Esplanade Hotel  

Clean and close to sea, staff helpfully and friendly

Rooms Could do with a freshen up and modernising a little. Never the less they are still comfortable if a little tired

The staff were very very nice and made my friends and I feel very welcome. The hotel was currently being renovated so there was a whiff of the new paint but we enjoyed our stay (although only overnight and after a hearty breakfast it left a very good taste in our mouths. Would recommend it for being friendly, clean and value for money. Well done.

We stay here every year as we have family in Clacton. It's an excellent location and has a car park. Rooms are clean, tidy and comfortable and perfect if you just want to stay for one or two days. Breakfast was cooked to order and was delicious. Waitress very pleasant and helpful.

Bathroom was very cold and the toilet paper could be better quality. Biscuits with the hot drinks would be a nice touch. Hotel hairdryer's safety testing was very out of date. We did report this. (We usually stay in August so the cold bathroom has not been such a problem.) NB Hotel is under new ownership (just taken over) and was starting to be redecorated. Was informed that the bathrooms would be replaced. I told him of the above!

It would seem we have been charges twice!! I paid in full when booking to secure the accomodation and my son, on leaving ,unaware of my payment paid again. I have only by chance discovered this today. Please investigate and ensure a refund is paid . regards Mary Barton

As we were only staying 2nights and there was a slip up with our rooms,we were moved to the room we payed for on the secondnight, it was all done without any bother to us. But our bill was more than quoted on internet.

The Hotel states that they have parking, but it was very limited we were never able to park, however were able to park opposite hotel in the road.

The staff were so welcoming and positive, and the hotel itself was quite lovely, and in a perfect location. I loved it, cannot speak too highly of it, and will most certainly return.

The staff were very helpful with a little problem we had and dealt with it promtly great breakfast nice spot no complaints

The staff were really courteous and kind.

Its an old hotel, so don' t expect cool fittings etc, but it's a step back in time, basic, good location facing the sea and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Bucket and Spade Fun!

The young lady at breakfast was a real asset to the hotel, bright and bubbly, breakfast was good too.

We stayed in 2 rooms on 2 differernt nights due to a mix up. The first room was the premier one which was fine... 2nd room normal double and was something I would expect to find in a £30 a night back street hostel. Room was filthy, and decor a disgrace. If you want to stay here and cant afford the premier room..... dont bother unless your standards are very very low. Very disapointed.

Hotel Manager/Owner was extremely friendly, Good full English breakfast and good value for money.

The Hotel was acceptable bearing in mind you get what you paid for. We stayed only one night and had no complaints. We would be prepared to stay over should the need arise.

I booked a deluxe room with a sea view and it was well worth the extra. It was a good size with a lovely view. The bed was large clean and comfortable. We attended a wedding there and there was plenty of comfortable seating and room for dancing.

The room was a bit grubby and the bathroom badly needs updating. Service was very slow.

Needs modernisation & later bar when guests require it.

Abrupt end to an otherwise enjoyable evening as the bar closed early for such a large hotel & especially as it was a wedding function.