Hotels near London Southend airport

Pros: Me and my partner booked this hotel as it was my 30 birthday and wanted to make it special. We chose this hotel as it’s close to the sea and it has an exceptional view to the sea. The terrace is perfect for breakfast in the morning, superb view especially if it’s beautiful weather, nice staff, tasty breakfast but took a lot for them to cook it. We enjoyed afternoon tea at the restaurant even if it’s a bit over priced. Hostess adjusted any bookings we wanted to make.

Cons: First of all, want to mention that I noticed staff from the restaurant/terrace was wearing masks when walking around, but removing when approaching a table (which doesn’t really make sense), the service was good. The lady which served us was amazing. Another expectation we had was about the room request, as we requested one with sea view and got an email confirming that saying “ We are pleased to let you know that the accommodation has confirmed they will be able to arrange this for you.” instead we got a side room with almost no view at all and was told by the receptionist that it depends on the availability (however this wasn’t mentioned in the email we received). The bathroom tub was leaking which made kind of noice during the night and the you can hear noise from the corridor.

Pros: Food was great. Staff were really nice and friendly and very helpful.

Cons: The room was a lot smaller than I expected for the price. Appreciate its a 4 star but there wasn't much room around the bed.

Pros: room and breakfast

Cons: nothing

Pros: Great hotel, clean and comfortable rooms, lovely food and drink and great location

Pros: The hotel exceeded my expectations, 5*! We received an upgrade to an seaview room with a balcony which was amazing. Breakfast was served on the terrace (or inside) every morning, with good selection. Ate dinner in hotel two evenings, food good, sat on the terrace, great view and atmosphere, a little expensive but it’s a hotel! Hotel is directly opposite the beach (just cros the road). Staff were very polite, helpful and accommodating. Shorif who served us breakfast on the 2nd morning in particular stood out for his customer service. There’s a car park at hotel, but I can see it would sometimes be hard to get a spot during very busy times. Luckily my grandma has a blue badge so we got a spot in disabled every time!

Cons: The spa is closed on Tuesdays and so we tried to book a treatment for Wednesday but no one contacted us to arrange this.

Pros: Everything! Spotless clean Quite rooms Beautiful decorated rooms Stunning sea views Spacious car park

Cons: Nothing.......

Pros: Everyone was very friendly and happy to help. Room was amazing and the bed was very comfy. Breakfast was first class with plenty of choice. We would have loved to stay for longer than one night and will definitely be back again. Highly recommend.

Pros: Perfect location. Nice finishing touches in the room . Thoughtful gifts ( Prosecco etc)

Pros: The view was amazing 😉 clean room great shower relaxed place to stay

Pros: Just over the road from the beach, comfortable bed, good breakfast, owners very friendly and informative, will definitely be going back

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Such a homely feel. Exceptionally clean. Very welcoming staff. Our suite was AMAZING! Great breakfast and great value for money. We have found our new place to stay in Thorpe Bay and will definitely be returning!

Cons: We only stayed for one night!!

Pros: Breakfast excellent, served hot. Very good and accessible location. Owner very friendly and polite 😊

Cons: Would have liked to be able to have a stop on the window where it could only be slightly open as it being a downstairs room didn’t feel safe with opening window at night as felt it would be possible to gain access from outside.

Pros: Everything else was exceptional, breakfast, clean, location, will return

Cons: Payed extra for a sea view, we got a sea view but it was ground floor was hoping for a balcony, but I should have checked this.

Pros: Clean, great host, easy check in and out!

Pros: We have stayed here before in the same room, 5 years ago so room could do with a little facelift. Breakfast good however service on 1st day very slow. Impeccable on 2nd Day waitress much more pro active and very pleasant. Not sure if this is a rule of Covid but room not cleaned and replenished. If so then it would have been nice to have been informed. On the the whole a lovely stay in an exceptional value for money b & b.

Cons: We were spoilt by the previous owners hospitality. However it is early days for the new owners.

Pros: Beautiful location, lovely patio for breakfast. Very comfortable room, great sleep.

Cons: We liked nearly everything - could do with more hangers in the wardrobe, replenish tea and coffee, and, while delicious, breakfast was inconsistent.

Pros: Great Guesthouse, very clean, all social distance in place. Brilliant and helpful staff.

