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University of Essex - Southend Campus

2.0 star property
City centre Southend-on-Sea guesthouse with conference centre

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Situated by the ocean, University of Essex - Southend Campus is a great choice for a stay in Southend-on-Sea.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (5)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
University Square, 36 Queens Rd, Southend-on-Sea, England, SS1 1BF

What's nearby

  • Southend-on-Sea City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Adventure Island - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Southend Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Southend Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cliffs Pavilion - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • London (SEN-Southend) - 11 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 72 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 75 min drive
  • Southend Victoria Station - 4 min walk
  • Southend Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Southend-on-Sea Prittlewell Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

University of Essex - Southend Campus

  • Situated by the ocean, University of Essex - Southend Campus is a great choice for a stay in Southend-on-Sea.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 9:30 AM
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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
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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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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol served on site
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Built in 2010

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Fenced garden

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Desk chair

More

  • Weekly housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

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

Policies

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

This property does not have lifts.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

University of Essex - Southend Campus Guesthouse

University of Essex - Southend Campus Southend-on-Sea

University of Essex - Southend Campus Guesthouse Southend-on-Sea

Frequently asked questions

Is University of Essex - Southend Campus currently open?

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

Are pets allowed at University of Essex - Southend Campus ?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at University of Essex - Southend Campus ?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at University of Essex - Southend Campus .

What are the check-in and check-out times at University of Essex - Southend Campus ?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at University of Essex - Southend Campus ?

No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (15-min walk) and Rendezvous Southend Casino (19-min walk) are both nearby.

Does University of Essex - Southend Campus have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a garden.

What's the area around University of Essex - Southend Campus like?

University of Essex - Southend Campus is in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, a short 4-minute walk from Southend Victoria Station and 8 minutes' walk from Southend-on-Sea City Hall.

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Reviews

University of Essex - Southend Campus Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, very friendly staff!
CALLUM, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and tidy Near city centre highly recommended
Chris, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff were all nice and helpful. Room was fine except for stain or marks on carpet. The rest was clean enough. Bed was comfortable enough for a short stay.
Ruth, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very good stay. Room was good size, only thing the carpet could have been hoovered, there was crumps everywhere. Other than that very pleased
Dimitar, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

So so. Couldn’t use an adaptor as there isn’t space below the socket. Room wasn’t super clean. No shampoo/shower gel etc. Right in city centre. Plenty of food/shops nearby
Clive James, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good Service

Clean room Good laundry facility but the laundry app was not working so I used my phone. Helpful security staff
GRACE, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Kieron, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff were friendly and available.
Stephen, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Difficult to find entrance , otherwise good.
BARRY, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean and staff helpfull
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

clean towles'sheets pillow cases, mattress to thin, ideal for a central cheep stay, overall very happy with my choicr
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value for money.
Adrian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value!
tara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Max, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It’s waaay cheaper than anywhere else in Sarfend for a Saturday night and the walk down to the front is entertaining (locals and we visitors are a visually diverse bunch). Bed was really hard this time and the two pillows were flat as a pancake so will take my favourite with me next time. Otherwise super
Kieron, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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!)!!
Janet, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was very clean and modern but the only thing was the shared kitchen which had fridges, freezers and 2 kettles but we weren’t allowed to use the 2 ovens which had tape across them warning not to use and there was no microwave. I’m sure most people are maybe only staying for a short stay but I was there for a month (working locally) and really did not enjoy takeout most nights.
Leo, 28-night trip
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6/10 Good

Pillow case and linen smelled like they have not been changed.
Jaypee Marie, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

On your website it stated parking was included, only to find that it's Not
Mike, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Booked with provision for free parking which wasn’t the case, no drinks provided, no cutlery
Russ, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

A few points to note: 1. I did not receive the promised confirmation e-mail from the university. 2. They do not answer the only phone number provided by Expedia. (I was told, onsite, that this only gets answered if/when someone is at the desk). Nor do they respond when you leave a voice message on this number. 3. I had to find out (for myself) that there's a department at the main university (in Colchester) that runs this accommodation - and they did send me an e-mail confirmation. This stated that the front desk was manned until 5pm - but it's not! The staff leave at 3pm!! 4. Two security people (thankfully) were at the desk, and they could not have been more helpful. The male guard even offered to help with my luggage as he showed me to my room. 5-star service from him! 5. The room was like an ice-box (in the current cold weather) as the in-room heater had not been switched on. This eventually took the chill off… but the people running this place should be doing a much better job all-round.
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Helt ok rum. Bra läge. Trevlig och hjälpsam personal
Magnus, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Era perfetta per chi vuole visitare la città,
Lorenc, 5-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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
1-night trip