10/10 Exceptional
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Dec 27, 2025Clean room, very friendly staff!
University of Essex - Southend Campus
City-center Southend-on-Sea guesthouse with conference center
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Basic Single Room
8.8Excellent
9 reviews
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
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About the area
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 City Airport (LCY) - 72 min drive
- Stansted Airport (STN) - 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
- Caffè Nero - 4 min walk
- Henry Higgins - Fish & Chips - 2 min walk
- The Olde Trout - 2 min walk
- The Railway Hotel - 8 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
Hotel size
- 50 rooms
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
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
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
Children
- No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
- No onsite parking
Other information
- Designated smoking areas
- No alcohol served onsite
- No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Working away
- Business center
- 15 meeting rooms
- Conference center
Services
- 24-hour front desk
Facilities
- Built in 2010
Room amenities
Sleep well
- Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
- Fenced yard
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower only
- Towels
- Toilet paper
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
- Desk chair
More
- Weekly housekeeping
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from June 1 2026 to December 10 2027 (dates subject to change).
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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 elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
University Essex Southend Campus Guesthouse
University Essex Campus Guesthouse
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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 June 1 2026 to December 10 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 onsite 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 onsite casino at University of Essex - Southend Campus ?
No, this guesthouse 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 yard.
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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University of Essex - Southend Campus Reviews
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7.8
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Chris
Sep 7, 2025Very clean and tidy
Near city centre highly recommended
8/10 Very good
Ruth
Dec 19, 2025The 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.
8/10 Very good
Dimitar
Nov 5, 2025Very good stay. Room was good size, only thing the carpet could have been hoovered, there was crumps everywhere. Other than that very pleased
10/10 Exceptional
Kieron
Jul 6, 2025Student 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
6/10 Good
Clive James
Dec 16, 2025So 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
8/10 Very good
GRACE
Oct 21, 2025Good Service
Clean room
Good laundry facility but the laundry app was not working so I used my phone.
Helpful security staff
8/10 Very good
Stephen
Nov 21, 2025Staff were friendly and available.
8/10 Very good
David
Sep 23, 2025Room was clean and staff helpfull
10/10 Exceptional
Adrian
Aug 9, 2025Great value for money.
8/10 Very good
BARRY
Jan 30, 2026Difficult to find entrance , otherwise good.
8/10 Very good
Philip
Oct 1, 2025clean towles'sheets pillow cases, mattress to thin, ideal for a central cheep stay, overall very happy with my choicr
10/10 Exceptional
tara
Aug 17, 2025Excellent value!
10/10 Exceptional
Max
Aug 7, 2025Staff 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
8/10 Very good
Richard
Oct 7, 2025Modern 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
8/10 Very good
Kieron
Nov 10, 2025It’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
8/10 Very good
Janet
Sep 5, 2025My 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!)!!
8/10 Very good
Leo
Nov 2, 2025The 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.
6/10 Good
Jaypee Marie
Sep 8, 2025Pillow case and linen smelled like they have not been changed.
4/10 Fair
Mike
Aug 25, 2025On your website it stated parking was included, only to find that it's Not
4/10 Fair
Russ
Aug 7, 2025Booked with provision for free parking which wasn’t the case, no drinks provided, no cutlery
6/10 Good
James
Jan 8, 2026A 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.
8/10 Very good
Magnus
Jan 21, 2026Helt ok rum. Bra läge. Trevlig och hjälpsam personal
8/10 Very good
Lorenc
Sep 21, 2025Era perfetta per chi vuole visitare la città,
2/10 Poor
Verified traveller
Jul 18, 2021Tried 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
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