Ilfracombe House Hotel
Family-run comfort with free parking near Sealife Adventure
Airport access
How you get from this hotel to the gate.
About this hotel
Ilfracombe House Hotel earns its 9 out of 10 rating with a straightforward formula: unfussy, comfortable rooms, a family-run atmosphere, and every practical basic included rather than charged as an extra, from free Wi-Fi to full breakfast to free parking. The bar and restaurant on site cover dinner without needing to travel, and Wilson Road is two minutes away on foot for a short stretch of the legs. Sealife Adventure is a seven-minute taxi ride for families with a free afternoon, and Gunslingers is eight minutes on foot for an alternative dinner option. The property is accessible, kid-friendly and smoke-free throughout, making it a strong all-round choice for families and couples alike.
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- Family-run
- Bar and restaurant
Our take
Ilfracombe House Hotel scores 9.0 from 359 reviews, and the reasons are easy to see. A full breakfast, free parking and free Wi-Fi are included, and the bar and restaurant mean dinner needs no outing. The family-run character gives it warmth, and the rooms are unfussy rather than flashy. I would choose it for a comfortable stay near Southend, and I would not expect a modern design hotel.
- Book early given the high rating, this hotel tends to fill up faster than lower-rated alternatives nearby.
- Confirm breakfast timing against an early flight to make full use of the included full breakfast.
- Walk to Wilson Road for a short break before or after check-in if time allows.
Why we love it
- High 9 out of 10 guest rating
- Free Wi-Fi, breakfast and parking all included
- Family-run atmosphere
- Seven minutes by taxi to Sealife Adventure
Why guests love itIlfracombe House Hotel is a family-run four-star hotel rated 9.0 from 359 reviews, with unfussy rooms. Free Wi-Fi, a full breakfast and free parking are included, and it is a two-minute walk from Wilson Road. A bar and restaurant cover dinner on site, and Sealife Adventure is seven minutes by taxi, which gives families an outing. I would choose it for a friendly, well-rated stay near London Southend Airport, especially for guests arriving by car.