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Located in Southend-on-Sea, 1.9 km from Three Shells and 2.2 km from Southend Jubilee Beach, The Alvaros Apartment provides a restaurant and free WiFi. Guests can benefit from a balcony and a sun terrace. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.9 km from Adventure Island.

Clean, spacious, like brand new

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9.7
Exceptional
139 reviews
Price from
£151.50
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, City Beach AirBnB Southend on Sea, is set in Southend-on-Sea, 500 metres from Southend Jubilee Beach and 700 metres from Three Shells. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the bed and breakfast.

Everything was clean modern and perfect location

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9.2
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
£121.50
per night

Richmond Luxury flat Fabulous location is set in Southend-on-Sea, 2.1 km from Thorpe Bay Beach, and offers a terrace, garden, and free WiFi. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.1 km from Southend Jubilee Beach.

great location - clean - warm and had everything we needed there

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9.3
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Boasting a tennis court and views of quiet street, Edelweiss Guest House is a recently renovated guest house situated in Southend-on-Sea, 100 metres from Southchurch Beach. Featuring sea and garden views, this guest house also comes with free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms.

It was close to the sea but still relatively quiet. The room was clean and we got fresh milk :)

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9.2
Superb
198 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Located in Southend-on-Sea, Hamiltons Boutique Hotel offers accommodations, some with a balcony, sea views or garden views. The property features free WiFi and TV. Free street parking is available outside the property during certain timings.

Excellent breakfast every morning. Debbie and her staff made us feel very welcome. Everything was spotless. We would definitely stay there again.

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9.1
Superb
817 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Located in Southend-on-Sea, The Moorings B&B provides sea views and free WiFi, 100 metres from Southchurch Beach and 200 metres from Thorpe Bay Beach. The property is around 500 metres from Southend Jubilee Beach, 1.8 km from Adventure Island and 36 km from Chelmsford Train Station. A public car park is located nearby.

Emma, the owner was so charming and helpful in every way. The twin room was small but completely adequate for our needs, spotless and welcoming. Breakfasts were made to suit every requirement with delicious and healthy choices.

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9.3
Superb
372 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

With scenic sea views, Guest House The Beaches is located in Southend-on-Sea. Free WiFi access is available, as well as free on-street parking.

Each room here will provide you with a TV and satellite channels. Tea/coffee making facilities are also provided.

Jo and her husband are the perfect hosts!! Friendly, kind and very professional! Everything was perfect!

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9.5
Exceptional
760 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Situated on Southend’s seafront, Suenos Guesthouse offers cooked breakfasts and ample free parking. Just a 20-minute walk Southend Pier, Suenos also has an outside terrace area with far reaching estuary views.

Friendly landlady, great breakfast.

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9.7
Exceptional
254 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

In central Southend, with spectacular views of the pier and estuary, these boutique self-catering luxury apartments offer free high-speed WiFi, 32-inch LCD televisions, a Blu-ray player, a music system and a kitchen and a dining area.

The second bathroom was a wonderful bonus!

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9.5
Exceptional
129 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

Situated 1.2 km from Three Shells, 1.4 km from Southend Jubilee Beach and 2.1 km from Southchurch Beach, Plush Nest - Charming One-Bedroom Flat - Southend Stays features accommodation located in Southend-on-Sea. The property is set 1.1 km from Adventure Island, 33 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 37 km from Upminster. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Really gave a wow factor as you walk in. Stylish and clean. Comfortable bed.

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9.4
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
£82.60
per night

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  • Hamiltons Boutique Hotel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 817 reviews

    Located in Southend-on-Sea, Hamiltons Boutique Hotel offers accommodations, some with a balcony, sea views or garden views. The property features free WiFi and TV.

    Loved the quickness of the property. Very boutique style which I loved.

  • The Moorings B&B
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 372 reviews

    Located in Southend-on-Sea, The Moorings B&B provides sea views and free WiFi, 100 metres from Southchurch Beach and 200 metres from Thorpe Bay Beach.

    Very good standard Lovely breakfast Very comfortable

  • Beaches Guest House
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 760 reviews

    With scenic sea views, Guest House The Beaches is located in Southend-on-Sea. Free WiFi access is available, as well as free on-street parking.

    Clean comfy peaceful and also yummy food I will stay again

  • Suenos Guesthouse
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 254 reviews

    Situated on Southend’s seafront, Suenos Guesthouse offers cooked breakfasts and ample free parking.

    The breakfast was excellent and the location was spot on

  • Pebbles Guest House
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,177 reviews

    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.

    Location was great Friendly and welcoming Lovely room

  • Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,117 reviews

    Just metres from the Southend seafront, Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion is set in central Southend, offering free car parking and free Wi-Fi.

    Breakfast good, location good, parking available. Nice host

  • City Beach AirBnB Southend on Sea,
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 127 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, City Beach AirBnB Southend on Sea, is set in Southend-on-Sea, 500 metres from Southend Jubilee Beach and 700 metres from Three Shells.

    Everything , the location, the property, the parking.

  • Richmond Luxury flat Fabulous location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 104 reviews

    Richmond Luxury flat Fabulous location is set in Southend-on-Sea, 2.1 km from Thorpe Bay Beach, and offers a terrace, garden, and free WiFi. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio.

    Very nice and clean .all facilities are excellent.

These holiday rentals in Southend-on-Sea have options with FREE cancellation

  • The Alvaros Apartment
    Free cancellation options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 139 reviews

    Located in Southend-on-Sea, 1.9 km from Three Shells and 2.2 km from Southend Jubilee Beach, The Alvaros Apartment provides a restaurant and free WiFi.

