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Esplanade Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Clacton-on-Sea hotel

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Standard Double Room | Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Exterior
British cuisine

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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27-29 Marine Parade East, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 1UU
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Clacton Pier
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • West Cliff Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

Superior Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Clacton-on-Sea

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Clacton-on-Sea hotel, you'll find Clacton-on-Sea Beach and Clacton Pier. The Wheel Experience and Princes Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 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
  • Jaywick Martello Tower - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Clacton-on-Sea Station - 9 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Old Lifeboat House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Geo's Fish Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tubby Isaacs - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Esplanade Hotel

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Clacton-on-Sea hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Esplanade Hotel also features a rooftop terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Clacton-on-Sea hotel.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1940
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Esplanade Hotel offers 31 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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
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, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is Esplanade Hotel to the airport?

Esplanade Hotel is 57.3 mi (82-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Esplanade Hotel?

As of Aug 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esplanade Hotel on Sep 8, 2025 start from $135.06, 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 Esplanade Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Esplanade Hotel.

How close is Esplanade Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Clacton-on-Sea Beach and 2.3 mi (5-min drive) from Jaywick Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Esplanade Hotel offer free breakfast?

Yes, Esplanade Hotel offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Esplanade Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Esplanade Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Esplanade Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Esplanade Hotel have a pool?

Esplanade Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Esplanade Hotel have a restaurant?

Esplanade Hotel is home to Johnny Mac's Fish & Chips, which features British cuisine.

Does Esplanade Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Esplanade Hotel to downtown Clacton-on-Sea?

Esplanade Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Clacton-on-Sea.

Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 247 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ztara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here and it’s been great everytime but this last time we stayed the 3 nights we stayed they had a party in the function room that went past midnight all 3 nights keeping us awake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good for a short stay.

Good size room, clean and spacious. Quality of bedding poor pillows flat and beds dipping. Breakfast great. Close to all amenities and free parking at rear.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was large and views lovely as had a seafront room. Breakfast was very good, cooked fresh and plenty of it. Lady serving was lovely. Room dated but clean, bathroom TINY! Biggest issue was the hotel staying it has parking. This actually equates to 5 spaces which the staff use. Anyone arriving in the summer, or with mobility issues could find themselves unable to park
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ivan

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

Fair price Hotel

The hotel was clean and tidy and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was a nice and the bar prices were very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Les

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

No heating

Rooms to cold, couldn't have a shower. Because of it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kev

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

Seaview

Big seaview room which was clean and comfortable. All staff were polite and helpful. Good breakfast to start the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are welcoming and efficient
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and good value for money staff helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a nice stay staff was very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

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

Good value stay

Have stayed here once before. Since that time they have made some changes to the rooms to upgrade them. Rooms are clean. It takes a while for hot water to run in the shower and the flow is week but it’s an old building. This is a nice hotel for the price paid. Breakfast is included and of a reasonable standard. Staff are friendly. There’s some parking and off street parking is available for free.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you have a dog they put you in one of there pet friendly rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Grahame

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked room as indicated on website and later requested it to be on ground floor. Room was nothing like the photos on website. Reception/ manager was a delightful and helpful person. Housekeeping was non existent during our 7 day stay. Bed never made or changed. Bathroom never cleaned. Bed and linen was poor - not " premium " as advertised. Requested new towels which were of different sizes! No chair in room. No shelving in bathroom. Free parking if you can get it - parked on street for 3 nights. Property N O T as listed or shown on website. Choosing a type of room e.g. superior, is futile as it doesn't exist. Property is completely misrepresented on the site. Received one night refund for our complaints. No onsite restaurant as indicated. Very run down property. Parking available (4 spots) out rear of hotel with no access available to hotel - bags must be brought through front door - a walk of some 100m along footpath/road. Definitely not as indicated in description. Expedia needs to verify all listings. Travelled from Australia for this!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous and friendly staff. Big rooms. Great breakfast. Note: no lifts/elevators for those who may need them.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you foe helping to make my birthday special with a beautiful sea view from the room :) Comfy room :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Good price, good location, free parking, friendly Staff and great breakfast included. Bed needs replacing, a bit more cleaning and some new carpets.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Staff nice. Bar and breakfast area good. Rooms a bit dated and bathrooms need a tidy up but overall for money good value. Breakfast was cooked on request and was excellent. Prob one of the best I have had in a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024