If you have more time to spare during your travel to Essex, why don’t you stop by for a day or two in a resort town called the Southend on Sea? Simply referred to as Southend, the city is famous for its long Southend Pier, hillside, and coastal views. Make sure to visit the Adventure Island where you can enjoy the water slides and fairground rides for the whole day. Read on to find where to stay in Southend on Sea.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 01, 2024.
1. Your sweet escape by the sea (from USD 108)
Book this chic apartment that is located on the top floor and across the harbor for your sweet escape by the sea. This accommodation is ideal for single travelers or couples who are looking for a relaxed vacation. The beautiful Whitstable Harbour and a fish market are just a few steps away from the accommodation. Open the door, cross the road and you will get to enjoy the harbor. Access to public transportation is also conveniently close, as there is a bus stop in front of the door and the train station is only minutes away on foot. With regards to the accommodation itself, it provides one comfortable bedroom and one bathroom for two. There is also a large lounge/dining room to relax and enjoy your meals. The kitchen is fully equipped and guests are welcome to use it.
Top guest reviews
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sian and wills apartment is absolutely stunning and looks just like the photosreally appreciated the milk and tea/coffee and breakfast goodscheck in was easy lots of thoughtful touches like breakfast basket and flowers made it feel homelygreat small touches breakfast tea coffee milk all left for usvery clean comfortable and sits in a great position to access all local amenities and the seashoreCleanliness:
very clean and stylish apartment great communication an enjoyable stayvery clean and cosy perfect for a couple stayit’s very clean and homelythe flat is beautiful and immaculately cleana warm and very clean spacious flat great communication central for townHost:
with a very helpful hostsian is a great hostsian replied quickly to questions and was very helpfulsian is a great host who makes everything easysian was a great host and made us feel welcome from before we had even arrivedRead more reviewsLocation:
fantastic flat located in central whitstablea great location and parkingthe location is great and within walking distance to the station and the harbourperfect location for town etc all walking distance 5 stars from megreat location and very spacious
2. A quiet and cozy room overlooking the garden (from USD 57)
A private room located in a guest suite is offered to travelers, no more than two people. Having its own private entrance, guests can come and go as they wish without having to worry about disturbing other residents. The accommodation is equipped with facilities that will make you feel comfortable. A bedroom, a bathroom, multimedia TV, wireless internet, board games are provided for you. There is also a patio where you can sit, relax and enjoy the beautiful garden.
Top guest reviews
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tea and coffee making facilities plus a small electric cool box were provided in the bedroomwonderful beautiful room with a view of the gardenthe room was really comfortable and nic and chris were incredibly welcominglovely hosts and the room was fantastic with an amazing view of their beautiful gardena warm welcome lovely room and all sorts of little extras to may my stay comfortableCleanliness:
nice clean self contained accommodationeverything was very clean and the small touches were greatlovely quiet clean and comfortable spotvery very clean and warmroom was very comfortable clean and cosyHost:
great hospitality and very nice hostslovely hosts with a lovely homehosts are a lovely couplesuch kind hosts who did so much to make us welcomethank you so much for being a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
location is great such as city itselfgreat proximity (comfortable ~20 minute walk) to the main street of southendeasy walking distance to pubs restaurants etcgreat location as we were attending a wedding nearby at sutton halleasy walk to cafes restaurants etc
3. A private room by the sea (from USD 86)
A bright and sunny double room is offered to guests who desire to live by the sea. Equipped with a private bathroom, this accommodation can host no more than two guests. Tea and coffee making facilities can be used for free, along with the mini fridge and wireless internet. Head to the Thorpe Bay seafront to enjoy a pleasant walk in the morning or in the evening. Appreciate the beauty of mother nature in Southend on Sea.
