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The Ship Hotel

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, ocean views
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

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1 New Rd, Leigh on Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, England, SS9 2EA
  • Chalkwell Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Adventure Island
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Southend Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

  • 205 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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

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

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View

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

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

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

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

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

View all photos for Family Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

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

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

The Ship Hotel

4.5-star Leigh-on-Sea hotel with restaurant
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 espresso makers and safes. 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)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 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.
Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Bar - 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.

Languages

English

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 6 to 15 for adults and GBP 6 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • 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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 6 to 15 for adults, and GBP 6 to 15 for children
  • 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
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

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

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