The Best East Anglia Beachfront Hotels

recommended seafront hotels with sea views, on or near the beach


 

The Pier Hotel

Harwich

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estuary views abound at this contemporary hotel, many of the tasteful bedrooms have views, as does terrace bar and the 1st floor restaurant

Camelia Hotel

Southend-on-Sea

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enjoys a superb seaside spot directly opposite the beach at Thorpe Bay and offers a friendly atmosphere, well-presented rooms and fine food

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situated close to the beach & boasts a sea view restaurant with a dance floor

Hotel Victoria

Lowestoft

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a charming Victorian hotel where welcoming, traditional hospitality is offered and many of the comfortable rooms have sweeping sea views

The Brudenell

Aldeburgh

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luxury hotel where guests can enjoy a prime seafront setting, stylish guest rooms and award-winning cuisine, especially fresh seafood

Cliff Hotel

Gorleston-on-Sea

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  • 3* hotel
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enjoy a spot of al fresco dining and drinking whilst taking in the sea and harbour views at this comfortable hotel, moments from the beach

Wentworth Hotel

Aldeburgh

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  • 3* hotel
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run by members of the same family since 1920, stylish guest rooms, comfortable public areas and personal service are the order of the day

Roslin Beach Hotel

Southend-on-Sea

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on the quieter end of the Esplanade, a seaside retreat overlooking the beach and sea offering stylish rooms and award-winning cuisine

Andover House Hotel

Great Yarmouth

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a little haven set on a tree-lined street just off the seafront, Victorian features pleasingly blend with a contemporary style throughout

Seven Hotel

Southend-on-Sea

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a chic and relaxing clifftop haven, ideally located for the pier, Adventure Island and town centre, with smartly kitted-out rooms and suites

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relaxing, privately owned hotel directly opposite the shingle beach, many of the well-appointed guest rooms have sweeping sea views

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elegant Edwardian hotel situated on the town's west cliff which affords many of the well-appointed rooms with marvellous coastal vistas

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uninterrupted sea views can be enjoyed from the restaurant, bar and many of the traditional style guest rooms at this well-placed hotel

Imperial Hotel

Great Yarmouth

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traditional seaside hotel, independently run, set overlooking the beach, offering tastefully decorated rooms and award-winning dining

Furzedown Hotel

Great Yarmouth

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well-established, family-run hotel providing a warm welcome, well-appointed rooms, many with sea views and an à la carte restaurant

Prom Hotel

Great Yarmouth

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perfectly placed hotel with the beach, pier and attractions on the doorstep, guest rooms are smartly presented and many have sea views

Kensington Hotel

Great Yarmouth

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a comfortable, seafront hotel with well-presented rooms and friendly, welcoming staff

New Beach Hotel

Great Yarmouth

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amidst the bright lights of Marine Parade's attractions, a traditional hotel with a restaurant and dance floor and a spacious cocktail lounge

The Grove

Cromer

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  • character property
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situated in an 18th Century country house with the restaurants using produce from their own gardens

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choose this modern hotel on the beach, and enjoy having a game of mini golf, a relaxing swim, dining on site and smart stylish rooms

Le Strange Arms Hotel

Old Hunstanton

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a well-appointed and charming hotel with grounds that stretch down to the seashore

Muthu Westcliff Hotel

Westcliff-on-Sea

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a well-presented, grand, Victorian hotel, in a clifftop spot opposite gardens, with classic style rooms and a traditional lounge with views

Hatfield Lodge

Lowestoft

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opposite the Best Western Hatfeld Hotel, and sharing its facilities, these smart refurbished rooms are in a prime seafront position near the Pier

The Pier Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea

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a family run hotel offering cosy, traditional accommodation set within easy access of all the seaside amenities - including Clacton Pier -. There is ample information available on local attractions in the lobby

Pier Hotel

Gorleston-on-Sea

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relax in this well-appointed hotel in a prime position overlooking both the sea and River Yare

