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The Ship Hotel

4.5 star property

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Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, ocean views
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
$142
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026

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New Rd, Leigh on Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, England, SS9 2EA
  • Place, Bell Wharf Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chalkwell Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Two Tree Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Sea View

Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View

  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Ship Hotel

4.5-star Leigh-on-Sea hotel close to Chalkwell Beach
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and spa services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and free newspapers are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
The Ship Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This luxury hotel also offers spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Limited onsite parking is offered on request, and a car charging station is available. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. A total renovation of this property was completed in July 2025.

The Ship Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Children aged 17 and younger eat free breakfast.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1798
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - July 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 17 and younger eat free breakfast
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 100 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Reviews

The Ship Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHRYSTALLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Agnes-Maria

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bedrooms as the were large and comfortable. Nicely located to restaurants. Clearly a pet friendly environment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaye

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s been refurbished to the highest quality and the food is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

The food and cocktails were good. The rooms were practically soundproof. The staff is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

I can’t think of anything negative aside from the lift that is very slow but it didn’t matter, I love taking the stairs. Service was great, place is immaculate, our server, Will, was very engaging and easy to get to pubs and restaurants as well. Also, if you’re not driving, you can just walk from the train station. The walk is ten minutes but it will feel that you’re just walking in a park. Absolutely lovely! I highly recommend this place and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent dog friendly hotel

The hotel was lovely, well furnished with a nice “vibe”,and the staff were all amazing. The location of the hotel next to a busy road and the railway wasn’t ideal but there was nothing the hotel itself could do about that. It was, however, close to everything you needed, within walking distance. They also welcomed our dogs and even supplied dog beds, bowls and treats.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay!

Fab experience lovely hotel- can’t think of anything negative at all! we had a very lovely comfortable stay- would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025