Viva Guest House

11 St Pauls Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6AU, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>357</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
357 reviews

Excellent communication prior/upon check-in. Extremely homely, cosy, fresh, the cleanliness is unreal! Amazing hosts, super comfy beds, the decor is very modern in a really tasteful way. It’s like an amazing family home, from home. Breakfast was very well appreciated, a great selection, freshly prepared & lovingly cooked. Highly recommended. Thank you, Viva la Kirk and David!

Simon United Kingdom
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Viva Guest House

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Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, in a historic building, 300 metres from Clacton Beach, Viva Guest House is a bed and breakfast with a garden and shared lounge. It is set 16 km from Alresford and offers luggage storage space. The bed and breakfast also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. At the bed and breakfast, all units are soundproof. All units have a safety deposit box. A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. You can play billiards and mini-golf at the bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for canoeing and hiking. Windsurfing, cycling and fishing are possible within the area, and Viva Guest House offers water sports facilities. Colchester Castle is 27 km from the accommodation, while Flatford is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 81 km from Viva Guest House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 single bed
1 double bed
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1 single bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Clacton-on-Sea
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  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent communication prior/upon check-in. Extremely homely, cosy, fresh, the cleanliness is unreal! Amazing hosts, super comfy beds, the decor is very modern in a really tasteful way. It’s like an amazing family home, from home. Breakfast was...”
  • Nat
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great host. Couldn't be more accommodating. Room very comfortable.”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything was so fantastic, Comfortable, very clean, Excellent breakfast & very good location”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 356 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Passionate about hospitality and travel, Kirk has immersed himself in the local area so as to gather local information and local business contacts which he shares with guests so as to enhance their stay. Kirk's main aim is for his guests to appreciate and enjoy the local area, beach and countryside because the UK has so much to offer and it's all just on our doorstep. Staycations are a great way to reduce our carbon footprint and boost the local economy, which in turn will maintain and regenerate our local area's for generations to come. I hope you enjoy the Essex Sunshine Coast, I look forward to welcoming you soon.

Property information

Lovingly restored by its present owners, this 5-bedroom pet free Victorian property, offers a tranquil and casual retreat, close to the beach and within a 10-minute stroll to the town, Clacton pier, restaurant’s and local train station. The 3 storey house offers a combination of double, triple and family rooms, two of which offer partial sea views, with the others offering garden or town views. The ground floor, together with an accessible double bedroom, offers level access to the west facing garden, guest lounge and dining room. Viva Guest House is a fully licenced property where drinks can be served in the garden, guest lounge or guest rooms before heading off for dinner. Clacton has a wide selection of restaurants to suite all of our guest’s needs, so once parked in the private driveway, guests have an easy walk into town to sample the nightlife and theatres. The West Cliff and Princes theatre’s offer great productions throughout the year. The local surrounding area to Viva, has many local attractions and places of interest which are accessible either by foot, bicycle or public transport. Our environmental policy includes suggestions for lowering our carbon footpri...

Neighbourhood information

The Sunshine Coast offers a variety of activity's with beachside walks, theatre, watersports and good old fashion fun at the world famous Clacton Pier. Historic Harwich, Colchester and Constable country are a short drive away. The Essex coast has one of the kindest climates in the UK allowing you to enjoy your staycation more.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Viva Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Billiards
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Soundproofing
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Fitness
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 18:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

5 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per stay
Cot upon request
£6 per stay
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per stay

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard, ​Visa and Cash only .

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

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

FAQs about Viva Guest House

  • Check-in at Viva Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

  • Viva Guest House is 800 yards from the centre of Clacton-on-Sea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Viva Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

  • Room options at Viva Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Triple

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Viva Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Fitness
    • Beach