Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel near the University of Essex offers a tranquil getaway with Mediterranean dishes and Ayurvedic massages. Guests can relax on the garden terrace or use in-room WiFi after hiking and biking. The staff receives consistently positive reviews for their service.

VIP Access

Excellent

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Bar
Pool
Room service
Gym

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Room options

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Tonight

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Tomorrow

Oct 7 - Oct 8

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Room, Garden View

Wonderful

Highlights

Patio

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, Garden View

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Signature Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the area

Located in Clacton-on-Sea, Lifehouse Spa & Hotel is in a rural area and near a train station. Flatford Mill and Landguard Fort are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Clacton-on-Sea Beach and Alton Water. Walton Pier and Clacton Pier are not to be missed. With windsurfing and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Visit our Clacton-on-Sea travel guide

Frinton Road, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO16 0JD

What's nearby

Clacton Pier - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
West Cliff Theatre - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
St. Osyth Beach - 17 min drive - 14.6 km
University of Essex - 19 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

Clacton-on-Sea Thorpe Le Soken Station - 15 min walk
London (STN-Stansted) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Black Boy - ‬5 min drive
‪Smugglers Cove - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Skinners Fish and Chips - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near University of Essex

Located close to Walton Pier and Clacton Pier, Lifehouse Spa & Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Indulge in hydrotherapy, Ayurvedic treatments and a sports massage at the on-site spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Lifehouse Restuarant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and al fresco dining. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include hiking/biking. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

An indoor pool
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
A gift shop, tour/ticket information and 3 meeting rooms
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All 89 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
26-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Lifehouse Restuarant

Things to do

Fitness classes
Full-service spa
Gym
Hiking/biking trails
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Library
Pilates classes
Sauna
Steam room
Yoga classes

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

3 meeting rooms
Computer station

Outdoors

Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Full-service spa

35 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Detox wraps
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Reflexology
Sauna
Spa open daily
Sports massages
Steam room
Swedish massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Grab bar in shower
Grab bar near toilet
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Raised toilet seat
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

2 buildings
3 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 2010
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Fireplace in lobby
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups
Smoke-free property
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

26-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
Pay films

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service

Desk
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Phone
Safe
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Guests will be assigned check-in and check-out times via email. To request alternate times, please contact the property at least 24 hours in advance of arrival.

Guests have access to the spa from 3 PM on the day of check-in to 11 AM on the day of check-out. The listed optional spa fee applies for use of the spa outside of these times.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Spa fee: GBP 29 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lifehouse Spa & Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

As of 6 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel on 7 Oct 2025 start from €182.53, 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 Lifehouse Spa & Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Lifehouse Spa & Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Lifehouse Spa & Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Walton Pier, Clacton Pier and West Cliff Theatre. Clacton-on-Sea Beach and Beth Chatto Garden are also within 9 mi (15 km). Clacton-on-Sea Thorpe Le Soken Station is 15 minutes by foot.