Top guest reviews
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the room was lovely and great having a ensuitehe loved the comfy bed the free wifi and being relatively close to amusementsgreat double room with en-suitethe beds were really comfy we had a great nights sleeploved the fact the room was seperateCleanliness:
very nice clean and comfortable roomclean room a little smallzara offered great communication and her place was spotlessly cleanthe room is very clean and nicely decoratedspacious extra clean and comfortable bedsHost:
the host was very welcomingthe host is very friendly and helpfulthe host zara was very welcoming and approachablecomfort value and a nice hostzara was a great host and very accommodatingRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and beautiful roomperfect location next to seafront and free parking near bya great place right near the beachbeautiful location and a lovely roomsuperb location making everything very accessible
4. A spacious bedroom in a quiet neighborhood (from USD 47)
Are you planning to explore the city of Southend on Sea by yourself? That makes you a solo adventurer. And Airbnb has the right accommodation for solo adventurers like you. Located in a quiet neighborhood, this accommodation is a spacious bedroom with a double bed, TV and wireless internet. You can sleep like a baby to recharge your energy for the next adventure that awaits you. You can have access to the bathroom and the kitchen as well (after 8 am).
Top guest reviews
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also there is a tv and good wireless internet in the roomi had a wonderful stay with karen love the electric kettle and mini fridge in the room; very helpfulthe room also had a keyed lock on the door which i appreciatedthe room was lovely and spaciousthe room has a good size and the bed is comfortableCleanliness:
very clean lovely double roomalways clean and welcomingclean quiet and comfortable lovely lacethe place was very cleanclean comfortable with a good welcomeHost:
she is a very kind and thoughful hostkaren and paul were truly great hostskaren was a good hostkaren and husband were excellent hostscomfy bed and a friendly hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location for me was idealgreat quiet location in cul-de-sac away from the hustle of the busy town centre and no hassle parkingperfect location for a quick stroll around thorpe baywas very happy with location and communicationand a spacious clean room in a nice house with beach and local shops close by
5. A stylish Victorian cottage (from USD 162)
Situated in a conservation area, this Victorian cottage is fully modernized to a high specification to ensure that every guest staying here never forgets the superb stay experience. Underfloor heating is available on the ground floor along with a lounge area and a private courtyard garden that comes with outdoor furniture. This garden is the best place if you want to relax and take in the tranquil atmosphere. Climb the stairs and you will find an open-plan bedroom that boasts the stunning views of the sea. Upon arrival, you will receive a welcome package that includes coffee, milk, juice, tea and some other delicious treats.
Top guest reviews
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full sky tv was a nice touchthe stables is an amazing cottage to stay in felt comfortable as soon as we walked inthe stable is superior accomodation in terms of both the facilities it provides and its general ambianceit is finished to a high standard and made our stay in the area very comfortableour stay at the stable was relaxing quiet and very comfortableCleanliness:
fantastic accommodation spotlessly clean and superb touches very easy communicationsthe whole place was spotlessly clean and very comfortablegreat place super clean with thoughtful touchesreally clean and tidy and an amazing spacethank you so much for the amazing clean place and fast communicationHost:
lovely accommodation with a great hostwendy & greg were great hostsattention to detail by the owner is outstandingwendy was really helpful and accommodating throughoutand really lovely hosts who respond immediatelyRead more reviewsLocation:
great location just a short walk into townideally located for shops beach and the main rail station into londonsuch a lovely little house in a great location so close to the watergreat place we loved the location and the gardenfantastic accommodation in a great location to explore southend
6. The Mews (from USD 118)
Set right in the center of the town, The Mews will be a fantastic place to stay for families. The accommodation is equipped with four beds where five guests can sleep in. Private bathrooms, a dining and sitting area where you can watch TV and a fully equipped kitchen are yours to use for free. The Mews is adjacent to the famous Southend Pier. Take a walk for five minutes and you’ll reach the attraction.
