178 Eastern Esplanade, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3AA, United Kingdom
#2 of 12 hotels in Southend-on-Sea
Guests' ChoiceBased on 582 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.2
Free Wifi
9.1
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PortugalThe lamb shank was very dry and the mashed potato wasn’t the best. Needed more gravy as well. But in the whole the food was very good .
All staff very attentive especially Suzy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Anita
United KingdomLovely little quaint hotel. Sea view room. Front of house were all very accommodating My room was lovely and clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Annabel
United KingdomNothing
Very clean and such friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Gary
United KingdomNothing
Location,standard and cleanliness of the hotel
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 12, 2024
Brenda
United KingdomPrice -location -parking -clean -nice staff - good food .
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Aloysius
United KingdomStaff and rooms neatly and tidily
Very good
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Pérez
United KingdomI had a broken bathroom lid
A cozy place, well located, excellent treatment
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
James
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing to dislike
Loved everything about the camelia hotel.food was excellent had 3 course Sunday lunch.hotel room was spacious,clean and had everything you needed.daily house keeping which was nice as most hotels don't do this.every member of staff we came across were polite,and very cheerpy and made us feel very welcome.we would return with out a doubt.highly recommended 😀
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 2024
John
IrelandRear car park has plenty of space but needs resurfacing.
Clean, comfortable, good location, friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Ruth
United KingdomThe room and location also hotel is excellent
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Gbenga
United KingdomThe room location - not facing the beach as expected
Staff services, Location and cleanliness
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Khalick
United KingdomStaff efficiency and excellent standards of cleanliness. Also accomodating to clients requests
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Baker
United KingdomFood was exceptional.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Sue
United KingdomVery sad about parking facilities! Can’t really expect to have parking out on the seafront but only parking available was out the back. Very unsatisfactory!full of craters! Very dangerous for customers, particularly of. A certain age who would find walking back to the hotel dangerous particularly in the dark!
Breakfast was very well cooked especially having hot plates! Great choice, good quality food, good price,very nice staff, good service. Pretty tea pot full of tea and plenty of milk. All staff friendly and polite. Room clean, lovely white towels and bed linen. Your cleaners do an excellent job toilets everywhere always found clean, spotless!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Graham
New ZealandThe basin in the bathroon is very shallow - as a wet shaver, it was difficult to get enough water into it.
Excellent staff. I have dietary issues which they accommodated well. Location is great. Room was very quiet, possibly helped by being toward the rear of the property. Nice toilet paper!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Maddams
United Kingdomthe rooms
everything and the staff where perfect
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Robert
NetherlandsThe location and the room exceed my expectations for the price I paid, it is extremely good value for money combined with a real service focused approach from amazing staff. I will definitely stay at this hotel on any future trip to Essex
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Mathew
United KingdomIt was a perfect get away for the night staff were extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Leyah
United KingdomAbsolutely brilliant service from the staff. My room was warm, cosy and super clean, really impressed. Thank you very much for a wonderful relaxing stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Mel
United KingdomN/A
It was freshly cooked and delicious. Presentation was 👌🏾
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Natalie
United KingdomThe pot holes/craters in the car park
The room with a view of the sea
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Baker
United KingdomFood Room Staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 4, 2024
Sharon
United KingdomNothing
The facilities were great, the room was really comfortable with a great view and the staff were super!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Annamaria
United KingdomThe room was small
Breakfast excellent
Stayed in January 2024
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