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The Ship Hotel

4.5 star property

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, sea views
Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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New Rd, Leigh on Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, England, SS9 2EA
  • Place, Chalkwell Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Southend Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Sea View

Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Family Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Leigh-on-Sea

Located in Leigh-on-Sea, The Ship Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Cliffs Pavilion and 7 minutes from Southend Pier. .This luxury hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Chalkwell Beach and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Southend Beach.

What's nearby

  • Chalkwell Beach - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Cliffs Pavilion - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Adventure Island - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Southend Pier - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Southend Beach - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Westcliff-on-Sea Leigh-On-Sea Station - 12 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Broadway Leigh-On-Sea - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Smack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Peterboat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sarah Moore - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Mayflower Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ship Hotel

Luxury hotel with spa services and a restaurant
The Ship Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Children aged 17 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and limited parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Children aged 17 and younger eat free breakfast.
Onsite venue - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Onsite venue #2 - This bar specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1798
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - July 2025
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 17 and younger eat free breakfast
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 100 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

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

The Ship Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking is the only issue with minimal spaces available and access is tight Service and quality of breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely convenient location. Very clean and freshly renovated. Staff very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return. We were given an upgrade to a deluxe seaview room which was very well equipped and comfortable. Car parking might be a problem as it is limited and the suites and high grade rooms get a space reserved. They kindly saved us a space as we needed disabled access. The breakfast was very good and freshk6cooked. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and staff. Very cosey room . Place was spotless. And what a sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely brilliant stay! We only did a one night stay but the hotel itself is superb. Very friendly staff (Grace in particular), with clean modern fittings and fixtures. Comfortable bed and pillows and breakfast was so fresh and tasty. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, friendly and really helpful staff, amazing food, beautiful rooms with good facilities and a really nice location with lots of great facilities within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay , staff were great, hotel is excellent. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean bright and had a lovely sea view. All staff were welcoming and very accommodating. Dinner and breakfast were both exceptional. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel & staff

Hotel was lovely & clean with great staff who went above & beyond to help me with early check in & additional parking. Too marks all round.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Albourne

This is new boutique hotel and they done it all really well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was perfect Very nice touches for our dog Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tamsin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent room, very polite staff

Room was immaculate and bed very comfy. Staff very friendly and polite. Will definitely stay again when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRYSTALLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Agnes-Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bedrooms as the were large and comfortable. Nicely located to restaurants. Clearly a pet friendly environment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Gaye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s been refurbished to the highest quality and the food is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

The food and cocktails were good. The rooms were practically soundproof. The staff is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

I can’t think of anything negative aside from the lift that is very slow but it didn’t matter, I love taking the stairs. Service was great, place is immaculate, our server, Will, was very engaging and easy to get to pubs and restaurants as well. Also, if you’re not driving, you can just walk from the train station. The walk is ten minutes but it will feel that you’re just walking in a park. Absolutely lovely! I highly recommend this place and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025