Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)

Hotels
Muthu Hotels
7.2 (3493 reviews)
18-20 Westcliff Parade , Southend-on-Sea , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Helpful staff
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Basic room quality
Inconsistent hot water

Categories

Cleanliness
5.63
Several reviews noted cleanliness issues, particularly with carpet and hot water.
Service
8.1
Positive mentions of helpful staff and overall service.
Location
8.64
Many reviews appreciated the excellent location.
Room Quality
6.59
Mixed feelings with some rooms described as basic and needing improvement.
Amenities
7.12
Amenities were helpful but some issues with the quality of items.
Value for Money
7.28
Some reviews suggested good value but given issues, opinions varied.
Food and Beverage
6.63
Food quality had mixed reviews, with breakfast being noted but often not warm.
Overall Experience
7.6
General sentiment was mixed, with many positive experiences overshadowed by notable issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 09:44

Property Description

Historic Victorian Charm
Dating back to 1891, our Victorian hotel offers a unique experience with stunning views of the Thames Estuary. Individually decorated rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a brasserie restaurant await you.

Classic Boutique Rooms
Experience elegance in our rooms with a classic English boutique style. Enjoy the comfort of private bathrooms with toiletries, tea/coffee facilities, and picturesque views of the Estuary from select rooms.

Relaxation and Entertainment
Unwind in the lounge with estuary views, savor afternoon tea, or bask in the patio area. Explore Adventure Island, Southend’s pier, and nearby attractions, all within walking distance.

Ready to immerse yourself in history and luxury? Book your stay now at our Victorian gem by the Thames Estuary.

Important information:

Photos shown are of one room type and the exact room types may vary.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate stag, hen and similar parties.

Please note that no dinner will be served on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Eve. A limited menu is available in December and January.

Please be aware that cash payments are not accepted.

Cards may be pre-authorized at any time before arrival.

There is a council charge for parking of GBP 6 this is only payable trough a MOBON app - it is advised by the hotel that this app is downloaded and details entered before arrival to speed up check-in

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may applyGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SEN

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 6.70 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 3493 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.63
Service: 8.1
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 6.59
Amenities: 7.12
Value for Money: 7.28
Food and Beverage: 6.63
Overall Experience: 7.6
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Carlos family_with_children gb
4
Not great
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Lift not working, tv remote is stuck to the table so guests can’t change channel only the one next to the side table

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Oksana couple gb
10
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Bruno family_with_children gb
8
Short but sweet
Pros:

The locations

Cons:

Old in need of some work done😎

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Nicola extended_group gb
6
Pros:

Great location - sea view, close to cliffs pavilion. Large clean room.

Cons:

Lift - small and claustrophobic. Out of service on return- difficult climb to top floors with elderly relatives. Paper thin walls- noisy neighbours. Basic breakfast.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Caran family_with_children gb
6
Overall a comfortable stay.
Pros:

Good location for Westcliff station and main attractions in Southend.
Nice breakfast
Value for money
Would suit couples or families with older children/teens.

Cons:

Bedroom was good enough, could do with a bit better clean and a spruce up.
Hotel bar a let down.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Jason couple gb
5
Dissapointing
Pros:

Location. Assistance with parking.

Cons:

Plug in bath did not work. Mugs were dirty. Only 1 packet of biscuits. Decor very dated. Hardly boutique. Was told no free upgrade as sold out but only saw 3 other guests. Window was blown so could not appreciate sea view.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Eduart couple gb
4
The staff and the location were the only good thing about the hotel.
Pros:

The location was good

Cons:

The hotel was obvious that needed a renovation. The facilities were not so clean.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Cerys family_with_children gb
6
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Jackie couple gb
4
Disappointing
Cons:

Overall the whole hotel needs updating, there was a strong smell of damp when you walked in, the ceiling in our room was flaking and patchy and badly needed re-decorating.

There was never anyone on the bar so you have to go to reception to ask if there is anyone serving or if it's even open. It states on the bar menu that snacks etc are served from 5pm to close went to order a pizza at 20:05 only to be told that it closed at 20:00!! Not what it says on the paperwork!!

The breakfast is like stepping back 50 years only single tea-bags and coffee granules no choice of latte's or any other coffee.

Won't be staying there again.

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Bakula solo_traveller gb
7
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Melanie extended_group gb
7
We stayed for a function, very expensive bar
Pros:

Good location. Rooms a little tired (especially the bathrooms). But clean and comfortable bed

Cons:

Parking was horrendous even though they give you a code to park in the immediate area

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Owen family_with_children gb
7
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
D
Danielle couple gb
9
Pros:

Rooms were spacious and had everything we needed, good location.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
K
Kelly couple gb
10
Pros:

Clean and comfortable

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
M
Mal Mal Mal couple gb
10
Pros:

On arrival we were greeted by etha what a really friendly professional lady she made our stay so welcome and secured our stay for sun .the staff were all really lovely food was amazing the room was big clean and sea view it just what we needed at this difficult time as my partners dad doesn't have long to live so we found this hotel 15 min away and im so glad we did as everytime we cone to southend we will be staying here thank you so much to everyone and thank you etha I was very stressed when I arrived and she made me so welcome thank you

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
S
Stewart couple gb
8
Pros:

Great location

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
9
We had a brilliant stay.
Pros:

Excellent location, excellent staff, excellent food.

Cons:

No car park and small lift.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
S
Sally couple gb
8
Pros:

It was an old Victorian building with lots of character

Cons:

Although our room was very nice, there were some cleaning issues that I noticed in the bathroom and there was a cracked tile on the floor

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Ryan extended_group gb
10
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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TERRENCE couple gb
10
Pros:

got to breakfast near the end of service but was very good with plenty of options

2026-03-28 via Nuitee