3/5 - Okay
Chris
Basically I would this is a tired location. We walked along the sea shore in the morning after enjoying a nice breakfast there. A little run down but still an enjoyable stroll.
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Thorpe Bay
Travelers like the beaches in Thorpe Bay, and Thorpe Bay Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Seven Hotel
5-7 Clifton Terrace Southend-on-Sea England
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Staff excellent. Room clean.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Holiday Inn Southend by IHG
77 Eastwoodbury Crescent Southend-on-Sea England
Fully refundable
The price is CA $97 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
CA $97
CA $117 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
It was all very nice, thank you
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
The Hope Hotel
34 Marine Parade Southend-on-Sea England
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy a beach locale, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (546 reviews)
Lovely stay friendly staff and facing sea.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
493 Little Wakering Road
493 Little Wakering Road Barling Magna Southend-on-Sea England
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Southend-On-Sea Pier Museum and Leigh Heritage Centre ...
Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast
Bell Farm Lane Sheerness England
Stay at this cottage in Sheerness. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Minster Gatehouse Museum and Barton's Point ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (118 reviews)
The room was lovely. The people so friendly couldnt do enough for you absolutely amazing cant wait to go back there
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Staycations Maldon Suites
The Kings Head Centre Maldon England
Stay at this aparthotel in Maldon. Enjoy parking (surcharge), housekeeping, and a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Museum of Power and Mill Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
The place was huge the value wonderful parking right out back great people food, just walk everywhere myself wife and daughter came all the way from the USA and couldn't have ask for better.
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025
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Southend Pier
Among the longest in the world, this iron pier protrudes far into the Thames Estuary and is a favorite among local fishermen.
Adventure Island
Home to some of Britain’s most exciting amusement rides, including the infamous Rage rollercoaster, this theme park has attractions for all ages and budgets.
Southend Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Southend Beach during your trip to Southend-on-Sea? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its lively bars.
Thorpe Bay Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Thorpe Bay Beach during your travels in Southend-on-Sea? Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.
Roots Hall Stadium
Catch an event at Roots Hall Stadium during your trip to Southend-on-Sea. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
Shoebury East Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Shoebury East Beach during your travels in Shoeburyness?
Reviews of Southend-on-Sea
3.8
Guest rating
3/5 - Okay
Wendy
We were only there to catch an early flight.
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