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 315 per night from May 27 to May 28
AED 315
AED 378 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Absolutely loved it! The sea view was amazing and I particularly enjoyed the short walking distance between the hotel and adventure island."

Reviewed on 19 May 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 309 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 309
AED 371 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
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! (1,000 reviews)
"First time staying at this hotel definitely be staying again. Very clean with friendly staff"

Reviewed on 30 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 373 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 373
AED 448 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
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! (938 reviews)
"The hotel was lovely, I had a great night's sleep and enjoyed the comfort of the air conditioning. The only downside is that the room was quite small and it would be nice to have some amenities for the price I paid (like a gym for example) but overall I had a nice stay."

Reviewed on 16 May 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.
Spacious 3bed house
Spacious 3bed house
Southend-on-Sea
Stay at this vacation home in Southend-on-Sea. Popular attractions Beecroft Art Gallery and Southend-on-Sea City Hall are located nearby.
Spacious 3bed house
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! (140 reviews)
"Value for money, convient location close to motorway links but still quiet and pleasant stay, the bed mattress was a little hard for me which was only issue."

Reviewed on 14 February 2025

The Lower Bell
Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast
Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast
3 out of 5
Bell Farm Lane, Minster on Sea, Sheerness, ENG
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Sheerness. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Minster Gatehouse Museum and Barton's ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (95 reviews)
A little bit of magic
"We really enjoyed our stay here. Host was excellent: knowledgeable and welcoming. Location was good, secluded enough but easy to get to all areas of the island. Food selection in kitchen was fab and available 24/7, never had that at a b&b before. Room comfortable and internet readily available ..."

Reviewed on 4 August 2024

Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast
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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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!