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
very clean and spaciouslovely clean bathrooms and kitchenhouse was very clean and modernthe place was clean and a good sizea clean and central locationHost:
anna was a great host responding to messages speedilyanna was so responsive and informative from the moment we booked with heranna is an excellent host who is always extremely quick to respond to enquiriesthe best place and the best host i have ever seen :) thanks annavery good location and the owner responds very quick to your questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
close to transportation train & bus station kids enjoyed amusement park near piergreat location really close to the high streetperfect location for getting in and around southend and very conveniently situated near the train stationthe location was great for us central to southend town centre and yet tucked back from the streetlovely house for a family for a short break in central southend on sea
7. A newly renovated bedroom in an ideal location
You will love this vacation rental because it has an ideal location as well as great facilities to accommodate your needs during your stay. The house is close to the city center, the seaside, the Prittlewell Square and amenities such as restaurants, cafes, and stores. Providing one bedroom and one bathroom, the place is ideal for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. Tea and coffee are provided so feel free to help yourself. There is also a small courtyard where you can relax after a day well spent in the city.
Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
734 meters (0.5 ft) from Adventure IslandTop guest reviews
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we enjoyed our stay comfy bed and extra amenities like coffee milk internet and private entrythe bedroom itself was perfect - warm and cosy with a comfy bed and high quality linenshad a wonderful stay at lindsey’s place great location and fast wifi- highly recommended- we will be backthe room is lovely with everything you could need and lindsey is a fantastic hostthe room was a lovely size and the shower room was nice and spaciousCleanliness:
a very clean and stylish apartmentgood clean room and nice bathgreat communication location all very clean and tidyit was clean and everything you neededthe room was clean quiet and simpleHost:
she was so helpfullindsay was a super hostshe was very kind and very had an amazing homelovely house with a fantastic hostlindsay was a very friendly and accommodating hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is goodperfect location close to downtown and close to airportgood location to city centregood location close to town and seagreat location and comfortable bed
8. A private room in a bungalow
Do you need to stay in a place that is close to the airport? This accommodation is for you. You can rent a private room in a two-bed bungalow. You get to live with the owner of the bungalow, have a chat and get to know more about the city. If you love animals, it is even better as the owner has two cats and one lovely dog. The bungalow is equipped with kitchen and dining area, lounge and garden, all of which you are granted access to.
3.45 km (2.2 mi) from Adventure Island
9. A home away from home
Visiting Southend on Sea with some family members or a group of friends? Then you need a place to stay where a large number of people can sleep in. Search no more as you’ve found the right one right here. This accommodation is a house that offers seven super cozy beds in four bedrooms for seven guests in total. Along with the bedrooms, feel free to use the bathroom, kitchen, washer and other facilities available in the house.
1.68 km (1.1 mi) from Adventure Island
10. A light and spacious house on a quiet residential street
Set within walking distance to the beach, this spacious house guarantees a relaxed and peaceful staycation in Southend-on-Sea. The downstairs area has a large living room that features two comfortable sofas for everyone to gather together and enjoy quality time. You will also find an equipped kitchen, so you can comfortably cook your own meals. All bedrooms come with high-quality and semi-orthopedic mattresses.
Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
5.51 km (3.5 mi) from Adventure Island
11. A newly refurbished house near the airport
This accommodation for two persons is conveniently located near the airport, so you do not have to worry about catching your flight. The house is also close to the Prittlewell train station, making it easy and convenient for you to explore the city. Offering one bedroom, this house is ideal for couples and solo travelers (female only). During your stay, you can use the bathroom, the kitchen, and the lounge area.
Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
1.87 km (1.2 mi) from Adventure IslandSuperhostAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
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denise’s room in perfect for an early flight out south endthe room was well equipped with beautiful furniture and comfortable beda lovely room with comfortable bed and no noise from outsidereally lucky to get that room for that priceCleanliness:
very clean and very cosyaccomodation is clean and tinyeverything was clean and as expectedspotlessly clean and good british tea on offerthe room was very clean and cumfortableHost:
great host and lovely spacedenise is a perfect host very friendly and ready to helpdenise was a great host she was welcoming and very hospitabledenise is a great host lovely welcomevery comfortable home from home with an outstanding hostRead more reviewsLocation:
good location for airportideal location for the station airport and townvery good location to the traingreat place in excellent location for southend airportwonderful place to stay close proximity to southend airport
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