Cons: Leaving

Pros: Excellent breakfast and lovely room looking towards the sea through the trees of the little parkland opposite the hotel. The location was a complete surprise as we'd not been to Southend before and didn't realise there was a lovely Victorian conservation area of which this hotel was a part.

Cons: If there was just one thing that could have been better it would be the mattress! It was rather hard.

Pros: Beautiful room, very clean, excellent staff, great location

Pros: Room was a lovely size and very clean. Staff are always friendly here and the brekkie is amazing!

Cons: Shower was not very powerful

Pros: Good welcome, a nice team of people working there. Nice bedroom with huge bed and seaview. Spotlessly clean. Breakfast served on the seaview terrace was lovely with good service.

Cons: Tiny bathroom

Pros: Staff food and facilities exceptional. Breakfast was beaut and plentiful

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Perfect location for our favourite restaurant and a lovely breakfast. A different room to previous stay but still spacious and clean.

Cons: Mattress was not to our liking, too firm but can’t help that. Still managed to sleep

Pros: The location

Cons: The room wasn't the one expected and the lady wasn't really understanding

Pros: My room was very clean and organised but because of size it lacked a chair to sit on. Breakfast was a delight and the staff were all friendly and helpful

Cons: Other than the lack of a chair all was well

Pros: Gorgeous

Pros: Beautiful building. Extremely clean. Very pleasant host.

Cons: I think they may need to consider replacing the mattress in the room we were in. Too soft and perhaps past it’s best. Sorry to bring up a negative.

Pros: Room was amazing made to feel at home x

Cons: N/a

Pros: Amazing hotel

Pros: The boutique was modern clean and just lovely, perfect location gorgeous view, the landlady was so lovely as was the staff when we had breakfast, (breakfast was so yummy) ideal for a little break

Pros: Brilliant location. Perfect breakfast.

Pros: Debbie is fabulous beautiful hotel beautiful building breakfast fab location for shopping and seafront great..the water biscuits bag of sweeties/biscuits was a lovely touch thank you.and what is really special the toiletries makeup remover cotton pads was amazing 👏 the shower was powerful and hot we definitely would return.... this was our second visit parking we got parked outside the hotel around 8.30pm and then moved to the Royals shopping centre for 8am thank you for a lovely stay Debbie 🙂🙂🙂🙂

Cons: Bed was a bit soft and there was a massive cobweb in shower room above window

Pros: Staff were great, food was good. The room I had was 10 sea view which was great. The bed was comfortable and we had tea and coffee, but not enough.

Cons: The room had bits of glitter under the radiator on the chairs from a party that should have been cleaned thoroughly. The shower head did not stay upright it was to heavy for the mount (not the fixed head). There was no water provided, no room service, for 2 nights at £300 I expected more. I tried to support a local business but for value for money I was really disappointed. Next time I will go to the Premier inn sadly 😢

Pros: Great location,great staff,clean rooms,we paid for the breakfast,was very nice.They respect all the new standard rules regarding the times we live😷.We stayed just on night but we've been impressed !!! Thank you all the staff,we are coming back !!!!!

Cons: Around the shower room something to put our creams,shower gel.....and some hooks for the clouths !!!

Pros: I would definitely stay here again the food was great .. it’s a small hotel with a big personality . The staff was so welcoming always offer to help ..

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Easy to get to and a great view of the sea. A great size room to spend a couple of nights. Dinner and breakfast was tasty and the staff were amazingly accommodating and really welcoming

Cons: The car park is public so difficult to get a space and a little hard to find, you could miss it. Absolutely nothing to complain about with the hotel

Pros: The comfortable bed The shower

Cons: Not enough refreshments in the room Door was very stiff Room too small Room very hot Staff not friendly

Cons: We were misguided by booking.com for giving 4 star rating for the hotel. It doesn't meet that star rating. The room size is is too small no a/c no place to sit for 2 people. No launge facilities. The staff was friendly and they maintained cleanliness but we could get that even in a normal b and b. Except the location the price is too high for the facilities.Can't recommand to anyone else. Thanks

Pros: Really nice place good food on the evening and a very nice breakfast.

