When you stay at Holiday Inn Southend by IHG in Southend-on-Sea, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Rollacity and Roots Hall Stadium. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Southend University Hospital and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Prittlewell Priory.
What's nearby
Rollacity - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
Roots Hall Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
Adventure Island - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles
Southend Pier - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles
Southend Beach - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles
Getting around
Southend Airport Station - 6 min walk
London (SEN-Southend) - 1 min drive
Restaurants
The Saxon King - 3 min drive
Costa Coffee - 5 min drive
Fish To Go - 7 min walk
Subway - 18 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Southend by IHG
Holiday Inn Southend by IHG offers 129 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Stay in one of 129 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy international cuisine at 1935 Rooftop Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Southend-on-Sea? This hotel has 140 square feet (13 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
1935 Rooftop Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
24-hour room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Secured, uncovered self parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 per person
2 coffee shops/cafes
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
1935 Rooftop Restaurant
Things to do
Gym
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Business services
4 meeting rooms
Business center
Computer station
Conference center (140 square feet of space)
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.00 per stay
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: GBP 50.00 per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 per person
Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 15 per night
Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.00 per stay
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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Holiday Inn Hotel Southend
Holiday Inn Southend
Southend Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Southend Hotel
Holiday Inn Southend
Holiday Inn Southend by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Southend an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Southend by IHG Southend-on-Sea
Holiday Inn Southend by IHG Hotel Southend-on-Sea
Holiday Inn Southend by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
590
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
274
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
60
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
41
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
35
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
RICHARD
Feb 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room friendly staff ideal for a pre flight stay
RICHARD
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Mark
Feb 13, 2026
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Corinne
Business traveler
Feb 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had a really lovely stay at Holiday Inn IHG. I often choose Holiday Inn for my vacations because it is a perfect way to escape the busy life in London and truly relax. The room was very comfortable, clean, and well maintained, and the service throughout my stay was excellent.
The receptionists were especially welcoming and helpful, a special mention to the receptionist at Holiday Inn Southend on Sea, who made check-in such a pleasant experience.
The only small suggestion I would make is regarding breakfast time. It would be even better if breakfast could be extended until 11am, as when we’re on holiday we like to sleep in a bit later and take things slowly.
Overall, I am very happy with my stay and would definitely recommend Holiday Inn for a relaxing getaway.
Very helpful and professional staff, room was very clean , breakfast was great
Roger
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Sarah
Feb 10, 2026
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Mark
Business traveler
Feb 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice large clean room and b comfy bed. Liked the breakfast room on the top floor and the stag there were great. V good hotel. Only reservation was getting hit with parking charge that wasn’t clear on the booking app.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Shaun
Feb 9, 2026
Shaun
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
8/10 Good
Mohammed Adeebud
Feb 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, service was great at the desk.
My only issue would be parking costs, if a friend or somebody comes to pay a very quick visit - the the 4 stars
Mohammed Adeebud
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Mike
Feb 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
It was all very nice, thank you
Mike
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Julie
Feb 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, great welcome, lovely clean room.
Julie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Nigel
Feb 7, 2026
Nigel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
2/10 Terrible
Sabrina
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
The rooms are disgusting and so are the bathrooms. They need an upgrade for the money they charge you. I asked for a double bed and they gave me 2 single beds.
The room was cold and the air con/heating didn’t work. There was hair in the bath tub when I arrived. The staff member when checking out said there was nothing he could do about it.
Ben
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Jon
Business traveler
Jan 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Reception staff weren’t the most helpful
Jon
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
David
Jan 11, 2026
Very nice room . Just what we needed before early flight
Room was nicely furnished. Hotel was clean. Very festive with some beautiful Christmas displays. Staff were friendly. Breakfast was good. Very dog friendly.