Location: Clacton-on-Sea
Top Hotels in Clacton-on-Sea
- 1. The Kingscliff Hotel
- 2. Travelodge Clacton-on-Sea Central
- 3. Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea (Seafront) hotel
- 4. Premier Inn Clacton-on-Sea (North / Colchester Road) Hotel
- 5. Chudleigh
- 6. Victoria Villa Guesthouse
- 7. Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns
- 8. Viva Guest House
- 9. Grosvenor House
- 10. Esplanade Hotel
Top Restaurants in Clacton-on-Sea
The best available hotels & places to stay near Clacton-on-Sea
Discover the best hotels in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England including The Kingscliff Hotel, Travelodge Clacton-on-Sea Central, Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea (Seafront) hotel, Premier Inn Clacton-on-Sea (North / Colchester Road) Hotel, Chudleigh, Victoria Villa Guesthouse, Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns, Viva Guest House, Grosvenor House, Esplanade Hotel.
Restaurants in Clacton-on-Sea
1. The Kingscliff Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1104 reviews
At The Kingscliff Hotel, we believe that a proper night's sleep is the most important part of anyone's stay. All 30 guest rooms are appointed for your enjoyment and comfort. All rooms are traditionally furnished to compliment the character of the hotel. Some of the rooms have front line views over the promenade and sea. The Kingscliff Suite is popular for honeymooners with a four poster bed. There is a large family room which can cater for a family of four.Business travellers can expect WiFi within the hotel. There is a fax machines and photocopier available on reception. Also secretarial services are available subject to prior arrangement. Each bedroom features a LCD flat screen television with freeview channels and trouser press. Room service is available up to 9.00 pm hours. Reception will attempt to cater for your individual requirements wherever possible.
Disappointing
Reviewed By Carole LHad lunch here as we have always enjoyed it. We waited 45 mins for food which came up lukewarm. Had steak and ale pie with no steak to be seen awful. The glass with blackcurrant in it had dirty white marks on the outside. Plenty of other tables seemed to enjoy themselves. So the hotel will not care that we will not go back
2. Travelodge Clacton-on-Sea Central
Overall Ratings
4 based on 553 reviews
Welcome to Travelodge Clacton-on-Sea Central, your Clacton-on-Sea “home away from home.” Travelodge Clacton-on-Sea Central aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. While staying at Travelodge Clacton-on-Sea Central, visitors can check out Jaywick Martello Tower (2.7 mi), which is a popular Clacton-on-Sea attraction. The rooms offer a flat screen TV, and getting online is possible, as paid internet access is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. If you’re looking for a Mexican restaurant, consider a visit to El Guaca Mexican Grill, which is not far from Travelodge Clacton-in-sea Hotel. If you’re looking for something to do, West Cliff Theatre (0.2 mi), Garden of Remembrance (0.4 mi), and Hasty's Adventure Farm (1.2 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Travelodge Clacton-in-sea Hotel. Travelodge Clacton-on-Sea Central puts the best of Clacton-on-Sea at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
The Perfect Budget Hotel!
Reviewed By bentley_bear_ukI have stayed in a lot of Travelodges but this was definitely one of the best. The opening experience is a bit strange as it's above takeaways and you have to go up in a lift to get to reception, but don't let that put you off. Upon arriving we were greeted by an incredibly helpful and friendly lady who definitely went beyond what you'd expect. Once in the room, I booked a family suite, it was very large with a big double, a fold out single, which actually had a proper mattress on it, and was spotlessly clean. We had a big and very modern TV, loads of tea and coffee, plenty of towels, USB sockets next to the beds as well as plug sockets and large window that could be opened. The only think missing was extra pillows, but we went and asked for those and had them within the hour. The WiFi worked perfectly and it was only a 5 minute walk from the sea front. We all slept really well and found the shower to be amazing, so many hotels have bad water pressure but complete opposite here! We will definitely stay here again, couldn't ask for more from a budget priced hotel.
3. Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea (Seafront) hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1218 reviews
At our Clacton-On-Sea hotel, Clacton Pier's rides and amusements are only a short stroll, as well as the sandy beach. And if you like theatre then you're in for a treat because the West Cliff Theatre is nearby, too. There's nothing like sea air to put the wind beneath your wings, and there's nothing like relaxing in style in one of our new generation bedrooms, featuring an impressive 40" flat screen TV, bright, modern bathroom with a large shower head and slumber-inducing, king-size Hypnos bed. So pack a bag and come stay with us at Clacton-On-Sea (Seafront) Premier Inn!
Great for a short stay
Reviewed By lisa mStandard premier Inn, room was very clean and adequate except coffee machine was broken and leaked water all over desk when I informed staff they knew about it but obviously haven't fixed problem. Staff very nice, restaurant unfortunately only had a very limited choice of three things but breakfast was great. Overall would stay here again
4. Premier Inn Clacton-on-Sea (North / Colchester Road) Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 776 reviews
Situated in the village of Weeley, a short drive from the award-winning beaches and fun-packed pier of Clacton-oon-Sea our Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea (North/Colchester Road) makes the perfect base for those looking for a peaceful, picturesque stay with plenty of family attractions nearby. Visit the Seaquarium along Clacton-on-Sea pier or climb onboard the Lost Madagascar Express at nearby Colchester Zoo. Close to the Harwich international ferry, why not start your holiday with a warm welcome at Premier Inn? With luxury Hypnos beds, our famous Premier Inn breakfast and delicious family food at our on-site Table Table restaurant you'll be glad you did.
Premier inn
Reviewed By rustyg657Premier was a good name as Premier standards at a fair price. Very helpful and friendly staff and very clean. Great and easily accessible location for my needs with ample CCTV covered parking available
5. Chudleigh
Overall Ratings
5 based on 566 reviews
If you’re looking for a family-friendly hotel in Clacton-on-Sea, look no further than Chudleigh. Chudleigh is a family-friendly hotel offering a flat screen TV in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The hotel features room service and baggage storage. Plus, guests can enjoy breakfast, which has made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Clacton-on-Sea. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. Clacton-on-Sea has plenty of Asian restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Saffron, Aroy Thai, and The Great Gurkha Restaurant, which are serving up some great dishes. Looking to explore? Then look no further than West Cliff Theatre (0.2 mi), Garden of Remembrance (0.3 mi), and Hasty's Adventure Farm (1.2 mi), which are some popular Clacton-on-Sea attractions – all conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel. The staff at Chudleigh looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit. ROOMS Double Room, Ensuite - Double Bed - Sleeps 2 - 129 sq ft Superior Suite, Ensuite (No 10-2 Adults + 1 child) - 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed - Sleeps 3 - 388 sq ft Single Room, Ensuite - 1 Single Bed - Sleeps 1 - 129 sq ft Suite, Ensuite (No.12: 2 Adults+1 Child ) - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed - Sleeps 3 - 215 sq ft - 215 sq ft Double or Twin Room, Ensuite - 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds - Sleeps 2 - 205 sq ft
2 night stay
Reviewed By markdR1754DDOn my arrival which was early the owner was very friendly and helpful felt at ease straight away . My room was very nice spotless clean . All the staff was nice and helpful. The breakfast was great . The bed was very comfortable, I would definitely recommend this hotel and I am sure I will be back in the future
6. Victoria Villa Guesthouse
Overall Ratings
5 based on 20 reviews
Laugh a minute
Reviewed By 856steverFamily run business and they couldn’t do enough for the stay. Room and all amenities were great. Lots to do in and around the the area and spent quality time with family. Great location to visit all local sea-side attractions and good bars. Did not stop laughing, very enjoyable stay and would recommend.
7. Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns
Overall Ratings
4 based on 69 reviews
A 38 rooms hotel by Marston's Inn's situated 1.5 miles from Clacton SeaFront. The hotel sits next to a 180 seater Family Carvery Pub open 7 days a week.
