Best Hotels in Southend on Sea
Southend on Sea runs along the estuary from Leigh to Shoeburyness, and its hotels split between the seafront, the centre and the quieter edges. Here is how to choose.
The seafront and Westcliff
Staying on the seafront or the clifftop at Westcliff gives sea views and puts the pier and the theatres within a walk. It suits a weekend by the sea.
Staying on the seafront or the clifftop at Westcliff gives sea views and puts the pier and the theatres within a walk.
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The town centre and the stations
Hotels near the town centre are close to both stations, with trains to London about an hour away. They suit a trip by train.
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Somewhere to book a room or a table for the evening, in Southend on Sea itself.
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Thorpe Bay
Thorpe Bay, east of the centre along the seafront, is quieter and more residential, with calmer beaches. It suits someone who wants peace and does not mind a short taxi ride.
Thorpe Bay, east of the centre along the seafront, is quieter and more residential, with calmer beaches.
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Questions to ask before booking
Is reception staffed late? Is there parking at the door? Can you have a quiet room away from the lift and the street? The answers say more than the photographs.
Is reception staffed late?
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Arriving and leaving without fuss
Book in your own name, carry only what you need and let a friend know the address. Summer weekends and seafront events fill rooms early. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
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Frequently asked questions
It can be. Trains take about an hour, and you get the sea at the end of the day.
Thorpe Bay, east of the centre, is calmer than the seafront by the pier.
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