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The Ship Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with restaurant

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, ocean views
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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1 New Rd, Leigh on Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, England, SS9 2EA
  • Chalkwell Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Adventure Island
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Southend Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • 17 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Leigh-on-Sea

Near the airport.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Bell Wharf Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Estuary Bicycle Trail. Chalkwell Beach and Belfairs Public Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Chalkwell Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Cliffs Pavilion - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Adventure Island - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Southend Pier - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Southend Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dash - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mayflower Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Smack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Estuary - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Peterboat - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Ship Hotel

Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury The Ship Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. A complete renovation of The Ship Hotel was completed in July 2025.

This 4.5-star Leigh-on-Sea hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1798
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ship Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 6 to 15 for adults and GBP 6 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 6 to 15 for adults, and GBP 6 to 15 for children
  • 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
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ship Hotel to the airport?

The Ship Hotel is 3.7 mi (19-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Ship Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Ship Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of GBP 100 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is The Ship Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Bell Wharf Beach and 1.5 mi (7-min drive) from Chalkwell Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Ship Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Ship Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 6 and 15 for adults, GBP 6 and 15 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Ship Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino (5-min drive) and Rendezvous Southend Casino (8-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Ship Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Ship Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Ship Hotel have a pool?

The Ship Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Ship Hotel have a restaurant?

The Ship Hotel is home to Restaurant, which features British cuisine, ocean views, and light fare.

Does The Ship Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, deep-tissue massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is The Ship Hotel to downtown Leigh-on-Sea?

The Ship Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Leigh-on-Sea.

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