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The Ship Hotel

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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Luxury hotel remodelled in 2025 and located near Cliffs Pavilion

Located close to Chalkwell Beach and Adventure Island, The Ship Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, aromatherapy or a body treatment. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is €136
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 17 and younger eat free breakfast
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 100 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ship Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship Hotel?

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Hotel on 7 Jun 2026 start from €136, 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.

How much is parking at The Ship Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Ship Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ship Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Ship Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of GBP 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Ship Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Chalkwell Beach, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cliffs Pavilion and Adventure Island. Southend Pier and Southend Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). Westcliff-on-Sea Leigh-On-Sea Station is 12 minutes by foot and Chalkwell Station is 17 minutes.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely stay, great service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room & staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Beautiful hotel Was there yo celebrate my husband birthday. Gave a free upgrade to make even more special. Breakfast was great too
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Friendly staff, smooth check in, beautiful room, right by Old Leigh. We also ate in the restaurant where the service and food were both exceptional. So good, we booked to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, friendly and really helpful staff, amazing food, beautiful rooms with good facilities and a really nice location with lots of great facilities within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fabulous the staff were very polite and attentive all in all a very pleasant stay would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, clean and contemporary. Staff were always helpful and polite. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Very comfortable. Very clean. Staff very attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Excellent room, very polite staff

Room was immaculate and bed very comfy. Staff very friendly and polite. Will definitely stay again when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s been refurbished to the highest quality and the food is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely brilliant stay! We only did a one night stay but the hotel itself is superb. Very friendly staff (Grace in particular), with clean modern fittings and fixtures. Comfortable bed and pillows and breakfast was so fresh and tasty. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Perfect overnight and dinner by the beach

Super attitude and service from every member of staff that we met - even when the hotel was completely full! Restaurant was beyond our expectations - all was home-made and of really extraordinary quality!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Spotless Room, great staff. All
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and staff. Very cosey room . Place was spotless. And what a sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great hotel & staff

Hotel was lovely & clean with great staff who went above & beyond to help me with early check in & additional parking. Too marks all round.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was first class as was the staff we met. We just had a small breakfast but that was also top class. Only one thing spoiled it and that was Experia charging £38 more than the actual cost of the room if we had booked a hotel room directly. We won’t be using Experia again lesson learned (book direct).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was outstanding. We booked a dog friendly room and upon arrival we had a large dog bed, biscuits and water already set up in the room which was thoughtful and welcoming. The room was spotless and the beds were super comfortable. The views from the room were lovely. It was a 10/10 stay and we would definitely return. Also nothing was too much trouble, I spoke to Ella before we arrived and she resolved all of my queries straight away and was so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had breakfast twice and an evening meal, the food was good value and our waitress was a lovely lady. Friendly & helpful, she accommodated us with our small dog with a good table. It was a pleasure to meet and be served by her, I wish we had asked her name. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely convenient location. Very clean and freshly renovated. Staff very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return. We were given an upgrade to a deluxe seaview room which was very well equipped and comfortable. Car parking might be a problem as it is limited and the suites and high grade rooms get a space reserved. They kindly saved us a space as we needed disabled access. The breakfast was very good and freshk6cooked. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room and fabulous bedding, great facilities including fridge and coffee machine, although no instructions for that. Parking was tricky though, although we had allocated parking included with the room behind the hotel (highly recommended or you’ll end up parking a distance away) the spaces were very tight. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We had breakfast which although very nice and freshly cooked, I did not feel it was value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was perfect Very nice touches for our dog Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Agnes-Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bedrooms as the were large and comfortable. Nicely located to restaurants. Clearly a pet friendly environment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely, the room was lovely, clean,comfortable and perfect size for a family room. The staff were all lovely and helpful in every way, breakfast was good. Would definitely stay again and recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026