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: my partner and I had a lovely relaxing stay at Ilfracombe Hotel. They are a lovely family run business who were very helpful and exceptionally friendly. We had a bed and breakfast package rooms were clean and comfortable the breakfast was excellent. Can't fault my stay.

Cons: nothing

Pros: Very good location, easy access to beach and high street.

Pros: Very clean, friendly staff, nice big room, tasty breakfast.

Cons: Not a lot of parking on site. But roadside passes can be purchased at the reception.

Pros: Lovely staff, was so nice having a drink outside in the evening (as bar is open until 11pm) on a very quiet street after the crowds at adventure island! Breakfast is indeed delicious. Super clean rooms and bedding. And so helpful to have parking options with great location to the seafront and pier. We would definitely stay again.

Cons: We would have liked more comfortable pillows. The rooms were very hot right through the night though a fan was provided which saved the day. Our fridge in one of the rooms was not plugged in so we couldn't have cold drinks on one of the hottest days of the year. I plugged it in and light came on but I'm not sure it even worked as was hot in the fridge the next morning.

Pros: Excellent stay in Southend

Cons: Bed a bit hard

Pros: The location is great, it's not on the seafront but just one road inwards. You can see the sea as soon as you step out of the hotel. It's away from the crowded touristy areas which was a plus. There are really nice gardens with sea view just few mins walk. The family that runs this is super nice and provided great service!! The room was spacious enough to give some extra space to relax on the sofa!!

Pros: The rooms are clean, well equipped for all our needs during a short stay.

Cons: Poor view

Pros: The staff very helpful and jolly The room and bathroom very clean. The evening meal and especially the breakfast very good We will stay again when we are in the area. Regards Edelia and Neil.

Cons: Everything good

Pros: Clean, friendly staff and comfortable beds

Cons: N/A

Pros: Clean, large room

Pros: The room and bar , restaurant staff were brilliant.

Cons: The confusion over the 50 extra to be added to your room was compulsory and could not pay by cash and card it was one or the other. I'm still waiting for my 50 to be reimbursed to my card from Sunday

Pros: Staff was really nice, room was spotted breakfast with gluten-free and milk free options, delightful

Cons: Coffee machine in the bedroom was not working properly, no tea spoons either to mix sugar. The rest was absolutely amazing 🥰 loved it

Pros: Most things was very okay

Cons: The breakfast was cold

Pros: Location and modern feel

Cons: Air condition noisy and too cold. Staff not very friendly more matter of fact so didn’t make us feel special

Pros: Ideal location for airport

Cons: Restaurant menu did not have any healthy options so went elsewhere

Pros: Room was nice, comfy bed Free parking Coffee machine and Fridge available in corridor.

Cons: The bahroom really needed re-tiling.. 4 star bedroom, but with a 3 star bathroom

Cons: Small room, small window, no air on, tired bathroom . Terrible breakfast.

Cons: It is not made clear that you only get a breakfast bag when booking and the bathroom was dirty

Pros: Location,as visiting family across the road. Room was clean

Cons: Bathroom in need of update. Unfortunately breakfast consisted of bag of goodies left at door due to Covid.

Pros: Close to southend adventure island..

Cons: Not clean, dusty and bathroom mould.. towel dirty. No breakfast even though I chose this place for breakfast.. in the morning a bag with a muffin and orange juice was left at the door.. Room too hot and cannot open the windows as too noisy due to outside passing cars.. Asked for twin beds but nothing as rooms have double beds only.. no fridge inside the room.. third world country standards. It says 3 stars hotel but I think this is a joke..

Pros: It was clean.

Cons: The bed was like sleeping on a house brick and the noise both inside and outside was awful. The breakfast left outside our room was awful.

Pros: Friendly & helpful staff. Comfortable room.

Cons: Bar & restaurant not open due to Covid.

Pros: We like staying at the Waverley as it’s close to the amenities we like to use and we love the seaview we get.! Plus it’s comfy...

Pros: The room was great, the view of the sea was fantastic. The bed was fine stayed 2 nights and the room was clean. The bathroom was not that great needed a little bleach cleaning. Location was great.

Cons: The bathroom needed updating and cleaning.

