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Camelia Hotel

3.0 star property

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A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses, a chalkboard menu, and a wooden counter.
Bar (on property)
The entrance to Camelia Hotel with a glass door, snowflake decorations, and two potted Christmas trees.
Executive Double Room, Sea View
A row of white buildings with balconies, a brick wall, and some greenery in front.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$308
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

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178 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, England, SS1 3AA
  • Place, Thorpe Bay Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Southend Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Double Room, Sea View

Executive Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Suite, Sea View, Annex Building

King Suite, Annex Building, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Southend-on-Sea

At Camelia Hotel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Southchurch Park and Thorpe Bay Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This beach hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and luggage storage. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. On weekday mornings English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Southend-on-Sea hotel include Southend Beach and Adventure Island.

What's nearby

  • Southchurch Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Thorpe Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Southend Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Adventure Island - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Southend Pier - 6 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Southend East Station - 18 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Walnut Tree - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pieno-Lleno - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Pearl Dragon - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Camelia Hotel

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Camelia Hotel also features a terrace, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Southend-on-Sea hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Camelia Hotel offers 34 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 10:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 10 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.00 per day.

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 English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from GBP 7.95 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Camelia Hotel Southend on sea
Camelia Southend on sea
Camelia Hotel Southend-on-Sea
Camelia Southend-on-Sea
Camelia Hotel Hotel
Camelia Hotel Southend-on-Sea
Camelia Hotel Hotel Southend-on-Sea

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Camelia Hotel?

Camelia Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Camelia Hotel?

As of 27 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Camelia Hotel on 29 Jun 2026 start from NZ$308, including 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.

Is parking available at Camelia Hotel?

Yep, Camelia Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Camelia Hotel?

Yep, Camelia Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Thorpe Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing and fishing.

Is Camelia Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Camelia Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Camelia Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Camelia Hotel?

No, Camelia Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Camelia Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Camelia Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Camelia Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Camelia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 407 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at this comfortable hotel. Staff very friendly, room had everything I needed for the night, beautifully decorated and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly. Hotel and room very clean and sufficient in amenities. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and spotless room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Louise

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

A lovely stay, thank you

A lovely stay; perfect for my family. The breakfast was also delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and an excellent breakfast. Would return when we next visit Southend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room very clean . Newly decorated and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Great Hotel

Lovely hotel and the staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Domenico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel on the sea front with free parking. Great staff and good food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, fantastic views and excellent staff. Breakfast was loverly and everything was cooked to perfection.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ms Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i stayed here with my cousin to see the poppies on the pier and the fireworks.The room was really good clean and quiet being away from the noisy part of Southend but still on seafront and just 20mins walk was good for us.The staff were amazing so friendly and helpful we spent the eve in the bar and we will def stay there again.A really lovely great little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The whole experience from start to finish was, as always, fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are so friendly, made all the difference A great Hotel overlooking the water
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

Will stay again (lots!)

Beautiful family run hotel, really reasonably priced and great food.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't fault the hotel. Lovely staff, convenient hotel, nice bar. Room was perfect for our one night stay. Only criticism is why only one pillow.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mr Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Hotel was excellent with very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Everything was lovely thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ann

Lovely little hotel

Lovely hotel. Staff all very welcoming, room has everything you need and they allowed us a slightly late check out complimentary x
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and professional welcome. Overall good standard hotel. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Savvas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with comfortable rooms.Sea front location and convenient for southend pier and attractions.There is a nice outdoor area to have a drink -decent bar.Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Accommodation, great staff, very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stopped for a business trip and were thoroughly impressed. The service was amazing, and the food was delicious. I’ll definitely stop here again when I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Great great great

As it always is, the stay was wonderful. Great staff, great food, great room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect English seaside hotel. Comfortable, great staff and great food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the whole experience was great.No complaints at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Nice hotel in a great location

Nice hotel with very friendly staff. The location was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023