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University of Essex - Southend Campus

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Southend-on-Sea with a conference centre

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Property entrance
Interior
Business centre
Property grounds
Basic Single Room

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
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Southend Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Southend Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

  • Prittlewell Priory - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Adventure Island - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southend Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Southend Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cliffs Pavilion - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

University of Essex - Southend Campus

Guesthouse in Southend-on-Sea with a conference centre
A business centre and 15 meeting rooms are available.
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2010
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
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. 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

More

  • Desk

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
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. 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 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 40 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

ARUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and helpful. Place was clean safe and quiet. Great value for money and such a convenient location. Check in was efficient and quick. Would definitely use again thank yiu
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Russ

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked with provision for free parking which wasn’t the case, no drinks provided, no cutlery
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieron

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

Student Dorms

It’s typical student dorms, central Southend for £34 when Travelodge wanted £230 for the Saturday night in July. Basic facilities but WHAT A BARGAIN
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tried to check in after booking through Expedia yesterday, they had no information about any booking and are not currently letting their rooms out. I was left stranded, trying to get hold of someone to talk to at Expedia. They left me on hold for nearly 2 hours before I just gave up. Will never use this site again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Doorkeeper turned the guest away - despite prepayment - giving fear of covid as a reason. Guest left at 8pm at night in Southend on SEA with nowhere to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Barrie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mattress was extremely uncomfortable. Could not sleep all night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price is very reasonable. The rooms are clean and have all basic facilities. The location is excellent. The staff are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not really geared up for hotel guests. Staff were porters. Clouds of rubbish outside front door and some blew in and was never cleaned up. Breakfast for 5 days was 5 paper bags of food left on the first day - do croissants and muffins last five days? Bed was hard an had a waterproof sheet so was sweaty. Couldn't get the broadband to work. No tv, radio or tea coffee making facilities. Apart from that it was fine...
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price and close to high street and shops. No tv or kettle in room and welcome brochure quite specific about not using communal kitchen, which was a shame. Wifi instructions seemed to involve setting up an account so didn't use. Very close to a big Sainsbury's. Staff helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Martin

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

Basic, but good.

A clean room with a comfortable bed and ensuite, was all I needed and was what I got. Staff were very helpful even though I arrived at 5 minutes to midnight. Good soundproofing, so no noise from the street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Lorenc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Era perfetta per chi vuole visitare la città,
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

trevlig personal och billigt

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019