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Camelia Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Deluxe Suite, Sea View, Annex Building | Bathroom shower
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Exterior
Superior Double Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$271
includes taxes & fees
4 July - 5 July

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Sea View, Annex Building

King Suite, Annex Building, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
5 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Executive Double Room, Sea View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
178 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, England, SS1 3AA

What's nearby

  • Thorpe Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Southend Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Adventure Island - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Southend Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cliffs Pavilion - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Southend East Station - 18 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southchurch Park Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Exchange - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aunt Sallys - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pieno-Lleno - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Camelia Hotel

Property highlights
A terrace, laundry facilities and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Camelia Hotel. With amenities such as a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and a front desk safe
  • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Camelia Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 10:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 10 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.00 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and from GBP 7.95 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

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

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Property is also known as

Camelia Hotel Southend on sea
Camelia Southend on sea
Camelia Hotel Southend-on-Sea
Camelia Southend-on-Sea
Camelia Hotel Hotel
Camelia Hotel Southend-on-Sea
Camelia Hotel Hotel Southend-on-Sea

Frequently asked questions

Is Camelia Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Camelia Hotel?

As of 30 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Camelia Hotel on 4 July 2025 start from AU$270.56, 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 Camelia Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Camelia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Camelia Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Camelia Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Southend-on-Sea hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Southchurch Park and Thorpe Bay Beach. Southend Beach and Southend Marine Activities Centre are also within 10 minutes. Southend East Station is 18 minutes by foot and Thorpe Bay Station is 28 minutes.

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Camelia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 361 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel well positioned on sea front, good choice of food and well stocked bar. All staff were excellent. Room a reasonable size with good size bathroom. Only one detraction was the room was oh so hot! Admittedly it was an etremely hot couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable and friendly hotel with restaurant. Room was very pleasant, newly refurnished and decorated. Greay shower and attentive staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Leo

Liked: Staff & service
Very hot stuffy room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, the room was a little small but clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Emelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, clean and warm. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Highly recommend

Very friendly reception. Staff could not do enough for you. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mr Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Hotel was excellent with very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kerry

Excellent stay

Really enjoyed the experience. Very good & helpful staff. Food was delicious would definitely recommend staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Home from home…….

I’ve stayed at the Camelia many times and always have a wonderful stay. The team there are beyond friendly and nothing is too much trouble. A real home from home. I can’t recommend this hotel enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Lovely hotel ideal for weekend break! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely warm welcome, friendly staff. Food lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel fair price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy clean and modern rooms, staff were all very friendly. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Accommodation, great staff, very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Highly recommend!

Friendly comfortable family run hotel with great quality restaurant. Regularly stay at this hotel on business and enjoy the experience every time Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short but enjoyable stay, great single room, plenty of space. Bit of a walk from Southend East station in the hot weather but would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZOE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Always such a pleasure to stay at the Camelia
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it was overlooking the sea. Staff helpful and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZOE

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A friendly, comfortable, enjoyable stay - as always!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying. Both times anniversarys. Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely quiet well organised hotel .. with lovely staff & great food … really enjoyed my new years evening at this hotel …
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous stay at the Camelia Hotel. Great food excellent staff and a beach front Hotel. I would definitely recommend this hotel and will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous calm atmosphere, lovely restaurant, no quibble fitting me in at 8.15pm on a Friday evening (they serve guests up to 8.45), would definitely stay again. Every member of staff is friendly and welcoming. It is clearly a nice place to work for them and they are a great team.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel that is very individual and very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022