Beaches Guest House
Sea-view balcony rooms with beach access and a garden
Airport access
How you get from this hotel to the gate.
About this hotel
Beaches Guest House carries an exceptional 9.6 out of 10 rating, built on classic rooms with some sea-view balconies and a cosy garden that sets it apart from a standard hotel block. Free breakfast and free Wi-Fi are included as standard, and beach access puts the sand within easy reach rather than a taxi ride. Kitchens in some rooms suit a longer stay, and the property is kid-friendly and smoke-free throughout. Lifstan Way South is two minutes on foot, and Sunset Italian restaurant is a similar distance for a dinner option beyond the B&B itself. Adventure Island is a four-minute taxi ride for families with time to fill, and the garden setting offers a genuinely quiet spot to unwind before or after a flight.
- Sea-view balconies
- Beach access
- Free breakfast
- Top-rated guest house
Our take
This suits travellers who want a genuinely well-reviewed B&B with sea-view balconies and beach access over a standard chain hotel, particularly given the near-perfect guest rating. Families will appreciate the kitchen option in some rooms and free breakfast, making this one of the strongest all-round seafront picks on this list for a relaxed, well-run stay.
- Request a sea-view balcony room specifically when booking, not every room in the property has one.
- Book ahead given the exceptional rating, well-reviewed guest houses like this one fill quickly.
- Ask about kitchen-equipped rooms if planning a longer stay rather than a single overnight.
Why we love it
- Exceptional 9.6 out of 10 guest rating
- Sea-view balconies on some rooms
- Free breakfast and beach access
- Kitchens available in some rooms
Why guests love itBeaches Guest House is a cosy three-star B&B with beach access, a garden and free breakfast, which makes it an easy family base before a flight from London Southend Airport. Some rooms have sea-view balconies and some have kitchens, useful for preparing simple meals for children. Free wi-fi is included. The 9.6/10 score from 204 reviews is excellent for a small guest house. I would recommend booking early and asking for a room with a kitchen or a balcony.