Night from hell
Reviewed By George LFirstly I have emailed Marston Inn to give them an opportunity to respond to my compliant but they haven't bothered! Well we stayed at smugglers cove in Clacton on sea from Friday 6th May to Sunday 8th May., we have stayed here a couple of times before. On Saturday night having returned from a meal out with friends which wasn't late, around 10.30pm. it wasn't long after we got into our room that we heard an almighty bang from the room directly below us, over the next 3 to 4 hours all we heard was bad language, smashing of glass and constant banging as if someone was thrown against the wall again and again. We made many attempts to contact the night porter without success, the call just kept saying mail box full. My wife convinced me not to go down to see what was happening due to the fact the night porter had gone missing(surprise surprise!). we then thought we should call the police as the situation seemed to be getting worse, but around 2.30am the noise seemed to stop. In the morning we spoke to the cleaner (name withheld) who said that they had received a number of compliant and that she would let her manager know, she said she was dreading going into the room. On checking out we spoke with the assistant manager who told us that the room immediately below us was totally wrecked, with broken bottles on the floor, mirrors smashed and blood and holes all over the walls. Being immediately above us meant we got most of the noise etc. Now although the staff are lovely and I cant fault them there are two things that are really concerning. Firstly, what on earth was the night porter doing (probably hiding in the towel cupboard) , he has a lot to answer to, why didn't he call police when got out of hand. Secondly, the ass manager told me that we would receive a call from manager, this hasn't happened 4 days on. I have also emailed Marston directly but again not a single reply, which I think is absolutely disgusting. Perhaps this review will make someone sit up and take notice, a serious incident occurred at this hotel and the least i would have expected was an apology from the manager!! Back to the Premier inns!
8. Viva Guest House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 27 reviews
Set in a Victorian town house within a quiet residential street with sandy beaches just meters away, Viva Guest House will offer you a warm welcome at any time of year. The property offers modern luxury accommodation providing plenty of room to relax and unwind. Guests can use the southwest facing garden as a retreat for afternoon drinks and socialising.
A real gem
Reviewed By bluedays2015We were very lucky to get a last minute Saturday booking at the Viva. I cant believe as a regular visitor to Clacton that I was unaware of this amazing B&B that has been operating for the last year. It is definitely by far the best accommodation experience we have had in Clacton and we have been regular visitors for over 25 years. Kirk is an exceptionally welcoming host and you can see that he has a genuine passion to ensure guests have a great experience. We stayed in room 5 which was a lovely spacious triple room with dual aspect windows. The bed was really comfortable, and the en-suite is a good size with a great shower. Breakfast was nicely presented and very tasty with plenty of options to choose from. The fixtures and fitting throughout the property are of a high standard and its spotlessly clean and has a a lovely relaxed beach vibe. Guests have access to a dining area , lounge and a really nice rear garden/patio area. The only negative is that there are only 5 rooms and I usually make arrangements to visit family at the last minute, I will now have to ensure I plan ahead in future. Kirk may need to expand to open another guest house as I think the demand for Viva will be huge. Look forward to returning soon and thank you for such great hospitality. Ray & Vicki
9. Grosvenor House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 70 reviews
Grosvenor House is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Clacton-on-Sea, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Nearby landmarks such as Hasty's Adventure Farm (1.5 mi) and Jaywick Martello Tower (2.9 mi) make Grosvenor House a great place to stay when visiting Clacton-on-Sea. Rooms at Grosvenor House provide a flat screen TV, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the cafes, including Bluebird Tearooms, The Pantry, and Greensward Cafe, all of which are a short distance from Grosvenor House. Should time allow, West Cliff Theatre and Garden of Remembrance are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. Enjoy your stay in Clacton-on-Sea!
