In the heart of Clacton-on-Sea’s vibrant seafront, just a 5-minute stroll from the pier, the Esplanade Hotel provides modern and spacious accommodation. The hotel boasts free WiFi in public areas and some rooms. Each room is decorated in a fresh, contemporary style, and many feature stunning sea views. All rooms come with an LCD TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. Guests can enjoy British food, such as fish and chips at the property's restaurant, Johnny Mac's. Clacton’s sandy beach is less than a minute’s walk away, and the famous pier offers a variety of amusements. Shops, bars and restaurants are all within a 5-minute walk. Clacton-on-Sea Railway Station is under a 10-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
Superior Family Room
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Family Room with Balcony
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.0
Low score for Clacton-on-Sea

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, hotel is nice and clean. Breakfast really good.
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly, helpful staff. The room was excellent, the bed comfy and the shower in my room was large enough to accommodate me comfortably (photo attached). The breakfast was really nice too.
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    How close to was to the beach and the breakfast was always nice
  • Antje
    Germany Germany
    I recently had the pleasure of staying at this Hotel, and I can confidently say it was a good experience! The check-in process was smooth and efficient, making me feel right at home. The room was beautiful and clean. The bed was comfortable,...
  • Thomas
    Germany Germany
    Breakfast was excellent, staff were friendly, and overall experience was very satisficed. Location was perfect for experiencing everything the town has to offer.
  • Jamessy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a nice hotel. Good location for sea front. Staff were brilliant. Breakfast was perfect
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was excellent right across from the beach and 5 minutes from pier. Spacious Room and bed comfortable with lovely sea view. Gorgeous pictures on wall made it feel homely. The included breakfast gave added value for money. Staff friendly
  • Snow
    Spain Spain
    Big room with no carpet, easy to access. Location was perfect. Complementary breakfast lovely. No charge for the furries! (dog). Bathroom is very big and with a good shower. Staff is really friendly and helpful.
  • Jamie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel nice views close to everything 👌 Breakfast very nice too. Would book again
  • Jan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Unexpected Reggae event was really good and my friend and the dog could stay in the bar. Shower was spacious and we had a family room, ideal for the dog.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Paul's Fish and Chips
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Facilities of Esplanade Hotel

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar