Escape to Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns, where warm hospitality meets modern comfort. Explore the garden, unwind with a drink at the bar or enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi and appreciate helpful staff.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Air conditioning
Bar
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (5)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Air conditioning
Garden
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Digital TV service
Free self parking
The current price is P3,612
P3,612
P4,335 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Room options
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Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
20 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Double Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Family Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
20 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Brook Park, Valley Road, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 3TP
What's nearby
Princes Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Clacton Pier - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
West Cliff Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
St. Osyth Beach - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
Getting around
London (SEN-Southend) - 78 min drive
Clacton-on-Sea Station - 3 min drive
Clacton-on-Sea Weeley Station - 7 min drive
Colchester Great Bentley Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min walk
KFC - 1 min walk
Colin's Fish & Chips - 4 min drive
Costa Coffee - 3 min drive
Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns - 1 min walk
About this property
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
At The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Essex. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
38 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 8.75 per person
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns Inn Clacton-on-Sea
Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns Inn
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Inn Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton-on-Sea Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns Inn
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Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns Clacton-on-Sea
Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns
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Smugglers Cove Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
Frequently asked questions
Does The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns and nearby?
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Restaurant
Food
Location
Breakfast
Value
Pub
What guests liked
Ample parking spaces and easy access made this a convenient choice for travelers. (7 reviews)
Breakfast was great value and offered a good choice with friendly and efficient service. (11 reviews)
Food was good value for money with a wide variety of dishes and friendly, helpful staff. (9 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Great little hotel , away from the chaos of being on the sea front.Friendly staff, clean and
Philip
4-night trip
8/10
Enjoyable 4 day stay would come again
John
4-night trip
10/10
This is the third time my husband and myself have stayed at this hotel. Although it’s now changed name, but still a great place to stay. Would recommend to others to stay there.
Barbara
2-night trip
10/10
What a lovely place tonstay. We were here for 5 nights from Australia ti spend time with our friends . The room was very comfortable and spacious. Plenty if tea and coffee amenities. The pub is also very nice we had lunches and dinners there could not fault it at all. The staff are all really lovley
Caron
5-night trip
10/10
Great room, extremely helpful and friendly staff, easy check and a a lovely great value for money breakfast experience. Second time we’ve stayed here this year!
Brian
1-night trip
8/10
Easy access, plenty of parking spaces , very quiet, convenient to town and seafront
Rodney
3-night trip
10/10
We love coming back to this hotel as we have been there so many times as it’s very quiet and lots to do and places most definitely recommend every one to visit
Leigh
1-night trip
8/10
Good value for money, plenty of shopping and dining options
Lawrence
1-night trip
10/10
Just love coming back to this hotel and it’s quiet and lots of places to do as we have been this hotel a lot of times and it’s worth it as the staff were great helpful and clean too
Leigh
1-night trip
10/10
Good clean room, ample Tea/Coffee, very quiet, no complaints from me.
Glen
1-night trip
10/10
I stay here weekly and have done for 18 months, its always immaculate and very comfortable and is of exceptional value.
I have stayed in most of the hotels in the Clacton and the region, and for me, this is the best value hotel.
Peter
2-night trip
10/10
Nice place, great staff and food would highly recommend.
Arnold
1-night trip
10/10
Great hotel super comfy befs
Elaine
2-night trip
8/10
Room servicing only on request.
No in room security such as safe or lockable drawers (no drawers or wrdrobes at all). All unpacked clothes on full view.
Underneath bed were fiid wrappers, yoghurt lids and much dust.
Probably OK for overnight stay; we booked for four nights and were not overly impressed.
Robert
4-night trip
10/10
Very good clean place very very happy staff restaurant everything was very good and would definitely recommend this hotel to anybody
Thomas
2-night trip
8/10
Friendly staff, well organised check in, except that needed to be done across car park in the the pub, a prior flag would help.
Rooms clean, functional and keenly priced. Food and bar clean well appointed family venue serving good food.
Will check availability of chain when next planning a trip in UK
Clive
1-night trip
10/10
Great location friendly staff
Angelina
1-night trip
10/10
Great nights stay with ample parking and food was great in pub next door
Joe
1-night trip
10/10
I liked everything was excellent
Joanne
2-night trip
10/10
Business stay and just right
Darren
1-night trip
8/10
From check in to check out the service was first class. Attentive staff couldn’t do enough. Lovely clean rooms with good facilities and the most comfortable bed. Wish I could have stayed longer. Only down side I paid for breakfast on this site but had to pay hotel as they had no record of it
Lorraine
1-night trip
6/10
Nice stay
Zach
2-night trip
10/10
Great service and good food i will definitely will stay again.
Christopher
1-night trip
8/10
Excellent location, friendly service very quick check in and self service check out was great.
David
2-night trip
8/10
shower room drainage poor. room floor flooded when using shower all around around toilet and wash hand basin in room 101