Hotele niedaleko Clacton Beach, Clacton-on-Sea

Booked a 2-night stay via Booking.com. Between the two of them, they messed up the booking so only had it down for one person not two, so the hotel decided to change the room and downgrade it then had the audacity to charge an extra 50% on what we had already paid. Due to it being half-term and nothing else available plus being there for a wedding, we had no choice but to just do it or miss the wedding. All the more strange given my friends had booked an identical room to the one we were dumped in yet paid considerably less. Looking back on it, feels like I was mugged. The hotel itself was clean and is in a great location but is incredibly old and outdated. Bed was uncomfortable, the carpet had holes in it, the wallpaper was ripped in places, the toilet took 30+ minutes to refill and the shower made a noise like a jet aircraft was taking off in the corridor (water pressure was dreadful). Plus, I've not seen a sink in the bedroom rather than the bathroom since the 70s. Overall, a pretty dismal experience to say the least and somewhere I will ensure I inform people to avoid.

When I booked this ( through the well known booking portal)I knew it was going to be very budget but it was within my price range for one nights stay so I ****** it up. How wrong I could be . On arrival there was no parking as stated on the booking however put my van on a side street no issues. I was greeted in the hotel by a lady called Becky who I believe is the manager she kindly offered my to park my van in side entrance if I wanted . She took me to my room and ok so it was basic but goodness whoever is the cleaning housekeeping staff needs commending , my room & bathroom were spotless . Comfortable bed nice warm room had everything I needed. I went to the local Wetherspoon for food which I have to say was excellent. I got a nice glass of wine back at the hotel had a nice chat to Becky. Booked a breakfast which was cooked by herself… again amazing full English no complaints whatsoever again everything clean and well presented & only £7.00!! I cannot fault the hotel for what I paid and if I’m working in the area again I will definitely return . I hope the owner see this and appreciated the hard work Becky does as she really is hands on and keeps everything running smoothly

The location of the hotel is fantastic-town centre, in front of the beach, sea view. Parking is alright, at the back yard. Staff is very friendly, nice and helpful, let us in 1 hour prior to official check in time. Soundproofing is good, didn’t hear our neighbours. Breakfast was lavish, fresh and tasty. In this property location sells itself. The building is tired, but luckily maintained. Curtains in the room are crying to be washed, dust is not wiped for days (if not weeks), tv was very stinky and not working, our bed was small and short for two of us (queen size I believe), water pressure in shower was too weak, carpets with all the possible stains, same as sofa, very unpleasant; waited for our breakfast for more than half an hour (though I received my vegetarian breakfast as I requested in my booking), coffee was only instant. I think, one night stay was too pricey for what it has, but overall impression is still rather good. Summary - if you want a good location with easy access to the Clacton city centre and the beach - here you go, just don’t expect a lot

We visited in November, although put off by other reviews we experienced none of this during our stay, a few times there was a funny smell in the loft but that is to be expected, we stayed at the back of the hotel rather than the front, the outside of the hotel was slightly ashen with the amount of people going out there to smoke, which may be where the problems come from of other reviewers Decent water pressure, only downside was a slightly draft window