The Best Essex Beachfront Hotels

Recommended seafront hotels with sea views, on or close to the beach

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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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  • award-winning
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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