Skylark Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Southend Pier

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Dining
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Suite, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, wheelchair access
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Aviation Way, Southend-on-Sea, England, SS2 6UN
  • Place, Southend Pier
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Southend Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double or Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 271 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double or Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Southend-on-Sea

In suburbs.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Southend-on-Sea hotel, you'll find Southend University Hospital and Belfairs Wood, Park and Nature Reserve. Palace Theatre and Roots Hall Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Southend Pier - 14 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Adventure Island - 14 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Southend Beach - 14 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Thorpe Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Lakeside Shopping Centre - 43 min drive - 26.9 miles

Getting around

  • Southend Airport Station - 5 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish To Go - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Skylark Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Southend Pier
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

The business-friendly Skylark Hotel also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Southend-on-Sea hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1972
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Skylark Hotel offers 75 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Laundry facilities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 continental breakfast: approximately GBP 8.00 per person

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Skylark Hotel Southend-on-sea
Skylark Southend-on-sea
Skylark Hotel
Skylark Hotel Hotel
Skylark Hotel Southend-on-Sea
Skylark Hotel Hotel Southend-on-Sea

Frequently asked questions

How close is Skylark Hotel to the airport?

Skylark Hotel is 1.7 mi (4-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Skylark Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Skylark Hotel.

How close is Skylark Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.6 mi (13-min drive) from Chalkwell Beach and 4 mi (15-min drive) from Bell Wharf Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Skylark Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Skylark Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 8.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Skylark Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rendezvous Southend Casino (7-min drive) and Genting Casino (8-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Skylark Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Skylark Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Skylark Hotel have a pool?

Skylark Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Skylark Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Skylark Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Skylark Hotel to downtown Southend-on-Sea?

Skylark Hotel is 2.6 mi away from Southend-on-Sea.

Skylark Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 443 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Hanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Det er ved at være godt slidt . Blev meget skuffet man kunne ikke få rigtig Engelsk morgenmad der mere , det har ellers altid været så godt det , tror vi har brugt stedet 10 gange i alt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
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4/10 Poor

mel

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had no hot water, carpert was dirty in and around the rooms. Service could have been netter.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
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4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid.

We had a letter pushed under our door saying that the area had a power cut - I assume that the power cut didn’t hit the main block where the printer had power. The fire alarm went off 2/3 times. I will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
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8/10 Good

R

Inexpensive place for Southend Airport

A comfortable hotel near the airport that is a work in progress. It is dated but there is evidence of improvements going on. Considering the lack of use of the airport due to the pandemic this hotel has lost business but looks as if it is working on getting it back to normal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
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6/10 Okay

Jay

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fawlty Showers

The rooms were ok, bed was comfortable and it was clean. However the hallways were damp and musty smelling, there was no hot water on the night of our stay ( although rectified by the next day, we had to chase for updates). The car park was waste ground, and overall a slightly intimidating atmosphere. I guess for the price it was adequate and very handy for the nearby Saxon Hall. I probably wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

This hotel needs a massive refurbishment shower leaked all over the floor and general condition of furniture & fixtures is very poor
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Good weekend away.

We will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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6/10 Okay

Mrs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Did the job

Did the job. Had a festival at Garon park. Old but clean. Dreadful noise at 2am outside the room 142 both nights, sounded electrical. People not adhering to no smoking left awful smell. Bed old and lumpy. But choice of twin or double. Only breakfast choice continental for £8. Good parking friendly staff. Needs an upgrade!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Trouble outside the hotel with other guests fighting And noisy all night Hotel run down
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was very good clean an good for a fmaily room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was good only thing that needs improving is Wfi as the room we was in the wfi was very poor but other than that the service was good very friendly and I would go back and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Ian

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

Nice hotel, comfortable and friendly

The hotel in places is a little tired but it is clean and comfortable with friendly helpful staff. Parking is busy when they have an event but there appears to be good CCTV coverage and parking seems safe and secure. I will happily stay there again, be advised in August the restaurant was not open due to staff shortages post lockdown.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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6/10 Okay

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was really friendly, however the hotel is dated in so many ways, I felt sorry for the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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6/10 Okay

Selena

Liked: Staff & service

Cheap and cheerful

Reception staff were friendly. Room smelt of damp but had a nice shower, bathroom towel had blood on it, they changed the towel no problem. We paid 16 pound for 2 breakfast's and was not told it was just self service continental. We had stayed before and it was cooked or continental, felt breakfast was expensive for what it was, and they should have said it was continental only. Its cheap and cheerful and suited our needs, as we just wanted somewhere to sleep, but wouldent recommend for a nice weekend away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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4/10 Poor

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beer pipes need a good clean out as the beer tasted crap. It has a funny smell to the corridors and rooms the carpets are filthy, bathroom had not been cleaned properly you could still see where someone had brushed their teeth and spat it in the sink and the bath was not clean either. All in all would not go back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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6/10 Okay

Sudhir

Liked: Staff & service
Room was supposed to be non-smoking but smelled of smoke/cigarettes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great no frills accomodation. Acres of parking. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Average stay

Overall not a bad price but could do with some updating within rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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4/10 Poor

Philip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Tired old building. Needs an upgrade

Booked a room for one night for a social event nearby. The website states that the hotel is newly refurbished. That maybe the case for the main building, however the annex buildings are very dated. The room was tired worn and in urgent need of decoration. It smelt of mould and stale cigarettes. The bathroom was very untidy in terms of decor. Staff were very helpful and efficient and cannot be faulted, however the building itself is in urgent need of an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I ordered a family room with one double and 2 single beds but was told on arrival this was it available so had to make do with a double bed for myself and 2 children. The staff were rude the place is tatty as well I would never stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean rooms and lots of parking close to the centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice but noisy

Hotel room was fine but paper thin walls meant we heard everything in the room next door who were clearly not intending to sleep! Absolutely spoiled what should have been a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Sameena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really comfortable and all the necessities. No problem at all. Definitely staying in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Nice pleasant hotel

Very pleasant staff at the hotel allowed to order take away and eat in hotel as arrived late and no restaurant available decent bar facilities and in easy reach of my destination the next day
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021