Hotels in Southend-on-Sea

Southend Central station is the main train station in Southend-on-Sea, and you’ll find it just a five-minute drive away from Adventure Island. Other Southend-on-Sea train stations include Southend East station, Southend Victoria station, Westcliff station and Thorpe Bay station. 

We can’t guarantee the weather in Southend-on-Sea, but when the sun’s out, you’ll have plenty of great Essex beaches to choose from. Popular spots include Shoebury East Beach and Shoebury Common Beach, as well as Chalkwell Beach with its vibrant promenade, and Westcliff Beach near the Cliffs Pavilion Theatre. Whether you want to relax or explore, these beaches make for perfect spots during your holidays or short breaks in Southend-on-Sea.

Looking for places to eat in Southend? Enjoy great-value Meal Deals and tasty Premier Inn Breakfasts at our Southend-on-Sea Brewers Fayre and our Strawberry Field Beefeater throughout your short break.

There are all kinds of fun things to do in Southend-on-Sea in the evenings, whether you fancy a drink at a local bar, seeing a show at Southend’s Palace Theatre, or enjoying some lively nightlife in Essex.

Southend-on-Sea is packed with fun things to do for families. Start your day with rides and amusements at Adventure Island theme park, then take in the sea views with a ride on the Southend Cliff Lift. No visit would be complete without a trip on the Southend Pier Railway, which is a real highlight for kids and adults alike. If you’re after something a bit more relaxed, you can explore beautiful spots like Priory Park or the Southend Cliff Gardens. Plus, Sea Life Adventure offers a fantastic day out for the whole family, making Southend a great place to keep everyone entertained.

From cycling trails in Southend-on-Sea to laid-back afternoons at a local park, you’ll find plenty of things to do outdoors in Southend. Nature-lovers and families alike won’t want to miss visiting scenic spots like Priory Park and the Belfairs Wood, Park and Nature Reserve, as well as the ruins of Hadleigh Castle.

There are fun attractions in Southend-on-Sea to enjoy, whatever the weather during your short break in Essex. See all different kinds of fish at the popular Sea Life Adventure, enjoy family days out in Southend at Rollacity, or learn all about the local culture at top attractions like the Southend Central Museum and Planetarium or Leigh Heritage Centre.

Walking the full length of Southend Pier isn’t free – you’ll need to pay a small admission fee. This famous Essex landmark is the longest pleasure pier in the world and a Grade II listed building. While enjoying activities like buying souvenirs from beach huts, playing crazy golf with the kids, or fishing at the pier’s end. It’s a great spot for family fun on holidays in Southend!

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.