Title: Mariskals Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Mariskals Guesthouse with free parking, near Festival Leisure Park ![Fridge, microwave, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42640000/42630800/42630766/c3ca5755.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42640000/42630800/42630766/b9f5267b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42640000/42630800/42630766/1a82cf21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42640000/42630800/42630766/43503856.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42640000/42630800/42630766/f26d82cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located close to Festival Leisure Park, Mariskals provides a terrace, a shopping centre on-site and a garden. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBasildon-Hotels-Mariskals-Adults-Only.h42630766.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBasildon-Hotels-Mariskals-Adults-Only.h42630766.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.56893%2C0.49951&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tcjoNMYf4mULzWF5KFDbpfOxfPg=) Mariskals Mariskals, Basildon, England, SS13 3EH #### What's nearby - Eastgate Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles - Festival Leisure Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles - Hollywood Bowl Basildon - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles - Adventure Island - 21 min drive - 13.9 miles - Cooling Castle Barn - 46 min drive - 38.6 miles #### Getting around - Basildon Pitsea Station - 16 min walk - London (SEN-Southend) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Eyna Lounge - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Watermill (Beefeater) - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Jolly Friar - ‬3 min drive ## About this property ### Mariskals Guest house near Festival Leisure Park A terrace, a shopping centre on-site and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Mariskals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area. Additional perks include: - Free self-parking - Barbecues, luggage storage and free newspapers - A 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. Extra amenities include: - Heating and portable fans - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - 2 bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with digital channels - Communal kitchens, housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Couples/private dining ### Things to do - Ropes course - Shopping centre ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator ### Guest services - Housekeeping (on request) ### Business services - Business centre ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor entertainment area - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Grab bar near toilet - No lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 detached private bathrooms - Free toiletries - Shampoo - Shower/bathtub combination - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Shared kitchen access - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Desk - Electrical adapters - Free weekday newspapers - Heating - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board - Portable fan - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 6:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in fee: GBP 25 Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A damage deposit of GBP 50 will be collected before check-in. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability) 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 This property accepts debit cards and cash Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Mariskals Basildon Mariskals Guesthouse Mariskals Adults Only Mariskals Guesthouse Basildon ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mariskals pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Mariskals? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Mariskals? > Check-in start time: 6:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25 (subject to availability). ### What time is check-out at Mariskals? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Mariskals located? > Situated near a boardwalk, this guesthouse is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Festival Leisure Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Hockley Woods and Palace Theatre. Ingatestone Hall and Chalkwell Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km). Basildon Pitsea Station is 16 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Mariskals Reviews 5.2 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 5.6 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Amenities ### 5.8 Staff & service ### 5.0 Eco-friendliness ### 5.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 8 ### 10/10 Excellent #### peter 16 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very clean, great host very friendly and helpful, really enjoyed my stay ##### peter Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Adam 17 Dec 2022 Reasonable price ##### Adam Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Robert 16 Jan 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I arrived could not find the accommodation, went on line and discovered that the accommodation was permanently closed. I had to pay for alternate accommodation and have not had any contact from Expedia ##### Robert Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Claire 28 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Claire Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Xander 1 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Xander Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Musibau O 27 Jun 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Terrible Never stayed The bed was extremely terrible, the room smells like dog hair I couldn't stay, i had to leave, i will like my refund, please ##### Musibau O Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Suzanne 30 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I enjoyed the hospitality of the host who was very polite and thoughtful.He went the extra mile to ensure my stay was comfortable and convenient. very quiet and convenient to park or take public transport. The area is well served by shops including the Range and popular fast food outlets as well as a variety of restaurants.Several well known supermarkets and petrol stations just of the High street and easy links to motorways and Arterial roads. M25 & A13. Close to major entertainment venues (several miles.) I will definitely be returning! and booked again already! 