Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

3.0 star property
3-star B&B near St John the Baptist Monastery

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Exterior
Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Reception
View from property
Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom | Bathroom | Hair dryer

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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The Hythe, Maldon, England, CM9 5HN
  • Place, Museum of Power
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mill Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, St John the Baptist Monastery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • River view

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Water view

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Maldon

In Maldon .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Maldon B&B, you'll find St John the Baptist Monastery and Warren Golf Club. Forrester Park Golf Club is within 6 miles (10 km) and Five Lakes Resort is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Museum of Power - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Mill Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • St John the Baptist Monastery - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Warren Golf Club - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Forrester Park Golf Club - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Chelmsford North Fambridge Station - 10 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maldon Coffee Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪White Horse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Malí - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

3-star B&B near St John the Baptist Monastery
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area.

This 3-star Maldon bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 10 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay to the airport?

Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay is 22.4 mi (41-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay?

As of Jan 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay on Jan 26, 2026 start from $71.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay.

How close is Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 2.9 mi (12-min drive) from Mill Beach.

Does Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10 per person. It's available every day from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay have a pool?

Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay does not have a pool.

Does Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay have a restaurant?

Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay is home to Fish on the Quay, which features al fresco dining.

Does Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay to downtown Maldon?

Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay is 0.7 mi away from Maldon.

Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 414 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quirky, low ceilings and very steep stairs. Enjoyed our stay. Brilliant location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay at the right price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were friendly, helpful,accommodation was comfortable and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend this property. We were made to feel welcome. The breakfast option is definitely worth it. Hot and cold drink was included. The staff were all lovely, made to feel like a local. The bedrooms are lovely and a bonus waking up to a. I’ve view. Highly recommend, will definitely be back to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff , nice atmosphere and very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place to stay, clean, everything you need. Staff are great, owner is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service

Quayside charm

The location is super, right on the quay. The building is very old and charming. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Food is great, the menu is super, with lots of fish. The chef made special orders for breakfast. The quay and town have a great choice of alternative eating. The bathroom was good. The air conditioning worked very well, for heating as well as cooling. There are paid car parks a short walk away. Traffic is very quiet, out of season. There is a parking bay for an hour's free parking to unload. Accessibility in the building is poor. Corridors are narrow and low, and the stairway is steep and uneven, accessed through the kitchen. The bedroom needed maintenance - the bed moved while sitting up, because the headboard was loose. There was no hot water in the sink. The toilet macerator was noisy. The pub has no parking, and the local free parking fills up. The quay has early deliveries in large trucks. Despite the fame of Maldon oysters, we didn't find any anywhere!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ROD

Liked: Staff & service
When we arrived the staff were welcoming and friendly although booking in system a bit chaotic and we did not receive all information about servicing rooms on daily basis. Ran out of towels, clean crockery, coffees and no hand wash in bathrooms. Bathrooms not very clean and floors decidedly grubby. A real shame as perfect location and very nice staff, maybe management issue! Rod and Sue
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte, Kent

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

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs R L

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

Lovely Maldon trip.

Had an over-nighter with my old man. Comfy room, aircon, lovely view over the river... Delicious breakfast the following morning. Parking can be a bit iffy, but we found a space nearby... better from October, when all the regulations ease. The bar was well stocked and we had massive dinners! Plenty of shops a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

Historic pub in a great location

I really liked this place because its such an historic building in a fantastic location. I particularly liked that the building had been built in the 1600's - I had been reading Daniel Defoe's account of coming to Maldon in 1700 and eating turbot, which he said was very good in the town. I was pleased to find turbot on the menu at Fish on the Quay - maybe he stayed here! We had a lovely view of the sunrise over the river and the Thames barges outside. It was bliss to wake up to the sound of sea birds in the morning. The pub wasn't noisy at all. The landlady Babs couldn't be more welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Jolly sailor fish on the quay

Staff very friendly and welcoming, food very good, good selection of fish dishes. Location is brilliant, like going back in time seeing all the Thames barges and able to take a trip on them. Only slight issue is the bathroom could do with a upgrade
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was small and basic but not a problem for one night. Lovely view. Bed comfy. Check in girl super friendly, Babs who served our breakfast was a lovely lady. Thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Our 1 Night Stay

We had an amazing 1 night stay. We had parked up the road just off high street (24 hour car park) as parking limited (permit only outside) at the pub but was easy to find car park and walk down to the pub was a couple of minutes. When we arrived in the pub we were welcomed by Babs and Summer. Summer showed us to our room, you have to go through a staff only area and as it is a pub the ceilings were low but we liked that as it makes the stay different. We were told all about the late night procedure once the pub is closed how you get in and out and given emergency numbers if needed. The stairs up were steep but that comes with staying in an old pub. Our room was lovely (room 3) had air con, nice comfortable bed and small but adequate bathroom with small bottles of shampoo, shower gel etc which is a nice touch. Water provided and tea and coffee biscuits in room. We went for a stroll in Maldon and when we returned Ebony was at the bar, she was very friendly and welcoming. We sat outside overlooking the water. This pub is in a lovely setting. We had a great nights sleep and breakfast was amazing with a great choice, served again by Babs and Summer. Overall our stay was excellent and I couldn’t fault all the staff they were great and very friendly. We will be back to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quirky room with nice view

We stayed for one night. Being an old pub the building has matured and shows it via the slight slope of some floors. Our room was small but perfectly adequate and we had a great view of the Hythe from our window overlooking the Thames barges. The room has a TV, internet access and a kettle with plenty of tea and coffee. The shower worked well and the bed was clean and comfortable which is pretty much all you need to know. We enjoyed celebrating my wife's birthday in Maldon and for the price we paid for the we didn't expect five star and our only complaint is the lack of car parking in the vicinity of the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Two nights away.

Staying here was good. Location was fine. The room was functional and clean. Shower was not great lack power. Air conditioning was very useful but I did find the slight damp smell after use. Parking is an issue as no onsite parking, you can park outside the other pub down the road. Otherwise you have to park after 7pm on the roadside and move before 9am. You need to be able to climb steep stairs and be aware of low ceiling heights. But overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great for what I needed that night, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely location on Hythe Quay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marky

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay , room had Air con which was excellent as it was a very hot day/night it was pleasant and what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025