If you're travelling from farther afield, you may want to stay overnight.

Below are a selection of a few local hotels you may be interested in;

Park Inn, Lakeside
Ibis London Thurrock
Travel Lodge, West Thurrock
Travel Inn, West Thurrock
Bridge Hotel (Truckworld)	...at Truckworld. Grays. Tel: 01708 860040

If you need a wider choice, Thurrock Council has a listing of accommodation ranging from 4-star hotel suites to campsites, and also local area information.