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Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Maldon with a restaurant and a bar

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Property amenity
Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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The Hythe, Maldon, England, CM9 5HN
  • Place, Museum of Power
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mill Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, St John the Baptist Monastery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Maldon

Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay places you within a few miles (5 km) of Museum of Power and Mill Beach. This 4-room, 3-star bed & breakfast has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Museum of Power - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Mill Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • St John the Baptist Monastery - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Warren Golf Club - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Forrester Park Golf Club - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Chelmsford North Fambridge Station - 10 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rose & Crown (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Malí - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Oak House Bar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

Bed & breakfast in Maldon with a restaurant and a bar
Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and free newspapers. If you drive, take advantage of free offsite parking. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include a terrace and a garden.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Coffee makers and hair dryers are also standard. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Fish on the Quay

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay?

Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay?

This bed & breakfast is located in Maldon, close to St John the Baptist Monastery, Forrester Park Golf Club, and Warren Golf Club. You'll also find Museum of Power and Mill Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay have a casino at the property?

No, Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant with al fresco dining plus some guestrooms include river views.

Are there hot tubs at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Fish on the Quay.

Does Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay for a fee of GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay?

The closest major airport to Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay is London (SEN-Southend), which is 22.4 mi away (41 minutes by car). Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 26.5 mi away (45-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay.

Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 410 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place to stay, clean, everything you need. Staff are great, owner is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service

Quayside charm

The location is super, right on the quay. The building is very old and charming. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Food is great, the menu is super, with lots of fish. The chef made special orders for breakfast. The quay and town have a great choice of alternative eating. The bathroom was good. The air conditioning worked very well, for heating as well as cooling. There are paid car parks a short walk away. Traffic is very quiet, out of season. There is a parking bay for an hour's free parking to unload. Accessibility in the building is poor. Corridors are narrow and low, and the stairway is steep and uneven, accessed through the kitchen. The bedroom needed maintenance - the bed moved while sitting up, because the headboard was loose. There was no hot water in the sink. The toilet macerator was noisy. The pub has no parking, and the local free parking fills up. The quay has early deliveries in large trucks. Despite the fame of Maldon oysters, we didn't find any anywhere!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ROD

Liked: Staff & service
When we arrived the staff were welcoming and friendly although booking in system a bit chaotic and we did not receive all information about servicing rooms on daily basis. Ran out of towels, clean crockery, coffees and no hand wash in bathrooms. Bathrooms not very clean and floors decidedly grubby. A real shame as perfect location and very nice staff, maybe management issue! Rod and Sue
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte, Kent

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

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs R L

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

Lovely Maldon trip.

Had an over-nighter with my old man. Comfy room, aircon, lovely view over the river... Delicious breakfast the following morning. Parking can be a bit iffy, but we found a space nearby... better from October, when all the regulations ease. The bar was well stocked and we had massive dinners! Plenty of shops a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

Historic pub in a great location

I really liked this place because its such an historic building in a fantastic location. I particularly liked that the building had been built in the 1600's - I had been reading Daniel Defoe's account of coming to Maldon in 1700 and eating turbot, which he said was very good in the town. I was pleased to find turbot on the menu at Fish on the Quay - maybe he stayed here! We had a lovely view of the sunrise over the river and the Thames barges outside. It was bliss to wake up to the sound of sea birds in the morning. The pub wasn't noisy at all. The landlady Babs couldn't be more welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Jolly sailor fish on the quay

Staff very friendly and welcoming, food very good, good selection of fish dishes. Location is brilliant, like going back in time seeing all the Thames barges and able to take a trip on them. Only slight issue is the bathroom could do with a upgrade
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was small and basic but not a problem for one night. Lovely view. Bed comfy. Check in girl super friendly, Babs who served our breakfast was a lovely lady. Thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Our 1 Night Stay

We had an amazing 1 night stay. We had parked up the road just off high street (24 hour car park) as parking limited (permit only outside) at the pub but was easy to find car park and walk down to the pub was a couple of minutes. When we arrived in the pub we were welcomed by Babs and Summer. Summer showed us to our room, you have to go through a staff only area and as it is a pub the ceilings were low but we liked that as it makes the stay different. We were told all about the late night procedure once the pub is closed how you get in and out and given emergency numbers if needed. The stairs up were steep but that comes with staying in an old pub. Our room was lovely (room 3) had air con, nice comfortable bed and small but adequate bathroom with small bottles of shampoo, shower gel etc which is a nice touch. Water provided and tea and coffee biscuits in room. We went for a stroll in Maldon and when we returned Ebony was at the bar, she was very friendly and welcoming. We sat outside overlooking the water. This pub is in a lovely setting. We had a great nights sleep and breakfast was amazing with a great choice, served again by Babs and Summer. Overall our stay was excellent and I couldn’t fault all the staff they were great and very friendly. We will be back to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quirky room with nice view

We stayed for one night. Being an old pub the building has matured and shows it via the slight slope of some floors. Our room was small but perfectly adequate and we had a great view of the Hythe from our window overlooking the Thames barges. The room has a TV, internet access and a kettle with plenty of tea and coffee. The shower worked well and the bed was clean and comfortable which is pretty much all you need to know. We enjoyed celebrating my wife's birthday in Maldon and for the price we paid for the we didn't expect five star and our only complaint is the lack of car parking in the vicinity of the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Two nights away.

Staying here was good. Location was fine. The room was functional and clean. Shower was not great lack power. Air conditioning was very useful but I did find the slight damp smell after use. Parking is an issue as no onsite parking, you can park outside the other pub down the road. Otherwise you have to park after 7pm on the roadside and move before 9am. You need to be able to climb steep stairs and be aware of low ceiling heights. But overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great for what I needed that night, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely location on Hythe Quay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marky

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay , room had Air con which was excellent as it was a very hot day/night it was pleasant and what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with view. Manager Babs was very nice and cleaner found my lost hearing aid. Everything was lovely though there wasn’t a bedside light. But I had a torch so it was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast although we paid for it. No chambermaid services example bed not made up tea cups and tea making not replenished each day
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

andrew

Travelled three hours to get .no parking.anywhere .and then get told hotels been shut down.not impressed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marcus

Pub closed!

It never happened! We arrived on Saturday 14th June to find pub had been shut by Environmental Health on Friday 13th, citing a rat infestation & general lack of cleanliness. We had to make alternative arrangements. Later, Babs, the manager, rang citing electrical failure as reason for closure & apologising. She could have told us on Friday. I rang back several times & left messages so that we could discuss the situation. There was no further response from her.
Notice on front door of Jolly Sailor Maldon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Strange arrangement getting to and from your room. Clean and quiet, but the bathroom needs some work, wobbly toilet on a lean and it looks like it’s been replaced but no one could be bothered to tidy up where the old one was. And breakfast at 9am is just too late. In fairness, they did a work around with the evening meal to compensate, but overall an odd hotel. If you want a nice view though, go for it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025