Southend-on-Sea

Travel Guide

Southend-on-Sea showing a beach, a coastal town and a sunset
Epping Forest which includes forests
Epping Forest which includes landscape views, hiking or walking and forests
Southend Pier featuring signage
Adventure Island featuring rides

Where to stay in Southend-on-Sea

Beautiful sun rise in Thorpe bay Essex

Thorpe Bay

Travelers like the beaches in Thorpe Bay, and Thorpe Bay Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Thorpe Bay
Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea
Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea
3 out of 5
Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, England
The price is SAR 293 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
SAR 293
SAR 351 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good location, big room and good vfm."

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea
Holiday Inn Southend by IHG
Holiday Inn Southend by IHG
4 out of 5
77 Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, England
The price is SAR 311 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
SAR 311
SAR 373 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"The bed needs moving from the wall"

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

Holiday Inn Southend by IHG
Seven Hotel
Seven Hotel
4 out of 5
5-7 Clifton Terrace, Southend-on-Sea, England
The price is SAR 282 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
SAR 282
SAR 339 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (923 reviews)
Mother's day treat.
"Friendly and polite staff"

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

Seven Hotel
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The Lower Bell
The Lower Bell
3 out of 5
201 Old Chatham Road, Bluebell Hill, Aylesford, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Aylesford. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Oare Marshes Nature Reserve and ...
7.8/10 Good! (139 reviews)
Cosy little room
"Lovely convenient stay, plenty of parking, comfy room, nice shower, will stay again."

Reviewed on 19 December 2024

The Lower Bell
Cosy Fisherman’s Cottage, minutes from High Street, Harbour & Beach
Cosy Fisherman’s Cottage, minutes from High Street, Harbour & Beach
Whitstable
Stay at this vacation home in Whitstable. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
Amazing stay, as always
"We are repeat customers and always have an exceptional stay. This time was no different - chic decor, comfortable bed and linens, located in an adorable coastal seaside town. Very happy with our stay!"

Reviewed on 2 April 2025

Cosy Fisherman’s Cottage, minutes from High Street, Harbour & Beach
Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast
Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast
3 out of 5
Bell Farm Lane, Minster on Sea, Sheerness, ENG
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Sheerness. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Minster Gatehouse Museum and Barton's ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews)
A little bit of magic
"We really enjoyed our stay here. Host was excellent: knowledgeable and welcoming. Location was good, secluded enough but easy to get to all areas of the island. Food selection in kitchen was fab and available 24/7, never had that at a b&b before. Room comfortable and internet readily available ..."

Reviewed on 4 August 2024

Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast
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Popular places to visit

Adventure Island featuring rides

Adventure Island

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Adventure Island as part of your trip to Southend-on-Sea. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Adventure Island
Southend Pier

Southend Pier

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Southend Pier during your stay in Southend-on-Sea. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Southend Pier
Shoeburyness @UK

Southend Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Southend Beach during your trip to Southend-on-Sea? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its lively bars.

Southend Beach
Lovely red sky overlooking Southend on sea, Essex

Thorpe Bay Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Thorpe Bay Beach during your travels in Southend-on-Sea? Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.

Thorpe Bay Beach
Roots Hall in the early evening sunshine

Roots Hall Stadium

Catch an event at Roots Hall Stadium during your trip to Southend-on-Sea. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Roots Hall Stadium

Shoebury East Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Shoebury East Beach during your travels in Shoeburyness?

Shoebury East Beach