Located close to Chalkwell Beach and Cliffs Pavilion, The Ship Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, a manicure/pedicure or a body treatment. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in Leigh-on-Sea, The Ship Hotel is near the airport and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chalkwell Beach and Southend Beach, while Adventure Island and Festival Leisure Park are popular local attractions. Cliffs Pavilion and Southend Pier are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and canoeing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and rock climbing. Visit our Leigh-on-Sea travel guide
New Rd, Leigh on Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, England, SS9 2EA
What's nearby
Bell Wharf Beach
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Estuary Bicycle Trail
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Chalkwell Beach
1 min drive - 1.3 km
Two Tree Island
3 min drive - 2.3 km
Belfairs Wood, Park and Nature Reserve
3 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Westcliff-on-Sea Leigh-On-Sea Station
12 min walk
London (SEN-Southend)
19 min drive
Restaurants
The Broadway Leigh-On-Sea
6 min walk
Bits On The Side
6 min walk
Sarah Moore
6 min walk
Ye Olde Smack
3 min walk
The Peterboat
4 min walk
About this property
The Ship Hotel
Luxury hotel remodelled in 2025 and located near Cliffs Pavilion
Located close to Chalkwell Beach and Adventure Island, The Ship Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, a manicure/pedicure or a body treatment. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
Access to a nearby health club, a lift and tour/ticket information
Bike parking, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at The Ship Hotel feature comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
LED light bulbs, mini fridges and free infant beds
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Onsite parking available only on request
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Family friendly
In-room cot
Mini-fridge
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Outdoors
In a nature reserve
Spa
Aromatherapy
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
3 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 1798
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Renovated entire property - July 2025
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch smart TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Meal delivery service
Mini-fridge
Restaurant dining guides
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free daily newspapers
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children aged 17 and younger eat free breakfast
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 per person
Airport shuttle fee: GBP 100 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 4)
Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Frequently asked questions
Is The Ship Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at The Ship Hotel?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Hotel on 23 Mar 2026 start from 3.187.800 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Ship Hotel?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at The Ship Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Ship Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Does The Ship Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of GBP 100 per vehicle applies.
Where is The Ship Hotel located?
Situated near the airport, this luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Chalkwell Beach, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cliffs Pavilion and Adventure Island. Southend Pier and Southend Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). Westcliff-on-Sea Leigh-On-Sea Station is 12 minutes by foot and Chalkwell Station is 17 minutes.
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Reviews
The Ship Hotel Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Lovely hotel, friendly and really helpful staff, amazing food, beautiful rooms with good facilities and a really nice location with lots of great facilities within walking distance.
Absolutely brilliant stay! We only did a one night stay but the hotel itself is superb. Very friendly staff (Grace in particular), with clean modern fittings and fixtures. Comfortable bed and pillows and breakfast was so fresh and tasty. Highly recommend!
Super attitude and service from every member of staff that we met - even when the hotel was completely full!
Restaurant was beyond our expectations - all was home-made and of really extraordinary quality!
Our stay was outstanding. We booked a dog friendly room and upon arrival we had a large dog bed, biscuits and water already set up in the room which was thoughtful and welcoming. The room was spotless and the beds were super comfortable. The views from the room were lovely. It was a 10/10 stay and we would definitely return. Also nothing was too much trouble, I spoke to Ella before we arrived and she resolved all of my queries straight away and was so friendly.
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Andrea
5 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room and fabulous bedding, great facilities including fridge and coffee machine, although no instructions for that.
Parking was tricky though, although we had allocated parking included with the room behind the hotel (highly recommended or you’ll end up parking a distance away) the spaces were very tight. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We had breakfast which although very nice and freshly cooked, I did not feel it was value for money.
Lovely convenient location. Very clean and freshly renovated. Staff very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return. We were given an upgrade to a deluxe seaview room which was very well equipped and comfortable. Car parking might be a problem as it is limited and the suites and high grade rooms get a space reserved. They kindly saved us a space as we needed disabled access. The breakfast was very good and freshk6cooked. We hope to stay again.
Amazing! Friendly staff, smooth check in, beautiful room, right by Old Leigh. We also ate in the restaurant where the service and food were both exceptional. So good, we booked to stay again.
Lovely overnight stay at The Ship. It was very comfortable and clean with friendly staff. Excellent location near to the beach, Leigh train station, pubs, restaurants and Leigh Broadway for shopping.
The hotel was lovely, well furnished with a nice “vibe”,and the staff were all amazing. The location of the hotel next to a busy road and the railway wasn’t ideal but there was nothing the hotel itself could do about that. It was, however, close to everything you needed, within walking distance. They also welcomed our dogs and even supplied dog beds, bowls and treats.
I can’t think of anything negative aside from the lift that is very slow but it didn’t matter, I love taking the stairs. Service was great, place is immaculate, our server, Will, was very engaging and easy to get to pubs and restaurants as well.
Also, if you’re not driving, you can just walk from the train station. The walk is ten minutes but it will feel that you’re just walking in a park. Absolutely lovely!
I highly recommend this place and will definitely stay there again.