In the heart of Clacton-on-Sea’s vibrant seafront, just a 5-minute stroll from the pier, the Esplanade Hotel provides modern and spacious accommodation. The hotel boasts free WiFi in public areas and some rooms. Each room is decorated in a fresh, contemporary style, and many feature stunning sea views. All rooms come with an LCD TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. Guests can enjoy British food, such as fish and chips at the property's restaurant, Johnny Mac's. Clacton’s sandy beach is less than a minute’s walk away, and the famous pier offers a variety of amusements. Shops, bars and restaurants are all within a 5-minute walk. Clacton-on-Sea Railway Station is under a 10-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
6.7
Low score for Clacton-on-Sea
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly, helpful staff. The room was excellent, the bed comfy and the shower in my room was large enough to accommodate me comfortably (photo attached). The breakfast was really nice too.
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    How close to was to the beach and the breakfast was always nice
  • Antje
    Germany Germany
    I recently had the pleasure of staying at this Hotel, and I can confidently say it was a good experience! The check-in process was smooth and efficient, making me feel right at home. The room was beautiful and clean. The bed was comfortable,...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Paul's Fish and Chips
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Facilities of Esplanade Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Esplanade Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    £15 per child, per night
    3 - 10 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that free parking spaces are limited but it is possible to park nearby.

    Free WiFi is available in most rooms.