In the heart of this seaside town, Esplanade Hotel offers a warm welcome with free English breakfast and stunning views from its rooftop terrace. Guests rave about the helpful staff and enjoy perks like coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, laundry services, a garden to unwind in and WiFi for staying connected.
Reviews
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Bar
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (9)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Rooftop terrace
Terrace
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Meeting room
Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Room options
Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Superior Quadruple Room
Highlights
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Sea view
Sleeps 6
1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Classic Double Room
Highlights
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Deluxe Room
Highlights
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Sea view
Sleeps 6
1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Family Room
Highlights
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Esplanade Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Johnny Mac's Fish & Chips, which serves British cuisine. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
31 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1940
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
24-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Johnny Mac's Fish & Chips - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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
Does Esplanade Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Esplanade Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Esplanade Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Esplanade Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Esplanade Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Esplanade Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and sailing, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Esplanade Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Esplanade Hotel?
Yes, Johnny Mac's Fish & Chips offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Esplanade Hotel like?
Esplanade Hotel is located near Clacton-on-Sea Beach, just a short 9-minute walk from Clacton-on-Sea Station and 4 minutes' walk from Clacton Pier.
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Esplanade Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Oct 19, 2024
Had a nice stay staff was very friendly
Alexander
Alexander, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 1, 2025
Seaview
Big seaview room which was clean and comfortable. All staff were polite and helpful. Good breakfast to start the day.
Kev
Kev, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 29, 2024
Property was clean and good value for money staff helpfull
stephen
stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
Thank you foe helping to make my birthday special with a beautiful sea view from the room :)
Comfy room :)
Marta
Marta, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2024
Great value with very nice staff.
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2024
Was a lovely place to stay safe and sound and right on the sea front
tony
tony, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 19, 2024
Would stay again.
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2024
Hotel was great room was very comfortable and had great views of the sea breakfast was included and we had full English and it was great definitely stay there again
William
William, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 7, 2024
Good price, good location, free parking, friendly Staff and great breakfast included. Bed needs replacing, a bit more cleaning and some new carpets.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
If you have a dog they put you in one of there pet friendly rooms
Very helpful staff, excellent location, very good enhlish breakfast.
Luann
Luann, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 4, 2024
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.
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2024
Great place to stay
Great value, comfy bed. Shower tight and slow to warm up, but a good size room, excellent location, friendly and helpful staff.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 23, 2024
Very courteous and friendly staff. Big rooms. Great breakfast. Note: no lifts/elevators for those who may need them.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2024
Great place to sta6
This was a very pleasant experience, an older hotel well maintained and an excellent location across the street from the beach and minutes to the pier.
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2024
Top staff and hotel perfect for requirements
The staff were professional, friendly and helpful.
Gary
Gary, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2024
It was a lovely stay , very friendly staff ask for xtra pillows and was given them , overall a good stay will be back
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2024
Staff very friendly. Room clean, wth sea view. Excellent breakfast. Would recommend to others.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 12, 2024
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.
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
We had a large room with a sea view and a nice full English breakfast in the morning... shower was a bit small and could do with a shelf in the bathroom...The Hotel is very close to the pier,amusements and shops.
Terence
Terence, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2024
Really great view overlooking the sea and the pier was seen in the distance. Excellent choice for a bank holiday getaway from it all. Fab price.
Clare
Clare, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2024
The Esplanade Hotel was great value for money, (Room 32) We would highly recommend it for a comfortable night and a most amazing and enjoyable breakfast. The front desk receptionist (Lilly) was very helpfull.
Roger
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2024
Friendly staff, great location and reasonably priced.
If I had to mention 1 negative, it's that the shower in the room I had was a bit small.
Apart from that, highly recommend :)
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 7, 2024
Comfortable stay, close to the town
Good value for money, the hotel does need updating but I’m not complaining as our stay was comfortable. The shower wasn’t great and the bathroom very small but the bedroom was a good size. Breakfast was excellent. The tv in the room wasn’t great as there was no “live tv” I had to log into the iPlayer to watch anything. We did get free parking round the back. The hotel was placed in an excellent position for the town.