Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion

Good location, lovely breakfast offerings and nice staff

Liked everything. Cost was half the price of a major Hotel chain on Southend seafront. Whilst the room may not be the latest decor(as per every small hotel), it is very clean, very tidy and has every facility you would expect - towels, coffee facilities, TV etc. Great shower. It also has bags of character, cheap bar prices, excellent restaurant and probably the best cooked & buffet breakfast available, included within the room cost. A major Hotel chain offers bland and tastless breakfast by comparison. Owners are very welcoming as we're other guests who don't follow the "don't talk ethos" found elsewhere - very friendly and relaxing as a result. Location is perfect - 2 mins from Westcliff Cliffs walk and Pavilion. Less than 5 mins to the seafront. Quiet location.

We loved Ilfracombe House. The lovely owner and his family do a fantastic job making everyone’s stay there a happy and stress free one. I can see why so many return. All beds had valentines day roses on, we had a car lift back from the football ground, evening and breakfast meals were excellent - love the toasters on the tables, great idea. Private free parking is a big bonus in Southend. Walking distance to The Cliffs, pier and into town, perfect location. Our room literally looked like it had just been decorated, the carpet and curtains looked new too. We will be back next season!

A lovely old fashioned (in the best sense of the word) family run hotel. Nice room with small kitchen and sitting area. We didn't have dinner there but they serve a great breakfast. Small bar with good selection of drinks. The family were friendly and very welcoming. Small car park (no charge). Great position minutes from the sea front and Cliffs Pavilion Theatre and short walk through the park to the pier and town centre.

Very helpful and pleasant host and hostess. Great to have a bar in which to have a drink and dinner provided 6-9pm. Didn't eat but what we saw looked very good. Personal service at breakfast--Only had sausage and egg but both well cooked. A conversion of some Victorian villas and in places a little dated but were happy with many of the original features-cornices/picture rails etc. Bed was very comfortable and a flat screen T.V with freeview channels. I loved that there was a small fridge in the room. If you prefer the modern consistency of the travelodge and Premier Inn this is probably not for you but if you like individuality and quirkiness I'd happily recommend a stay here-particularly if you are Visiting Cliffs Pavilion for a show!