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Esplanade Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Clacton-on-Sea with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Exterior
Standard Double Room | Beach/ocean view
Exterior
British cuisine
The Esplanade Hotel, in the heart of this seaside town, offers guests a free English breakfast and memorable rooftop views. Visitors appreciate the attentive staff, lobby coffee and tea service, luggage storage, laundry facilities, a peaceful garden, and WiFi throughout.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Day bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Clacton-on-Sea, Esplanade Hotel is near a train station and near the beach. Princes Theatre and West Cliff Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Jaywick Martello Tower and Mistley Towers. The Wheel Experience and Clacton Pier are also worth visiting. Sailing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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27-29 Marine Parade East, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 1UU

What's nearby

  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Clacton Pier - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • West Cliff Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Jaywick Martello Tower - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Clacton-on-Sea Station - 9 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boardwalk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moon and Starfish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Geo's Fish Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Esplanade Hotel

Hotel near a boardwalk/promenade
Free English breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Esplanade Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Johnny Mac's Fish & Chips, features British cuisine. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Laundry services, 1 meeting room, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Esplanade Hotel have comforts such as premium bedding.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Johnny Mac's Fish & Chips

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1940
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Esplanade Clacton-on-Sea
Esplanade Hotel Clacton-on-Sea
Esplanade Hotel Hotel
Esplanade Hotel Clacton-on-Sea
Esplanade Hotel Hotel Clacton-on-Sea

Frequently asked questions

Is Esplanade Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Esplanade Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Esplanade Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Esplanade Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Esplanade Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Clacton-on-Sea Beach, Clacton Pier, and The Wheel Experience. Princes Theatre and West Cliff Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Clacton-on-Sea Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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