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The Ship Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with spa services and a restaurant

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, ocean views
Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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New Rd, Leigh on Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, England, SS9 2EA
  • Place, Bell Wharf Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Estuary Bicycle Trail
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Chalkwell Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

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

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

About the neighborhood

Leigh-on-Sea

Chalkwell Beach is within a mile (2 km) of The Ship Hotel, and other popular attractions like Cliffs Pavilion are within a few miles (5 km). This 16-room, 4.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Bell Wharf Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Estuary Bicycle Trail - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chalkwell Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Belfairs Public Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Belfairs Wood, Park and Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Westcliff-on-Sea Leigh-On-Sea Station - 12 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Broadway Leigh-On-Sea - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sarah Moore - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bits On The Side - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Peterboat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Smack - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ship Hotel

Luxury hotel with spa services and a restaurant
Renovated in 2025, The Ship Hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, spa services, and free newspapers. You can take advantage of limited parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for GBP 100 per vehicle roundtrip. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. This luxury hotel also has local meal delivery service.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding and pillow menus ensure a restful night. Other standard amenities include free newspapers, safes, and desks. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

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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 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • 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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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 15 per person
  • 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

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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers limited parking, along with a car charging station.

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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near The Ship Hotel?

This hotel in Leigh-on-Sea is within a 10-minute walk of Bell Wharf Beach and Estuary Bicycle Trail. You'll also find Chalkwell Beach and Palace Theatre within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship Hotel?

As of Nov 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Hotel on Nov 18, 2025 start from $116.62, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Ship Hotel?

Yes, there is accessible parking, electric car charging, and bicycle parking available.

Is there a spa available at The Ship Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and aromatherapy.

Does The Ship Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, The Ship Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Ship Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Ship Hotel?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service and in-room massages in each guestroom with some featuring sea views.

Are there hot tubs at The Ship Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Ship Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Ship Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Ship Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Ship Hotel for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Ship Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Ship Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Ship Hotel is London (SEN-Southend), which is 3.7 mi away (19 minutes by car). Another top airport is London City Airport (LCY), which is around 26 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Ship Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Ship Hotel offer a balcony and may feature sea views.

Reviews

The Ship Hotel Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

Home away from home

I can’t think of anything negative aside from the lift that is very slow but it didn’t matter, I love taking the stairs. Service was great, place is immaculate, our server, Will, was very engaging and easy to get to pubs and restaurants as well. Also, if you’re not driving, you can just walk from the train station. The walk is ten minutes but it will feel that you’re just walking in a park. Absolutely lovely! I highly recommend this place and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely overnight stay at The Ship. It was very comfortable and clean with friendly staff. Excellent location near to the beach, Leigh train station, pubs, restaurants and Leigh Broadway for shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

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

Excellent dog friendly hotel

The hotel was lovely, well furnished with a nice “vibe”,and the staff were all amazing. The location of the hotel next to a busy road and the railway wasn’t ideal but there was nothing the hotel itself could do about that. It was, however, close to everything you needed, within walking distance. They also welcomed our dogs and even supplied dog beds, bowls and treats.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

Lovely stay!

Fab experience lovely hotel- can’t think of anything negative at all! we had a very lovely comfortable stay- would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025