Martello Bay Hotel

Hotels
9.1 (247 reviews)
8 Collingwood Road , Clacton-on-Sea , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean accommodations
Great location
Good value for money
Cons:
Hard beds
Poor water pressure
Limited space

Categories

Cleanliness
9.31
Overall positive sentiment with mentions of cleanliness in most reviews.
Service
9.78
Staff described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
9.32
Location was praised for excellent proximity to the beach and views.
Room Quality
8.27
Mixed sentiments due to mentions of hard beds and limited space in some rooms.
Amenities
8.8
General positive comments about available amenities, with minor complaints.
Value for Money
9.26
Guests felt upgraded and received good value for their stay.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Not specifically mentioned but assumed standard for the type of hotel.
Overall Experience
9.28
Overall satisfaction expressed by guests with minor quibbles.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 14:35

Property Description

Convenient Location
Explore Clacton-on-Sea just 200 metres from the beach and a short drive to various attractions including Colchester Castle and Colchester Zoo.

Comfortable Amenities
Enjoy a relaxing stay with free WiFi, a terrace, and free parking. Some rooms offer balconies with stunning sea views and kitchenettes.

Modern Rooms
Relax in rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and private bathroom. Bed linen, towels, and complimentary toiletries are also provided.

Book now for a memorable stay at Martello Bay Hotel in Clacton-on-Sea.

Important information:

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: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 247 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.31
Service: 9.78
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.27
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 9.26
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 9.28
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Terry couple gb
10
Had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the airshow.
Pros:

Staff were fantastic and the location was exceptional.

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
S
Sherillee couple gb
10
Just lovely
Pros:

Lovely place, very clean pleasant greeting. Nice and quiet

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
J
Joe solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-31 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer couple gb
9
2026-08-31 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
6
2026-08-30 via Nuitee
K
Kate family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
P
Poulter couple gb
8
Pros:

Good location for the air show stalls,no problem parking,..lovely hotel.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple gb
10
Epic
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
N
Nataliya solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Martello Bay hotel is very nice, clean and very comfortable and also the people are pleasant,

Cons:

I liked everything.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
D
Deborah couple gb
9
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
B
Betts couple gb
10
We had a lovely relaxing time.
Pros:

No breakfast was provided but the hotel was in easy walking distance to the Toby Carvery where excellent breakfasts could be obtained. The hotel was only minutes from the beach. The hard working hotel manager was very polite, helpful and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble for him. The room was well equipped with everything we needed for a short break, even a mini fridge and microwave.

Cons:

The pillow was a little hard but that was my only complaint.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
D
Darius solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
B
Beatriz solo_traveller gb
10
Definitely will stay here again!
Pros:

Exceptionally clean and well presented, comfortable room with beautiful view, excellent location 2 steps from Martello Bay Beach, both Martello towers, a restaurant and cafe, in a nice looking quiet neighbourhood. Just 10mins walk from Clacton Pier, Seaside gardens and the High Street. Also not that far from the station. Alex from Reception was very kind and attentive and happily kept my bags safe for me most of the day on the day I checked out. In short, an excellent experience and I will definitely return when I next stay in Clacton.

Cons:

At first when I tried it, I thought the mattress was a bit too hard for my liking but I actually slept really well! My bathroom/WC was separate from my room and I needed to leave the room to go, but it was private, I was given a key to it, it was very clean and overall, it really didn't cause any problem.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
M
Marek couple gb
7
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
P
Penny extended_group gb
8
Very comfortable stay, will stay again I hope.
Pros:

Near to the beach. Easy parking on road. Friendly. Microwave in our room as well as tea coffee biscuits and fridge, which was convenient. Very clean. Comfortable.

Cons:

Second room had a private bathroom but this was not en-suite. Stairs are slightly steep but my elderly mum managed them.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
H
Helen couple gb
5
Nice hotel but be more upfront about size of your sofa beds
Pros:

Location was good . Hotel was very clean . Had a handy little fridge a microwave and usual kettle etc . Bathroom was excellent and very clean .

Cons:

I booked this hotel because it had a double bed and a sofa bed but the “sofa bed” was tiny more like a large armless chair . As I was sharing with a grown up son and myself a lady of 75 years I thought at short notice in peak times I had found a room that we could use for 1 night but sadly the sofa bed would have been too small for any person more than 18 inches tall . Ask for bedding was given a duvet cover and a pillow no sheets no anything else . The host was neither friendly or helpful such a pity cos the actual place was nice but we had to try and share a double bed which at 75 and 41 was not easy so it spoiled it all for us

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
P
Paul solo_traveller gb
1
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
J
Jason extended_group gb
9
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
M
Marlena couple gb
7
Ogólnie było nie najgorzej
Pros:

Lokalizacja wszędzie blisko

Cons:

Dookoła wszędzie gołębie i ich odchody w łazience puste połamane butelki na płyny do mycia i brak mydła do rąk ,brak suszarki do włosów

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
J
John Arvie solo_traveller ph
9
Pros:

The room is very very good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-07 via Nuitee