Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)

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Muthu Hotels
7.2 (3942 reviews)
18-20 Westcliff Parade , Southend-on-Sea , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 3942 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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martin • couple • gb
8
Friendly staff. Had a good nights sleep.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dated decor. Lifts wasn’t working. Having to wait for hot water to reach room.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Sheikh N • couple • gb
10
Very good
Pros:

People

Cons:

Na

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Sheikh N • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Nice location

Cons:

The plumbing needs updating and that we couldn’t purchase any food for lunch was a let down

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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ODonoghue • solo_traveller • gb
3
Overpriced, untidy, unfriendly and unhelpful
Pros:

Venue ok in a nice location on sea front

Cons:

Well let's start with the price of a diet coke. One pint of diet coke for £6,20. Absolute disgrace. Top venues in London don't even charge you this amount. Flavored carbonated water with juice forcthis price? Come on!
On checking in the guy at reception when asked stated we could get food until 5pm. Stated we would just like a sandwich so off we went to our room and unpacked. We came down to the bar to find no staff. Another member of the public stated I would have to go to reception to ask to get a drink. So off I went. Guy at reception said he would get someone and I went back to the bar. 10 minutes later a young girl came to the bar and looked as if she had just missed her flight. No hello, no smile just rude. I asked for a couple of drinks and stated that I would like to order a couple of sandwiches for myself and my wife. She stated rudely the kitchen was closed. I informed her of what I had been told at reception. She said she would check with someone and off she went. I sat down with my wife and after another 5-10 mins she came back stating that the kitchen was closed. I again reiterated what I had been told at reception and if I had known I could have gone elsewhere to find food before checking in. With that she said nothing and rudely walked off and that was that. My wife suffers from diabetes and needed some food after travelling. Staying at a hotel as a guest you would think they would have food available for guests. No nothing a rude tough luck and get on with it. They stated they had a function to cater for that evening and this was the reason why the kitchen was closed. So they had staff but obviously far to busy to make guests a simple sandwich. After having finished our drinks we went back to our room to make a coffee. The kettle in our room was disgusting and the top where you fill it with water had mould and rust around the top.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Nicola Jacobs • couple • gb
8
Fantastic
Pros:

Lovely hotel with excellent surroundings. Staff were very helpful and friendly. On arrival our room waa upgraded which we were not expecting. We celebrated our wedding anniversary in style.

Thank you very much!!

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
4
Pros:

Breakfast was ok

Cons:

No Plug sockets near the bed. Toilet & shower very noisy. One packet of 2 biscuits in the room

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very nice comfortable place

Cons:

Short stay so nothing to complain about

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Smith • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Adiam • family_with_children • gb
10
Yes but I will ask the view to be in waterside
Pros:

Nice clean

Cons:

Our view was not nice

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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John C. • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location was great. Large room with a good bathroom and a double aspect view.
Great breakfast and friendly staff.

Cons:

It's a little old fashioned, but still very comfortable.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Nick • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Good clean comfy room

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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sergio • couple • es
10
Pros:

All

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Annette • solo_traveller • gb
6
Location good , the rest just ok
Pros:

Location good

Cons:

Very tired looking property . Had sea view but windows so dirty could barely see !! Side of bath had dirty marks down it .

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sven-Uwe • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
Fantastic two nights
Pros:

Nice and friendly

Cons:

Nice and local to the pavilion and restaurants

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Judy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely professional staff
Excellent sized room
Very clean
Tasty restaurant food

Cons:

Cistern was very noisy and slow to fill
Sink tap on right was loose

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee