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University of Essex - Southend Campus

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Interior
Property grounds
Basic Single Room
Business centre

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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University Square, 36 Queens Rd, Southend-on-Sea, England, SS1 1BF
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Southend Pier
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Southend Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Southend-on-Sea

University of Essex - Southend Campus puts you in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, within just a 10-minute stroll of Beecroft Art Gallery and Southend-on-Sea City Hall. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly guest house offers a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a conference centre. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Southend-on-Sea guest house include Prittlewell Priory and Southend Cliff Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Southend-on-Sea City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Adventure Island - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Southend Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Southend Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cliffs Pavilion - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Southend Victoria Station - 4 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Henry Higgins - Fish & Chips - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

University of Essex - Southend Campus

A business centre and 15 meeting rooms are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Southend-on-Sea guest house.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2010
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
University of Essex - Southend Campus offers 50 accommodations. This Southend-on-Sea guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 June 2026 to 10 December 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at University of Essex - Southend Campus .

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to University of Essex - Southend Campus ?

Yep, University of Essex - Southend Campus is a short 16-minute walk from Southend Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at University of Essex - Southend Campus ?

No, University of Essex - Southend Campus does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at University of Essex - Southend Campus ?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at University of Essex - Southend Campus ?

No, pets are not allowed.

University of Essex - Southend Campus Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 43 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to find entrance , otherwise good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

James

A few points to note: 1. I did not receive the promised confirmation e-mail from the university. 2. They do not answer the only phone number provided by Expedia. (I was told, onsite, that this only gets answered if/when someone is at the desk). Nor do they respond when you leave a voice message on this number. 3. I had to find out (for myself) that there's a department at the main university (in Colchester) that runs this accommodation - and they did send me an e-mail confirmation. This stated that the front desk was manned until 5pm - but it's not! The staff leave at 3pm!! 4. Two security people (thankfully) were at the desk, and they could not have been more helpful. The male guard even offered to help with my luggage as he showed me to my room. 5-star service from him! 5. The room was like an ice-box (in the current cold weather) as the in-room heater had not been switched on. This eventually took the chill off… but the people running this place should be doing a much better job all-round.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CALLUM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, very friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

The staff were all nice and helpful. Room was fine except for stain or marks on carpet. The rest was clean enough. Bed was comfortable enough for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Clive James

So so. Couldn’t use an adaptor as there isn’t space below the socket. Room wasn’t super clean. No shampoo/shower gel etc. Right in city centre. Plenty of food/shops nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were friendly and available.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kieron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
It’s waaay cheaper than anywhere else in Sarfend for a Saturday night and the walk down to the front is entertaining (locals and we visitors are a visually diverse bunch). Bed was really hard this time and the two pillows were flat as a pancake so will take my favourite with me next time. Otherwise super
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dimitar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very good stay. Room was good size, only thing the carpet could have been hoovered, there was crumps everywhere. Other than that very pleased
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Leo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and modern but the only thing was the shared kitchen which had fridges, freezers and 2 kettles but we weren’t allowed to use the 2 ovens which had tape across them warning not to use and there was no microwave. I’m sure most people are maybe only staying for a short stay but I was there for a month (working locally) and really did not enjoy takeout most nights.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

GRACE

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

Good Service

Clean room Good laundry facility but the laundry app was not working so I used my phone. Helpful security staff
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BILLY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern student accommodation. Decent enough although the bed wasn’t the greatest. Very central and 24/7 check via the reception/security desk No parking but plenty if options nearby and free street parking between 6 and 8
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean towles'sheets pillow cases, mattress to thin, ideal for a central cheep stay, overall very happy with my choicr
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Room was clean and staff helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaypee Marie

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pillow case and linen smelled like they have not been changed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy Near city centre highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner stayed here as he needed somewhere quick and easy to stay. He said it was suitable for what he needed it for, and he really enjoyed the site seeing. If need to contact them, just don't do it via the app, as you won't get a reply (as I found out!)!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mike, Hastings

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
On your website it stated parking was included, only to find that it's Not
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025