Top 10 Airbnb Vacation Rentals In Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom - Updated 2024

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Are you visiting Essex soon? Include in your itinerary Westcliff-on-Sea, a suburb of the Southend-on-Sea. This town sits atop a cliff and overlooks the Thames Estuary. Now a seaside resort, It also commands an uninterrupted view of the coast of Kent. The beach used to be muddy, but now, it is covered with imported sand. From Westcliff-on-Sea, the Southend Pier, the longest pleasure pier in the world, is just four minutes away. It is also home to the Thames Estuary Yacht Club and the Westcliff Casino. You can find whatever you need at the Hamlet Court Road, the main shopping place of Westcliff or at the Southend High Street. If you want to spend a day or more to explore this town, check our list of the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, where you can have a comfortable stay.

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 April 07, 2024.

1. Cozy apartment with charming sea views

Book in this apartment when you are planning to spend a few days in Westcliff-on-Sea. The accommodation has two bedrooms, two beds, and one bath and is ideal for four persons. Everything is accessible by foot since you can walk out of your door and you can take a short walk to Pavillion Theater or to the seafront and the beach, as well as the Southend Center. You can relax at Adventure Land previously known as Peter Pan’s Playground. Genting Casino is also nearby.

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Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
1.67 km (1.1 mi) from Adventure Island
261 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 2 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
sea views from most rooms loved our morning coffee there
the sea view from the living room and from one bedroom is a constant delight
great apartment and seems bigger than you would expect with great views and amenities
lovely bright homely living room with huge tv and great view of the pier
the bed is comfy sea views beautiful and just a generally wonderful stay
Cleanliness:
excellent stay clean tidy apartment
everything was clean tidy and very well presented
clean and a good space for a stay
we just stayed at joes san remo house in westcliff for christmasthe apartment is clean huge and spacious
spotless place with amazing location
Host:
great value and a great host
great responsive host and very friendly
was easy to communicate with the host and easy access made it even better
joe was very accommodating and help make our trip that much more special
amazing place and great host best place ever stayed on airbnb
Location:
great location and close to everything
great location easy access to the main city centre
nice apartment and great location
great location and straightforward self check in
easy access to the seafront via steps close by
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2. Sparkling clean apartment with modern amenities (from USD 107)

Book this apartment on Southend-on-Sea and enjoy the sea view from your room. This apartment has two bedrooms, three beds, and one bath, and can host four guests. Experience balance between peace and quiet and the modern amenities in your accommodation. You will have heating, an indoor fireplace. and a fast ethernet. Every interesting place in Essex can easily be accessed from your location.

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Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
1.87 km (1.2 mi) from Adventure Island
431 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 3 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
lovely warm apartment with sea view
nice touches like breakfast foods and tea and coffee
thoughtful touches like tea and coffee milk and breakfast supplies including marmite
it was lovely having breakfast with a sea view
great views from the front room window
Cleanliness:
clean plenty of room
spotlessly clean and very comfortable
very clean with great communication from the host
great seaside apartment clean & spacious
the place is very spacious clean and homely
Host:
excellent apartment and hospitality from the host
chris was a great host
fantastic home from home and amazing host great communications with chris made us feel at home instantly
the host is very efficient and thoughtful making sure that all your needs are met
chris was a great host very accommodating and quick to reply to messages
Location:
fantastic location and a very cute place parking is ideal
the train station is also within easy walking distance
excellent location by the sea with plenty of restaurants only a short walk away
really great location right next to the train station and the sea front
ideal for the cliffs pavilion theatre and some fantastic restaurants a few minutes walk away
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3. Conveniently located abode with a gorgeous vista (from USD 152)

Are you spending a few days in Westcliff-on-Sea? If there are eight of you, this flat is perfect. It has three bedrooms with three beds and one-and-a-half baths, and two of the bedrooms offer a fantastic view of the sea. The beds are comfortable and spacious and equipped with TV, Netflix, with a supply of fresh towels and linens. You can also watch TV in the living room, where there is a futon, DVD, Netflix, and a fireplace to keep everyone cozy during cold days and nights. Guests can have access to a wireless internet connection. Have fun preparing meals in the well-equipped kitchen using the freshest ingredients from the area. Exploring the town is easy, with everything accessible by foot. A short walk away from your door is Cliffs Pavilion and the station, local restaurants, the seafront, and the main road for convenient exploration of the town.

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Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
1.71 km (1.1 mi) from Adventure Island
116 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 3 Beds 4 Guests 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
beds were all comfy and the amenities were fab
the wifi was really good
the wifi is good and communications with imran were excellent
very spacious with three double bedrooms large kitchen nice lounge
plenty of space especially kitchen if you like cooking
Cleanliness:
very clean property too
very well cleaned and maintained
the flats are sparkling clean and very modern
the place was dirty i hope the host improves (sheets and towels were clean)
flat was well situated for local shops etc and was very clean
Host:
very welcoming & friendly host
host and friend responsive to questions and very friendly
great host super helpful and very prompt at responding
imran was a fantastic host
imran is a thoughtful host
Location:
good location too minutes away from sea
nice flat in good central town position
great location and lovely spacious flat
imran's place is 2 minutes from westcliffe station which was ideal
great location and very good value for money
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4. Cozy top-floor flat overlooking the sea (from USD 32)

This top-floor flat is ideal for couples or for solo travelers. The accommodation has one bedroom, one bed, and one bath. You can relax on the balcony and enjoy the sea view while drinking a cup of coffee or sipping a glass of wine. A parking space is reserved for guests. Coffee shops, restaurants, a theater, and the beach are just a short walk away. The hosts offer free breakfast, which travelers cannot find in other accommodations in the area.

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Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
2.28 km (1.5 mi) from Adventure Island
3 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Location:
it's not too long a walk to the seaside attractions
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5. Relaxing vacation rental close to the sea

Have a relaxing weekend in Westcliff-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea where you can unwind and breathe in the sea breeze. Stay close to the sea by booking this apartment for five guests. It has two bedrooms, eight beds, two baths, a lounge, and a kitchen. You would never lose connectivity because there is an ethernet connection. Being in the conservation area of Southend-on-Sea and a few steps away from Cliff Gardens and the beach, you can enjoy early-morning or late-afternoon walks. The Southend High Street and station are close by.

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Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
971 meters (0.7 ft) from Adventure Island
74 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 4 Beds 5 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 5

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the wi-fi worked very good
Cleanliness:
nice clean and comfortable apartment
flat was clean and tidy
its nothing fancy but was clean and comfortable
the place was clean
the house was clean and everything was as it should be
Host:
host was friendly and helpful
malcom was a great host
great host - great place
malcolm is a lovely host who went out of his way to make our arrival as painless as possible
the host malcolm was very attentive and his response times were excellent
Location:
great value for the location
10 min walk to station so perfect for getting into london for work
great location 10 mins from town centre and 2 mins from the beach
great location lots of space and very quiet
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6. Dog-friendly boutique accommodation (from USD 162)

Have a refreshing vacation at Westcliff-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea. Book this Victorian stable that has been converted into a cozy and convenient apartment for two persons. This lovely place has one bedroom, one bed, and one bath located in a peaceful conservation area. The apartment is equipped with underfloor heating on the ground floor, a lounge, fitted kitchen and wetroom, and a walled garden and courtyard with an outdoor sofa, chairs, and tables. Upstairs is an airy open-plan bedroom with a king-sized sleigh bed and a free-standing roll-top bath. The seaside, beach, shops, restaurants, and the station are just a few steps away from your doorstep. We welcome dogs.

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Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
947 meters (0.6 ft) from Adventure Island
373 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire cottage 2 Beds 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
full sky tv was a nice touch
the stables is an amazing cottage to stay in felt comfortable as soon as we walked in
the stable is superior accomodation in terms of both the facilities it provides and its general ambiance
it is finished to a high standard and made our stay in the area very comfortable
our stay at the stable was relaxing quiet and very comfortable
Cleanliness:
fantastic accommodation spotlessly clean and superb touches very easy communications
the whole place was spotlessly clean and very comfortable
great place super clean with thoughtful touches
really clean and tidy and an amazing space
thank you so much for the amazing clean place and fast communication
Host:
lovely accommodation with a great host
wendy & greg were great hosts
attention to detail by the owner is outstanding
wendy was really helpful and accommodating throughout
and really lovely hosts who respond immediately
Location:
great location just a short walk into town
ideally located for shops beach and the main rail station into london
such a lovely little house in a great location so close to the water
great place we loved the location and the garden
fantastic accommodation in a great location to explore southend
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7. Conveniently located flat for a couple (from USD 65)

Consider this flat when looking for a place to stay in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea in Essex. This flat has one bedroom, one bed, and one bathroom with a shower, and can accommodate two guests. Amenities include hot water, heating, dryer, and other essentials. Staying in this flat allows you to move around Southend easily. You can walk to Palace Theater, London Road, Hamlet Court Road, and Southend High Street.

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Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
1.79 km (1.2 mi) from Adventure Island
158 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
comfortable house with all you need for a short stay
Cleanliness:
so clean and comfortable
a lovely clean place to stay
the flat was really clean and set up well
nice and cosy and very clean flat
the flat is very modern clean and cosy
Host:
the host was so lovely
he was a great host
joe is a great host
joe is a brilliant host
thank you joe for being an amazing and thoughtful host :)
Location:
a great location for visiting southend
perfect location and lovely place
location couldn’t be better close to public transport and many bars restaurants and theatres
really good location for visiting southend easily walkable to the seafront shops and also near stations
great apartment in a great location
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8. Private studio in a central location

Do you want to take a short break from the demands of city life? Consider this private and centrally located apartment an amazing place to stay while you bask in the peace and quiet of living in a small town. This apartment has one bedroom, one bed, and one bath and is ideal for solo travelers or couples. It has a full kitchen, a living room, and a wireless internet connection. Heating, hot water, and other essentials are all yours to enjoy. You can walk to the station or to the heart of Southend-on-Sea where there are shops, restaurants, a theater, and a football stadium. The airport is 20 minutes away on foot.

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Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Adventure Island
45 reviews  
Entire serviced apartment 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
nice bedroom/kitchenette with unexpected separate bathroom which was accessed via public space (thought the bathroom was private)
the room was modern and comfortable and had everything i needed for my stay
the room was nice and had everything you needed to stay for a few days
the bed was really comfortable and big
Cleanliness:
the studio was very clean well furnished and functional
the studio is spotlessly clean very comfortable and stylish
very nice clean modern studio couldn’t ask for anything more
it was as clean and enjoyed the option to cook if i wanted to
great place the accommodation is well furnished bright clean and with a lot of space
Host:
lovely space and great hosts
the host was very easy to communicate with would definitely recommend it and stay again
Location:
good location for downtown southend westcliff dining and palace theatre - all within moderate walking distance
clean and tidy accommodation situated close to southend town centre
it's a good place to stay
angie's studio is exactly how it looks in the pictures comfy clean and a walk away from the beach
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9. Modern and stylish residence for a family

Located on Westcliff-on-Sea, this apartment with sea view has two bedrooms, three beds, and one bath and can host six guests. Each bedroom has plenty of storage space, hangers, and 32" TV. The large living room has a 55" TV, has a 5-seater corner sofa, 2 armchairs, and a view of the sea. The kitchen is well-equipped and there is a dining table for four. Guests can enjoy a fast ethernet connection. Off-street parking space is also available. You can go shopping, strolling, and sight-seeing in the nearby shops, restaurants, entertainment places, seaside, and beach.

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Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
1.54 km (1.0 mi) from Adventure Island
110 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 5 Beds 6 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
modern furnishings light spacious and very comfortable flat
lovely to have breakfast with a view of the sea
lovely homely apartment in the heart of southend with a view of the sea from the kitchen window
we had a pleasant stay at the apartment
Cleanliness:
immaculately clean and stylish
very clean communication was faultless
very clean and comfortable
very clean and very accommodating
clean safe and modern
Host:
sarah was also a great host
great hosts that were really helpful
the hosts are helpful and accommodating
hosts responded quickly and were very helpful
great host would highly reccomend
Location:
great location spacious and light
a little gem in southend with amazing location
great apartment in a perfect location to explore southend
great flat located at a very convenient and beautiful place
this flat was in a perfect location
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10. Charming two-bedroom home

Make this two-bedroom apartment your temporary home as you enjoy everything that Westcliff-on-Sea has to offer. This apartment has two bedrooms, three beds, and one bath. Situated close to all amenities including a station with buses to and from London, you would find your stay comfortable and convenient. Heating, hot water, wireless internet connection, and other essentials are available. Take a stroll along the beach, shop, or dine in the gourmet restaurants in the area.

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1.58 km (1.0 mi) from Adventure Island
36 reviews   Wifi Available
Entire serviced apartment 3 Beds 6 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we were provided with plenty of towels toilet roll and other useful bits
this is a wonderful large 2 bedroom flat with a modern bathroom and spacious living room area
Cleanliness:
fantastic apartment very clean and welcoming
the apartment was clean to a high standard and very modern throughout
so good i’ve booked twice great host very spacious clean and stylish apartment very clean easy checkin
kept very clean and tidy by the host
Host:
the hosts are so efficient and helpful
great place and great host
very spacious and stylish apartment great host
Location:
very easy access and close to town
good communiation and close to everything needed
it was in a great location and very modern and spacious
lovely spacious flat close to local shops and the beach
overall it is a great flat in a practical location
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