Cons: Not really happy had a hoover left outside are door which was a health and safety matter as the corridors wasn't really that wide for the money I payed it wasn't worth it really would of knocked of 30 pound the view was nice as we got there late ish the staff was on a rush nice view no we're to.get breakfast basic loft conversion not much roo. In bathroom

Pros: I've never asked her name but the last who runs the place is an absolute gem.

Cons: The ensuite was a bit cramped

Pros: We liked everything, and what a sea view!

Pros: Room was clean

Cons: Wifi very slow . Need a fan in room in summer was bit to warm

Pros: The staff was very nice.

Pros: Registration.

Cons: Shower didn't work.

Pros: Staff at the hotel were very kind and helpful.

Cons: Trying to get in touch with OYO the company before arriving was difficult.

Pros: Nothing

Cons: Everything

Pros: Quiet... Nice saff

Cons: No fridge in room

Pros: I was very impressed by the blond lady at the reception, I think she is the manager of the place and I understood it from her way of doing, she was super professional, extremely kind and very very nice, thanks to Shelly (i think thats her name) who contributed so much to making my stay wonderful

Cons: the bar is poor of staff and beed an actual bartender thats quick and actually knows what they are doing and the breakfast wasn’t great at all Bacon like leather extremely greasy mushrooms eggs sausages tasted off and sour and was obviously prepared way too early an left to sit for hours this obviously doesn’t make for a great breakfast experience as well especially for £11, not ok but Shelly, she was amazing

Pros: Great location, clean, and exceptionally comfortable bed.

Cons: The “superior” room did not look like the one in the pictures. I paid extra to have a superior room but the room received looked very standard to me. Either we didn't receive a superior room or the pictures are misleading. The room looked just like those of the classic room, but after raising this with the receptionist we were advised (without even double-checking the room) this wasn’t the case and that "all beachfront rooms are superior". Breakfast took longer than expected to arrive even though there were not many people eating, however, there wasn't too long of a wait. The sausages were the main letdown as they seemed to be tiny chipolata’s, which is quite odd for a standard English breakfast. Unfortunately, there was also a parking charge but this isn’t the fault of the hotel.

Pros: Reasonable location

Cons: Arrived by train after travelling 4 hours and walking in pouring rain to reach hotel. Asked if any chance of check in as we were so wet. Told (without receptionist looking up) 3pm - it was about 1.15. Asked if food and drink available ( behind there, she pointed) and we dripped our way to the bar. No person behind bar, had to ring on bar phone and lady arrived. Asked for liquer coffee with brandy - had to explain what is was, she said never made one of those, had to go away to ask, eventually made but only small. It was after 2 pm by now. Still no way we could check in, we just wanted some dry clothes. Left cases behind reception - not really safe. Booked in later that day as visiting family. Room adequate, no air con so hot. Lots of flies. Paid half the price at the Premier Travel Inn at Kings Cross for a fabulous, spotless quiet room with knowledgable and helpful staff. Would not stay here again.

Pros: I liked everything.

Cons: None

Pros: The parking was okay

Cons: This hotel advertised 24 hour room service but when we got there the telephone didn’t work and they said there is no room service full-service Dyson extractor fan in the bathroom didn’t work the TV hardly worked no signal I asked the staff to sort it out and they didn’t they didn’t wanna know I write this hotel very poor I want my money back

Pros: Firstly the location of the hotel was excellent. Situated right by the town centre and waterfront.the room we had was really good, little outdated decor but the facilities I the room like the bathroom were really really good. They were clean, modern and comfortable. The bedroom was a decent size and the bed was really comfy.

Cons: Room decor was dated and the lift system they have there is very very dated. Also th3 kettle didn't work but wasn't wasn't worst thing.

Pros: The staff were very friendly and helpful. The afternoon tea is very nice.

Cons: My five year old daughter wiped sunscreen on the wall and I couldn't get it off with wipes - I let them know at checkout. They charged £80 which is fair enough because it was my fault but I had to ring to find out what the charge was, I would have appreciated an email to let me know. So I wouldn't recommend for young children! They were really nice to her though and she was quite excited - I had to keep telling her off for running. The three shells beach is about half a mile away, the beach directly below isnt great for playing in and it's stressful watching a five year old in sandals walk up and down the steps in the cliff gardens.

