Enjoyed Most
Staff were fine
Best thing was checking out after 1 night instead of the 2
Other Comments
Breakfast poorly cooked
Evening meal poor quality overcooked fish.
Worst of all going in and out of the rooms upstairs as the staircase was in the lounge/ bar area, which was quite well used probably by locals as nowhere very near to go
sue
19 Oct, 2025
Thetford, UK
Enjoyed Most
Need more professional staff, need to train existing staff - trying their best but making the kingscliff look not its best. . Very clean. Very comfy bed. Staff need to be more attentive to paying guests not just the people waiting to collect their children from the local school. Could be really lovely.
Other Comments
Not much choice for breakfast & cold when served every day.
Katrina
26 Sep, 2025
South Benfleet, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very good experience once a problem was sorted out on arrival. I had forgotten to take the pin numbers
within the paperwork and the receptionist helped in every way to solve the problem.
Other Comments
There is an area at the back that could be used for smokers instead of smoking at the entrance which does not look good on arrival..
Linda
17 Sep, 2025
Hemel Hempstead, UK
Enjoyed Most
It was quite difficult to find availability and we were told the whole of July and most of August was unavailable despite there still appearing to be availability when we bought the voucher. We mostly enjoyed our stay and were happy with the location of the hotel which was opposite a nice, sandy beach. We had requested a sea view room and were told it would be an extra £25 for the whole stay, however, when we arrived to check in we were charged £25 per night and told that we had been given the wrong information on the phone which was very annoying.
The sea view room was quite nice and even though it was more expensive, we were glad we had upgraded as the other rooms at the back looked like they had an awful outlook over the carpark or unattractive block of flats to the side of the hotel. The breakfast was good but loud music playing in the dining room spoilt it. We asked staff to turn it down but were told it was not possible to.
Also, we had a full English breakfast both mornings but there was inconsistency in size and quality from one day to the next. Overall, it was quite good value for money with the travelzoo voucher but not so much if you factor in the extra £50 for the sea view!
Louise
13 Sep, 2025
Woodbridge, UK
Enjoyed Most
This was our 3rd visit and very enjoyable. Staff always cheerful and very helpful, room very good and the food is excellent
Pat
11 Sep, 2025
Hoddesdon, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely hotel staff great
david
10 Sep, 2025
BIGGLESWADE, UK
Enjoyed Most
Nice, clean hotel with lovely staff, great menu, lovely breakfast, right on the seafront, couldn't want for more
Anthony
27 Aug, 2025
Nottingham, UK
Enjoyed Most
We arrived at the hotel to be greeted in a really friendly manner by Leaha the manageress who went out of her way to cater to our needs. The rooms were clean and comfortable and certainly good value for money. Our only complaint was the merlot wine served at the bar, the worst ive ever tasted. More expensive and paletable wines are available
Other Comments
There is an excelle4nt sandy beach just across the road from the hotel.
richard
07 Sep, 2025
Basildon, UK
Enjoyed Most
Good location close to long promenade walkway. However, no local facilities (shops/pubs/restaurants/public transport) if you haven't come by car.
Area quiet, flat, very clean & feels safe. Great beaches a few minutes walk away.
Other Comments
Nice hotel with friendly feel & comfy bar area.
Lynne
20 Aug, 2025
Stoke-on-Trent , UK
Enjoyed Most
Fabulous Hotel
tracey
03 Aug, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Friendly staff and excellent food. Lovely garden and within walking distance of Clacton. Our room was small but clean.
Susan
13 Aug, 2025
Climping, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very pleasant and easy accessible with parking nice big room clean and tidy,
Other Comments
Well worth a visit
Colin
13 Aug, 2025
Hornchurch, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very clean and Friendly Hotel . Breakfast + evening meals excellent . Would certainly go back .
Robert
16 Aug, 2025
Bedford, UK
Enjoyed Most
Nice location
Other Comments
Disappointed that our booking stated Sea View Room when we offered a small room overlooking car park as they were busy!
Michael J
07 Aug, 2025
Norwich, UK
Enjoyed Most
There was a mix up re booking dates but it was quickly sorted so no harm done. Lovely hotel and in a perfect setting being straight across the road from the sea! Very close to Clacton-on-Sea so another bonus.