🤗 ##### Suzanne Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Christopher 16 May 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Christopher Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### martin 3 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great value for money. Very helpful host. This is a basic accommodation but I slept well and perfect for the location I needed for work. Use if kitchen was excellent ##### martin Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 12 Dec 2021 Very hard to find. The info for the location needs updating ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Peter 12 Oct 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Would not recommend Not as advertised, unclean and felt unsafe. ##### Peter Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 11 Oct 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Would not recommend Not as advertised, fake pictures, unfriendly locals. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### T. 1 Oct 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Give a miss Not what was expected, no facilities for making tea or coffee, communal toilet and bathroom, no power shower facilities bare minimum. Worst place I've ever stayed. ##### T. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Stelian 31 Aug 2021 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Stelian Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Niki 9 Jul 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Niki Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### nick 16 Jul 2020 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### avoide this place Half the pictures on the review page are fake , a kangaroo doesnt have as much spring as the beds, no tv in single room, the shower was poor and not very clean, no fire alarms or fire doors ! over all would recomend you look else where as way over priced for what it is an not the same rooms thats advertised ![This is the double room not what is shown also you dont get a quilt thats legged it just leaving the cover behind had to buy two quilts to sleep on as the mattress was awfull](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/EF3EB685F4BA8B6211B4BE3EC0736B1B0E13B14A1594902047594.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The shower !! ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/69B24D279751E2A44A5428CDC8AF6D20A1A861E71594902063272.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![every thing is on extention cables ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2807AFBDCC6D39E1374F0CC8F162F5E3DE3020DD1594902102638.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Not the picture in advert](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/63A71F5B8781F752B0DA79FBDF03BD10AD3ADDD51594902273944.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### nick Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Luke 3 Jun 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotel Council Flat If you are looking for quality, comfort and value then look else where, you are not going to find it here. The room was very uncomfortable and your 3G internet on your phone will be faster than the Wifi. I do not understand how this place can charge over £50 per night, I felt violated but was stuck due the lockdown :( ##### Luke Stayed 1 night in May 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Jason 20 May 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort ##### Jason Stayed 1 night in May 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Anthony 11 Mar 2020 #### Adequate for a night's rest. Would be very helpful for the house number to be on the address. Also the building photos do not relate to the property which made it awkward to find. ##### Anthony Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ralph 9 Mar 2020 ##### Ralph Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 23 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Host was welcoming and friendly ideal location good room size great value for money would stay again when in the area, plenty to do in basildon and pitsea will visit again ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Coppid Beech Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bracknell-Hotels-The-Coppid-Beech-Hotel.h3809.Hotel-Information) > > [Carden Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Carden-Park.h190780.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) > > [Stratford Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Stratford-Manor.h27936.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Ashford-International-Hotel.h527123.Hotel-Information) > > [Retallack Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Major-Hotels-Retallack-Resort.h4537229.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Sand Bay Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weston-Super-Mare-Hotels-Sand-Bay-Holiday-Village.h11443695.Hotel-Information) > > [St Michael's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-St-Michaels-Resort.h2951426.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Stratford-Upon-Avon.h11307.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Norbreck Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Norbreck-Castle-Hotel.h6377.Hotel-Information) > > [Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Eastwell-Manor.h905662.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shipley-Hotels-Hollins-Hall-Hotel.h63744.Hotel-Information) > > [Chesford Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenilworth-Hotels-Chesford-Grange.h920291.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Grand-Burstin-Hotel-Folkestone.h1201483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-The-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h1695656.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Manchester Ashton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Under-Lyne-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Manchester-Ashton.h1848975.Hotel-Information) > > [The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-The-Winchester-Hotel-Spa.h26080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Hilton-At-St-Georges-Park.h5094740.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Manchester.h120016.Hotel-Information) > > [The Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel.h8849.Hotel-Information) > > [Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Hythe-Imperial-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h9108.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Rutland-Arms-Hotel.h792056.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Beach Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Harbour-Beach-Club-Hotel-Spa.h2261933.Hotel-Information) > > [Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-Fistral-Beach-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1895493.Hotel-Information) > > [Worcester Whitehouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcester-Hotels-Worcester-Whitehouse.h18498.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cotswolds-Hotel-Spa.h13106835.Hotel-Information)