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The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion

4.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Front of property
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living room | TV
Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Located in the city center, The Ilfracombe House Hotel welcomes guests with English breakfast and convenient dry cleaning services. Visitors relax on the sunny terrace, connect using in-room WiFi, enjoy drinks at the bar, and find themselves just steps from Cliffs Pavilion.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is SAR 384
SAR 461 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living room | TV

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Compact Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
9-13 Wilson Road, Southend-on-Sea, England, SS1 1HG

What's nearby

  • Cliffs Pavilion - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Adventure Island - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Southend Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southend Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Thorpe Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Southend Central Station - 9 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Last Post (Wetherspoon)
  • ‪Roberto's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Sunflower Eaterie - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Cliff - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Naval & Military Club - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion

Upscale boutique guesthouse in the city center
Consider a stay at The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), free newspapers, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, a reception hall, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion offer comforts such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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The price is SAR 325
SAR 390 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sep - 15 Sep
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 6 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 140 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 21 and August 21.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 12.00 per room (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 6 per day (16 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ilfracombe House
Ilfracombe House Hotel
Ilfracombe House Hotel Southend-on-Sea
Ilfracombe House Southend-on-Sea
Ilfracombe Southend-on-Sea
Ilfracombe House Guesthouse Southend-on-Sea
Ilfracombe House Guesthouse
The Ilfracombe House
The Ilfracombe House Hotel near Cliffs Pavilion
The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion Guesthouse

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GBP 12.00 per room applies.

Where is The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion located?

Located in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, this boutique guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Southend Cliff Gardens and Genting Casino. Cliffs Pavilion and New Empire Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Southend Central Station is 9 minutes by foot and Westcliff Station is 12 minutes.

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The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 441 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 441 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 441 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 441 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 441 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, friendly family owned and run hotel in lively area of Southend. Would definitely recommend and shall go next time I'm in Southend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 1 night, good location, free parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third stay at this little hotel, fantastic breakfast, ideal location with free parking. Very clean simply furnished room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique gorgeous seaside English hotel. Lovely staff very helpful,friendly and hard workers. The property is well maintained, clean and just has a lovely vibe to it. Comfortable bed, modern bathroom We absolutely loved staying here and so did our nieces.
Front of Hotel
Bar area and front rooms
Dining area for Breakfast
Lounge room in the family room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property had charm, room was spacious, comfy bed, okay breakfast, room had all the little extras most dont. Quick check in, quiet. Good stay overall. Minor cleaning issue noticed on fridge in room. Bathroom very spacious and room had good ventilation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Nice little gem !

The hotel was nice and clean , was offered a bigger room but settled for a family room, staff very pleasant, hotel was busy and they handled it well, we would defo stay there again .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very well run hotel in a fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel, beautiful bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all lovely. They offered to carry our bags up all the stars to our room at the top and to bring them down when we left. Breakfast was hot and freshly cooked. Served with a smile.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

tolulope

Liked: Staff & service
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night as we had a night out at the cliffs pavilion excellent service friendly people would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed our stay

Great stay, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very attentive and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room Super friendly staff Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel,breakfast excellent. Staff were absolutely brilliant all of them.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and really convenient to get to town centre and seaside parade. Staff friendly and made our stay very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable with spacious room and bathroom and friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very generous breakfast, clean and fresh rooms, I’ll be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and excellent staff. Pub and dining on site.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Well-equipped , quiet room. Bathroom very good. No elevator was a slight problem when carrying suitcases. Good location close to “cliff” walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice to stay at a family owned hotel, they couldn't have been more pleasant and knowledgeable of the area, evening dinner was excellent steak cooked perfectly and my wife had Cajun chicken also excellent.oir room has been modified and very nice too, comfortable and warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff and very clean hotel

the hotel was clean, the staff were amazing, so helpful. the rooms were clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great homely guest house near the seafront in Westcliff. Comfy bed and spacious room. Tasty full English breakfast. Nozzle on room radiator was broken but staff were able to turn it off for me. They stored my luggage the day I left. Would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly helpful staff. The hotel did what it is meant to do. Had a lovely stay. Breakfast included was nice and filling. Would stay again, if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024