Catherine
13 Aug, 2025
Peterborough, UK
Enjoyed Most
Friendly staff
Other Comments
Food could have been better
james
04 Aug, 2025
London, UK
Enjoyed Most
The jewel in the crown of this wonderfully positioned hotel is without doubt the staff. Thank- you for all your care.
Other Comments
Food really good a fraction slow but guess that is due to freshly cooked.
Spot of bother about room being close to restaurant extractor but attempts were made by Josh ( charming and helpful) to shorten the time impact.
Waitress Skai was so kind especially to little people.! Thank you would come again in a heartbeat!
Michael
03 Aug, 2025
Etchingham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great breakfast, large room, free parking, lovely friendly, professional staff, delicious dinner
W A
01 Sep, 2025
Orpington, UK
Other Comments
We found the location to be perfect. It is accessible to both FRINTON and Clayton a lovely beach right in front of the hotel. Although it can be descbed as “budget “ the staff were excellent and very accommodating, Especially Joshua the operations manager . Thank you all !!!
David
09 Jul, 2025
Newmarket, UK
Other Comments
Breakfast service rather slow. People kept waiting to be seated. Otherwise, excellent. Have already re-booked.
Theodosia
31 Jul, 2025
Hornchurch, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent service e staff incredible comfy room however room 3 had an early alarm thanks to the beer delivery.
glyn
19 Jul, 2025
Rainham, UK
Enjoyed Most
The hotel is beautifully situated across the road from the beach. The rooms are spotless and well decorated. The breakfast which was included with our offer was excellent.
Other Comments
The hotel is in an ideal spot to explore that part of the coastline, Walton on the Naze, Frinton and Clacton.
Gillian
10 Jul, 2025
Bedford, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely friendly staff but service at dinner was very slow on 1st night, 2nd night our main arrived very quickly but there was a long wait for dessert.
Jill
15 Jul, 2025
HAREFIELD, UK
Enjoyed Most
Value for money
Melvyn
17 Jul, 2025
Rugby, UK
Enjoyed Most
Perhaps the hotel is currently staffed by summer workers but attention to detail was lacking. No toilet roll in bathroom on arrival. Had to ask for more teas/milk for room - hadn't asked for no room clean, and that is no problem at all on a 2 night stay, but they didn't check whether we wanted refills for the 2nd night.
Other Comments
Service was fairly slow both in ordering and receiving of food, but standard was mostly good. An issue on portion size of mussels (star vs main) required a complaint as the starter portion was bigger! Bill was reduced to starter price, once discussed. If you pay for an upgrade to a seafront room, ask not to have room 20. Directly over front door so noisy with people entering and exiting (including ? staff early morning), and as the rain was torrential first morning, it was extraordinarily noisy added to by an overflowing downpipe!
Stella
22 Jul, 2025
Crowthorne, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very friendly staff. Good food in restaurant. Excellent breakfast. Very comfortable hotel.
Theresa
15 Jul, 2025
Baldock, UK
Enjoyed Most
hotel well placed, easy parking attractive spot. Food excellent and not too overpriced. FRINTON etc nearbye to visit.
denise
26 Jul, 2025
Peterborough, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely food and friendly welcoming staff
Other Comments
Little gem
Mary
09 Jul, 2025
Knebworth, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely position but needs better maintenance and cleaning
Other Comments
Would return for position at a fair price
Patricia
13 Jul, 2025
Haverhill, UK
Enjoyed Most
Good
Other Comments
Parking lot for disabled people have limited space-only 2
Ines
15 Jul, 2025
Essex, UK
Enjoyed Most
Parking behind the hotel is good, plenty of room. Checking in was simple as was booking a table for dinner in the evening. The bar is good and the food is good. As we arrived at lunch time we asked for the lunch menu, but there were no simple sandwiches or baguettes. We were having dinner there on the evening so wanted just a light lunch, nothing too fancy (or expensive!). We opted to walk to Grandma Lily's Tearooms instead as we knew what was available there.
