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The Rochford Hotel
SS4 1BU, Southend-on-Sea, Bradley Way
This hotel is situated in the picturesque Essex village town of Rochford, less than a mile from the airport and 200 yards from the mainline railway station. Rooms at The Rochford Hotel each have a... read more
689 reviews 8.1
Roslin Beach Hotel
SS13BG, Southend-on-Sea, 10-12 Thorpe Esplanade
With lovely views of the Thames Estuary, this Southend-on-Sea hotel offers free Wi-Fi, treatment rooms, and free parking. The Restaurant offers seafood specialities and classic British dishes with a contemporary twist. Guests can dine in... read more
1722 reviews 9.2
The Gleneagles Guesthouse
SS1 1DP, Southend-on-Sea, 5 Clifftown Parade
The Gleneagles Guesthouse offers 4-star rooms with free fibre-optic broadband and panoramic sea views. The guest house overlooks the Cliff Gardens, and is only a 5-minute walk from Southend Pier. The bright and spacious bedrooms... read more
681 reviews 9
Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)
SS0 7QW, Southend-on-Sea, 18-20 Westcliff Parade
Dating back to 1891, this magnificent Victorian hotel is close to the seafront with spectacular views over the Thames Estuary. It has a high, clifftop location and provides individually decorated rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a... read more
2260 reviews 7.4
Camelia Hotel
SS1 3AA, Southend-on-Sea, 178 Eastern Esplanade, Thorpe Bay
Located on the seafront at Southend-On-Sea, with views of The Thames Estuary, Camelia Hotel is just one mile from Southend on Sea. It has good food, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The train station is... read more
514 reviews 8.9
The Oakland Hotel
CM3 5XF, Woodham Ferrers, 2-6 Reeves Way
The Oakland Hotel is a family-run budget hotel situated in the centre of the riverside town of South Woodham Ferrers, 15 miles from Southend-on-Sea. Close to the River Crouch, all rooms have private bathrooms. Rooms... read more
908 reviews 7.6
Skylark Hotel
SS2 6UN, Southend-on-Sea, Aviation Way
Just 1 mile from London Southend Airport and its rail station, this hotel offers free private parking. Leigh-on-Sea’s old high street with its quaint seaside pubs is only 15 minutes’ drive away. London Liverpool Street... read more
913 reviews 6.9
Holiday Inn Southend, an IHG Hotel
SS2 6XG, Southend-on-Sea, 77 Eastwoodbury Crescent
Holiday Inn Southend features an on-site fitness suite and a sound-proofed rooftop bar and restaurant. An en suite bathroom with power shower, flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in each room at Holiday... read more
2295 reviews 8.5
The Oyster Smack
CM0 8HR, Burnham on Crouch, The Oyster smack inn
Just metres from the river in Burnham-on-Crouch, The Oyster Smack Inn has an on-site bar, free Wi-Fi and free parking. It dates back to the 1800s, and is known for its fantastic food. The restaurant’s... read more
330 reviews 8.6
The Last Post Wetherspoon Hotel
SS1 1AS, Southend-on-Sea, Weston Road
Located in Southend-on-Sea, 200 metres from South Essex College, The Last Post Hotel features air-conditioned rooms and private parking. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will... read more
1646 reviews 8.9
Southend Inn Hotel
SS0 8EG, Southend-on-Sea, 25 Cobham Road, Westcliff on Sea
Located in Southend-on-Sea, 1.9 km from Three Shells, Southend Inn Hotel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 2.6 km from Adventure Island, 2.5 km from Southend Pier and... read more
390 reviews 6.2
Frasers Guest House
SS11 7RF, Battlesbridge, 5 Maltings Road
Frasers Guest House is situated in Battlesbridge, 14 km from Southend-on-Sea and 9 miles from Basildon. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Rooms come with... read more
288 reviews 8.5
Esplanade Apartments
SS1 2ZS, Southend-on-Sea, Audley Court
Offering garden views, Esplanade Apartments is an accommodation located in Southend-on-Sea, 1.1 km from Three Shells and less than 1 km from Adventure Island. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private... read more
35 reviews 7
Haven House Hotel
SS1 2AN, Southend-on-Sea, 47 Heygate Avenue
Located in Southend-on-Sea, 400 metres from Three Shells, Haven House Hotel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 9 km from Hadleigh Castle, 1.3 km from South Essex College... read more
