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Reviews of Camelia Hotel 4 stars

178 Eastern Esplanade, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3AA, United Kingdom

#2 of 12 hotels in Southend-on-Sea

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Review score

Based on 562 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely location, clean and comfortable room, delicious breakfast and friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    9.0
    Thorpe Bay mini break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower area had no door, as part of the design. We didn't want to leave the window open at night, even though it was very warm, as it looked as if there was easy access to the roof to enter the room. We did utilize the fan which provided some relief.

    Clean, modern, comfortable room which I was told was an upgrade as different to description. Breakfast was included in the price which was plentiful and delicious, as was dinner which we had on the first night

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    10
    Highly recommend staying here, very clean and all the staff are friendly. Ideal location and short walk to all the pubs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was very hard, that was the only issue with the location.

    Very nice hotel and in a great location, its been decorated beautifully. Also free parking right behind the venue.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    10
    3rd leg of my UK visit, loved it. Great being a slightly further away from the madness of central Southend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was clean and comfortable. No dramas at all. Glad I booked there.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    9.0
    Good staff. Excellent breakfast. Very clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing I found uncomfortable was the pillows. Very hard, would have liked the choice.

    Nice and clean, well placed slightly away from the centre. Parking behind.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay, enjoyed the food and slept well. We would be happy to stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There were only two pillows on the double bed. I would have loved a coffee machine. The tide was out when we arrived and the next day when we left, sadly.

    We had dinner, very enjoyable, breakfast was very good but all the staff were excellent, a credit to the hotel.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can't check in after 10pm

    Clean, quiet room

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    9.0
    Super stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike at all.

    Lovely friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Spotlessly clean throughout. Super room, very comfortable bed. Food was amazing...all piping hot.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    10
    Faultless
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing !

    Incredible welcome, I arrived late and was so tired but the welcome and kindness literally lifted my spirits right up! Thank you

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    10
    Excellent! We’ll be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Lovely decor and the room was very clean. Great location too. The bar and restaurant has a nice atmosphere.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    9.0
    Seafront hotel with attentive staff and lovely ambiance. Will definitely return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We have stayed at this lovely hotel a few times and each time we’ve received a warm welcome. We were unexpectedly upgraded to the annex which was really appreciated; it was a very relaxing and quiet room. The bed was comfortable with nice furnishings- the pillows were a little firm but otherwise no complaints. The bathroom was modern with a fantastic walk in shower. There were two windows, with blackout curtains, offering a welcome breeze. It’s situated on the seafront and when we arrived at 11:30am, the sheltered seating area at the front was half full with people enjoying coffee and brunch; there was a lovely atmosphere. The guy behind the bar, who had just started at the hotel, served our coffee and was extremely polite. Would definitely recommend this hotel.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    10
    It served as a perfect location to stay for the evening that i had planned.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing i didn't like was that it was a very warm evening and i couldn't open the window for cooler air

    I liked the fact that it was spotless and fresh

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    8.0
    Mini break
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower did not empty quickly

    Lovely place, great location, staff wonderful, good food

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    10
    Our stay was amazing the staff were very helpful & the breakfast this morning was amazing a very good selection
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was clean

    The Camelia hotel was lovely we stayed in the Annex and it was very quite

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    9.0
    Seaside luxe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked all of it.

    Location and fresh clean facilities

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    9.0
    Great location, great breaksfast and easy parking. Very comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing really. Cant complain about it being warm and opening the windows will obviously bring some noise being on the seafront but thats a small pric eto pay. Fans were available but rather have fresh air

    Great location right on the seafront. Parking ample directly behind the hotel. Great breakfast and superb service. Very friendly staff. Rooms small but more than ample and very comfortable

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    10
    The only place to stay when in Southend on Sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was difficult to squeeze the shower gel/shampoo out of the container with 1 hand, so you had to squeeze with both hands then scoop it off of the bath.

    I was using a voucher booking The Camelia Hotel for an afternoon tea, when we see the picture of the hotel we decided to book a room for the night, we are so pleased we did. We were upgraded to a seaview room. The room was very clean and had a lovely view, the bed was extremely comfortable. We had evening meal at the onsite restaurant this was very nice and good value for money Breakfast was tasty and a good selction. The staff were very helpful and attentive. We really appreciated the help of the manager when he assisted us with our transport problem.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    9.0
    Fab Seaside Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car park a bit of a minefield

    Great sea front location in quiet part of Southend. Room was fab, staff superb, along with breakfast & beers.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stay at The Camelia offering super location, on site parking, clean well appointed and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower could have been a little stronger

    Super location, on site parking, clean well appointed and friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place. Lovely people.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    10
    Good location, good value and lovely rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free parking, great room, modern bathroom and good shower. Friendly staff at check in & checkout.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    8.0
    A lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had hot weather during our stay, and we only had a small fan, which meant our room was very hot. A heatpump would help. Also there are stairs to the rooms.

    The owner was very friendly & helpful. He even mended my shoes for me. The restaurant was good too.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    10
    Would highly recommend to stay at this hotel, an overall excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t anything I didn’t like

    Very clean and modern, staff helpful and friendly a good atmosphere in the bar restaurant area, value for money

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great room very clean

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were super friendly and helpful, much appreciated!!

    Stayed in June 2023

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