Other Comments
Our room was a reasonable size and the bathroom very big. The bed was very firm. We found a fan provided which was very welcome in the heatwave. However minus points is that only 5 hangers were provided which was insufficient. There were no drawers just bedside cabinets with one open shelf. Most of our clothes therefore had to remain in our suitcase. There was only one hard chair in the room so for two of us it meant one having to perch on the bed to watch TV. A couple of soft seat chairs would have been ideal.
Christine
14 Jul, 2025
Southend on Sea, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had room 21 which had a Seaview. The food is superb. The staff are all very friendly. The decor is very smart. Good parking facility and outdoor gardens.
Other Comments
It's perfect for a relaxing time. A lovely bay just over the road. A good walk to Clacton. A land train does run into Clacton and can be picked up a little way down from the hotel on the promenade. Frinton on Sea is worth a visit.
Richard
15 Jul, 2025
Abbots Langley, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Rooms and food excellent.
Diana
29 Jul, 2025
Winslow, UK
Enjoyed Most
We thoroughly enjoyed our two nights staying at this lovely hotel. The staff were vey friendly and helpful and the food extremely good. We also were very lucky with the weather and enjoyed a stroll along the seafront each evening as the Kingscliff is so well situated. We would recommend this hotel.
STEPHEN
20 Jul, 2025
Rayleigh, UK
Enjoyed Most
We totally chilled-out for a few days while walking along the nearby beach. Welcoming, helpful staff and pleasant ambience. Free parking with plenty of spaces was a bonus.
Alan
24 Jul, 2025
WGC, UK
Enjoyed Most
All very good, biggest problem were the staff at dinner time, rude which is why we did not eat there the second night
SIMONE
16 Jul, 2025
elstree, UK
Other Comments
Hotel was lovely. Idea postion right on the front. Staff were lovely and friendly.
Evelyn
09 Jul, 2025
Beds, UK
Enjoyed Most
Checking in runs smoothly, staff always very nice
Patricia
15 Jul, 2025
Chatham, UK
Other Comments
Fantastic value for money friendly staff food was great
Khalid
14 Jul, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Friendly staff. Excellent location
Mrs G VAN DE WIEL
22 Jul, 2025
New Malden, UK
Enjoyed Most
Loved having the garden to sit in
Other Comments
Room a little small to cope with the heat
Di
09 Jul, 2025
Staines, UK
Enjoyed Most
My partner & I spent 2 nights @ The Kingscliffe Hotel, we did in fact pay extra for a seaview room, well worth the money.The breakfast was very good value for money, with plenty of choice. On our 1st night we enjoyed our evening meal in the restaurant, again with plenty of choice. One thing the service was a little on the slow side, there was only one waitress on duty, but it didnt matter as we were not in any hurry.
JILL
26 Jul, 2025
Hitchin, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely place, beautiful location, nice food, spacious rooms - very pleasant overall.
Tess
19 Jun, 2025
Orpington, UK
Other Comments
This hotel is more like a pub with accommodation. It has a lovely outside seating area and garden. Friendly, welcoming staff, good restaurant and bar. Room was pretty standard clean and comfortable.
shane
19 Jun, 2025
ENFIELD, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff were all so lovely and went the extra mile when needed. Always pleasant and friendly and always said good morning, evening etc x
Other Comments
Breakfast was good quality and served hot
Staff attentive
Good in general was good
Beautifully clean
Julie
21 Jun, 2025
London, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent stay, staff are so pleasant friendly and so willing to help when making enquiries. Room was clean and comfortable, lovely bathroom although a strange small sink, otherwise perfect. Bed was comfortable and clean, hard to fault this hotel.
Other Comments
I would recommend this hotel for a pleasant and quiet stay.
Elizabeth
07 Jul, 2025
shrewsbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
The hotel is situated in a lovely position. we stayed 2 nights & paid for a sea view. our room was very clean & comfortable. The breakfast was one of the best we have had in a hotel. We had our evening meal there which we enjoyed. The staff were so friendly & nothing was too much trouble for them. Look forward to visiting the Kingscliff again.
david
14 Jun, 2025
BIGGLESWADE, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very good, food and service excellent. Nice clean room.
Anthony
14 Jun, 2025
Farnborough, UK
Enjoyed Most
A very pleasant stay. The staff are very friendly and helpful but a couple more of them wouldn't go amiss.
Larry
24 Jun, 2025
Kings Langley, UK