369 reviews 3.5
Southend Airport Bed & Breakfast
SS4 1HQ, Rochford, 86 Southend Road
Featuring runway views of Southend Airport, Southend Airport Bed & Breakfast is situated in Rochford. This bed and breakfast offers free WiFi. All rooms in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle. There... read more
384 reviews 9.2
OYO Devine Beach Hotel
SS0 7SR, Southend-on-Sea, Manor Road 21-23
Situated in Southend-on-Sea, 2.6 km from Adventure Island, OYO Devine Beach Hotel features accommodation with free WiFi and limited free private parking. The property is around 2.5 km from Southend Pier, 3.1 km from Kursaal... read more
627 reviews 7.6
Seven Hotel
SS1 1DT, Southend-on-Sea, 7-9 Clifton Terrace
Located in Southend-on-Sea, Seven Hotel offers beachfront accommodation 100 metres from Three Shells and provides various facilities, such as a bar and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour... read more
1314 reviews 8.2
AC Lounge 1
SS4 1HX, Rochford, 125A Southend Road
Located in Rochford in the Essex region, AC Lounge 1 provides accommodation with free WiFi. Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a... read more
191 reviews 8.1
AC Hideout
SS4 1HX, Rochford, 119b Southend Road
AC Hideout is situated in Rochford and offers accommodation with free WiFi and air-conditioning. The accommodation is 5 km from Southend-on-Sea. The fully equipped apartment features a work space with a laptop and a TV... read more
164 reviews 7.9
Cherry Blossom Suites
SS4 2AF, Rochford, Stambridge Road Rochford
Located in Rochford, Cherry Blossom Suites features a bar, terrace and free WiFi. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, and free private parking is available. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with... read more
104 reviews 8.9
AC Lounge 2
SS4 1HX, Rochford, 115 Southend Road (Ground Floor)
AC Lounge 2 is located in Rochford. This apartment provides a restaurant, a garden as well as free WiFi. Southend-on-Sea is 5 km from the apartment, while Clacton-on-Sea is 39 km away. The nearest airport... read more
16 reviews 8.9
2 Bedroom Apartment Close to Beach & Town Centre
SS0 7PN, Southend-on-Sea, 15 Avenue Road Westcliffe on Sea
Situated in Southend-on-Sea, 2.3 km from Adventure Island, 1.4 km from Southend Pier and 2 km from Kursaal, 2 Bedroom Apartment Close to Beach & Town Centre features accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.... read more
45 reviews 9
Hamiltons Boutique Hotel
SS1 1DY, Southend-on-Sea, 6 Royal Terrace
Located in Southend-on-Sea, Hamiltons Boutique Hotel offers accommodations, some with a balcony, sea views or garden views. The property features free WiFi and TV. Free street parking is available outside the property during certain timings.... read more
355 reviews 9.1
Ye Olde White Harte Hotel
CM0 8AS, Burnham on Crouch, The Quay
Situated in Burnham on Crouch, Ye Olde White Harte Hotel has a restaurant, bar and free WiFi. Boasting luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Guests at the hotel can... read more
113 reviews 7.6
Stylish and cheerful property
SS4 1QS, Rochford, 155 Rochford Garden Way
Located in Rochford in the Essex region, Stylish and cheerful property provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a... read more
20 reviews 9.6
Modern One Bedroom Apartment by Luxiety Stays Serviced Accommodation Southend on Sea - In the heart of the city!
SS1 1BH, Southend-on-Sea, 31 Clarence Street 4
MODERN APARTMENT is situated in Southend-on-Sea, 300 metres from Adventure Island, 400 metres from Southend Pier, and less than 1 km from Kursaal. Set 7 km from Hadleigh Castle, the property provides a terrace. The... read more
4 reviews 9.7
Seaview Hotel & Suites
SS1 2HS, Southend-on-Sea, Hartington Road
Situated within 400 metres of Adventure Island and 300 metres of Kursaal in Southend-on-Sea, Seaway Aparthotel features accommodation with a flat-screen TV. There is also a kitchenette in some of the units equipped with a... read more
2 reviews 6
Why look for cheap hotels and b&bs ?
If you’re travelling extensively, you know how important it is to be able to lay your head down in a nice, clean, spacious guest room that guarantees a good night’s rest. When you choose to book a cheap hotel or inexpensive B&B located near the Southend Airport, you make your life a whole lot easier, and you save time and money.