Weekend stay
Reviewed By clairemS1000WNThe first impressions that we got was that it was very clean n pleasent but during our stay the cracks started to appear The room was clean n staff were pleasent n friendly on the whole. When booking on line we pre booked a double room with 2 beds but when we arrived we were informed that we hadn't n they had split the beds for us. Also we had pre-book a gluten free options menu for breakfast. On arrival we were asked what we wanted for breakfast and I double checked that the bread would be gluten free and got reassured that because he has put gluten free it would be gluten free bread available for me. We got downstairs in the morning only to be told by kitchen staff that they had no gluten free bread because noone had informed them before the morning also they had no gluten free options for cereal or a separate toaster for gluten free toast as some people cannot have any cross contamination n it could cause alot of illness. Also the kitchen staff asked what I would be able to have for my cooked breakfast I declined sausages and hash browns because I didn't know what the ingredients were there was no offers of going to double check for me. By by looking at the sausage that dad had it would have contained more cereals etc than meat n dad said that it was the worse sausage that he has ever been served that he left it which is unlike dad cos he likes sausages. They did get gluten free bread for the next morning but no offers to toast it separately for us maybe the management and staff need to do training for food allergies and intolerance to gain a better understanding and remember to look at ingredients. The Saturday morning I used the shower over bath and could not turn the tap off even dad couldn't turn it off completely. Despite cleaners coming in the tap continued to run for over 24hours. The Sunday morning we noticed water running across the bathroom floor and when looking we realized that condensation was running down the walls also the bedroom window. When we spoke to a manager she seemed very defensive n I said that I wanted to show her the bathroom she came up reluctantly n all she said was that it wasn't like it n oh it's waisting water and that the cleaners would have sorted it but it was like it before the cleaners came in on Saturday and still the same when we came back in the evening so obviously they didn't sort it or other wise it wouldn't still be running. We had to leave early due to illness n there was no compassion when being told hope you feel better or any offers with bags as it was clearly obviously that dad was very breathless
10. Esplanade Hotel
Overall Ratings
3 based on 295 reviews
A friendly, family run Seafront Hotel; Ideally located close to the Pier, Town Centre and all available attractions. 26 bedrooms, many with sea views. All rooms have en-suite facilities; colour Satellite TV, tea & coffee facilities, hair dryer and direct dial telephone. All telephones have sockets for laptops to connect to the internet. An attractive licensed bar and lounge. Johnny Macs award winning fish and chip restaurant seating 65 serves traditional meals and vegetarian or gluten free options. Bar and restaurant are open to non-residents although monitored for the convenience of our guests.
Dump. I agree with Dave Mar 22
Reviewed By 470suzanneuI totally agree with Dave a total dump of a hotel! I also stayed there back in March 2022. I've only just posted this review as I have been in dispute with Booking.Com trying to get compensation. Finally, after two months, Booking.Com offered me a derisory £20. Their maximum payout if the hotel refuses to accept any responsibility! When I arrived, I wasn't sure if I was expected and had to tell the receptionist who I'd booked with. I definitely wasn't expected for breakfast the following morning. I choose this hotel as it had a car park, but of course, it was full. My biggest concern, not sure if it was staff or guests but there was an awful foul-mouthed verbally abusive row around 10:15 pm the first night. I felt very uncomfortable as I was alone. Hence, I didn't query any of my misgivings! For a superior room at £60 per night, with a sea view – you could hardly see through the window for the grime, they hadn’t been cleaned in ages. I had a large room but with the most minuscule shower/toilet, The shower "mat" was a huge wooden slimy board practically too heavy to lift. It came with two tiniest wafers of soap - no shower gel or shampoo and the cheapest of toilet roll. There wasn’t a hairdryer or toothpaste mug/glass in the room. The TV had no signal and the Wi-Fi was very weak. You would expect the above facilities if paying for a superior room. No menu was offered for breakfast just asked what you'd like. They had no BROWN bread on either day. The website mentions a restaurant but fails to mention it only serves fish and chips and associated fare. So consequently, the whole hotel reeked of fried fat. Finally, the website mentioned a bar but discovered the bar was closed due to refurbishment! Having a bar was another reason I chose this hotel! I was totally unaware of the refurbishment; I wasn't told on arrival, and it wasn't displayed on the website. After being turned away, I went to get my coat, I didn't really want to go out after a long tiring day but did fancy a relaxing drink. On leaving the hotel to go to a nearby pub, one member of staff was drinking at the bar, very galling! Avoid this hotel like the plague!
