CARIS Guest House is situated in Southend-on-Sea, just a 2-minute walk from the seafront and 400 metres from Adventure Island, Marine Parade and Southend Pier which is the longest pleasure pier in the world. Free WiFi is available throughout. For guests’ comfort and convenience all rooms are equipped with a fridge, a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels. A hospitality tray awaits with complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. Free Wi Fi is available throughout. Public car parks and bus stops are close by. The Royals Shopping Centre is a 4-minute walk away, whilst the Victoria Shopping Centre is a 13-minute walk away. Kursaal and Sea Life Adventure are 400 metres from CARIS Guest House. Southend Central station is a 7-minute walk away whilst Southend Victoria Station is a 15-minute walk away. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 4 km from CARIS Guest House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Southend-on-Sea
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  • Sophia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lady was very friendly and room was very clean and tidy .had a good night's sleep would definitely stay there again
  • Gina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, great price. And Carol was lovely ☺️
  • Hill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Owner was friendly & welcoming, great communications in advance of visit as well as in person. Although basic, beds & rooms were comfortable & had been thoughtfully laid out with most things necessary for an overnight stay
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score

CARIS Guest House offers a selection of relaxing well equipped rooms and is “ideally” located close to all amenities, making this a great choice for the business traveller – or for leisure. For guests’ comfort and convenience all rooms are equipped with a fridge, kettle and a flat screen television. A welcome tray awaits with complimentary tea & coffee making facilities. Free Wi Fi is available throughout. The Beach, Town Centre, Public car parks and bus stops are all very close by.
CARIS Guest House is centrally located just a two minute walk from Southend seafront, City Beach and Marine Parade - with its ever vibrant attractions, amusements, bars and restaurants. Southend Pier, the longest pleasure pier in the world, Adventure Island Fun Park, Sea Life Adventure and the Kursaal are a five minute stroll along Marine Parade. A vast number of sporting and leisure activities, museums and concerts are held in and around Southend and its surrounding Countryside and Parks. The Royals Shopping Centre is on Pier Hill with far reaching views across the Thames Estuary, and a five minute walk from CARIS Guest House. From Pier Hill take a 5 minute stroll along Southend High Street with its array of shops and restaurants, and Southend Central Railway Station (to London Fenchurch Street) is located. An additional few minutes to the top of the High Street brings you to the Victoria Shopping Centre and Southend Victoria Railway Station (to London Liverpool Street). Southend Central Bus Station is just off the High Street, with buses to surrounding areas. It is a ten minute drive to London Southend Airport.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of CARIS Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bingo
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

CARIS Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:30 to 20:00

Check-out

Until 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash CARIS Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform CARIS Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about CARIS Guest House

  • Room options at CARIS Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Family

  • Check-in at CARIS Guest House is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The prices at CARIS Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from CARIS Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • CARIS Guest House is 850 yards from the centre of Southend-on-Sea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • CARIS Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Live music/performance
    • Bingo
    • Beach