We went to a show at the Cliffs Pavilion and our friends had booked us into the Ilfracombe House Hotel via Booking.com some months before. I requested a room with a walk in shower, which we were given, and the room was excellent (Room 9). Breakfast was great, buffet style but fried and poached eggs were cooked to order. On checking the hotels own website and talking to the manager/owner we could have saved at least £10 by booking direct, plus you can discuss any specific room needs. The hotel and room were very clean and the team extremely helpful. Great location for the going to a show and staying over. We didn’t have an evening meal as we ate pre-show.

Difficult to get a hotel with parking in Southend near Leigh and I hate having to walk with luggage and laptops.
Staff were great parking is tight but as long as you don’t mind leaving your keys they sort it out.
Rooms are a little dated but it’s all clean and windows open. No AC for awareness not that this matters in Nov. Desk small but big enough to work on.
WI-FI painfully slow ok for emails but don’t try and VPN into work on it. Think I got Netflix going just.
Breakfast great buffet style but they will cook your eggs fresh.
Staff were great throughout on the phone and in person.
Plus they have Guinness at the bar which always puts a smile on my face.

Bertie the owner and staff very welcoming, rooms are very clean had everything in the room you. Could want breakfast was delicious and plenty of it would highly recommend this hotel thank you Bertie and staff for looking after the both of us.

Everything good to be said about this accommodation has already been highlighted & I agree with all comments. What I personally feel should be mentioned is the stairs. The bedrooms are located on different floors which are accessed by the main stairway consequently, if you have walking ailments it may be prudent to check which floor you will be allocated prior to confirming any booking. This comment is not detrimental to the establishment or proprietors but I feel it’s worth a mention.

Excellent hotel in great location. Room was very clean and the hotel had a lovely bar. Breakfast was superb and the staff were excellent. I would definitely stay here again and 100% recommend to anyone.

My wife and I stayed in the Roman apartment which is a two bedroomed apartment slightly dated but clean, quiet and homely. The breakfasts are excellent buffet Style but you can ask for your eggs how you want them, a bacon roll etc. There is a well stocked bar in the hotel and prices are a bit dearer then nearby pubs which you can walk to in about 15 minutes. We could see the sea from the front bay window of our suite and parking was limited but ok
if we had reason to come to Southend again we would certainly consider staying here again.

Was a little worried as on first sight the hotel looked a little dated. We were greeted by Dennis who made us feel very welcome and was very helpful. Pleasantly surprised by my room, yes it was small but spotless and had everything I needed. Lovely comfy bed, spotlessly clean and a very nice on suite with a fabulous shower. The breakfast was very good and filling. Staff were very attentive, bringing tea, coffee and toast even though it was self service. Overall, a very relaxed comfortable stay would definitely stay here again!