Southend-on-Sea

Travel Guide

Southend-on-Sea showing a beach, a coastal town and a sunset
Epping Forest which includes forests
Epping Forest which includes landscape views, hiking or walking and forests
Southend Pier featuring signage
Adventure Island featuring rides

Where to stay in Southend-on-Sea

Beautiful sun rise in Thorpe bay Essex

Thorpe Bay

Travelers like the beaches in Thorpe Bay, and Thorpe Bay Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Thorpe Bay
Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea
Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea
3 out of 5
Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, England
The price is AED 284 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
AED 284
AED 341 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Large room with helpful and friendly service."

Reviewed on 3 April 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea
Holiday Inn Southend by IHG
Holiday Inn Southend by IHG
4 out of 5
77 Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, England
The price is AED 302 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
AED 302
AED 362 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (979 reviews)
"Great view of airport from restaurant but had not picked up on my request fpr a window seat"

Reviewed on 5 April 2025

Holiday Inn Southend by IHG
Seven Hotel
Seven Hotel
4 out of 5
5-7 Clifton Terrace, Southend-on-Sea, England
The price is AED 302 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
AED 302
AED 362 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (926 reviews)
Southend gem
"Brilliant hotel cannot fault it"

Reviewed on 5 April 2025

Seven Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Lower Bell
The Lower Bell
3 out of 5
201 Old Chatham Road, Bluebell Hill, Aylesford, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Aylesford. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Oare Marshes Nature Reserve and ...
7.8/10 Good! (139 reviews)
Cosy little room
"Lovely convenient stay, plenty of parking, comfy room, nice shower, will stay again."

Reviewed on 19 December 2024

The Lower Bell
Cosy Fisherman’s Cottage, minutes from High Street, Harbour & Beach
Cosy Fisherman’s Cottage, minutes from High Street, Harbour & Beach
Whitstable
Stay at this vacation home in Whitstable. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
Amazing stay, as always
"We are repeat customers and always have an exceptional stay. This time was no different - chic decor, comfortable bed and linens, located in an adorable coastal seaside town. Very happy with our stay!"

Reviewed on 2 April 2025

Cosy Fisherman’s Cottage, minutes from High Street, Harbour & Beach
2-bed Apartment in Colchester
2-bed Apartment in Colchester
4 out of 5
Colchester
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Hollytrees Museum and The Minories ...
2-bed Apartment in Colchester
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Southend-on-Sea

4.3
Top Destination
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3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The Camelia Hotel restaurant was very cozy and tasty. There is an italian restaurante called Eatalia. Family business, small, very tasty. Also the upscale Roslin restaurant was very good; Pricy, but excelent.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

One thing I forgot to mention, which is a definite positive, when we woke on the Sunday morning and opened the blinds, we were welcomed with blue sky and sunshine and the most wonderful view of the sea!