at breakfast and would have been nice to see some flowers on the tables. Dining room is a bit stark. Would have been nice to have had better bread and local produce (ie kippers) rather than those you can buy in Tesco. Poached eggs slightly too well done. As soon as you walk in you are asked what you'd like to drink rather than letting you sit down first. Bed linen was spotless but unfortunately smelt a little musty.

Location was great. Lots of places to eat locally. Parking was available. Nice pub downstairs with good ales. Room was lovely. Bed comfortable. Big bathroom. Bags of character. Room 15.

The wall between the next room is paper thin and you can hear everything, conversations and TV. This is disturbing. I can see why they left ear plugs in the room saying its for traffic or sounds of the town. Think they know the walls are thin! This is my only gripe really. My neighbour decided to watch TV until gone 1am meaning had limited sleep.