Southend-on-Sea

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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
Seven Hotel

Seven Hotel

4 out of 5
5-7 Clifton Terrace, Southend-on-Sea, England
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Everything was perfect but definitely need plumper pillows for the bed 😊

Reviewed on 24 October 2025

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Seven Hotel
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 330 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
AED 330
AED 396 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
All round great place and staff,just parking isn't great

Reviewed on 16 October 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 306 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
AED 306
AED 367 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
Despite the hotel being next to the airport, it's very quiet. Staff is very kind and helpful.

Reviewed on 24 October 2025

Holiday Inn Southend by IHG
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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! (148 reviews)
Easy check in, comfy bed, great shower

Reviewed on 5 October 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, England
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! (114 reviews)
This was a lovely place to stay! The breakfast was wonderful also.

Reviewed on 27 August 2025

Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast
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, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
Well equipped, clean and cosy in an excellent location near all the facilities and sea front.

Reviewed on 1 October 2025

Cosy Fisherman’s Cottage, minutes from High Street, Harbour & Beach
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Popular places to visit

Adventure Island featuring rides

Adventure Island

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Adventure Island as part of your trip to Southend-on-Sea. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Adventure Island
Southend Pier

Southend Pier

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Southend Pier during your stay in Southend-on-Sea. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Southend Pier
Shoeburyness @UK

Southend Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Southend Beach during your trip to Southend-on-Sea? Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.

Southend Beach
Lovely red sky overlooking Southend on sea, Essex

Thorpe Bay Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Thorpe Bay Beach during your travels in Southend-on-Sea? Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.

Thorpe Bay Beach
Roots Hall in the early evening sunshine

Roots Hall Stadium

Catch an event at Roots Hall Stadium during your trip to Southend-on-Sea. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Roots Hall Stadium

Shoebury East Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Shoebury East Beach during your travels in Shoeburyness?

Shoebury East Beach

Reviews of Southend-on-Sea

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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!