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The Ship Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with spa services and a restaurant

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Located close to Chalkwell Beach and Cliffs Pavilion, The Ship Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or aromatherapy. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
New Rd, Leigh on Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, England, SS9 2EA

What's nearby

  • Bell Wharf Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Estuary Bicycle Trail - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chalkwell Beach - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Belfairs Public Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Two Tree Island - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Westcliff-on-Sea Leigh-On-Sea Station - 12 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Broadway Leigh-On-Sea - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bits On The Side - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sarah Moore - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Peterboat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Smack - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ship Hotel

Luxury hotel remodeled in 2025 and located near Cliffs Pavilion
Located close to Chalkwell Beach and Adventure Island, The Ship Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or aromatherapy. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Access to a nearby health club, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ship Hotel have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, mini fridges, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1798
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - July 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 17 and younger eat free breakfast
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 100 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ship Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Ship Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ship Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Ship Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of GBP 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Ship Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Chalkwell Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cliffs Pavilion and Adventure Island. Southend Pier and Southend Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). Westcliff-on-Sea Leigh-On-Sea Station is 12 minutes by foot and Chalkwell Station is 17 minutes.

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Reviews

The Ship Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel room and food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fabulous the staff were very polite and attentive all in all a very pleasant stay would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, friendly and really helpful staff, amazing food, beautiful rooms with good facilities and a really nice location with lots of great facilities within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, clean and contemporary. Staff were always helpful and polite. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

This is new boutique hotel and they done it all really well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent room, very polite staff

Room was immaculate and bed very comfy. Staff very friendly and polite. Will definitely stay again when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely brilliant stay! We only did a one night stay but the hotel itself is superb. Very friendly staff (Grace in particular), with clean modern fittings and fixtures. Comfortable bed and pillows and breakfast was so fresh and tasty. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s been refurbished to the highest quality and the food is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay!

Fab experience lovely hotel- can’t think of anything negative at all! we had a very lovely comfortable stay- would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely overnight stay at The Ship. It was very comfortable and clean with friendly staff. Excellent location near to the beach, Leigh train station, pubs, restaurants and Leigh Broadway for shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect overnight and dinner by the beach

Super attitude and service from every member of staff that we met - even when the hotel was completely full! Restaurant was beyond our expectations - all was home-made and of really extraordinary quality!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was outstanding. We booked a dog friendly room and upon arrival we had a large dog bed, biscuits and water already set up in the room which was thoughtful and welcoming. The room was spotless and the beds were super comfortable. The views from the room were lovely. It was a 10/10 stay and we would definitely return. Also nothing was too much trouble, I spoke to Ella before we arrived and she resolved all of my queries straight away and was so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

The food and cocktails were good. The rooms were practically soundproof. The staff is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent dog friendly hotel

The hotel was lovely, well furnished with a nice “vibe”,and the staff were all amazing. The location of the hotel next to a busy road and the railway wasn’t ideal but there was nothing the hotel itself could do about that. It was, however, close to everything you needed, within walking distance. They also welcomed our dogs and even supplied dog beds, bowls and treats.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

I can’t think of anything negative aside from the lift that is very slow but it didn’t matter, I love taking the stairs. Service was great, place is immaculate, our server, Will, was very engaging and easy to get to pubs and restaurants as well. Also, if you’re not driving, you can just walk from the train station. The walk is ten minutes but it will feel that you’re just walking in a park. Absolutely lovely! I highly recommend this place and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Agnes-Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bedrooms as the were large and comfortable. Nicely located to restaurants. Clearly a pet friendly environment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

tamsin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRYSTALLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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