AA 4* Guest House in Southend with 20 bedrooms, near Southend Pier& Cliffs Pavilion

Southend-on-Sea Town Centre is a unique shopping destination with a variety of quirky independent stores and ‘big name’ high street retailers – if you love to shop, you’ll love Southend-on-Sea

Popular farmers and craft markets and visiting continental markets provide an opportunity for you to purchase fresh, local produce and authentic European goods. And don’t miss a trip to Leigh Broadway, a shopoholic’s paradise with an extensive array of quality independent stores and a mixture of bars and eateries. Finally there are even more shopping opportunities in areas such as Hamlet Court Road and Southchurch, with a wide variety of independent shops, bars and international restaurants to tempt the most discerning shopper.

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Barbara, southampton
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10th May 15

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights for our wedding anniversary.Really comfortable.well equipped, warm room. Wonderful hot, huge shower! Both evening meal and breakfasts ‘spot on’ couldn’t wish for more. All staff very friendly, helpful and extremely caring..I am sure we will stay here again and highly recommend to others.

‘ShelAnni – Stayed April 2015, travelled as a couple
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 weeks ago

My husband and I stayed there for 2 nights. We arrived slightly late however they were very accommodating. The bathroom is not very modern however both room and bathroom are spotless clean. The breakfast was very nice and the staff are very friendly. They do have parking but limited only for few cars however parking on the road is free just round the corner and some limited space outside the hotel.
The beach is close to the hotel – down the road and down some stairs around the lovely gardens.
We are already planning on going again.

Catherine O, stayed March 2015
Stayed here at least 4 times, always great service and a lovely breakfast.Really friendly staff too.

This is now the seventh or eighth time I’ve stayed there over the past 5 or 6 years. I travel down from Aberdeen, for a Skinhead meet every Easter weekend and I’ve been a couple of time with my wife and daughter too.

This has to be the friendliest hotel I’ve ever stayed in, any where. Bertie, Ben and all the other staff are just fantastic. Always cheery and helpful. The rooms are comfortable, clean and airy. The food in the hotel is great, the breakfast is second to none and it lasts from 7am to 11am so no rush.

There is a small carpark at the rear and on my most recent trip Bertie gave up his space so I could park my motor there all weekend. There’s always parking within a short distance any how.

I can’t see past this place and it is run in the way a good family hotel should be. I’ll be back, again and again that’s for sure.

Brian D. Stayed April 2015, travelled with friends

Was at southend for football match so made a weekend of it couldn’t fault anything about the hotel in fact we have never been in one as friendly from Bertie the owner and the family ben in the bar had a meal on the Friday and was lovely and tasty room 6 was a four poster room even a view of the sea will defo be visiting again the only thing what spoilt it was Mansfield town didn’t win the game lol never mind bertie was happy
Room Tip: ours room 6 was up quite a few stairs so not for people less mobile four poster with fridge shower…
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Martin, Stayed April 2015, travelled as a couple

…….sorry Martin, you found Southend on the top form. Hope Mansfield won’t go down this year and we’ll see you again. I have a photo from the match that day. Regards, Bertie

Joanne Jones, Canada, 5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2nd April 2015, Tripadvisor.com

We spent 2 weeks at this hotel, and would happily stay there again. I had originally booked a double room and a family room for my husband, myself, and 4 children, but when we checked in we were given two apartment suites which were wonderful. Each suite had a different theme; one was decorated in a Japanese style, the other Greek. Being a suite, they each included a large sitting room with Sky TV and a kitchen with washing and cooking facilities.
Everything was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was awesome. And everyone running the hotel was helpful and friendly.
We had a wonderful stay there, and can’t praise Bertie and the rest of the family enough for their gem of a hotel. Stayed March 2015, travelled with family

5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile at Tripadvisor.com, Adesola82, Atlanta, Georgia

I stayed at the hotel for 5 weeks. It was an amazing stay. I was moved around couple of times. Even stay at their flat. Family run hotel, both husband and wife are great. Rooms are very clean and update. I enjoyed the flat better. Reasonable price for longer stay. Excellent breakfast and reasonable price for dinner. Walking distance to sea. travelled on business

5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago at Tripadvisor.com from Strizenas

Birthday weekend stay in March. I stayed with my partner & 3mnts old kid here. We arrived early so room was not ready but reception did best to accomodate us in 30min. Manager Bertie is very polite and helpfull, we couldn’t fit our baby buggy in to breakfast room so he sit us in the lounge where they usually serve dinner. Manager & assistant serves breakfast themself so you get good attention .
I got an upgrade to a Delux room (Nr 3) which was really spacious, nice front facing room. In the lounge you do have small bar so many residents come for a drink in the evening. Nice food served for a dinner for reasonable price & good portion. Hotel is 10 min away from the train station 7 city centre, 20min from Adventure island & pier.
At reception you can get half price ticket for Adventure island which i did & had a lot of fun. Bertie & team did a great job, it’s small home away from home. I work in a hotel in a small boutique hotel in london so can tell you that i will be back at this place on my next visit. Thank you to all staff and Bertie. See you soon
Stayed March 2015, travelled with family

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