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About the Hotel

178 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom, SS1 3AA

Rooms with sea views

The Camelia Hotel offers eight room types, including Superior Double rooms with king-size beds, sea-view suites with separate lounges, and family rooms with single and double beds. All rooms include a 32-inch flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities, and en-suite bathrooms with bathtubs or walk-in showers. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the Thames Estuary.

Beachfront dining

The hotel's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner daily. The menu features fresh local dishes, vegetarian and vegan options, and a full English breakfast. Guests can enjoy Prosecco bottomless brunch, Sunday roasts, and a selection of fine wines. The patio offers sea views for outdoor dining.

Events and celebrations

The Camelia hosts weddings, wakes, baby showers, and birthday parties. The team provides tailored menus, bar service, and event coordination. The seafront location serves as a backdrop for photos, and indoor spaces accommodate groups of up to 10.

Seafront location

The hotel is on Thorpe Bay seafront, a 5-minute walk from Southend Central train station and 10 km from London Southend Airport. Nearby attractions include Southend Pier (2 km), Adventure Island theme park, and The Royals Shopping Centre (2 km).

Family-run hospitality

Owned by the Cammidge family for three generations, the hotel provides free Wi-Fi, parking, and laundry facilities. Safety features include smoke detectors and first aid kits. The team assists with event planning and dietary requests.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Single Room
Max:
1 person
120 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
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Family Room
Max:
2 persons
230 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Heating
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Executive Double Room Sea View
Max:
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
Heating
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Southend-on-Sea 1.5 mi
Airports
London Southend (SEN) 3.9 mi
London City (LCY) 37.4 mi
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Hiking
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

178 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom, SS1 3AA
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178 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom, SS1 3AA
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