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
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
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 CA $92
CA $92
CA $110 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Room options
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Double or Twin Room
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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Double Room
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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Family Room
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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Brook Park, Valley Road, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 3TP
What's nearby
Princes Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
West Cliff Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Clacton Pier - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
St. Osyth Beach - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 12 min drive - 3.9 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
McDonald's - 6 min walk
KFC - 1 min walk
Colin's Fish & Chips - 4 min drive
Costa Coffee - 3 min drive
Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns - 1 min walk
About this property
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
At The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Essex. 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.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
38 rooms
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
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2025
My stay.
One lady at reception was very kind and helpful. She helped .me a lot. had a problem with the car the young chat come and help me and put it right.
Brenda
Brenda, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 23, 2025
Is what it is.
Room and build pretty clean and fresh very comfortable and equipped.
Mirrors and tv filthy.
Key cards took 3 attempts to get in room every time.
On arrival sucure doors where not secure to rooms
Old reception sign on display where there is no reception
Dont get stuff out off car as reception now located in restaurant and not well sign posted.
Cleaner come in our room before we checked out
Only 1 bath towl provided
The heating control needs instructions we could hardly feel the fun even at full power and was really hot as couldnt get temp lower than 19c on controller.
Could do with trash can outside and some seating
Carparking, bed, overall cleanliness, full size mugs. Quite sound proof rooms.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 21, 2025
Friendly staff, well organised check in, except that needed to be done across car park in the the pub, a prior flag would help.
Rooms clean, functional and keenly priced. Food and bar clean well appointed family venue serving good food.
Will check availability of chain when next planning a trip in UK
Clive
Clive, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2025
Paul
Paul, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 19, 2025
Paul
Paul, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 18, 2025
I could have stayed longer
From check in to check out the service was first class. Attentive staff couldn’t do enough. Lovely clean rooms with good facilities and the most comfortable bed. Wish I could have stayed longer. Only down side I paid for breakfast on this site but had to pay hotel as they had no record of it
Lorraine
Lorraine, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
Amie
Amie, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2025
Needs paint up and carpet clean
We had a comfortable stay. Carpet was dirty from what looked like dried lumps of food. Walls were dirty in bedroom. Bathroom very clean.
Gary
Gary, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 7, 2025
Comfortable stay, room clean and tidy.
One problem was TV went off at 22:00 but it was back on following morning so not to bad really.
Pub shut for revamp so can’t comment on that
Gary
Gary, 3-night business trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 5, 2025
Craig
Craig, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Gavin
Gavin, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor
Feb 17, 2025
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 17, 2025
Rose
Rose, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2025
Clean and tidy
Business stay and just right
Darren
Darren, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 9, 2025
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2025
Great overnight stay
Great room, extremely helpful and friendly staff, easy check and a a lovely great value for money breakfast experience. Second time we’ve stayed here this year!
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2025
Best hotel in Clacton.
I stay here weekly and have done for 18 months, its always immaculate and very comfortable and is of exceptional value.
I have stayed in most of the hotels in the Clacton and the region, and for me, this is the best value hotel.
Peter
Peter, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2025
O'MEARA
O'MEARA, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2025
Another fabulous stay at Smugglers
Once again, Room 101 was beautifully clean (Thank you, Charlotte in Housekeeping). Lots of Tea & Coffee, bed was crisp, white and clean, very big and very comfy. USB ports at both bedside tables - perfect! Towels folded neatly, big, white & fluffy. I love coming to Smugglers. Their Carvery is delicious and well worth the money.
Allison
Allison, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2025
Leanne
Leanne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 3, 2025
jason
jason, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 27, 2025
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2025
David
David, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 18, 2025
Good
The staff was amazing, the cartpets need clean and the bed mattress need beet invested. As its like sleeping on concrete floor, but other than that every think eles is good