The Ship Inn
Upmarket pub rooms with free breakfast near the Clock Tower
Airport access
How you get from this hotel to the gate.
About this hotel
The Ship Inn pairs refined rooms with a cosy pub atmosphere, a combination that gives it more character than a standard chain hotel while still including free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking as standard. The bar and restaurant on site cover dinner without needing to travel, and the Clock Tower is a minute away on foot for a useful local landmark. Burnham Grill sits two minutes away for an alternative dinner option. The 8.8 out of 10 rating suggests a consistently well-regarded stay, and the property is kid-friendly and smoke-free throughout, making it a strong all-round pick for travellers who want both comfort and a genuine pub atmosphere. Free parking alongside free breakfast is a rare combination at this level of polish on this list.
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- Cosy pub
- Near the Clock Tower
Our take
The Ship Inn offers an upmarket inn stay for London Southend Airport travellers: refined 4-star rooms, a cosy pub, a bar and a restaurant, with free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking, rated 8.8/10 across 409 reviews. It is a minute's walk from the Clock Tower. I would choose it for travellers with a car who want a good dinner and a characterful room, and a terminal hotel for a very early departure.
- Book a table at the on-site restaurant for dinner rather than travelling elsewhere, it is a genuine highlight.
- Walk to the Clock Tower for orientation in this part of town if arriving for the first time.
- Confirm breakfast timing against an early flight to make full use of the included breakfast.
Why we love it
- Free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking all included
- Cosy pub atmosphere with real character
- One minute's walk to the Clock Tower
- Strong 8.8 out of 10 guest rating
Why guests love itI would book The Ship Inn for a characterful night around a London Southend Airport flight, when an inn feels more appealing than a chain hotel. This upmarket 4-star inn has refined rooms, a cosy pub, a bar and a restaurant, and it sits a minute's walk from the Clock Tower. Breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking are all free, which makes a drive to the airport straightforward. An 8.8/10 score from 409 reviews is excellent, and I would choose it for a relaxed evening.