    Every thing was perfect will be staying there again

  • Edelweiss Guest House
    Free cancellation options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 198 reviews

    Boasting a tennis court and views of quiet street, Edelweiss Guest House is a recently renovated guest house situated in Southend-on-Sea, 100 metres from Southchurch Beach.

    EXTRA COMFORTABLE BED , How clean it was Location

  • Flat Beside the sea
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 42 reviews

    Offering a terrace and sea view, Flat Beside the sea is set in Southend-on-Sea, a few steps from Southend Jubilee Beach and a few steps from Southchurch Beach.

    It was absolutely beautiful. We had a fabulous time.

  • Modern City Centre Executive Flat
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews

    Modern City Centre Executive Flat is situated in Southend-on-Sea, 2 km from Southchurch Beach, 700 metres from Adventure Island, and 33 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

    Clean and tidy,good facilities had everything we needed

  • Cliffs Pavilion 2 Bedroom Apartment
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 61 reviews

    A recently renovated property, Cliffs Pavilion 2 Bedroom Apartment is situated in Southend-on-Sea near Three Shells, Southend Jubilee Beach and Adventure Island.

    A really special apartment with great attention to detail

  • Victoria House Near Beach With Free Parking
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 21 reviews

    Situated in Southend-on-Sea with Shoeburyness Beach and Thorpe Bay Beach nearby, Victoria House Near Beach With Free Parking features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Extremely helpful host nothing was too much trouble

  • Apartments near the sea with free parking Southend-on-Sea
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 137 reviews

    Situated in Southend-on-Sea with Southend Jubilee Beach and Three Shells nearby, Apartments near the sea with free parking Southend-on-Sea features accommodation with free WiFi and free private...

    Great location lovely apartment Great communication

  • WynnStay Studio Apartments
    Free cancellation options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 204 reviews

    Directly on the Thorpe Bay seafront, WynnStay Studio Apartments offer free Wi-Fi and have use of free public parking. Quietly situated, these serviced apartments are just 1 mile from Southend Pier.

    Everything was great. I would recommend this place.

Highly rated holiday rentals in Southend-on-Sea

  • Cosy Coastal Haven 1-Bedroom Apartment in Southend-On-Sea - Southend Stays
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 14 reviews

    Cosy Coastal Haven 1-Bedroom Apartment in Southend-On-Sea - Southend Stays is located in Southend-on-Sea, 1.2 km from Three Shells, 1.4 km from Southend Jubilee Beach, as well as 2.1 km from...

  • Opulent Abode - Stunning One-Bedroom Flat - Southend Stays
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8 reviews

    Situated in Southend-on-Sea, near Three Shells, Southend Jubilee Beach and Adventure Island, Opulent Abode - Stunning One-Bedroom Flat - Southend Stays has a private beach area.

  • Dream Nest
    8.0+ review score
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 14 reviews

    Dream Nest is situated in Southend-on-Sea, 2.5 km from Southend Jubilee Beach, 3.4 km from Adventure Island, as well as 32 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

  • Quiet, Private and Serene
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 49 reviews

    Located 1.9 km from Southend Jubilee Beach, 2.9 km from Southchurch Beach and 1.6 km from Adventure Island, Quiet, Private and Serene provides accommodation situated in Southend-on-Sea.

    Spacious clean warm everything we needed highly recomend .

  • City Centre - Modern Apartment - by Luxiety Stays Serviced Accommodation Southend on Sea -
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 84 reviews

    City Centre - Modern Apartment - by Luxiety Stays Serviced Accommodation Southend on Sea - is set in Southend-on-Sea, 1.8 km from Southchurch Beach, 500 metres from Adventure Island, as well as 34 km...

    near to the train station, to the beach and at the city center

  • Pier View Self Catering Luxury Apartments
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 129 reviews

    In central Southend, with spectacular views of the pier and estuary, these boutique self-catering luxury apartments offer free high-speed WiFi, 32-inch LCD televisions, a Blu-ray player, a music...

    Beautiful property, clean and well maintained. Perfect location

  • Plush Nest - Charming One-Bedroom Flat - Southend Stays
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 10 reviews

    Situated 1.2 km from Three Shells, 1.4 km from Southend Jubilee Beach and 2.1 km from Southchurch Beach, Plush Nest - Charming One-Bedroom Flat - Southend Stays features accommodation located in...

  • The Wedge
    8.0+ review score
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 27 reviews

    The Wedge, a property with a terrace, is situated in Southend-on-Sea, 1.1 km from Southchurch Beach, 500 metres from Adventure Island, as well as 35 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

    Great little apartment very close to the sea front

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Holiday rentals that guests love in Southend-on-Sea

  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews
    Lovely apartment would highly recommend staying here. Loads of nice homely touches, i.e., tea, coffee, shower gel, and a bonus was no noise from upstairs flat. Great communication from the owner/ holiday rental firm and stress free check-in.
    Julie
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews
    The house, especially the bathroom, is spacious and comfortable. The kitchen had everything you would need for self-catering. The bathroom was very nice. The shower pressure was good. The water was warm. The central heating worked well. My family enjoyed our stay at this pleasant family holiday home.
    Devon
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £130
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 817 reviews
    Perfect location, opposite the seafront and right next to shopping centre with plenty of places to eat and shop. Short walk along the seafront to Leigh on sea a delightful village. Staff extremely pleasant and accommodating. Breakfast of choice, full, cooked or a small portion included in price.
    Elle
    Solo traveller
  • 5.3
    Scored 5.3
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 29 reviews
    Me and my partner had missed the last train home, searched for accommodation very last minute and found marine villa suites which was extremely cheap compared to the rest of available accommodations nearby. Excellent location very close to seafront, very comfortable inside, bedroom and bathroom very lovely. Would definitely recommend
    L
    Luke
    Young couple

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