Premier Inn Southend On Sea (Eastern Esplanade) hotel
Budget seafront rooms five minutes from Sealife Adventure
Airport access
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About this hotel
This Premier Inn branch keeps the chain's reliable budget formula on the seafront itself: complimentary Wi-Fi and air conditioning are included, with breakfast available as a paid extra rather than bundled in. The casual pub-style restaurant covers dinner without needing to travel, and Sealife Adventure is five minutes on foot for families with an afternoon to fill. Eastern Esplanade Coach Park is a minute away, useful for anyone arriving by coach rather than car, and The Seafood Shack sits four minutes away for an alternative dinner. The 8.4 out of 10 rating reflects the predictable, no-surprises Premier Inn standard that this branch delivers on the seafront, and the fixed room layout means travellers know exactly what to expect before they arrive.
- Seafront location
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Casual restaurant
Our take
On Southend's Eastern Esplanade, five minutes on foot from Sealife Adventure, this Premier Inn offers air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi and a pub-style restaurant, with an 8.4 score from close to 1,300 reviews. I recommend it for families who want a seafront night before a London Southend flight and for groups using the coach park a minute away. Travellers after a boutique stay should look elsewhere.
- Factor in the cost of breakfast when comparing rates, it is a paid extra here rather than included.
- Book the family room category explicitly if travelling with kids, standard doubles do not include it by default.
- Walk to Sealife Adventure during a free afternoon, it is five minutes from the hotel.
Why we love it
- Seafront location five minutes from Sealife Adventure
- Complimentary Wi-Fi included
- Casual pub-style restaurant on site
- Predictable Premier Inn standard
Why guests love itI like the Premier Inn Southend On Sea (Eastern Esplanade) for families flying from London Southend Airport who want a seaside evening first. Sealife Adventure is a five-minute walk, which gives children a clear plan for the afternoon. The rooms have air conditioning, Wi-Fi is free, and the casual pub-style restaurant keeps dinner simple. The Eastern Esplanade Coach Park is a minute away. It is a straightforward budget three-star, and its 8.4 score is reassuring.