Esplanade Hotel

The location of the hotel is fantastic-town centre, in front of the beach, sea view. Parking is alright, at the back yard. Staff is very friendly, nice and helpful, let us in 1 hour prior to official check in time. Soundproofing is good, didn’t hear our neighbours. Breakfast was lavish, fresh and tasty. In this property location sells itself. The building is tired, but luckily maintained. Curtains in the room are crying to be washed, dust is not wiped for days (if not weeks), tv was very stinky and not working, our bed was small and short for two of us (queen size I believe), water pressure in shower was too weak, carpets with all the possible stains, same as sofa, very unpleasant; waited for our breakfast for more than half an hour (though I received my vegetarian breakfast as I requested in my booking), coffee was only instant. I think, one night stay was too pricey for what it has, but overall impression is still rather good. Summary - if you want a good location with easy access to the Clacton city centre and the beach - here you go, just don’t expect a lot

Booked hotel for a quick getaway location perfect had everything we needed plus parking will stay again

Staff very welcoming. Some public areas, hall, stairs reception in need of updating. Bedroom and bathroom very clean, although furniture a bit tired. Very comfortable bed. Full English breakfast was lovely. Freshly cooked and arrived hot. Although would have liked to have had the choice of brown bread. Overall good value for money.

Good value for money, the hotel does need updating but I’m not complaining as our stay was comfortable. The shower wasn’t great and the bathroom very small but the bedroom was a good size. Breakfast was excellent. The tv in the room wasn’t great as there was no “live tv” I had to log into the iPlayer to watch anything. We did get free parking round the back. The hotel was placed in an excellent position for the town.

We had a large room with a sea view and a nice full English breakfast in the morning... shower was a bit small and could do with a shelf in the bathroom...The Hotel is very close to the pier,amusements and shops.

Disappointing. Our room was on th1st floor. but no lift. there was no restaurant or bar facility.

We very much enjoyed our stay. Esplanade Hotel was reasonably priced, with a sea view from our window. Breakfast included, but would've been better if there had been a fridge in our room, a balcony, disabled access to a room with a bath and air conditioning. Staff very polite and accommodating. Thank you for our stay! Room 27

Social housing hostel. Not a hotel. Several families and a mental health patient staying there. Room was ok but window latches broken, plug in sink stuck, water pressure terrible, unable to wash hair. Noise from a machine of some sort. Noise in the early morning from families that are living there. Caribbean take away in hotel which made our room smell. Breakfast ok. No fruit or yoghurt available. Staff socialising while you are eating your breakfast, one worker had su h foul language. Every other word started with F! It was the worst place I have ever stayed in.

Great value with very nice staff.