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23 seaside places to stay in Essex

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Hamiltons Boutique Hotel

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Price guide: from £50 a night
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Inn

The Alma Inn

Harwich, Essex

Price guide: from £100 a night
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The Kingscliff Hotel

Holland-on-Sea, Essex

Price guide: from £50 a night
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Camelia Hotel

Southend-on-Sea, Essex
- Dining award
- Free parking
Price guide: from £100 a night
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Dovercourt Holiday Park Camping – Pitchup

Harwich, Essex
- Family friendly
- Free parking
Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – Dovercourt Holiday Park Camping – Pitchup Book Direct / Check Availability – Dovercourt Holiday Park Camping – Pitchup (opens in a new tab)
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Frinton Escapes

Frinton-on-Sea, Essex

Price guide: from £100 a night
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Self catering

Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping

St Osyth, Essex
- Free parking
Price guide: from £200 a night
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Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Nr, London Southend Airport)

Westcliffe-on-Sea, Essex
- Conferences
- Meetings
- Weddings
Price guide: from £100 a night
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Pier Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – Pier Hotel Book Direct / Check Availability – Pier Hotel (opens in a new tab)
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Premier Inn Clacton-on-Sea Seafront hotel

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Price guide: from £100 a night
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Premier Inn Harwich hotel

Harwich, Essex
- Free parking
Price guide: from £100 a night
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Premier Inn Southend-on-Sea (Eastern Esplanade) hotel

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Price guide: from £100 a night
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Premier Inn Southend-on-Sea (Thorpe Bay) hotel

Southend-on-Sea, Essex
- Free parking
Price guide: from £100 a night
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Roslin Beach Hotel

Southend-on-Sea, Essex
- Dining award
- Free parking
Price guide: from £100 a night
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B&B

Seaview B&B

Harwich, Essex

Price guide: from £50 a night
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The Aviator Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
- Free parking
Price guide: from £50 a night
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The Bottle Kiln Hotel

Harwich, Essex

Price guide: from £50 a night
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The Hope Hotel

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Price guide: from £100 a night
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The Royal Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
- Meetings
- Weddings
Price guide: from £50 a night
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B&B

The Sandrock B&B

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Price guide: from £50 a night
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B&B

The Stingray B&B

Harwich, Essex

Price guide: from £50 a night
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Hotel

Travelodge Clacton-on-Sea Central

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Price guide: under £50 a night
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Travelodge Harwich

Harwich, Essex
- Free parking
Price guide: under £50 a night
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Things to do in and around Essex

More things to do in Essex →

Colchester Zoo, Colchester

Zoo & wildlifeColchester ZooColchester, EssexAdults from £23.50

Colchester Castle, Colchester

CastleColchester CastleColchester, EssexPaid entry

Southend-on-Sea & Pier, Southend-on-Sea

FreeOutdoors & natureSouthend-on-Sea & PierSouthend-on-Sea, EssexFree entry

Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden

Historic houseAudley End House & GardensSaffron Walden, EssexPaid entry

Dedham Vale & Flatford, Dedham

FreeOutdoors & natureDedham Vale & FlatfordDedham, EssexFree entry

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