About this property
Just yards from the river in Burnham-on-Crouch, The Oyster Smack Inn has an on-site bar, free Wi-Fi and free parking. It dates back to the 1800s, and is known for its fantastic food. The restaurant’s chef has worked in Jamie Oliver’s first restaurant, as well as Gorden Ramsey’s 3 Michelin Starred establishment. The diverse menu features Asian influences and British classics, with food made from seasonal produce. Rooms at The Oyster Smack Inn are individually designed, and each benefits from a flat-screen TV and an private bathroom with free toiletries. Tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk are also provided. The coast at Southend is just 25 miles away, and the center of Chelmsford can be reached in 40 minutes’ drive. Historic Colchester can also be reached in less than an hour by car.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Moquet
United States“Attentive staff, clean modern and comfortable rooms, great food and drink, convenient location.” - John
United Kingdom“Located in a small town near the river. No stairs to take luggage up. nice accomodation; excellent restaurant.” - Stephen United States“Very clean and modern. Very comfortable room with great temperature.”
- John United Kingdom“Ideal comfortable room, very clean, nice bathroom and shower. Friendly staff and food excellent.”
- Kirstie United Kingdom“Bar was lovely, very welcoming. Room was great, a bit cool when I arrived but there was a portable heater in the room. Room was clean and comfortable, tea and coffee plus biscuits. Complimentary toiletries. Comfortable bed. Evening meal was fabulous.”
- Sarah United Kingdom“Good location for Burnham and surrounds.Clean functional room and helpful friendly staff. Good restaurant.”
- Mark United Kingdom“Very clean, great facilities and comfortable. Very close to town centre.”
- Susan United Kingdom“Self service continental breakfast was good, room very adequate and the dinner excellent”
- Kelly United Kingdom“Excellent accommodation really clean and excellent restaurant”
- Peter United Kingdom“Stay was excellent, dinner was brilliant. Breakfast was terrible.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as 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
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note, the Deluxe Double Room can accommodate pets, upon request.
Please inform The Oyster Smack of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
