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The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
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The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
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8,8
/10
Very Good
600 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Barbara
10,0
/ 10
This is the third time my husband and myself have stayed at this hotel. Although it’s now changed name, but still a great place to stay. Would recommend to others to stay there.
V
10,0
/ 10
Staff very helpful and friendly.
Good filling classic breakfast with help yourself tea/coffee/toast/jam.
There are food outlets/shops (in surrounding retail area, McDonald’s (5 min walk), m & s, Costa, KFC, and Tesco) if you decide to get takeaway and bring back to your room.
Note: room only serviced every 3rd day of your stay, unless you request otherwise..
Slept well in comfortable bed, slight noise from people in corridor or from car park (where our room faced), but acceptable. Area well lit up between accommodation building and restaurant/bar building.
No phones in room, use your own if needing to get through to reception or online to book meal/bfast in restaurant. It wasn’t very busy breakfast time during our stay and got quick friendly service.
We stayed two nights and would stay again.
Kathleen
10,0
/ 10
Excellent value and comfort, thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
The room was comfortable and clean and breakfast was lovely.
Thank you very much.
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Brook Park, Valley Road, Tendring District, Essex, England, CO15 3TP
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Brook Park, Valley Road, Tendring District, Essex, England, CO15 3TP
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Public Facilities
- Restaurant
- Others
- Smoke-free area
Food and Drinks
- Bar
- Breakfast
Things to Do
- Garden
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
General
- Parking
Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
Important Note
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 8.75 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- 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
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
There is no front desk at this property. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00
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Popular Facilities | Restaurant, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - Before 11:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns | 38 |
Another facilities in The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns | Others, Smoke-free area, Bar, Breakfast, Garden |
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What are available facilities at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns?
There are top facilites at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns such as Restaurant, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns?
The standard check-in time at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns provide breakfast?
Yes, The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
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Audrey
Leisure with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
amazing facility at an amazing price
Barbara
Friends and Family
10,0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
This is the third time my husband and myself have stayed at this hotel. Although it’s now changed name, but still a great place to stay. Would recommend to others to stay there.
Michael
8,0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
shower room drainage poor. room floor flooded when using shower all around around toilet and wash hand basin in room 101
V
10,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Staff very helpful and friendly.
Good filling classic breakfast with help yourself tea/coffee/toast/jam.
There are food outlets/shops (in surrounding retail area, McDonald’s (5 min walk), m & s, Costa, KFC, and Tesco) if you decide to get takeaway and bring back to your room.
Note: room only serviced every 3rd day of your stay, unless you request otherwise..
Slept well in comfortable bed, slight noise from people in corridor or from car park (where our room faced), but acceptable. Area well lit up between accommodation building and restaurant/bar building.
No phones in room, use your own if needing to get through to reception or online to book meal/bfast in restaurant. It wasn’t very busy breakfast time during our stay and got quick friendly service.
We stayed two nights and would stay again.
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Glen
10,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago
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Good clean room, ample Tea/Coffee, very quiet, no complaints from me.
Rodney
10,0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I would highly recommend
Kathleen
Leisure
10,0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Excellent value and comfort, thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
The room was comfortable and clean and breakfast was lovely.
Thank you very much.
Brenda
10,0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
chris
Leisure Family
10,0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This hotel suited our purpose with the location and price. The availability of dining in the nearby restaurant was great, dinner and breakfast was good quality and ample to set you up for the day ahead. All staff were great.
Catherine
Leisure with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Good sized car park. Comfy bed. Air con was noisy, couldn’t have slept with it on but accommodation was fairly quiet overall. Had an evening meal, food was good value and very tasty. Quite a noisy and lively vibe in the bar/restaurant with the tvs showing sport but it felt friendly. Staff were very friendly and polite. Would stay again.
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Keith
6,0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
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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.
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Clive
8,0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago
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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
Lorraine
Friends and Family
8,0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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
sheila
Leisure Family
6,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
My reservation was for a twin room but they give us a double , room but to be fair the young lady went and made the reservation in to a twin , and on booking form was ment to get breakfast but on arrival got told restaurant was closed, but we did have a comfortable sleep ,
Ryan
10,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I always stay here
Gary
Friends and Family
8,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
We had a comfortable stay. Carpet was dirty from what looked like dried lumps of food. Walls were dirty in bedroom. Bathroom very clean.
malc****
Leisure
8,0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The property is undergoing an upgrade and will be great when all is done.
Gary
Business
8,0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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
malc****
Leisure Family
10,0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Only problem is you need a car and the bar is closed for a refurb.
David
Leisure Family
8,0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Well located lodge on the outskirts of Clacton with several eateries around. Ideal for visiting family.
We found the room quiet, clean and comfortable, well maintained with ample tea and coffee available. Good bathroom facilities.
The king size bed and duvet was very comfortable but unfortunately the requested extra single beds were of very poor quality. One of which it was possible to feel the mattress springs through the sheet, leading to a very uncomfortable nights sleep. Have stayed in Marstons inns before and encountered the same problem with the additional single bed.
Over all not a bad place to stay.
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