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Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Hallway
Bar (on property)
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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Frinton Road, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO16 0JD
  • Place, Holland Haven Country Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Walton Pier
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Clacton-on-Sea Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room, Garden View

Superior Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Signature Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Accessible Double

Accessible Double

  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Clacton-on-Sea

Located in Clacton-on-Sea, Lifehouse Spa & Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Walton Pier and West Cliff Theatre. .This spa hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Clacton Pier and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Clacton-on-Sea Beach.

What's nearby

  • Holland Haven Country Park - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Walton Pier - 15 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Clacton Pier - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Princes Theatre - 17 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Clacton-on-Sea Thorpe Le Soken Station - 15 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smugglers Cove - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Skinners Fish and Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Black Boy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel offers 89 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include slippers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 35 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Stay in one of 89 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Lifehouse Restaurant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle and a train station pick-up service are provided for an additional charge.
Lifehouse Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lifehouse Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 35 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests will be assigned check-in and check-out times via email. To request alternate times, please contact the property at least 24 hours in advance of arrival.

Guests have access to the spa from 3 PM on the day of check-in to 11 AM on the day of check-out. The listed optional spa fee applies for use of the spa outside of these times.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Spa fee: GBP 29 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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

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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Lifehouse Hotel

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel Clacton-on-Sea

Lifehouse Spa Clacton-on-Sea

Lifehouse Spa Hotel

Lifehouse Spa Hotel Clacton-on-Sea

Lifehouse Spa

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel Hotel

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel Clacton-on-Sea

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel Hotel Clacton-on-Sea

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 472 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exelent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kalpesh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ant

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Yes, had a lovely weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! Good breakfast and v friendly staff. Spa was lovely but definitely overcrowded at points
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was second to none, will definitely come again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room and food were very good, as were the staff, but everywhere was very cold. The swimming pool was stark, utilitarian and lacked any atmosphere. Walking around the hotel, I was reminded of a student's halls of residence. If you want a specific spa treatement, then it would be great, but if you want somewhere to relax and enjoy a swim, I wouldn't recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Restaurant and food was amazing
Lovely pool are
Great views
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness
Spa was over crowded far too many people no beds. Place was cold no heating on. Sauna was warm not hot and steam room not on and when was not steamy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and spa, nice staff bar and reception, beautiful gardens. Was booked last minute as we were unable to travel home and stayed the next day for the spa. Would 100% come again :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another fab weekend at our favourite spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed a few times before but we felt it was a little rundown in places. Service was also a bit off
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Therese

Travelled with partner
Check in was ridiculous. Dining room lacked any sort of charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet and massive grounds covered in nature and very well kept, the accomodations were lovely and everything whilst on the higher end price wise was worth every penny. Would happily return. Some of the staff really set the hotel apart by being more accomodating than most
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. From the moment we checked in the staff were very accommodating. Our room was perfect for what we needed. We enjoyed a couples massage at the spa which was superb. We then relaxed with room service. A wonderful stay and will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

a

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025