Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Quality food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room comfort concerns
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.86
Several mentions of cleanliness issues, including dirty bathrooms and rooms.
Service
8.83
Staff were described as accommodating and friendly overall.
Location
8.87
Location was frequently mentioned as a strong point.
Room Quality
7.82
Reported issues with room comfort and noise concerns.
Amenities
7.85
Basic amenities mentioned, some complaints about cleanliness.
Value for Money
7.81
Perception of not providing luxury value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.36
Praise for the food quality and Michelin star mention.
Overall Experience
8.83
General satisfaction with stays, despite some negative comments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 20:31

Property Description

Beachfront Accommodation: Seven Hotel in Southend-on-Sea offers a picturesque beachfront setting, just 600 meters from Three Shells. Guests can enjoy stunning views and the calming sound of the waves right from their balcony.

Modern Amenities: The hotel boasts a range of modern facilities including a terrace, restaurant, and bar. With room service, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi, guests' comfort and convenience are top priorities.

Comfortable Rooms: Each air-conditioned room at Seven Hotel is thoughtfully equipped with essential amenities such as a desk, kettle, fridge, and flat-screen TV. Guests can unwind in a cozy setting with city views from the balcony.

Experience seaside luxury at Seven Hotel. Book your stay now for a relaxing getaway by the beach.

Important information:

Guests 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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £10 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

8.4
Based on 2129 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.86
Service: 8.83
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 7.82
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 7.81
Food and Beverage: 9.36
Overall Experience: 8.83
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Aliyem couple gb
4
Not favourable
Pros:

The hotel room was neat. I appreciate the cleanliness.

Cons:

I booked a sea view and at arrival while checking in, I saw them change my room on the print out. The receptionist stylishly cancelled my room number which was on the 3rd floor to the 1st floor. I asked him immediately why he did that and he kept trying to deflect saying they upgraded me and my fiancée. We didn’t ask for no upgrade and asked that our room be returned to the initial room a they refused. The manager saw everything and tried to avoid coming to sort the whole issue. We were forced to take the room which was a car park view. We also didn’t get any compensation at all. It was the worst birthday holiday experience for my fiancée. It seemed like one staff was the one controlling both the reception and bar too.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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natalie couple gb
5
At the time the staff were very helpful and knocked on the adjourning door when we spoke to reception in the morning aga
Pros:

Close to venue

Cons:

The smell of drains in our bathroom and arguing from the room next to us all night

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Carol solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff were very polite n friendly

Cons:

Rooms starting to look tired stains on carpet. Fittungs in bathroom worn looked lije needed replacing . Decking out front lots of dips n holes in flooring . Old worn bin
Just some general maintaince issues

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Linda family_with_children ch
4
Guest Experience Lacking
Pros:

The location of the hotel is great with an amazing view of the pier.

Cons:

The property seems to have an identity crisis. Is its priority hotel guests and their experience, attracting restaurant visitors, or serving passing trade on the outdoor terraces? As a paying hotel guest, I would expect the guest experience to come first, but that did not seem to be the case.

The hotel was busy when we arrived, but first impressions were disappointing. Just outside the lobby entrance there was an overflowing bin and food debris around the furniture and waste area. The reception space felt small and cramped, situated directly next to the bar, and the smell of alcohol was unpleasant. The lift was dirty, and the ladies' toilets were in a poor state. Sadly, this lack of cleanliness appeared throughout the property.

The staff were pleasant enough, but there seemed to be little attention paid to housekeeping. Mess and dirt accumulated in public areas, giving the impression that cleanliness was not a priority. The hotel felt poorly managed, with no obvious sense of ownership or pride in the guest experience.

On our final morning, we had breakfast on the terrace. Once again, the area was dirty from the previous day, and our table needed a thorough wipe before we could sit down. The food itself was acceptable, but the toilets were still in an unacceptable condition. As a hotel guest, I expect to come downstairs to a clean, welcoming environment in the morning. It's not enough for cleaning to start later in the day; public areas should be clean before guests arrive for breakfast and maintained throughout the day.

The bedroom reflected much the same standard. At first glance it appeared acceptable, but closer inspection revealed a lack of attention to detail and cleanliness. The bathroom was dysfunctional and more of a wet room and this negatively impacted our stay.

Cleanliness, presentation, and attention to detail matter, and they influence whether people choose to return.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
B
BarrieF solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Good location. Clean and friendly

Cons:

Size of bed

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
L
Leigh couple gb
1
Not very nice at all to stay in
Pros:

Not a lot the staff are rude
Rooms are very small
Hairs in the bathroom floor shower

Cons:

Not a lot the staff are rude
Rooms are very small
Hairs in the bathroom floor shower
Wouldn’t say it’s a 3 more like a 3 star

Food well
no bread nets worn the bread is hard chicken wings don’t come off the bone very chewy

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Juliane couple de
10
Pros:

Extrem freundliches Personal, waren alle sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit! Das Zimmer war toll, hatten Meerblick. Wirklich liebevoll und schön eingerichtet. Haben wundervoll geschlafen, da es auch ruhig, aber dennoch zentral gelegen war. Gerne wieder!

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
G
Graham solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
C
Colin solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Good location, and room was comfortable and photo accurate.

Cons:

Bathroom shower had a drainage issue with the floor under the sink and toilet constantly being wet.

The curtains for the bay window rooms are not flush with the wall, and given the position of the bed a beam of early morning sunlight lands right on your face/tip of the bed first thing. Not ideal

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
D
Daniele couple gb
10
Pros:

Great stay,very close to city centre

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
F
Filipe solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
G
Gary Paul solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple gb
9
Well worth a visit. Food is excellent
Pros:

Great location, great food, great staff.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
L
Long couple gb
1
Too pricey and hotel rooms were dirty.
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Everything was dirty.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
M
Mariann family_with_children gb
10
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
C
Carmen couple es
8
Un fin de semana en el estuario del Támesis
Pros:

En general, todo estuvo bien. Las terrazas del bar y el restaurante son espectaculares.
El personal, muy atento, aunque nadie habla español. Las habitaciones que tienen vistas al mar son una delicia. Cada día proporcionan agua a los huéspedes, lo cual resulta muy útil. Y la ubicación es inmejorable.

Cons:

El desayuno: los “paquetes” de desayuno (English Breakfast, Vegan English Breakfast, etc.) no son para todos los públicos, y la selección individual de productos (para “fabricar” un desayuno continental) resulta cara (entre 20 y 30 libras).
Un desayuno buffet, quizá incluido en el precio de la habitación, solucionaría este problema.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
M
Min family_with_children gb
10
Will definitely come back
Pros:

The bathroom is stunning! And the location is very convenient.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
S
Sonata couple gb
10
Pros:

Very lovely hotel in a nice location.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
E
Ella couple gb
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
Y
Yordan solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-25 via Nuitee