Camelia Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
King Suite, Annex Building, Sea View | Bathroom shower

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

King Suite, Annex Building, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
5 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
178 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, England, SS1 3AA

What's nearby

  • Thorpe Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Southend Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Adventure Island - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Southend Pier - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cliffs Pavilion - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Southend East Station - 18 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southchurch Park Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Exchange - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aunt Sallys - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pieno-Lleno - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Camelia Hotel

Property highlights
A terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Camelia Hotel. With amenities like a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Camelia Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 10:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 10 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.00 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Camelia Hotel Southend on sea
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Frequently asked questions

Is Camelia Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Camelia Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Camelia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Camelia Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Camelia Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Southend-on-Sea hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Southchurch Park and Thorpe Bay Beach. Southend Beach and Southend Marine Activities Centre are also within 10 minutes. Southend East Station is 18 minutes by foot and Thorpe Bay Station is 28 minutes.

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Camelia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 359 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

A comfortable and friendly hotel with restaurant. Room was very pleasant, newly refurnished and decorated. Greay shower and attentive staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

Very hot stuffy room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The property was clean fresh and well maintained and had everything you needed. Staff were informative and very helpful and attentive. Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Beautiful property, the room was a little small but clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Great room, clean and warm. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

The Hotel was excellent with very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Really enjoyed the experience. Very good & helpful staff. Food was delicious would definitely recommend staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

I’ve stayed at the Camelia many times and always have a wonderful stay. The team there are beyond friendly and nothing is too much trouble. A real home from home. I can’t recommend this hotel enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel ideal for weekend break! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

The perfect English seaside hotel. Comfortable, great staff and great food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Lovely warm welcome, friendly staff. Food lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Good hotel fair price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Beautiful family run hotel, really reasonably priced and great food.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Very tidy clean and modern rooms, staff were all very friendly. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Friendly comfortable family run hotel with great quality restaurant. Regularly stay at this hotel on business and enjoy the experience every time Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Lovely Accommodation, great staff, very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10

Short but enjoyable stay, great single room, plenty of space. Bit of a walk from Southend East station in the hot weather but would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Loved it was overlooking the sea. Staff helpful and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Easy parking at the rear of the hotel. Staff were helpful, friendly and attentive. Room was clean quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Second time staying. Both times anniversarys. Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Always such a pleasure to stay at the Camelia
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Nice hotel with very friendly staff. The location was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Fabulous calm atmosphere, lovely restaurant, no quibble fitting me in at 8.15pm on a Friday evening (they serve guests up to 8.45), would definitely stay again. Every member of staff is friendly and welcoming. It is clearly a nice place to work for them and they are a great team.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

A friendly, comfortable, enjoyable stay - as always!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023