Years of happy guests

Guest Reviews

Hundreds of genuine reviews left by guests after their stay.

2,604 Guest reviews on Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Google & Expedia #3 of 19 hotels in Southend-on-Sea on Tripadvisor
Years of happy guests

What Our Guests Say

With 1,197 reviews on Booking.com (8.5), 529 on Tripadvisor (4.3 of 5), 363 on Google (4.5 of 5) and 515 on Expedia (9.0 of 10), our guests have been telling the world about their stay for years. Below are the 173 reviews left directly on our own website — thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their experience.

/ Gorleston-on-Sea

Would definitely stay here again

Jeannette wrote a review Jan 2026 Excellent hotel Lovely hotel. Pics online really dont do this place justice . Waited on you hand n foot couldn’t do enough for you. Lovely rooms, comfy bed,nice…

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Good location with parking

10.0 Excellent Good location with parking, excellent breakfast and comfy room with full size bath. Highly recommended. David, Expedia.com Nov 25, 2025

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The room was fantastic

Lesley L wrote a review on Tripadvisor Excellent hotel The room was fantastic; everything we could possibly need, e.g. tea/coffee making facility, TV, warm bathroom, iron/ironing board, comfy bed, delicious breakfast, (catering for a…

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Very Peaceful

10.0 Excellent Stayed on a Sunday. Very Peaceful. No Road Traffic and I felt very safe in Southend on Sea, during the Winter months. I returned, late at night, returning from a show at…

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/ Thanks again, Lesley & Gary

A Lovely Welcome

Just wanted to say thank you for a really lovely stay. The room was fantastic; everything we could possibly need, and the breakfast was delicious (catering for a veggie too!). Perfect location for what…

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Clean and comfortable

It’s more of a guest house than a hotel. Decent location for the front and within walking distance of the centre. Stayed in a double room which was clean and comfortable. Large TV showing…

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/ Nov 30, 2025

Value for money was good

10.0 Excellent Value for money was good. Attentive staff and a good quality breakfast. Room and en-suite were clean – bit of a draught from a window/curtain that needs updating (room 15). Overall excellent…

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/ Karol Lewis-Lebailly

Great value for money

Fridge didn’t keep our items cold and ironing board in room (no iron so felt like storage), but neither would prevent me from returning. It’s great value for money, staff incredibly friendly and a…

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/ Elizabeth Rach

A pleasant overnight stay

Staff friendly, room immaculate, food delicious A pleasant overnight stay, will be coming back for a longer stay Would you recommend us to friends and family? 5

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/ Martin Carritt

Easy and clear check in

Easy and clear check in. First rate breakfast and cracking pint of Stella (my first for a very long time). Very enjoyable stay. We will be back.

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