The Ship Hotel

Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Chalkwell Beach

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Front of property - The Ship Hotel (Leigh-on-Sea)
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe - The Ship Hotel (Leigh-on-Sea)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, sea views - The Ship Hotel (Leigh-on-Sea)
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe - The Ship Hotel (Leigh-on-Sea)
Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Sea View | Terrace/patio - The Ship Hotel (Leigh-on-Sea)
Located just 3.7 mi (6 km) from the airport, The Ship Hotel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials or aromatherapy.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Pets allowed
  • Lift
£106
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026

Room options

Showing 11 of 11 rooms
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Sea View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Sea View | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Family Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Family Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Family Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
New Rd, Leigh on Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, England, SS9 2EA

What's nearby

  • Bell Wharf Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Estuary Bicycle Trail - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chalkwell Beach - 1 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Belfairs Public Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Two Tree Island - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • London (SEN-Southend) - 19 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 68 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 71 min drive
  • Westcliff Station - 5 min drive
  • Westcliff-on-Sea Leigh-On-Sea Station - 12 min walk
  • Chalkwell Station - 17 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Broadway Leigh-On-Sea - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bits On The Side - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sarah Moore - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Peterboat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Smack - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ship Hotel

Located just 3.7 mi (6 km) from the airport, The Ship Hotel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials or aromatherapy.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children aged 17 and younger eat free breakfast

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu
  • Fireplace guard

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1798
  • Bike parking
  • Spa services
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Walkway to water
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 89
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

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

Dining

On-site venue – Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
On-site venue No. 2 – This bar specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of GBP 100 per vehicle (return. Maximum occupancy 4)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Ship Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Ship Hotel?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Ship Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is GBP 100 per vehicle return.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ship Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at The Ship Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (5-min drive) and Rendezvous Southend Casino (8-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Ship Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, boat tours and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy amenities such as spa services and access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near The Ship Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers British cuisine and ocean views.

What's the area around The Ship Hotel like?

The Ship Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Bell Wharf Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Estuary Bicycle Trail.

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The Ship Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was fresh, tasty, and good value. (4 reviews)
  • The property warmly welcomed dogs, supplied dog beds, bowls, and treats, and provided a pet-friendly room with thoughtful touches. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay , staff were great, hotel is excellent. Great location.
Graham, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms, perfect food and amazing staff! EV charging is a great new addition too, made the onwards journey so much easier.
Ricky, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is new boutique hotel and they done it all really well.
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room, very polite staff

Room was immaculate and bed very comfy. Staff very friendly and polite. Will definitely stay again when next in the area.
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spotless Room, great staff. All
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s been refurbished to the highest quality and the food is amazing.
Joanne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay!

Fab experience lovely hotel- can’t think of anything negative at all! we had a very lovely comfortable stay- would definitely recommend
Lucy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and staff. Very cosey room . Place was spotless. And what a sunset
Darren, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely overnight stay at The Ship. It was very comfortable and clean with friendly staff. Excellent location near to the beach, Leigh train station, pubs, restaurants and Leigh Broadway for shopping.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect overnight and dinner by the beach

Super attitude and service from every member of staff that we met - even when the hotel was completely full! Restaurant was beyond our expectations - all was home-made and of really extraordinary quality!
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel & staff

Hotel was lovely & clean with great staff who went above & beyond to help me with early check in & additional parking. Too marks all round.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

The food and cocktails were good. The rooms were practically soundproof. The staff is very nice.
Ruby, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Spotless room and fabulous bedding, great facilities including fridge and coffee machine, although no instructions for that. Parking was tricky though, although we had allocated parking included with the room behind the hotel (highly recommended or you’ll end up parking a distance away) the spaces were very tight. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We had breakfast which although very nice and freshly cooked, I did not feel it was value for money.
Andrea, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely convenient location. Very clean and freshly renovated. Staff very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return. We were given an upgrade to a deluxe seaview room which was very well equipped and comfortable. Car parking might be a problem as it is limited and the suites and high grade rooms get a space reserved. They kindly saved us a space as we needed disabled access. The breakfast was very good and freshk6cooked. We hope to stay again.
Pauline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent dog friendly hotel

The hotel was lovely, well furnished with a nice “vibe”,and the staff were all amazing. The location of the hotel next to a busy road and the railway wasn’t ideal but there was nothing the hotel itself could do about that. It was, however, close to everything you needed, within walking distance. They also welcomed our dogs and even supplied dog beds, bowls and treats.
Karin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home

I can’t think of anything negative aside from the lift that is very slow but it didn’t matter, I love taking the stairs. Service was great, place is immaculate, our server, Will, was very engaging and easy to get to pubs and restaurants as well. Also, if you’re not driving, you can just walk from the train station. The walk is ten minutes but it will feel that you’re just walking in a park. Absolutely lovely! I highly recommend this place and will definitely stay there again.
Ruth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had breakfast twice and an evening meal, the food was good value and our waitress was a lovely lady. Friendly & helpful, she accommodated us with our small dog with a good table. It was a pleasure to meet and be served by her, I wish we had asked her name. :)
Tony, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Parking is the only issue with minimal spaces available and access is tight Service and quality of breakfast was excellent
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was perfect Very nice touches for our dog Lovely staff
Lauren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved the bedrooms as the were large and comfortable. Nicely located to restaurants. Clearly a pet friendly environment.
Agnes-Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Terence, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Christian Rud, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sharon, 1-night trip