Nestled in the city center, The Ilfracombe House Hotel offers a warm welcome with an English breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or stay connected with in-room WiFi, while enjoying a drink at the bar or exploring nearby Cliffs Pavilion.
9-13 Wilson Road, Southend-on-Sea, England, SS1 1HG
What's nearby
Cliffs Pavilion - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Adventure Island - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Southend Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Southend Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Thorpe Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
London (SEN-Southend) - 6 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 48 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 68 min drive
Southend Central Station - 9 min walk
Westcliff Station - 12 min walk
Southend Victoria Station - 14 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Roberto's - 8 min walk
The Cliff - 4 min walk
Naval & Military Club - 8 min walk
The Sunflower Eaterie - 8 min walk
Oliver's on the Beach - 6 min walk
About this property
The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion
Located just 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from the airport, The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Offsite parking within 16 ft (GBP 6 per day)
Street parking available
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference space (140 square feet)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
Reception hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of GBP 12.00 per room (one-way)
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between August 21 and August 21.
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 6 per day (16 ft away)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Ilfracombe House
Ilfracombe House Hotel
Ilfracombe House Hotel Southend-on-Sea
Ilfracombe House Southend-on-Sea
Ilfracombe Southend-on-Sea
Ilfracombe House Guesthouse Southend-on-Sea
Ilfracombe House Guesthouse
The Ilfracombe House
The Ilfracombe House Hotel near Cliffs Pavilion
The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion Guesthouse
Frequently asked questions
Is The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion currently open?
The property is closed between August 21 and August 21.
Does The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is GBP 12.00 per room one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion?
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (5-min walk) and Rendezvous Southend Casino (20-min walk) are both nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion like?
The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion is a short 6-minute drive from London (SEN-Southend) and 6 minutes' walk from Cliffs Pavilion.
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Reviews
The Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion Reviews
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.4
Eco-friendliness
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was highly praised for its quality, variety, and service, with many guests enjoying their full English breakfast. (24 reviews)
Free and safe parking was a convenient and welcome amenity. (5 reviews)
The property's restaurant served good value, tasty, and filling meals, with excellent breakfast options. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
Great stay.
Lovely family run hotel. Very friendly.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Perfect
From friendly staff at arrival, free parking. Fantastic room, perfect breakfast, all staff are great& friendly. Loved our stay and would definitely recommend this hotel
lorraine
lorraine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2025
Friendly and helpful staff, good food, clean. Woluld stay there again. Only downside on street parking and difficult to find a space near hotel.
caroline
caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2025
Great Southend Hotel
Lovely hotel. Spotlessly clean everywhere. Facilities in room are excellent including mini fridge. Lovely little bar area and lounge. Good location. Friendly helpful staff. Best breakfast of anty hotel I have stayed in Fresh cooked to order and served to table. Evening meals available. Car park but if full voucher given for on street parking.
brian
brian, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2025
Quaint and cosy
Excellent stay, breakfast was lovely, also had a veggie option for full English. Bed was really comfortable I slept better there than I do at home. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Evening meal was delicious. As previous reviews have said it is a little dated and worn in places, but it felt like the seaside b&b of yesteryear. We will definitely visit again.
Jacky
Jacky, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
Fantastic breakfast with plenty to choose from.
Friendly and helpful hosts
john
john, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
Unique gorgeous seaside English hotel.
Lovely staff very helpful,friendly and hard workers.
The property is well maintained, clean and just has a lovely vibe to it.
Comfortable bed, modern bathroom
We absolutely loved staying here and so did our nieces.
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 9, 2025
Nice little gem !
The hotel was nice and clean , was offered a bigger room but settled for a family room, staff very pleasant, hotel was busy and they handled it well, we would defo stay there again .
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
Great stay
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2025
Really lovely hotel, beautiful bathroom.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2024
A very well run hotel in a fantastic location.
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
The staff were all lovely. They offered to carry our bags up all the stars to our room at the top and to bring them down when we left.
Breakfast was hot and freshly cooked. Served with a smile.
anne
anne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 17, 2025
Seaside pleasure
Brilliant stay. Everything fantastic.
Noel
Noel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 22, 2024
Great breakfast
tolulope
tolulope, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 21, 2025
Lovely staff, scrummy breakfast.
little tired decor, and shower heads really lime-scaled up.
Fantastic position for visiting the Pavilion.
Would defo visit again
Elvina Jean
Elvina Jean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2024
Simply Fabulous
The most welcoming and clean hotel i have visited in a long time
Keri
Keri, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2024
Looked after well by very friendly manager, good food, great breakfast & large room with very comfy bed ensuring a good sleep.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Stayed for one night as we had a night out at the cliffs pavilion excellent service friendly people would definitely stay again
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2024
Staff very attentive and helpful
Terry
Terry, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Fantastic service
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2024
Great place to stay and really convenient to get to town centre and seaside parade.
Staff friendly and made our stay very comfortable.
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2024
Very nice hotel,breakfast excellent. Staff were absolutely brilliant all of them.
R
R, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2023
Friendly staff, very generous breakfast, clean and fresh rooms, I’ll be back again
Georgette
Georgette, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2023
Will go again
Was great trip staff really friendly, room was clean will go again, recommend to anyone, location really good too
Jennifer
Jennifer, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2024
It was nice to stay at a family owned hotel, they couldn't have been more pleasant and knowledgeable of the area, evening dinner was excellent steak cooked perfectly and my wife had Cajun chicken also excellent.oir room has been modified and very nice too, comfortable and warm.