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The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

4.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns (Clacton-on-Sea)
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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

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 P3,607
P4,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

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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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)

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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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

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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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

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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About the neighborhood

Map
Brook Park, Valley Road, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 3TP

What's nearby

  • Princes Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • West Cliff Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Jaywick Martello Tower - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • University of Essex - 16 min drive - 20.5 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

  • ‪Smugglers Cove - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Skinners Fish and Chips - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Aviator - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns is a great choice for a stay in Clacton-on-Sea. 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.

At a glance

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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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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
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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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Reviews

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property offers easy access and ample parking spaces, making it an ideal choice for travelers. (10 reviews)
  • The restaurant served good quality food at reasonable prices with friendly and helpful staff. (12 reviews)
  • Breakfast was great value and offered a good choice with friendly and efficient service. (15 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Rooms had everything we needed, clean and tidy. Food at the restaurant was good and the service was excellent
Christopher, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice hotel & restaurant
Carol, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean Room, Helpful Receptionist, Aircon worked, Shops nearby
Mariella, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice room clean and everything you need. My only complaint was the mattress it was awful just how I imagine that a prison mattress would be.
Jonathan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A regular stay for us Lovely as always Room could do the some TLC
steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was very happy with my stay, lovely room,, comfortable beds, good variety for breakfast and close to beach etc
stacy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Family stay for the airshow

Check in was easy, staff were friendly, breakfast was offered at a reduced rate before stay so added that on and it was good value/tasty! Room was comfortable enough, location was good, we attended the airshow.
Ross, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our room was clean & comfortable :)
Emma, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very pleasant place to stay overnight
Kym, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Anniversary Trip

Great visit been many time use this hotel regularly
Barbara, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Holes in the walls , mold in the toilet not clean at all the bed was so uncomfortable as they pushed two singles together
Rafina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean. Very friendly and helpful staff.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff and room was lovely.
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good stay. Convenient and easy.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Made to feel welcome on arrival. Very comfortable bed Walk in shower was very welcome
Trevor, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Lovely place to stay
Lynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place for a short stay

The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The cooked vegetarian breakfast isnt amazing so stick to the continental breakfast. The other food in the pub is good. The rooms are clean, beds are good, quiet rooms. I would stay here again. It is only really a 2 days stay place.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great all round. Special thanks to Karen too. Hope to visit again
Mary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The only thing we didn’t like was having to check in at the Pub, but what we did like was the aviator Pub and the staff that worked there. The waitresses, and bar staff were excellent, free and easy parking was excellent. located nicely near shops and eateries.
Gary, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good just very busy when checking in needed more staff
DEBBIE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I will come again very clean room and good food very pleased overall.
Alex, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay at the Aviator , we will be going there again ,well worth what was charged 🙂
Tina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely little hotel

Lovely little hotel at the side of the Aviator pub, check in at the pub was easy and staff are very friendly. The rooms are clean and beds are comfortable and a lovely big screen TV. The food at the pub is good value especially the breakfast.
Ian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love ❤️
Troy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely friendly staff, great informative check in. We had a really lovely meal in the pub, food was hot and didn’t have to wait long at all. Situated near a small retail park, very quiet/peaceful. Hotel rooms spacious and very clean however the hotel as a whole including the room we were in could do with a little money spent on it. Mattress’ are very soft!!
Joanie, 1-night trip