What's the best place to stay in Southend-on-Sea?

Suenos Guesthouse is a favourite with Expedia customers. This 5-star guest house offers free WiFi and free parking. Reviews from our site also recommend Hamiltons Boutique Hotel and Camelia Hotel as top options for your stay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Southend-on-Sea, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "free cancellation" to review the best deals available in Southend-on-Sea.

What's the best budget-friendly hotel in Southend-on-Sea?

Based on reviews, The Ilfracombe House is a popular guest house for our travellers who want a more economical choice, and features free English breakfast and free WiFi. Other good options to stay on the cheap include Gleneagles Guesthouse and The Hope Hotel .

What's the best place to stay when travelling with children to Southend-on-Sea?

Pebbles Guest House is a top 3-star B&B on Expedia for families, and features free parking and free breakfast. Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea is another good option for your family trip. Also, attractions such as Adventure Island and Southend Pier are fun for children of all ages.

What's the best hotel for a romantic holiday to Southend-on-Sea?

Skylark Hotel is a favourite 3-star hotel for couples, and features LCD TVs and coffee makers.

What's the best pet-friendly place to stay in Southend-on-Sea?

The Terrace Guest House is a top guest house for people travelling with their pets.

What's the best place to stay to stay near the beach in Southend-on-Sea?

The Beaches Guest House is a top property, located within a short 3-minute walk of Thorpe Bay Beach. Other good options for your stay near the beach include Suenos Guesthouse and Pebbles Guest House .

What's the best luxury accommodation option in Southend-on-Sea?

Suenos Guesthouse is a 5-star guest house with a terrace and a bar, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travellers looking for a pampered stay. Seven Hotel and Hamiltons Boutique Hotel are other upscale choices for your holiday.

What's the best boutique-style hotel in Southend-on-Sea?

The Ilfracombe House is a favourite 4-star guest house with our travellers looking for stylish accommodation, and features 20 guestrooms, free breakfast and free parking.

What's the best place to stay if I'm looking to play golf in Southend-on-Sea?

Hamiltons Boutique Hotel is a 4-star B&B featuring free WiFi and parking, and it's a top choice for playing a round of golf. Another good choice is Camelia Hotel if you'd like to be close to a golf course while in town.

How is it to stay in Southend-on-Sea?

Travellers to Southend-on-Sea give high marks for the seaside and lively bar scene. Tourists can also enjoy the city's gardens and golf courses. Top sights around the area include Adventure Island and Rochester Castle. In Southend-on-Sea, there are 53 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

What should I do while I'm visiting Southend-on-Sea?

Attractions like Adventure Island and Southend Pier are fun for everyone. The natural setting is picturesque, namely the the sea, and places to see include: Shoebury East Beach, Southend Beach and Thorpe Bay Beach. Additionally, you'll find Rochester Castle in the area.

How can I get around Southend-on-Sea?

If you want to travel outside the area, take a train from Southend-on-Sea Southend Central Station, Southend Victoria Station or Southend East Station. Southend-on-Sea might not have many public transport choices, so consider renting a car to explore more.

What's the weather like in Southend-on-Sea?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Southend-on-Sea is 697 mm.

TOP Hotels in Southend-on-Sea

Seven Hotel

0.34 km from city centre

4.2/5 Very Good! (394 reviews)

"Amazing stay. Room was small but cosy, clean and modern. Facilities were good. Restaurant was amazing. Food was good and all staff were friendly and helpful. Will defo go again. 😊"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2021

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Holiday Inn Southend, an IHG Hotel

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3.44 km from city centre

4.3/5 Excellent! (810 reviews)

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Reviewed on 1 Nov 2021

The Hope Hotel

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0.62 km from city centre

3.6/5 Good! (177 reviews)

"We stayed just for one night in a family room with our 3 year old boy, the staff at the hotel were lovely and friendly and made us feel so welcome, wished we were staying longer but we will definitely be booking to stay again."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2021

Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea

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0.37 km from city centre

3.8/5 Good! (976 reviews)

"It has the ideally central location. The breakfast staff were very efficient and friendly but otherwise it is a bit impersonal."

