The Ship Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Southend-on-Sea

The Ship Hotel offers family rooms with sea views, balconies, and terraces. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a pillow menu for personalised comfort. Rooms also feature a mini fridge, a large TV with Netflix and Prime, and soundproof windows for a quiet stay.

The hotel's restaurant serves British cuisine with halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes full English, Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections, with fresh orange juice and breakfast cocktails available. The bar offers a selection of wines, champagne, and cocktails, including a bourbon and honey cocktail.

Guests have access to a spa and wellness centre offering body treatments, facial treatments, and beauty services. The hotel provides bicycle rental, a golf course, mini golf, and tours about local culture. A fitness centre and sauna are also available on-site.

The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk with concierge service, luggage storage, private check-in/check-out, and a tour desk. Accessibility features include emergency cord in bathroom, lower bathroom sink, raised toilet, toilet with grab rails, and wheelchair access throughout. Pet amenities include pet baskets and pet bowls, and the hotel provides airport shuttle, room service, and laundry facilities.

The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Bell Wharf Beach and 6 km from London Southend Airport. Adventure Island is 5 km away, and Lakeside Shopping Centre is 34 km from the property. Old Leigh, with its waterfront pubs and seafood restaurants, is a 5-minute walk over the railway bridge.

Location: 3-minute walk from Bell Wharf Beach

Rooms: Family rooms with sea views and pillow menu

Dining: British cuisine with halal, vegan, gluten-free options

Wellness: Spa, body treatments, facial treatments & sauna

Services: Private parking with EV charging, airport shuttle, pet-friendly

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with grab rails