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boasts a lofty vantage point - in the heart of the town - overlooking the beach and sea; guest rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated

Beaches Guest House

Southend-on-Sea

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a stylish guest house overlooking the beach at Thorpe Bay offering beautifully presented bedrooms, some with seaviews and balcony

Marine Lodge

Great Yarmouth

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boasts a fine location overlooking the beach and sea and offers bright, modern bedrooms, many with sea views, and a relaxing lounge bar

The Clyffe Hotel

Lowestoft

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opposite Claremont Pier and the beach, a welcoming guest house with comfortable guest rooms each individually decorated to a high standard

Nelson Beach Hotel

Great Yarmouth

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the seafront setting affords guests easy access to some of the town's attractions, such as the Sea Life Centre and Wellington Pier

The Keswick

Keswick

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great value accommodation with direct access to a broad and sandy beach

The Cross Keys

Aldeburgh

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charming, Grade II listed pub that has enjoyed a refurbishment to offer stylish, modern and comfy rooms yet retains plenty of original features

Park Inn by Radisson Palace

Southend-on-Sea

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perfectly placed hotel, Adventure Island and the pier are opposite, the town centre and beach nearby too; has colourful rooms and a casino

Hotel Ocean

Great Yarmouth

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a winning combination of an all day café and coffee shop, smart refurbished rooms in soothing colours and a swish residents lounge

Gable End Hotel

Great Yarmouth

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a traditional seaside hotel offering home-cooked food, friendly service and a quiet location

The Sail Loft

Southwold

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style and character combine in these luxury modern rooms with views over the sand dunes, close to the iconic Walberswick foot ferry

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family run, traditional accommodation featuring a restaurant in a converted stable block

Kings Lodge Hotel

Great Yarmouth

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quietly but centrally situated overlooking a park and gardens on a road near Great Yarmouth's sandy beach, a B&B with well-equipped rooms

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welcoming, traditional seaside guest house, highly commended by previosu guests, located moments from Claremont Pier and South Beach

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in a fine Victorian terraced house in a great location overlooking the promenade and beach, enjoy the warm hospitality and tasteful rooms

No.18

Lowestoft

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traditional guest house with spacious, well-presented guest rooms ideally placed close to Claremont Pier and the sands of South Beach

Bon-Ami

Lowestoft

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this fine Victorian house has a prime position on the seafront, and some rooms have sea views; the freshly cooked breakfast is highly praised too

The Moorings

Southend-on-Sea

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in a prime seafront location, a short bus ride from the town centre, an attractive 1920s B&B offers home comforts and a hearty breakfast

Pebbles Guest House

Southend-on-Sea

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overlooking the beach at Thorpe Bay, a Victorian town house featuring elegant rooms, treat yourself to a sea view room and admire the vista

Hamiltons Boutique Hotel

Southend-on-Sea

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a warm welcome awaits at this boutique guest house with a pretty Victorian frontage and featuring smart, comfortable rooms

Suenos Guest House

Southend on Sea

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start the day with an award-winning breakfast at this sophisticated guest house, it also offers a lounge with honesty bar and a terrace with views

The Retreat

West Mersea

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a self contained cabin which has been thoughtfully and stylishly designed to offer comfortable, spacious accommodation in a pretty spot

The Mariners Suite

West Mersea

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with the entire unit situated on the ground floor, this spacious accommodation provides both comfort and relaxation

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you'll be close to Cromer's fine seafront in this well-appointed B&B where the friendly hosts have been much appreciated by former guests

Pier View Luxury Apartments

Southend-on-Sea

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elegantly appointed, 1 bedroom apartments set in a charming Georgian townhouse, perfectly located for the town centre and attractions

WynnStay Studio Apartments

Southend-on-Sea

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simple, open-plan studios with basic kitchenette, some with views over the beach at Thorpe Bay, with local places to eat nearby

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