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University of Essex - Southend Campus

2.0 star property
Guest house perfectly located for exploring Southend-on-Sea

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Exterior
Basic Single Room
Property grounds
Interior
Business centre

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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University Square, 36 Queens Rd, Southend-on-Sea, England, SS1 1BF
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Southend Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Southend Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Southend-on-Sea

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Beecroft Art Gallery and Southend-on-Sea City Hall. Prittlewell Priory and Southend Cliff Gardens are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Southend-on-Sea City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Adventure Island - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southend Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Southend Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cliffs Pavilion - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Southend Victoria Station - 4 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Henry Higgins - Fish & Chips - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buddha Belly - ‬1 min walk

About this property

University of Essex - Southend Campus

Guest house perfectly located for exploring Southend-on-Sea
A business center and 15 meeting rooms are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Southend-on-Sea guesthouse.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2010
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
University of Essex - Southend Campus offers 50 accommodations. This Southend-on-Sea guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 1 2026 to December 10 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at University of Essex - Southend Campus .

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University of Essex - Southend Campus Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 42 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

GRACE

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

Good Service

Clean room Good laundry facility but the laundry app was not working so I used my phone. Helpful security staff
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BILLY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern student accommodation. Decent enough although the bed wasn’t the greatest. Very central and 24/7 check via the reception/security desk No parking but plenty if options nearby and free street parking between 6 and 8
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean towles'sheets pillow cases, mattress to thin, ideal for a central cheep stay, overall very happy with my choicr
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Room was clean and staff helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaypee Marie

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pillow case and linen smelled like they have not been changed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy Near city centre highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner stayed here as he needed somewhere quick and easy to stay. He said it was suitable for what he needed it for, and he really enjoyed the site seeing. If need to contact them, just don't do it via the app, as you won't get a reply (as I found out!)!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mike, Hastings

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
On your website it stated parking was included, only to find that it's Not
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and helpful. Place was clean safe and quiet. Great value for money and such a convenient location. Check in was efficient and quick. Would definitely use again thank yiu
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Russ

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked with provision for free parking which wasn’t the case, no drinks provided, no cutlery
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieron

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

Student Dorms

It’s typical student dorms, central Southend for £34 when Travelodge wanted £230 for the Saturday night in July. Basic facilities but WHAT A BARGAIN
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tried to check in after booking through Expedia yesterday, they had no information about any booking and are not currently letting their rooms out. I was left stranded, trying to get hold of someone to talk to at Expedia. They left me on hold for nearly 2 hours before I just gave up. Will never use this site again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Doorkeeper turned the guest away - despite prepayment - giving fear of covid as a reason. Guest left at 8pm at night in Southend on SEA with nowhere to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Barrie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mattress was extremely uncomfortable. Could not sleep all night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price is very reasonable. The rooms are clean and have all basic facilities. The location is excellent. The staff are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not really geared up for hotel guests. Staff were porters. Clouds of rubbish outside front door and some blew in and was never cleaned up. Breakfast for 5 days was 5 paper bags of food left on the first day - do croissants and muffins last five days? Bed was hard an had a waterproof sheet so was sweaty. Couldn't get the broadband to work. No tv, radio or tea coffee making facilities. Apart from that it was fine...
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price and close to high street and shops. No tv or kettle in room and welcome brochure quite specific about not using communal kitchen, which was a shame. Wifi instructions seemed to involve setting up an account so didn't use. Very close to a big Sainsbury's. Staff helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Martin

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

Basic, but good.

A clean room with a comfortable bed and ensuite, was all I needed and was what I got. Staff were very helpful even though I arrived at 5 minutes to midnight. Good soundproofing, so no noise from the street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019