When you stay at Camelia Hotel in Southend-on-Sea, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Southchurch Park and 4 minutes by foot from Thorpe Bay Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Southend Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Adventure Island.
What's nearby
Southchurch Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Thorpe Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Southend Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Adventure Island - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
Southend Pier - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles
Getting around
Southend East Station - 18 min walk
Stansted Airport (STN) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
The Old Walnut Tree - 3 min drive
Pieno-Lleno - 2 min drive
Seafood Shack - 13 min walk
Pizza Hut - 3 min drive
The Pearl Dragon - 14 min walk
About this property
Camelia Hotel
Camelia Hotel offers 34 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's beachfront restaurant, which features bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Onsite venue - This beachfront restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Weekday English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Family friendly
Crib (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 elevator
More
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Crib (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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.00 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and 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 cribs/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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Property is also known as
Camelia Hotel Southend on sea
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Camelia Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
i stayed here with my cousin to see the poppies on the pier and the fireworks.The room was really good clean and quiet being away from the noisy part of Southend but still on seafront and just 20mins walk was good for us.The staff were amazing so friendly and helpful we spent the eve in the bar and we will def stay there again.A really lovely great little hotel.
Ms Karen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
Dec 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The whole experience from start to finish was, as always, fabulous
Good hotel with comfortable rooms.Sea front location and convenient for southend pier and attractions.There is a nice outdoor area to have a drink -decent bar.Good breakfast.
Savvas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ann
May 18, 2025
Lovely little hotel
Lovely hotel. Staff all very welcoming, room has everything you need and they allowed us a slightly late check out complimentary x
I stopped for a business trip and were thoroughly impressed. The service was amazing, and the food was delicious. I’ll definitely stop here again when I’m in the area.