Canvey Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Not the best weather on Canvey Island was at that day but still some satisfactory photos done.
Old Leigh by the Peterboat. Take your camera there’s plenty of birds and good scenery
LPG tanker unloading at Canvey Gas Terminal, taken from Kent
Photo by Dan Davison (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Aerial view of Two-Tree Island, eastern tip The eastern tip of Two-Tree Island lies within square TQ8385. It has a series of pools and dykes which attract birds, especially in the autumn. The extensive salt marsh to the right is rather bleached in August, but will form a roosting area for waders in winter at high tide. The buildings at the centre-right are those around Leigh station. Behind then are the green Belton Hills. Further along the coast above right of centre is Old Leigh.
Photo by Edward Clack (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Looking eastwards from the path not far from the railway station
Photo by Christine Matthews (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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Oyster Fleet Hotel

Oyster Fleet Hotel

2 out of 5
21 Knightswick Road Canvey Island England
The price is £69 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£69
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Canvey Island. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Adventure Island and Thorney Bay Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room was as expected for the price we paid. Towels and bedding were good. A lovely view of the lake from our window. We were only there one night and just to sleep, so can't comment on other facilities.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Oyster Fleet Hotel
ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

3 out of 5
Bearsted Rd Maidstone England
The price is £59 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£59
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Maidstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,268 reviews)
Clean and comfortable room, however dated

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns

Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns

3 out of 5
Talbot Lane Gravesend England
The price is £54 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£54
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gravesend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns
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Ultimate Getaway: 6BR Oasis - Pool, Garden, & More

Ultimate Getaway: 6BR Oasis - Pool, Garden, & More

Canvey Island England
Stay at this holiday home in Canvey Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Adventure Island and Thorney Bay Beach ...
4.8/10 (3 reviews)
Sure! Here's a paraphrased version of your sentence:lovely swimming pool and a spacious property with a large, impressive house. Conveniently located near many shops. Although it requires some maintenance, it's a great value for the price. we enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Ultimate Getaway: 6BR Oasis - Pool, Garden, & More
Staycations Maldon Suites

Staycations Maldon Suites

4 out of 5
The Kings Head Centre Maldon England
Stay at this aparthotel in Maldon. Enjoy parking (surcharge), housekeeping and a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Blackwater Leisure Centre and Museum of ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Very convenient location next to the car park close to where I was going on my short spring holiday. The rooms had a comfortable big bed and a lovely bath, separate shower and toilet. Thank you.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Staycations Maldon Suites
Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast

Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast

3 out of 5
Bell Farm Lane Sheerness England
Stay at this property in Sheerness. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a picnic area. Popular attractions Minster Gatehouse Museum and Barton's Point ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
The room was lovely. The people so friendly couldnt do enough for you absolutely amazing cant wait to go back there

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast
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Popular places to visit

Thorney Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Thorney Bay Beach during your trip to Canvey Island? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the bars and restaurants.

Thorney Bay Beach

Two Tree Island

Take the family on an outing to Two Tree Island during your trip to Leigh-on-Sea. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Two Tree Island

Dutch Cottage Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Dutch Cottage Museum during your travels in Canvey Island. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

Dutch Cottage Museum

Thames Road

Catch an event at Thames Road during your trip to Canvey Island. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the bars and restaurants.

Thames Road

Castle Point Transport Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Castle Point Transport Museum in Canvey Island. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Castle Point Transport Museum

Waterside Farm Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Waterside Farm Leisure Centre during your stay in Canvey Island. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the bars and restaurants.

Waterside Farm Leisure Centre

Reviews of Canvey Island

3.7
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 12%
4 - Good
20
4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
14
3 - Okay 34%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 2%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Got bit put off walking around, as when we stopped at a hotel for drink, said tickets only, as trouble if not.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Do not stay at Endevour got no sleep bed creaked and was not comfortable.Was noisy upstairs .Dirty dingy place.Breakfast I ordered was uneatable.Canvay is a wonderful place great walks and views and lots to do .Recommend the Oysterfleet Hotel

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Good place to chill, go for a walk along the seafront & have good fish & chips

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Friendly little town.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Family from Leigh on Sea, laughed when we told them we were staying on Canvey Island.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Canvey island is an ordinary small village/town, if you like it there and have already been this hotel is okay in terms of location but if you are going there expecting a beach and bustling town you will be dissatisfied.

Cities near Canvey Island

Photograph of Vange Church
Photo by John Salmon (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Basildon

Benfleet Essex Marshes aerial view

Benfleet

A Very Different Mucking Creek
Photo by Lee Garton (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)

Stanford-le-Hope

Footbridge at Leigh-on-sea

Leigh-on-Sea

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