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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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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
Day bed
Premium bedding
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

Map
27-29 Marine Parade East, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 1UU

What's nearby

  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Wheel Experience - 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

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
  • 1 meeting room, coffee/tea in the lobby, and laundry services
  • 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?

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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