Pros: We previously stayed here 46 years ago on our wedding night so when road conditions were treacherous due to snow and we had tickets to see Katherine Ryan at the Cliffs Pavilion (which is within walking distance) we made a last minute reservation. Sadly the show was cancelled but as we had already paid for the hotel we stayed anyway. We got a free upgrade to a superior sea view room which was great. All the staff were really helpful and our evening meal and breakfast were both good. The decor however is somewhat dated and could do with some modernisation.

Cons: Unfortunately there was water on floor in the bathroom which we discovered was from a leak at the base of the sink tap. We put a towel there and that would have then been fine except the following morning when we wanted to have a bath we discovered that even though the plug had been taken out the night before the water was still in the bath!

Pros: Great night met some fun people and bar staff excellent

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Very handily located for the coast, which I was walking.

Cons: Bit away from amenities and didn’t do food

Pros: Friendly stafc

Cons: Boiling kettle not working properly

Pros: The staff seemed nice

Cons: Although it is not far from the airport, it is not possible to walk to the airport. I travelled on the train and had to get a taxi from the train and then in the morning back to the airport (c. £7.50 each way) . Consider this when compared to the other airport hotels. - The two big problems with the hotel were- 1. The carpet in my room was physically soaked by the door to the bathroom. I did not realise to just before I was going to sleep as I had my shoes on before. I left very early in the morning and there was nobody at reception to tell them in the morning. I had read a number of reviews saying that the place smelled like there had been a flood. It would seem to me that the issue is more fundamental, whether it's a plumbing or a ground water issue, there are some serious issues. 2. More annoying probably, the WiFi didn't work. I needed to do some work and had to tether to my phone to get any internet.

Pros: Very spacious rooms, amazing views, the placing of this hotel is very close to the seafront. The rooms and the whole hotel is very clean and well looked after and staff are amazing and friendly

Pros: I liked the room, was very spacious.

Cons: I didn't like that we haven't had soap at the bathroom 😕. And I didn't like the way that the staff from breakfast was treating us. But, otherwise everything was good.

Pros: Position

Cons: Room need clean

Pros: Location very close to everything, friendly staff, comfortable bed and spacious comfy room with great view over seafront

Cons: Nothing

Pros: A great place to stay.

Pros: Location

Cons: No wardrobes or drawers, in the room, toilet bowl stained. Breakfast poor, items kept running out, staff worked hard to try to and find food.

Pros: Giving carpark discount for over night stay was helpfull. Good choice of breakfast buffet and very helpfull staff

Cons: The coldness of the room on arrival other that that the room was clean and comfortable with a seaview

Pros: Rooms good size Beds Comfortable. Staff pleasant and helpful.Food very good ( and particularly for young children) near Adventure Island and the beachfront restaurants.

Pros: Very clean Very tidy Quiet Close to train station Clean shared kitchen New furnishings

Cons: Can be hard to find A little bit confusing with how to get in but it's keypad passcode once you know you won't forget Lack of staff of there are any problems then you need to call there number

Pros: The location was good. Friendly, lovely staff and I got what I requested, a ground floor room.

Cons: The overall cleanliness and hygiene of the place was extremely poor. Very dated and filthy. The bathroom above leaked through the lights in our bathroom. Was our first time in a B&B and the last.

Cons: It didn't met my expectations of an hotel am not sure if that is how all the hotels in southend but I was not happy even at the first sight of the hotel .Even my kids wanted to go back immediately but we didn't have any choice any more

Pros: The stuff are friendly and made us more comfortable. Great service

Cons: Nothing everything was perfect

Pros: no breakfast that is big problem

Cons: the room is expensive so they have includ breakfast

Pros: Nothing, will Never be staying again! Cannot believe that this is aloud to run as a business.

Cons: Close to the seafront, Room was horrible, dirty, horrendous dated un matched furniture, carpets filthy , very run down, dirty bathroom all round, light falling off wall, myself and partner were bitten, window facing brick wall, filthy curtains and window sill, paper thin walls, kettle was full of bits of black dirt, cups had rings in them, never used them or towels, literally slept on top of covers, would rather of slept in my car, how a fee of £65 could have been charged I don't know how this place is allowed to operate as a hotel! Staff didn't even wear face masks! Hallway lights didn't work also making it dangerous to walk to room from entering the building!

Pros: Quiet In Town and close to most things

Cons: nothing