11 St Pauls Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6AU, United Kingdom
#1 of 7 B&Bs and Inns in Clacton-on-Sea
Guests' ChoiceBased on 337 B&B reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
9.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 November 2024
Andrew
United KingdomVery clean, finished to a high standard, very quiet, woud def stay again
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 21 October 2024
Nikki
United KingdomNothing about the guest house to dislike.
Everything about the Viva Guest House is top quality. Spotlessly clean, interior and exterior carefully curated and beautifully decorated. Such a personal touch that Kirk and David remember the guests' names. Very well hosted, good breakfast, ticked all the boxes.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 20 October 2024
Jackie
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing!
The whole guest experience was exceptional. Communication prior to the stay was great. The guest house itself is beautiful and kept immaculate but provides every comfort. Free parking on drive or outside. 10 mins slow walk to sea front and pier. The bedrooms are stylish, comfortable and have everything you need. The bathroom was lovely with big soft towels. The dining room is bright and welcoming. The lounge is lovely to relax and the garden is beautiful. The guest care from Kirk and David was exceptional, we felt very looked after. The breakfast was cooked to order, plentiful and tasty. Kirk provided local info re eateries and things to see/do. We will be back and recommend this bnb to everyone.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 20 October 2024
John
United KingdomNothing to complain about here
Exceptional guest house, one of the best I've ever stayed in. Attentive host, Kirk will do everything in his power to make your stay perfect. Amazing breakfast! Great location for the seafront
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 15 October 2024
Michele
United KingdomVery clean and extra added touches
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 13 October 2024
Sian
United KingdomThe place was very welcoming and comfortable. Really tasy breakfast in the morning.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 13 October 2024
Paula
United KingdomNothing!
Lovely welcoming hosts. Can’t do enough for you. Really cosy, clean, spacious room. Lovely quirky ornaments and homely feel. Great outside area and the breakfast was spot on with quality juice, sausages etc. Perfect stay. Thank you. Highly recommend. Keep doing what you’re doing! Paula & Steve
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Ramdas
United KingdomI don't think there nothing they can do better because it's all good.
The Breakfast was very very lovely we did enjoy it. And the location was perfect as well because it was so close to the church we were going for a wedding and it's a bit close to the beach as well. The guest house was so beautiful and the staff was very lovely and friendly it made us feel so welcome and comfortable as well. We like everything about the house. I think we might want to come to the guest house again when we come to clacton again.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 6 October 2024
Hewitt
United KingdomThe owners were fantastic, the food was amazing, they look after my wife's dietary requirements 😀, and the guest house was amazing.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 5 October 2024
Wayne
United KingdomThere's honestly nothing that comes to mind. Everything was as good as expected from reading the online reviews.
Excellent selection of food and drinks available for breakfast and very tasty. Kirk was only too happy to oblige with local attractions/food & drink suggestions and route details etc. He went the extra mile to provide a book of local attractions.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Alistair
United KingdomThe hosts were incredible , very helpful and knowledgeable about where we were staying and what to do in the area
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Maxine
United KingdomNothing
Fabulous - could not fault it in any way Kirk was a wonderful host The rooms are immaculate and beautifully decorated Breakfast was fantastic
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Inderjeet
United KingdomThe location, the place was amazing. The location is great, we got to see the sunset and sunrise! The host was great, greeted us, showed us around and on top.. breakfast was amazing. All in all, would highly recommend!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Diane
United KingdomExcellent breakfast all cooked freshly to order. Choices of cereal, yoghurt and berries, cooked breakfast or croissants with cheese and ham, juice ,coffee ,tea or hot chocolate. Friendly and helpful hosts, room was lovely and very clean. A very nice guest house with nice comfortable areas for guests to use located very close to the sea front, pier, shops and restaurants of Clacton.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Paul
United KingdomNothing
Strayed here before it was good now it's very good ideal for golng to town centre room good size bathroom good size breakfast good start to day staff very helpful a gem In clacton will go back to hotel
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Jean
United KingdomTo remind other guests to turn lights off that operate the fans. Probably, put a note in the rooms for guests to be mindful of others.
The breakfast was one of the best I have ever had. The location was great to the town and sea front. The help I received with my luggage was very much appreciated.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Jane
United KingdomEverything was perfect
Everything the host were so helpful
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Lawrence
United KingdomNothing.
All aspects of the hotel were great .
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Metson
United KingdomNothing
Everything was very good
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Robert
United Kingdomeverything was fabulous , breakfast was great nothing too much trouble for Kirk and David , room was very comfy towels were soft and the whole hotel spotless and nicely decorated , garden was great to sit in.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Debbie
United KingdomNothing, it was excellent
Lovely breakfast menu, went for the full english which was great
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Samantha
United KingdomNothing. Would love to stay again
Great location for the area. Very clean can not fault the property at all.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 August 2024
Natasha
United KingdomAmazing host, nice attention to detail with the rooms and exceptional customer service. The ice cold bottle of water that was handed to me on arrival was just what I needed, it had been a warm and muggy day so it was a welcome refreshment. The host even remembered my name when I came down in the morning saying ‘Good Morning Natasha!’, which is such a nice personal touch. Breakfast was delicious - highly recommend the Greek yoghurt, strawberry and granola pot. Location is ideal, a pleasant 10 minute walk down the promenade to the pier. Rooms were extremely clean and you can tell the property is well looked after by its owners. Couldn’t recommend it enough.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Louise
United KingdomThe properly is completely set apart from the other houses on the street. Looks fantastic, great curb appeal.. we have a ford transit custom which is my husbands baby and the parking was brilliant as we did not have to park on the street which was really appreciated. On arrival the house was gleaming clean and smelt lovely! The decor was gorgeous and exactly what we wanted for a night away. Having never been the Clacton before, the guest book was brilliant, very informative and full of personality from the hosts! Our delux double room with en suite was spotless, light and airy and just lovely! The hosts were brilliant! The attention to detail was seamless on arrival and the breakfast was a pleasure. All in all, got to give it 5* and would highly recommend to anyone with any needs as they seem to be met at every turn. Thanks so much for a fab stay.. Lou & Tom
Stayed in August 2024
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