The Oyster smack inn, Burnham on Crouch, CM0 8HR, United Kingdom
#7 of 12 hotels in Burnham on Crouch
Guests' ChoiceBased on 326 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2024
Chris
United KingdomThe facilities for storing your clothes is limited, a few shelfs and a drawer unit would be helpful, we had to live out of our suitcases. We have mixed opinions on the restaurant, on the plus side we had a couple of good meals but when we plashed out £35 for the Beef Wellington we were disappointed, it arrived and it looked like a large pastry egg was placed in the center of the plate on a bed of mash with accompanying inedible carrots. The pastry was crisp on the outside and soggy on inside and the meat inside was tasteless and topped with a dark slime, nothing like a Beef Wellington that I have had in the past. I was surprised on the price we paid to stay that we were charged for the continental breakfast
The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was large with a comfortable bed and was cleaned every day. There is a decent restaurant and bar on site. There are lovely river walks close by
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Karen
United KingdomNo cooked breakfast during the week. 1 shower gel on the towels had been used
Big rooms. Friendly staff
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Jennie
United KingdomExpensive for 1 night stay
Clean , comfortable, good location
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 July 2024
Kim
United KingdomIt was on a main road that was very busy. We were given a room at the front. It was unbelievably noisy There was also a bus stop just below our room. When people were saying their goodbyes we could hear every word. I would imagine it would have been much more peaceful at the back The stairwell was a bit dark and needed better lighting.
It was very quaint, restaurant had a lot of choice. The room we had was lovely. Very clean and white bedding.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 30 June 2024
Zorana
United StatesConvenient clean comfortable
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Paula
United KingdomWould be good to have a cooked breakfast option. Double bed consisted of two single mattresses pushed together which was ok but not as comfy as it could have been.
Clean and comfortable, friendly staff. Ideal location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Karen
United KingdomAll was good, limited parking though.
Enjoyed a nice steak dinner on arrival. Very friendly helpful staff. Room well equipped, clean and comfortable with nice toiletries, a good shower, comfortable bed. Quiet rooms outside of the main inn.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Beverly
United KingdomBreakfast - help yourself toaster and packet bread (not the amazing cooked breakfast that other reviews mentioned) and no one around in the morning to give keys back to or ask anything.
Everything especially restaurant area
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Shell
United KingdomNothing
Nice and clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Susan
United KingdomDidn't know that the room was in an outside building, thought it would be in the actual hotel, this may have been because I requested a downstairs room only. Wouldn't have classed the room as four-star, with no carpet only rug on either side of the bed, and no fridge. The large bed was very firm but only two pillows.
The dinner was very nice, with ample food, well cooked and reasonably priced. The room was very clean, and towels, etc. supplied. Pleasantly decorated. Large bed. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Lawrie
United KingdomBreakfast was a limited self-service affair with little choice
Location and room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Suzanne
United Kingdomlocation
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Denise
United KingdomPillows very hard and uncomfortable
Staff and restaurant excellent
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Gregory
United KingdomWasn’t offered a cooked breakfast
Clean comfortable friendly staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Mandy
United KingdomUnfortunately the mattress on the bed wasn’t very comfortable, as a result myself and my husband didn’t have a great nights sleep.apart from our bed being not very comfortable, everything else about the hotel was fine, would definitely stay there again.
The pub and room was warm and welcoming, and very clean.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Moira
United KingdomOur room didn’t have a bathroom, having the shower in the bedroom We were disappointed with what was offered as the continental breakfast.
It was convenient location as we were attending a wedding at Creeksea Place. The checking in process was welcoming and efficient.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Barbara
United KingdomNothing with them. But if you want to get around and don’t drive - taxi services suck!
Great little stay/pub etc.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Helen
United KingdomSlight drain smell in the bathroom, but nothing too bad
Location was good. Room was lovely
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Sim
United KingdomMinimal parking at the hotel. Had to park on nearby roads for duration of the stay. No full length mirror in the room. Breakfast was not included and had to pay an additional cost for two mornings.
The shower was fantastic, we really appreciated the power shower during the hot weather.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Prince453
United KingdomA little more choice at breakfast bar. A little cramped when several people there.
Breakfast was ok. It would have been nice to have had a bowl of fresh fruit cut up. No butter on the toast for poached eggs. Staff very good at the bar and on reception. Lovely food in the restaurant.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Elizabeth
United KingdomThey made a a little fuss over splitting the bill. But it was because the waitress did not know how to transfer the meal to the room account.
Relaxed friendly atmosphere but still efficient
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 June 2023
Peter
United KingdomNot quite enough parking for all guests
Clean room, nice walk in shower.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Scott
United KingdomBreakfast was great and the staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 23 May 2023
Chris
United KingdomBreakfast options were very limited
Room was clean and comfortable, wifi worked well
Stayed in April 2023
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