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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. Chelmsford Train Station is 36 km away and Upminster is 39 km from the guest house.

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

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.

Carol was very welcoming and always ready to help.

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9.2
Superb
251 reviews
Price from
£58
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.

Excellent Location. Very kind the owners

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9.5
Exceptional
774 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.

Great location in close proximity to the Southend Beaches. Neil and Teresa are great hosts, very welcoming and friendly. Excellent breakfast menu. Room was nice and clean, very comfortable bed. Thanks a lot for a great stay!

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9.7
Exceptional
258 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.

Everything was great and breakfast was delicious

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8.7
Fabulous
1,199 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
1,166 reviews
Price from
£82
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
57 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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5.1
Review score
57 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.

Have you ever felt like royalty ? That's what staying at this home felt like, beautiful home and with lots of good snacks. Super clean and tidy

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9.1
Superb
76 reviews
Price from
£76.50
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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  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 20 reviews
    Friendly host. Great location for the town and old Leigh. Quiet at night. Easy drive to Southend seafront.
    christine
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 34 reviews
    Great location in a lovely, quiet residential street. Host was exceptionally friendly, responsive & accommodating.
    Kelly
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £98
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,825 reviews
    Great location for pavilion theatre. usual "spoons" hotel, perfect, lovely quiet room, really comfortable bed, drinks and food cheap but good quality as always. staff very friendly and helpful.
    Kevin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £90
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 385 reviews
    Great host and very helpful, got me a charger for my phone next morning.. Wonderful breakfast so much choice. Cooked beautifully. Warm ,friendly and a people's person. Lovely decor and really comfortable and warm. Quiet and peaceful.
    Catherine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £130
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 837 reviews
    We were made very welcome on arrival and offered a free upgrade. The host was friendly and helpful. The facilities provided were excellent and the breakfast was absolutely amazing. Parking is available outside the hotel, which is free between 6 pm and 8 am. Highly recommend this quaint boutique establishment. A wonderful experience!
    Paul
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 258 reviews
    Great location in close proximity to the Southend Beaches. Neil and Teresa are great hosts, very welcoming and friendly. Excellent breakfast menu. Room was nice and clean, very comfortable bed. Thanks a lot for a great stay!
    Zuzana
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £80
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 206 reviews
    Spacious, homely, great location. Great host and always on hand.
    Stuart
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 535 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
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 77 reviews
    Great host and easy communication, the bed was big and comfy and the room looked cozy. The neighbourhood is super quiet and it's a short walk to the bus stops that will take you to the city center or the airpot.
    Karolina
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 774 reviews
    Lovely, quiet guest house. Beautifully clean with charming hosts! The bed was really comfy and we had everything we needed. We’ll be back and will recommend highly to friends and family.
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple

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