Hotels on the beach in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Southend-on-Sea. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in June 2026.
The List 7 Amazing Beach Hotels in Southend-on-Sea
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1 The Moorings B&B Southend-on-Sea
The Moorings B&B enjoys a location in Southend-on-Sea, 25 miles from Hylands Park and 27 miles from intu Lakeside Shopping Centre. The property is around 1.2 miles from Adventure Island, 22 miles from Chelmsford Train Station, and 24 miles from Upminster Tube Station. Free Wifi is available throughout the property, and Southchurch Beach is a 3-minute walk away. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms are equipped with sea views. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruit, and juice are available. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Southend-on-Sea, like cycling and fishing. London Southend Airport is 3.7 miles away.
Address 172 Eastern Esplanade Show on map -
2 The Ship Hotel Southend-on-Sea
Set in Southend-on-Sea and with Bell Wharf Beach reachable within 200 metres, The Ship Hotel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. Offering a spa and wellness centre, the property is located within 5.2 km of Adventure Island. Some units at the property feature a terrace with a sea view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms have a wardrobe. An à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at The Ship Hotel. Chelmsford Train Station is 30 km from the accommodation, while Upminster is 34 km away. London Southend Airport is 6 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Address 1 New Rd Show on map- Tennis court
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3 Roslin Beach Hotel
Southend-on-Sea
With lovely views of the Thames Estuary, this Southend-on-Sea hotel offers free Wi-Fi, treatment rooms, and free parking. The Restaurant offers seafood specialties and classic British dishes with a contemporary twist. Guests can either dine in the Roslin Restaurant, the Bar and Lounge, or choose from one of the outdoor terraces, overlooking the Estuary. The Roslin Beach Hotel is set on a sandy beach, just over a mile from shops and an amusement park on the vibrant seafront. Southend also features one of the best records for sunshine in the UK. The Garden Terrace, our beach side al fresco dining space over looks the beach. The perfect place to enjoy cocktails and tapas in the sun. The light, airy rooms each have a flat-screen TV, telephone, hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities and free toiletries. Some of the Roslin’s rooms have a balcony and great sea views. The Roslin Retreat features treatment rooms to relax and unwind throughout your stay, from specialist Elemis facials and massages to manicures and pedicures. Please note that all rooms are individually styled, and the room you are allocated may differ in appearance from those shown in photographs.
Address 10-12 Thorpe Esplanade Show on map- Pets are welcome
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4 Camelia Hotel
Southend-on-Sea
Located on the seafront at Southend-On-Sea, the propert has views of The Thames Estuary. It has good food, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The train station is only 5 minutes away and the airport is reachable in less than 15 minutes. London is a 45 minute drive away. The restaurant offers a good variety of fine food with fresh local dishes. A full English breakfast is served daily. The bar has an extensive wine list and guests can enjoy their drink on the patio, which has superb sea views. The bedrooms are colorful and have an private bathroom. They all come with tea/coffee making facilities and many of them have sea views. Suites are also available and feature private lounges, sea views, and a balcony/garden with seating area.
Address 178 Eastern Esplanade, Thorpe Bay Show on map -
5 Pebbles Guest House
Southend-on-Sea
Situated on Eastern Esplanade, overlooking Southend Beach, Pebbles Guest House offers wonderful sea views and cooked breakfasts. There is free parking, free Wi-Fi and a sun terrace. Set in a Victorian building, the elegant rooms at Pebbles each have a private bathroom. All rooms feature a TV and hairdryer, and many rooms have scenic views out over the Thames Estuary. Generous full English breakfasts are served daily in the bright and airy dining room. Lighter options and vegetarian breakfasts are available, and there is also a spacious terrace with outdoor seating. In prestigious Thorpe Bay, Pebbles Guest House is just a mile from Southend-on-Sea center. The famous Southend-on-Sea Pier is a 20-minute walk and Adventure Island is just over a mile away.
Address 190 Eastern Esplanade, Thorpe Bay Show on map -
6 WNS Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea
WNS Southend-on-Sea provides rooms in Southend-on-Sea near Southchurch Beach and Adventure Island. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service. Certain rooms at the property feature a balcony with a garden view. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, some units at the hotel also provide guests with a sea view. Chelmsford Train Station is 22 miles from WNS Southend-on-Sea, while Upminster Tube Station is 25 miles away. London Southend Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.
Address 191 Eastern Esplanade Show on map -
7 Seven Hotel Southend-on-Sea
Located in Southend-on-Sea, Seven Hotel offers beachfront accommodations a 4-minute walk from Three Shells and provides facilities like a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, an electric tea pot, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms have a closet. Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. Adventure Island is a 4-minute walk from Seven Hotel, while Chelmsford Train Station is 21 miles away. London Southend Airport is 2.5 miles from the property.
Address 7-9 Clifton Terrace Show on map
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