Located just 3.7 mi (6 km) from the airport, The Ship Hotel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or aromatherapy. This luxurious hotel is also within a short drive of Cliffs Pavilion and Southend Pier.
New Rd, Leigh on Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, England, SS9 2EA
What's nearby
Bell Wharf Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Estuary Bicycle Trail - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Chalkwell Beach - 1 min drive - 1.3 km
Two Tree Island - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Belfairs Public Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
London (SEN-Southend) - 19 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 68 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 71 min drive
Westcliff Station - 5 min drive
Westcliff-on-Sea Leigh-On-Sea Station - 12 min walk
Chalkwell Station - 17 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
‪Sarah Moore - ‬6 min walk
‪The Broadway Leigh-On-Sea - ‬6 min walk
‪Bits On The Side - ‬6 min walk
‪Hopsters - ‬5 min walk
‪The Grove - ‬6 min walk
About this property
The Ship Hotel
Located just 3.7 mi (6 km) from the airport, The Ship Hotel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or aromatherapy. This luxurious hotel is also within a short drive of Cliffs Pavilion and Southend Pier.
At a glance
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Hotel size
16 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children aged 17 and younger eat free breakfast
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Fireplace gate
What to do
Beach nearby
Access to nearby health club
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Marina nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1798
Bicycle parking
Spa services
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
Walkway to water
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 35
Wheelchair-accessible parking
1 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Food and drink
Champagne service
Meal delivery service
Mini-fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Dining
Onsite venue - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Onsite venue #2 - This bar specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of GBP 100 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Ship Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Ship Hotel?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Ship Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is GBP 100 per vehicle roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ship Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Ship Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (5-min drive) and Rendezvous Southend Casino (8-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Ship Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy amenities like spa services and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near The Ship Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine and ocean views.
What's the area around The Ship Hotel like?
The Ship Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Bell Wharf Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Estuary Bicycle Trail.
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Reviews
The Ship Hotel Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
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Amenities
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Staff & service
10
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, fresh, and plentiful with great service. (7 reviews)
The property warmly welcomed dogs, supplied dog beds, bowls, and treats, and provided a pet-friendly room with thoughtful touches. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2026
Lovely rooms and good stafff.
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 22, 2026
Breakfast was lovely, staff helpful and polite. Parking if you dont have a reserved spot is a little public carpark opposite the hotel.
Lovely stay over all. Happy to stay again.
Iain
Iain, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2026
Really lovely stay, great service
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2026
Fantastic place. The service in the bar/restaurant was impeccable and the food was delicious. Rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. Great location. Would absolutely stay again.
Bryony
Bryony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2026
Attentive and pleasant staff
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2026
Lovely room & staff
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2025
Excellent hotel room and food
Gordon
Gordon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2025
We loved our stay , staff were great, hotel is excellent. Great location.
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2026
Check in was good, we managed to get a car parking space. The Hotel was still being finished so It's difficult to give a full review. Staff were all excellent and food and drink was good. Only minor quibbles were: No lid on toilet seat. Lack of shelving in Bathroom and the sink is way too small for such a big space. All in all we would happily stay there again.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2025
Lovely hotel, friendly and really helpful staff, amazing food, beautiful rooms with good facilities and a really nice location with lots of great facilities within walking distance.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2025
The room was fabulous the staff were very polite and attentive all in all a very pleasant stay would definitely stay there again
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2025
Beautiful rooms, perfect food and amazing staff! EV charging is a great new addition too, made the onwards journey so much easier.
Ricky
Ricky, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2025
The room was great, clean and contemporary.
Staff were always helpful and polite.
Would definitely stay again.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2025
This is new boutique hotel and they done it all really well.
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
Excellent room, very polite staff
Room was immaculate and bed very comfy. Staff very friendly and polite. Will definitely stay again when next in the area.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2026
This is a lovely little hotel in the Old Town Part of Leigh on Sea. The room was lovely and i had a view out across the estuary. The bed was super comfy and the bathroom was great with a fab shower and soft towels. I didnt eat in the restaurant but the food looked amazing. The staff were lovely. Friendly and helpful. Make sure to book parking in advance and dont be out off by the railway line. I hardly heard it!
Lorna
Lorna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2025
Lovely stay!
Fab experience lovely hotel- can’t think of anything negative at all! we had a very lovely comfortable stay- would definitely recommend
Lucy
Lucy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2025
It’s been refurbished to the highest quality and the food is amazing.
Joanne
Joanne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2025
Spotless Room, great staff. All
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2025
Absolutely brilliant stay! We only did a one night stay but the hotel itself is superb. Very friendly staff (Grace in particular), with clean modern fittings and fixtures. Comfortable bed and pillows and breakfast was so fresh and tasty. Highly recommend!
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2025
Parking is the only issue with minimal spaces available and access is tight
Service and quality of breakfast was excellent
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2025
Lovely overnight stay at The Ship. It was very comfortable and clean with friendly staff. Excellent location near to the beach, Leigh train station, pubs, restaurants and Leigh Broadway for shopping.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2025
Great location and staff. Very cosey room . Place was spotless. And what a sunset
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
Perfect overnight and dinner by the beach
Super attitude and service from every member of staff that we met - even when the hotel was completely full!
Restaurant was beyond our expectations - all was home-made and of really extraordinary quality!
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
Nice hotel
The food and cocktails were good. The rooms were practically soundproof. The staff is very nice.