The Rochford Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (903 reviews)
Bradley Way , Southend-on-Sea , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Breakfast quality not up to standard

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Multiple comments about stained carpets and overall need for better maintenance.
Service
8.8
Most reviews mention friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.8
Convenient location noted by several guests.
Room Quality
7.3
Room issues mentioned, such as lumpy beds and lack of fridge.
Amenities
7.8
Some amenities noted as good, but several issues cited.
Value for Money
8.3
Good value mentioned by guests who enjoyed their stay.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Several guests expressed dissatisfaction with breakfast quality.
Overall Experience
7.8
Guests had mixed feelings but overall positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:51

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in comfort at The Rochford Hotel, offering well-equipped rooms with modern amenities including free Wi-Fi, TV, and complimentary mineral water.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a mouthwatering full English or continental breakfast. Unwind at the lobby bar and brasserie, where a diverse menu awaits in a serene ambiance.

Convenient Location and Services
Located near the airport and railway station, The Rochford Hotel blends the charm of a guest house with top-notch hotel service. Enjoy free parking during your stay.

Experience the best of both worlds at The Rochford Hotel - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that the property hosts many functions during Friday-Sunday and there is the possibility of loud music being played up until 12am.

Please note that certain areas of the hotel may be unavailable to hotel guests during these events.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 903 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Marilyn • couple • gb
5
It did the job for the night
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room ok apart from towels they marked
Dining room chairs had food and crumbs in the cracks
No bake beans for breakfast

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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June Linda • couple • gb
7
Friendly staff
Pros:

The staff at the Rochford were incredibly friendly and so helpful. The room was adequate, bit tired and dates, but comfortable. soft towels comfortable bed and good location for The Lawn venue.

Cons:

no shower gel, just a small bar of soap. veggie breakfast sausage wasn't nice at all.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
8
Lovely staff but the room was not up to standard
Pros:

The lady on reception was lovely and friendly, the room was very spacious, the breakfast was lovely.

Cons:

Although our room was very spacious, it had a horrid smell. The sort of smell where the carpet needs a good clean or a good hoover. Also the beds were not nice. Two singles pushed together, with no mattress protectors, and an undersheet which was not even big enough to tuck into the side of the mattress, so it was literally sitting on top and then when you turn over in bed, the whole sheet comes off. The mattress itself looked questionable too. The pillows were also completely flat and had a horrid waterproof cover on them, so they squeaked every time you moved and they smelt too. Black mould in the bathroom around the bath, and a toilet seat which did not actually fit the toilet. Unfortunately, when we left there was nobody around to tell so we just left our key in the box and went. I am sad to write this as the staff were amazing and could not be more helpful, but the building itself needs some TLC for sure and our room does need a deep clean (room 14).

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

Comfortable bed

Cons:

Room smelt was old and tired shower was in bath which was slippery breakfast badic bread was not very fresh

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly Greeting from Reception , Room was clean and comfy , Good working shower , Full English breakfast was tasty , good coffee and tea .p

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • gb
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • extended_group • gb
8
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Staff attentive Lovely shower Brekfast lovely but missing the beans

Cons:

Bed hard and uncomfortable
Rooms 8 & 9 visible cracks in wall or coving

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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sandra • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

I love the friendliness of the staff. They always remember we have Stayed before. Breakfast is always excellent top quality food. The rooms are always very roomy.

Cons:

The late check in and early checkout.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Rudi • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

A little basic. Rooms/ dining rooms etc seemed very bare and kind of vibe less. However for a basic hotel when you just need somewhere to stay it does what it says on the tin. Building a bit tired but very clean despite this.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
M
Mary • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

I like the breakfast the garden are beautiful I had a relaxed stay!

Cons:

The noice from the plane going to Southend airport!

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
K
kathleen • couple • gb
6
Not the best
Pros:

The layout for the wedding was beautiful, I’ll leave it at that.

Cons:

Broken sink , the smell of the bedroom and the cleaning left a lot to be desired , no information pack was led to believe that we could get food there , but if a wedding is being held there’s nothing available, and if you do want a drink from the bar you have to order via your room , not the best being stuck in a smelly room

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Andy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Friendliness of staff. Couldn't do more for me

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
7
Adequate for our stay for local wedding.
Pros:

Friendly staff, comfortable room.

Cons:

Road and plane noise. Also the breakfast room was noisy with doors slamming, crockery clanging, too many hard surfaces, need something to buffer the noise.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • gb
7
Excellent value for money car park which was free and a nice breakfast
Pros:

We had a ground floor room

Cons:

Nothing it suited us

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
K
Kenneth • couple • gb
7
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
3
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
6
The staff were helpful, the hotel needs updated & a good clean
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

The room was dirty, the shower leaked on the floor, no bath mat in the bath, we had to ask, we weren’t told about a wedding there on the day we arrived, so we’re not been able to use the restaurant or bar

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • couple • gb
8
Good value
Pros:

The room was spacious and comfortable, the staff were friendly

Cons:

Banging doors late night
Although the gentleman was very pleasant & polite that was on the reception, I felt he shouldn't have taken our meal order and served our breakfast and that wasn't his fault.. i feel that should have been a separate staff member.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
C
Colin • couple • gb
8
An enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Room a nice size. Breakfasts very good.
Parking space.

Cons:

Traffic noise.
Aeroplanes taking off at 07:00, not that the hotel can do anything about that it is just the location.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee