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Our top choices for Southend-on-Sea 3-star hotels

A building named 'The Spring River' with a brick facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the parking lot.
A reception area with a checkered floor, wooden reception desk, and multiple bar counters.
A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, a bathroom, and a cityscape picture on the wall.

1. Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns

Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns
Gravesend
United Kingdom
Steve
£54
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns
A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A hotel facade with a sign for St. Nicholas Hotel, adjacent to a building with a 'Three Wise Monkeys' sign.
A parking area with 'Electric Vehicle Charging Only' signs and a 'Hand Stretch' sign.
A balcony with a view of buildings, a table with chairs, and a glass door.

2. St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel
Colchester
Mexico
Ana Sofia
£69
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
St Nicholas Hotel
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a glass wall on one side, and a row of exercise machines on the other.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamps, and a television.
A sauna with wooden benches and a sloped ceiling.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception area, and a bar.

3. ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
Maidstone
Canada
Marko
£66
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
A red sofa with a magazine, a suitcase, and a table with a drink and a cup.
A reception desk with a digital screen displaying room rates and services, two computer monitors, and a suitcase on the floor.
A modern reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows providing natural light.
A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

4. ibis London Thurrock M25

ibis London Thurrock M25
Grays
United Kingdom
Mariya
£41
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
ibis London Thurrock M25
The reception area of The Palms Hotel with a marble floor and a red carpet leading to the entrance.
A hallway with marble flooring, ornate wallpaper, and doors labeled "Ladies."
A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a chandelier, and a green wall with plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

5. Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford

Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford
Emerson Park
United Kingdom
Chris
£68
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford
A hotel room with a bathroom, a bed, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, curtains, a mounted TV, and a shelf with items.
A bar area with a counter, stools, a clock, and a television screen.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.

6. Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG
Canterbury
United Kingdom
Kim
£53
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG
An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, skylights, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.
A cozy seating area with a window overlooking a garden, featuring a variety of plants and a view of a building in the background.
A bar area with a bar counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

7. The George of Colchester

The George of Colchester
Dutch Quarter
United Kingdom
Graham
£86
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
The George of Colchester
A bar area with multiple stools and a bar counter stocked with various bottles and glasses.
A reception desk with a wooden finish and a glass display case.
A dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, wall-mounted lights, and framed pictures.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a mirror.

8. Best Western Thurrock Hotel

Best Western Thurrock Hotel
Purfleet
United Kingdom
sarah
£60
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Best Western Thurrock Hotel
A courtyard with a wooden deck, seating areas, a small pond, and various plants.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a Christmas tree, and a fish tank in the background.
A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, each with white tablecloths and chairs adorned with sashes.
A lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large plant.

9. King Charles Hotel

King Charles Hotel
Gillingham
United Kingdom
Andrew
£46
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
King Charles Hotel
Outdoor dining
A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a tree outside.
Breakfast area
A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and white flowers.

10. The Inn on the Lake Hotel

The Inn on the Lake Hotel
Gravesend
United Kingdom
Sandra
£52
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Inn on the Lake Hotel
A building with a covered outdoor area, a small tree, and a well-maintained lawn.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, wall-mounted lamps, and a framed picture.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, some with cushions. There are plants around the room, and a kitchen area is visible in the background.
A reception desk with wooden cabinets, a potted plant, and various informational posters.

11. Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London
Basildon
United Kingdom
Nadine
£41
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London
A large, white building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and mature trees.
A formal dining room with multiple tables set for service, large windows, and a chandelier.
A library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and seating areas.
A banquet hall with round tables, white tablecloths, and chairs with black sashes.

12. Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall

Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall
Grays
Canada
John
£97
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall
A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.
A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.
A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.
A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

13. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Colchester
United Kingdom
Michelle
£86
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
A reception area with a black reception desk labeled "Trivolles Rochester," a black sofa, and three red tree paintings on the wall.
A historic waterfront with stone buildings, a prominent church spire, and a boat docked at the pier.
A modern, well-lit room with white furniture, marble flooring, and a Buddha statue on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a tufted headboard, white bedding, and beige throw blankets.

14. Trivelles Rochester

Trivelles Rochester
Rochester
United Kingdom
Patricia
£54
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Trivelles Rochester
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A Costa coffee shop interior with a central counter, display cases, and a variety of products on shelves.
A lobby with a brick wall, two grey sofas, a wooden reception desk, and a tiled floor.
A Days Inn with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone

Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
Maidstone
United Kingdom
Andrews
£35
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
A modern lounge area with a television, seating, and a coffee table.
A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital screen, and a patterned rug.
A modern kitchen with a wooden table, pendant lights, and a hexagonal patterned backsplash.
A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and a large tree.

16. Holiday Inn Sittingbourne by IHG

Holiday Inn Sittingbourne by IHG
Sittingbourne
Australia
David
£54
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Sittingbourne by IHG
A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white linens, and a window with blinds.
A restaurant with tables set with white tablecloths and salt and pepper shakers.
A courtyard with outdoor seating, brick buildings, and a small tree.
A courtyard with a tiled roof, potted plants, and string lights.

17. The New Chichester Hotel

The New Chichester Hotel
Wickford
United Kingdom
Brian Batsirai
£59
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The New Chichester Hotel
A black door with the number 306, a brass knocker, and a keyhole.
The exterior of St. George Hotel with a prominent sign and windows.
A banquet hall with round tables, white tablecloths, and chairs with sheer covers.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a river and buildings, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

18. St George Hotel Rochester - Chatham

St George Hotel Rochester - Chatham
Chatham
United Kingdom
Abid
£61
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
St George Hotel Rochester - Chatham
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a large window with curtains, and a view of the sky.
A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, large windows, and a stone accent wall.
A room with two orange armchairs, a patterned rug, and large windows with a view of the outside.
A historic building with a classic facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

19. Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)

Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)
Westcliff-on-Sea
Canada
Victoria
£62
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)
A hotel room with a large bed, a dark headboard, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern bar area with a counter, shelves with bottles, and a blue-lit ceiling.
The Charles Hotel with a reception area, a terrace, and a sign listing amenities such as 24-hour portage, television, wifi, breakfast, and a reception lounge.
A restaurant with tables and chairs, blue lighting, and a modern interior design.

20. The Charles Hotel

The Charles Hotel
Chatham
United Kingdom
Ayomide
£68
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
The Charles Hotel
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Top Southend-on-Sea Hotel Reviews

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We had a lovely stay at the Orida Hotel in Maidstone! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and welcoming, with friendly staff who made the experience even better. The swimming pool was a real highlight and a great way to relax and unwind during our stay. The facilities were excellent, and the overall atmosphere was pleasant and relaxing. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend the hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We would happily return!"
Josh 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns

Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns

8/10 Good
"Good location and rooms are very clean. The staff are also helpful and icing on the cake is the free parking."
Daniel 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns
The Beaches Guest House

The Beaches Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"2nd time staying here. Was a lovely stay again. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Property and views were lovely. Will definitely visit again."
Laura 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
The Beaches Guest House
The Palace Hotel

The Palace Hotel

8/10 Good
"The room was ok however a bit tired and in need of renovation. Carpet in room and corridor dirty. Staff were friendly and helpful."
Peter 1-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
The Palace Hotel
Camelia Hotel

Camelia Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Second time I have stayed here, will be coming back again! Room lovely and clean. Breakfast was very nicely cooked and a good sized portion. Staff were very smiley, polite and helpful. They had also made arrangements so I could charge my vehicle too which was a bonus! Many thanks!"
Julia 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
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Luxury Pod-sleeps 2-hot Tub-pets-garden

Luxury Pod-sleeps 2-hot Tub-pets-garden

10/10 Excellent
"We absolutely loved our stay at the Honey Pod. Communication and instructions before arrival were wonderful and made everything so easy. The space itself is compact but has everything you need — a cozy kitchen/lounge area, comfortable bedroom, and clean bathroom. The wood burner hot tub in the garden was such a treat, perfect for relaxing under the stars. It’s beautifully secluded and feels like you’re tucked away in the middle of nowhere — peaceful, quiet, and magical. Highly recommend for anyone looking to unwind and escape! "
Michael 3-night trip
Posted 1 year ago
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Southend-on-Sea?
Travellers seeking a pleasant and affordable Southend-on-Sea property often go for Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea. This 3-star hotel, around 0.4 mi southeast of the centre, comes with a terrace and a restaurant. Need another suggestion? Located 0.6 mi southeast of downtown and including a beach view and a garden, The Hope Hotel is also a guest favourite.
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