Hotel Camelia Hotel
Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach.
178 Eastern Esplanade, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3AA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 474 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
We had a delicious meal and I would recommend the restaurant
Franceexcellent breakfast. friendly and helpful staff. ample parking.
United States of AmericaThe hotel is well presented and tidy, right along the seafront. It was quiet with no noticeable noise between rooms. Staff are friendly and helpful. There is free parking available behind the hotel although it isn't tarmac so it may not appeal to all. Rooms of a reasonable size and comfortable. Shower water pressure is excellent. Seating area out the front is good for warmer days, and looks like it has patio heaters for colder days.
United KingdomThe breakfast was delicious and plentiful. The staff were very professional, friendly, polite and very accommodating. The place is very clean and the decor is pleasing. Having a bar on site was great
United Kingdomextremely nice staff. very clean and nice and excellent food.
United KingdomGreat hotel, great location, lovely family run business.
United KingdomExcellent hotel, excellent friendly staff, good restaurant and bar (bar is small). On the seafront. Can’t fault it. Have now used numerous times.
United KingdomThe hotel was clean and tidy. We had our evening meal in the restaurant, and the food was excellent. By far and away the best part of the experience were the staff. Genuinely helpful, informative, and attentive. Highly recommended.
United KingdomLast minute booking as the weather looked fab. Hotel is just left of the fork in the road onto the main esplanade. We phoned ahead as we was arriving earlier than check in but was told our room would be ready which was great. There is a large free carpark to the rear. The room was lovely, very clean with an amazing view to the sea. 3rd floor if I remember. We was asked for a preferred time slot for breakfast to avoid the area being too busy, I did request to change it the morning of and it wasn’t a problem. It’s about a 10 minute walk to the main area of the beach and Adventure Island. Lovely full English breakfast the next morning, my daughter is coeliac and the hotel had no issues with making her GF toast with baked beans.
United KingdomThe staff made this hotel - everyone was really helpful and went out of their way to make us feel welcome.
United Kingdom
Camelia Hotel
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Hilary
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Michael
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Andrew
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Karen
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Barbara
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Jonathon
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Andrew
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Adrian
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Victoria
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Zoe
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Located on the seafront at Southend-On-Sea, with views of The Thames Estuary, Camelia Hotel is just one mile from Southend on Sea. 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Free parking available at the hotel
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- Guests said parking was good
See what guests loved the most:
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Hilary
France“We had a delicious meal and I would recommend the restaurant”
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Michael
United States of America“excellent breakfast. friendly and helpful staff. ample parking.”
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Andrew
United Kingdom“The hotel is well presented and tidy, right along the seafront. It was quiet with no noticeable noise between rooms. Staff are friendly and helpful. There is free parking available behind the hotel although it isn't tarmac so it may not appeal to all. Rooms of a reasonable size and comfortable. Shower water pressure is excellent. Seating area out the front is good for warmer days, and looks like it has patio heaters for colder days.” Read more
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Karen
United Kingdom
“The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. The staff were very professional, friendly, polite and very accommodating. The place is very clean and the decor is pleasing. Having a bar on site was great”
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Barbara
United Kingdom
“extremely nice staff. very clean and nice and excellent food.”
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Jonathon
United Kingdom
“Great hotel, great location, lovely family run business.”
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Andrew
United Kingdom
“Excellent hotel, excellent friendly staff, good restaurant and bar (bar is small). On the seafront. Can’t fault it. Have now used numerous times. ”
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Adrian
United Kingdom
“The hotel was clean and tidy. We had our evening meal in the restaurant, and the food was excellent. By far and away the best part of the experience were the staff. Genuinely helpful, informative, and attentive. Highly recommended. ”
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Victoria
United Kingdom
“Last minute booking as the weather looked fab. Hotel is just left of the fork in the road onto the main esplanade. We phoned ahead as we was arriving earlier than check in but was told our room would be ready which was great. There is a large free carpark to the rear. The room was lovely, very clean with an amazing view to the sea. 3rd floor if I remember. We was asked for a preferred time slot for breakfast to avoid the area being too busy, I did request to change it the morning of and it wasn’t a problem. It’s about a 10 minute walk to the main area of the beach and Adventure Island. Lovely full English breakfast the next morning, my daughter is coeliac and the hotel had no issues with making her GF toast with baked beans. ” Read more
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Zoe
United Kingdom
“The staff made this hotel - everyone was really helpful and went out of their way to make us feel welcome.”
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About Camelia Hotel
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Built in 1890 as a boarding school the Camelia has a rich history and the family are constantly improving the hotel.
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Kursaal0.7 miles
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Southend Pier1.1 miles
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Adventure Island1.1 miles
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South Essex College1.4 miles
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Southend Central Library1.4 miles
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Southend Crown Court1.6 miles
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Southend Magistrate Court1.6 miles
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Southend-On-Sea Probation Service1.7 miles
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Southend-on-Sea Borough Council1.7 miles
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Spire Wellesley Hospital1.8 miles
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Mountain Southend Pier0.6 miles
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Ocean/Sea Sea0 miles
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London Southend Airport3.1 miles
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London City Airport29.7 miles
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London Stansted Airport32.3 miles
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Amenities of Camelia Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Beach
- Hiking
- Windsurfing Additional charge
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
- English
- Italian
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
Extra bed by request
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£10 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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£10 per child, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Debit card
Camelia Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
If paying by cash, the hotel requires ID (passport or driving license only).
All public areas and guest accommodations within the Camelia Hotel are by law, ‘No Smoking’ areas. There is a designated, outside smoking area for guests’ use. Where it is found that guest(s) have smoked in a room, the property reserve the right to impose on the lead guest, a penalty fee to cover the cost of specialist cleansing and repairs and in extreme cases, the costs resulting in loss of income.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
FAQs about Camelia Hotel
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Camelia Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Beachfront
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Beach
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Camelia Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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Guests staying at Camelia Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Camelia Hotel by:
- Train 10min
- Taxi 10min
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Camelia Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Cammidges
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The prices at Camelia Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Camelia Hotel is 1.4 miles from the center of Southend-on-Sea.
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The nearest beach is 150 feet from Camelia Hotel.
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Room options at Camelia Hotel include:
- Double
- Family
- Single
- Twin
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Check-in at Camelia Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
