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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Southend-on-Sea, UK

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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.

Clean and bright room. Nice size bathroom. Very close to seafront. Parking very close by. Zara was very welcoming and attentive.

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9.2
Superb
198 reviews
Price from
£85
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.

At Guest House The Beaches you will find a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing and cycling.

I really like the room was very clean staff 👌

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9.5
Exceptional
751 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

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.

In prestigious Thorpe Bay, Pebbles Guest House is just a mile from Southend-on-Sea centre. The famous Southend-on-Sea Pier is a 20-minute walk and Adventure Island is just over a mile away.

Clean, airy and comfortable. Great location. Breakfast perfect and owners really looked after us. Would definitely book again. Thank you!

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8.8
Fabulous
1,155 reviews
Price from
£78.40
per night

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. Rooms come with a flat screen TV with digital channels.

Featuring a mini fridge and free tea and coffee, each well-equipped room at the guest house also has a tiled private bathroom. Some rooms have a separate seating area, and a bay window.

Near Cliffs Pavillion and train stations

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8.5
Very good
1,097 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

Each unit is equipped with a patio, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a seating area, a TV, a washing machine, and a shared bathroom with walk-in shower. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

The hosts were very welcoming and pointed everything out well, I am a contractor so just perfect and good value

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8.3
Very good
12 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

Located in Southend-on-Sea, the Southend Guest House - Close to Beach, Train Station & Southend Airport offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking. London Southend Airport is just 13 minutes' drive away and the beach is within a 5-minute stroll.

I absolutely loved my room. I was booking for a single and surprisingly I got a nice lovely double room. I will ome back again ⭐🤗

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7.5
Good
51 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Malvern Lodge Guest House- Close to Beach, Train Station & Southend Airport is a charming Victorian house situated in Essex seaside resort of Westcliff-on-Sea. Less than 3 minutes’ walk from the beach, it is children friendly and has free on-site parking.

I liked how closed to south end main part is by car and I also liked that you can see the sea from the outside of the hotel

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5
Review score
58 reviews
Price from
£200
per night

Located in Rochford and only 8.3 km from Adventure Island, HOME from HOME GUEST HOUSE provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated homestay is located 29 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 33 km from Hylands Park. When staying at the homestay, guests can use private entrance.

The beautiful interior and host!!!

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9.2
Superb
73 reviews
Price from
£76.50
per night

The Lodge Guest House is set in Grain, just a 10-minute walk to the coast. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

High Halstow National Nature Reserve is just 7.5 miles from The Lodge Guest House. Rochester can be reached within 13 miles, whilst Gillingham is 15 miles away.

The Host was extremely accommodating and friendly. Was available at all times to assist. Helped with maps, direction's,parking options in towns to visit...he even offered to assist while I waited for my banking to be sorted.

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8.7
Fabulous
184 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £78.40
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,155 reviews
    Great location and nice to have a balcony at the front of the house and the view. Lovely traditional old guest house.
    Claire
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 36 reviews
    The property was lovely and spacious and it was a great location to the town centre too. The host was really accommodating and communication was great. It was also very clean.
    Donna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £122.85
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,812 reviews
    Very clean hotel in a great location The staff were friendly and professional Room was very comfortable and quiet.
    Richard
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 370 reviews
    Great location on the seafront. Excellent hosts, breakfast was perfectly cooked and plenty of it! Would definitely return.
    Trevor
    Solo traveller
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 496 reviews
    Great location with very easy access to the city centre. Zoya was a great host and very helpful. I hope the owners appreciate how hard she works. Clean rooms and comfortable an cozy room with all facilities
    ALA
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    The environment is quiet and comfortable The location is near to the beach The place is clean and tidy The facility is good The host allows us some flexibility for check out time is fantastic
    Leung
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £78.40
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,155 reviews
    A very pretty and charming guest house right on Thorpe Bay sea front. The room was a delight, exceptionally clean and comfortable. The beds were very comfy with very soft bed linen. The host was always on hand if we needed anything but kept herself discrete to make sure our stay was both private and independent. Thank you very much for a super stay.
    WENDY
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £125
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 750 reviews
    Amazing guest house. They’ve thought of everything! Clean, well decorated, good breakfast, lovely outside areas, on the beachfront, walking distance to town, great hosts. What’s not to love!
    Claire
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 239 reviews
    Great location, lovely host and very accommodating with our stay, have stayed here before. Room was very clean, nice and comfortable and cosy, milk, tea and coffee replenished daily. Would highly recommend this quaint place in Southend on Sea.
    Greaney
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £151.50
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 139 reviews
    Excellent location, excellent host, lovely property, great location, near the shops etc... great host, nice and clear instructions. Lovely nice apartment. Would stay there again.
    Anna
    Group

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