The Ship Hotel

Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Chalkwell Beach

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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. This luxurious hotel is also within a short drive of Cliffs Pavilion and Southend Pier.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
£110
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

Showing 11 of 11 rooms
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a balcony with curtains.

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

Exceptional
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

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

Wonderful
  • Sea view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a hanging light fixture.

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

Very good
  • Sea view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall, a window with curtains, and a wooden shelf with a box and a tissue.

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Exceptional
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a small table with flowers, and wall-mounted pictures.

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

Exceptional
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

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

Very good
  • Sea view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a minibar.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Exceptional
  • Sea view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

Exceptional
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a window, and wall-mounted artwork.

Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, and a view of the sea through a window.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Exceptional
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view.

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

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

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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
  • Two Tree Island - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Belfairs Public Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.7 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

  • ‪Sarah Moore - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Broadway Leigh-On-Sea - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ten Green Bottles - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Osborne's Café & Seafood Merchant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hopsters - ‬5 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. This luxurious hotel is also within a short drive of Cliffs Pavilion and Southend Pier.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
15:00
CHECK-OUT
11:00

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; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation*
    • 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

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The Ship Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served delicious food, with many guests praising the quality, presentation, and value for money. (17 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, fresh, and good value with a wide range of options. (15 reviews)
  • The hotel provided a pet-friendly environment with welcoming touches such as dog beds, bowls, and treats. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was spotlessly clean, staff were so, so helpful and it's in a great position. Would definitely recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely place, beautifully placed right next to the seaside, situated in the right place, very nice staff and very helpful,very clean really enjoyed my time there it was amazing definitely a place to highly recommended
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay. Great food. Friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms and good stafff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, great staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and great staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely stay, great service
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very wellcoming & friendly. Clean throughout. Booked breakfast was great included everything except cocktails & smoothies, well worth it 👌
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast was lovely, staff helpful and polite. Parking if you dont have a reserved spot is a little public carpark opposite the hotel. Lovely stay over all. Happy to stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Recenty refurbished to a high standard, especially for what is basically a nice pub. Or room had a balcony, although no view, and air conditioning. The ensuite was very good, with a walk-in shower. The breakfast was good value and very nice, especially the full English. Staff were all very helpful and polite, particularly Alex. The location is excellent with loads of pubs and restaurants just over the railway line. We managed to park outside throughout our stay, but there are also several car parks close by.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place. The service in the bar/restaurant was impeccable and the food was delicious. Rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. Great location. Would absolutely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room & staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Attentive and pleasant staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was perfect Very nice touches for our dog Lovely staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, friendly and really helpful staff, amazing food, beautiful rooms with good facilities and a really nice location with lots of great facilities within walking distance.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel Was there yo celebrate my husband birthday. Gave a free upgrade to make even more special. Breakfast was great too
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved the place itself, but the most outstanding element was our interaction with the staff, led by Anneka on reception. We travel a lot and Anneka (hope spelling is correct) stands out. She was superb. Friendly, engaging, helpful. Always smiling. Always proactive in offering to help. One of the best we’ve experienced in a very long time!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing! Friendly staff, smooth check in, beautiful room, right by Old Leigh. We also ate in the restaurant where the service and food were both exceptional. So good, we booked to stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was fabulous the staff were very polite and attentive all in all a very pleasant stay would definitely stay there again
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed two nights at The Ship hotel in August. The room ( no 7) was on the first floor. It was beautifully decorated and the ensuite bathroom, although quite tiny, had a large shower and good shelf space for toiletries. The juliet balcony looked up the hill, with a sea view to the right. We had a car parking space included, which was very helpful, as space is at a premium. We had breakfast in the restaurant, the food was good, the fresh orange juice delicious and the staff welcoming. We also had an evening meal . The menu wasn't extensive but the food was tasty and well presented. Overall a great hotel, well maintained, friendly staff and a good location in Leigh on Sea.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was great, clean and contemporary. Staff were always helpful and polite. Would definitely stay again.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s been refurbished to the highest quality and the food is amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room. Very comfortable. Very clean. Staff very attentive
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely brilliant stay! We only did a one night stay but the hotel itself is superb. Very friendly staff (Grace in particular), with clean modern fittings and fixtures. Comfortable bed and pillows and breakfast was so fresh and tasty. Highly recommend!