Camelia Hotel - Southend-on-Sea

Beachfront boutique hotel on Thorpe Bay seafront with Gold Award and Best Breakfast Award from Visit England

Dining & Awards

The Camelia Hotel holds the Best Breakfast Award from Visit England, serving daily traditional full English breakfast with fresh local ingredients. The on-site restaurant offers a variety of dining including vegetarian and vegan menus, plus special diet menus for guests with allergies. The cocktail bar provides an extensive wine selection, and drinks can be enjoyed on the outdoor patio overlooking the sea.

Location & Activities

Camelia Hotel is located directly on Thorpe Bay seafront, with views of the Thames Estuary and close to Southchurch Beach. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the train station and less than 15 minutes from the airport, with London a 45-minute drive away. Nearby attractions include Southend Pier, Adventure Island theme park, and opportunities for golf, hiking, windsurfing, and live sport events.

Rooms & Suites

The Camelia Southend offers spacious rooms with en-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, and many rooms feature sea views. Suites are available with private lounges, sea views, and a balcony or garden seating area. Some rooms are allergy-free, and the hotel provides family rooms and non-smoking accommodation throughout.

Family-Friendly & Events

The Camelia Hotel is a family-run hotel that hosts special events such as baby showers, weddings, and festive gatherings. Children are welcomed with kids' meals on the menu and family rooms that accommodate groups. The hotel also offers a shared lounge/TV area and outdoor furniture on the sun terrace for relaxation.

Services & Amenities

The hotel provides free on-site parking with an electric vehicle charging station and accessible parking spaces. Business travelers can use meeting and banquet facilities, fax/photocopying, and express check-in/out. Additional services include luggage storage, daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and 24-hour security with CCTV.

• Awards: Gold Award and Best Breakfast Award - Visit England
• Location: Thorpe Bay seafront, 5 min walk to train station, 15 min from airport
• Dining: Daily full English breakfast, vegetarian/vegan menus, cocktail bar with sea-view patio
• Rooms: Sea-view suites with private lounges, allergy-free rooms, family rooms
• Parking: Free on-site parking with EV charging station
• Events: Baby showers, weddings, festive gatherings hosted on-site