You no longer have to wake up at ridiculous hours to avoid getting stuck in traffic while trying to catch your flight. On top of that, in August 2013 the Southend Airport was listed as the best UK-based airport by Which?, a prominent consumer group. The construction of the new terminal was completed in February 2012. At this point, this structure comprises duty-free stores, two elegant cafes, ATMs and a bar.
Also owned by Stobart Group, the grand Holiday Inn Hotel is a fantastic 4-star accommodation option featuring the one and only rooftop restaurant opened in Essex. Transportation is definitely not a problem. The airport is currently being serviced by busses managed by Arriva Southend.
Several cheap hotels and B&Bs are catalogued as excellent accommodation alternatives due to their high level of convenience and extra features such as free shuttle service or free car parking.
Places to Stay – Where Should You Stay ?
There are many reasonably priced hotels that ensure shuttle transport services. Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea, Chelmsford Serviced Apartments, Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester Five Lakes, Holiday Inn Rochester Chatham, Bridgewood Manor, Orsett Hall Hotel Grays, and Best Western Atlantic Hotel are only a few of the main sought-after hotels listed in this category, which may capture your attention at a first glance.
For pricing and additional details, check the transfer alternatives brought to you by your favourite accommodation. Ilfracombe House (2.2 mi from the airport), Holiday Inn Southend (0.1 mi from the airport), and Camelia Hotel (3 miles from the airport) all ensure free car parking and let you feel the holiday vibe and enjoy panoramic views that you wouldn’t be able to contemplate elsewhere.
In case you are trying to save some money while eating and sleeping well near the airport, don’t hesitate to analyse the most recent offers made by nearby B&Bs like Atlantis Guest House (10 rooms), the Waverly (9 rooms) or Roslin Beach Hotel (62 rooms). One thing’s certain: those who plan to stay at a classy cheap hotel near the airport can choose from several appealing options for transportation and shuttle transfer. Find your favourite one with just a little bit of help from us.
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International Airfield in Essex England UK
Name : London Southend Airport
At this point, it serves approximately 970,000 travellers on an annual basis. It was bought by Stobart Group in 2008. Since that point in time it has undergone a set of extensive, on-going developments.
Location : the terminal building is located between the town centres of Rochford and Southend in the county of Essex, approximately 36 miles or 58 km east of Central London UK.
Address : Southend on Sea, Essex SS2 6YF, England, United Kingdom (UK)
IATA Code : SEN
Main Airlines : mainly served by Aer Lingus Regional (operated by Aer Arann), EasyJet, Thomson Airways (operated by Volotea)
These airlines offer domestic services and scheduled flights to locations across the United Kingdom and Continental Europe.
Other major airports in the region offering international and domestic flights are Luton, London Gatwick (see hostels), Stansted Airport (see Hotels), London City Airport and Heathrow International Airport (see best accommodation).
Train Transport
Nearby Southend Airport railway station links SEN, via Stratford, with London Liverpool Street train station. It also serves Sutton, Essex and northern parts of Southend on Sea.
Bus Transport
SEN international is served by buses operated by Arriva Southend. Bus routes will take you to Southend (7, 8 and 9), Rochford (7 and 8), Ashingdon (7), Hawkwell (8), Hockley (7 and 8), Eastwood (9) and Rayleigh (7, 8 and 9). Coach route X30, operated by First Group, connects the terminal building with Chelmsford and Stansted Airport.
By Car
London Southend Intl. Airport is situated just off the A127 which provides easy access to the M25, A13, and A12.
Terminals : one passenger terminal.
Region : East of England
District : Rochford District
County : Essex
Tel. : +44 1702 538500
Nearest Hotels : in the towns and villages of Southend-on-Sea, Rayleigh, Wickford, Burnham on Crouch, Woodham Ferrers, and Basildon.
More information : Airport – Easyjet Holidays – Borough Council
Things to do and see nearby
Rollacity (Purdeys Way, Rochford, England UK): Indoor rollerskating rink. Great way to spend a couple of hours.
Central Museum (Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EW, England): old library made into a small local museum. A nice museum for a quick visit which displays collections of local and natural history and contains a planetarium constructed by astronomer Harry Ford in 1984.
Adventure Island (Sunken Garden, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1EE, England): free-admission theme park located at the seafront with over 40 rides and attractions. Great for kids and families.
Old Leigh (High Street, Leigh-on Sea, SS9 2EP Essex, United Kingdom): old fishing village full of unique character and charm, narrow cobbled streets and old buildings. There is a variety of things to do and see.