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2021

Hamiltons Boutique Hotel

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0.31 km from city centre

4.6/5 Wonderful! (362 reviews)

"A very friendly and clean hotel, ideally situated for all the amenities. Lovely cooked full english breakfast. Parking on road in front of the hotel and free after 6pm but remember to pay from 8am. We'll definitely stay here again the next time we're visiting Southend."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2021

Camelia Hotel

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2.02 km from city centre

4.6/5 Exceptional! (176 reviews)

"Have stayed there previously, and enjoyed again."

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2021

Gleneagles Guesthouse

5-6 Clifftown Parade, Southend-on-Sea, ENG

0.4 km from city centre

4.7/5 Exceptional! (78 reviews)

"great property with stunning views over the pier and estuary. we stayed in the estuary suite with a balcont window....stunning. I had lived in Southend for 20 years previously and i have never seen it look so good. Penny takes great care of you during your stay, rooms are exceptionally clean with ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2021

Skylark Hotel

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4.19 km from city centre

3.7/5 Good! (417 reviews)

"Stay was good only thing that needs improving is Wfi as the room we was in the wfi was very poor but other than that the service was good very friendly and I would go back and stay again"

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2021

The Beaches Guest House

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2.11 km from city centre

4.7/5 Exceptional! (163 reviews)

"Very friendly owner and staff"

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2021

Suenos Guesthouse

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2.07 km from city centre

4.9/5 Exceptional! (29 reviews)

Lovely guest house in Southend

"Brilliant place can't believe anything better in Southend! Guys who run it can't do enough for you and breakfast to die for"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2021

University of Essex, Southend Campus

0.41 km from city centre

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The Moorings B&B

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2.01 km from city centre

5/5 Exceptional! (9 reviews)

"We had lovely time there, very cozy & clean. The host, a diligent lady, provided wonderful breakfast on a classical music background, delicious fresh fruits salads and much more to choose from the menu. We enjoyed the location, there is a public parking behind the property. Front of the place is ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2021

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The Ilfracombe House

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0.72 km from city centre

4.4/5 Excellent! (264 reviews)

"Friendly obliging people and service if a bit disorganised. Food was good and bed was very comfortable if a bit small. We were in room 10. We only had one towel but when we asked they gave us another and when we asked again they gave us hand towels. Bulbs missing from room so a bit dim. Also strangely ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2021

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Haven House Hotel

0.28 km from city centre

1/5 (5 reviews)

No one to let us in. Dirty rough building.

"Couldn’t even get into room , was no one there to let us in. Although I could not have stayed there anyway. There was men hanging out all the windows whistling and smoking drugs. It was a very run down and dirty looking building god knows what it was like inside. Still can’t get hold of the hotel ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2021

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The Regency Apartments

0.33 km from city centre

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University of Essex - Southend Campus

0.42 km from city centre

2.9/5 (11 reviews)

"Tried to check in after booking through Expedia yesterday, they had no information about any booking and are not currently letting their rooms out. I was left stranded, trying to get hold of someone to talk to at Expedia. They left me on hold for nearly 2 hours before I just gave up. Will never use ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2021

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The Chase

Chase Rd, Southend-on-Sea, England

1.03 km from city centre

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Icon Mews Southend Apartments

Carnarvon Road 2, Southend-on-Sea, England

1.08 km from city centre

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Namastay in Bed

Flats 1-8 Saint Johns Road, Southend-on-Sea, England

0.97 km from city centre

4.8/5 Exceptional! (4 reviews)

Namastay was a nice stay

"Property was easy to find great location, with parking. Very clean and uncluttered. Quite a bit of paperwork to sort out prior to stay, so book in advance of your stay as it felt like a lot to go through for a nights stay but overall worth it."

Reviewed on 30 Sep 2020

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Inviting 3-bed Apartment in Southend-on-sea

0.7 km from city centre

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