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 SAR 332 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
SAR 332
SAR 398 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay . Sea front hotel"

Reviewed on 6 June 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 SAR 322 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
SAR 322
SAR 386 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Becca who works at reception on the main desk is polite and professional. A fantastic first impression and a major assest to the hotel. The restaurant experience was middle of the road. The chicken Kiev meal arrived and was not as advertised in the menu. I requested a glass of wine twice with my ..."

Reviewed on 11 June 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 SAR 325 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
SAR 325
SAR 390 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (946 reviews)
"Has everything you need for a pleasant stay in Southend. The restaurant is also very good too and they have several different room types. Right by the sea. Will come back for sure."

Reviewed on 10 June 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.
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! (143 reviews)
Nice place, need a proper out-of-hours contact
"The accommodation itself couldn't be faulted. Friendly staff, fresh towels daily, all very nice. I would however strongly recommend an out-of-hours point of contact in the event of getting locked out of the room. In fairness, it's entirely my own fault that I locked myself out to begin with (won't ..."

Reviewed on 23 May 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 property in Sheerness. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Minster Gatehouse Museum and Barton's ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (103 reviews)
"Very friendly welcome. Clean, spacious room and great choice of breakfast!"

Reviewed on 12 June 2025

Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast
Beautiful 3-bed Cottage in Burnham-on-crouch
Beautiful 3-bed Cottage in Burnham-on-crouch
3 out of 5
Burnham-on-Crouch
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Burnham-on-Crouch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Ramblers Stadium and Mangapps Railway Museum ...
Beautiful 3-bed Cottage in Burnham-on-crouch
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.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Southend-on-Sea

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
4
5 - Excellent 44%
4 - Good
4
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
1
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

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!