Premier Inn Colchester (A12) ★★★

"I stayed here for 2 nights and honestly one of the nicest premier inns I’ve stayed in. Room was a very good size, spacious, bed was clean and comfortable, room was clean, room has a bath and a shower option also. It Does show some sign of age with some paint chipped off the wall, small section polly filler on one wall and a plaster? Of all things on the ceiling. Even though you are just off the A12 and next to a very busy road you cannot hear the traffic at all and it’s very quiet. I am a person who usually doesn’t sleep well away from home but I felt very comfortable here and relaxed. Only thing I will say is if you want fresh towels/room clean/top up of tea and coffee you need to let reception know in the morning before you leave if not it doesn’t happen! Overall a great stay. Minimal interaction with staff…check in lady was lovely, so friendly and smiley. I came down on my second stay and asked for fresh towels and coffee/tea as I didn’t realise I needed to ask for it in the morning and she was a bit short/abrupt but not sure I would classify it as rude. Hotel doesn’t have a lift either and is stair access only so deffo be aware of this when booking. Plenty of parking and has no issue with this and it is free, just put your number plate in the tablet in reception."

Lifehouse Spa and Hotel ★★★★

"Relaxing time. Lovely location would recommend to all couples looking to pamper themselves."

Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea ★★★

The Rose and Crown ★★★

"Only went in as we saw a sign saying they served English breakfasts. We were shunted to plain wooden tables (the nicely laid out ones were ''reserved for B & B guests''), and presented with the menu. We asked for a Latte and a pot of tea. The Latte was simply a coffee with milk and the pot of tea just about managed a single cup. The breakfast was awful, overcooked (burnt around the edges) strong smelling smoked bacon, cold beans which were dry on top (looked like they had been sitting under a heat lamp), one single mushroom, overcooked, hard eggs, all in all a great disappointment, I ate virtually nothing but the person serving us was totally disinterested. She presented us with a full bill, heading towards £ 30, despite my returning a full, uneaten plate, which I paid. I did explain however, that there would be no tip and that I would make sure she got a full and honest review. Again she seemed totally disinterested. If you like good food and value your digestive system, please avoid this place at all costs. Very expensive overcooked rubbish !!!"

Kingscliff Hotel Holland on Sea ★★★★

"We were very happy with our stay at Kings cliff hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful during our check-in and when we used the bar in the evening and the restaurant for breakfast. It's fantastically situated on the sea front and was about half an hour walk along the coast from Clacton centre. The hotel itself was very clean and tidy and generally in good condition. Overall a positive experience and a recommendation from me."

Host Stay Ocean Tao ★★★

The Bell Inn ★★★

"We had two wonderful nights at The Bell. The room was very good with a lovely bathroom complete with shower. The heat wave was on when we stayed but we had a tower fan in the room which, together with the open windows, kept the room at a comfortable temperature. The food was very good and the staff, particularly Courtney, were all charming. There is a great deal to do and explore in the area, for example Beth Chatto's garden is only 15 minutes away as is the Naze at Walton. The walks at the Naze are very good and the Tower is now open for visitors and also provides an art gallery and refreshments. We look forward to a return trip in the near future."

NEW Willerby 2 bedrooms caravan ★★