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The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

4.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

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 CNY413
CNY496 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Brook Park, Valley Road, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 3TP

What's nearby

  • Clacton Leisure Centre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Princes Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Clacton Pier - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • West Cliff Theatre - 5 min drive - 3.6 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

  • ‪Smugglers Cove - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Skinners Fish and Chips - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

Enjoy your visit to Clacton-on-Sea with a stay at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns. 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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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
  • Outdoor furniture

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 9.75 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children

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

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with great value, good quality, and a lovely experience. (17 reviews)
  • The property offers easy access and ample parking spaces, making it an ideal choice for travelers. (10 reviews)
  • The air conditioning was perfect, quiet, and kept the room at a comfortable temperature. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Friendly and inviting
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Plenty of tea and coffee. Great breakfast at the pub and lots of other food outlets around. Would definitely stay here again.
Rebecca, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room lovely staff great amenities
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great room for the price. Helpfui staff. Great bed
Neil, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room food and bar staff were very friendly
Lynn, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was clean and staff made our stay
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good location with the pub and a McDonald's then there is a Lidl and M&S food nearby
Jonathan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really clean and no problems
Jess, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean tidy room Wonderful friendly room attendant
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent from check in to check out…
Katie, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

ALL GOOD
GRAHAM, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very nice hotel & restaurant
Carol, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Rooms had everything we needed, clean and tidy. Food at the restaurant was good and the service was excellent
Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, the bed was really comfortable and the breakfast was freshly cooked - so much better than the usual heat tray types.
Georgina, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very pleasant place to stay overnight
Kym, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are fantastic, the pub serves amazing food and staff are super. Cant recommend enough
Alan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I was very happy with my stay, lovely room,, comfortable beds, good variety for breakfast and close to beach etc
stacy, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Lovely place to stay
Lynn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and
Tony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anniversary Trip

Great visit been many time use this hotel regularly
Barbara, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean Room, Helpful Receptionist, Aircon worked, Shops nearby
Mariella, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, quiet, bed was comfortable. Had everything I needed. Even had a bath which I enjoyed. Complimentary tea/coffee /milk, extra available in the foyer. Didn't have any food as was visiting family
Susan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy to find, separate from pub so nice and quiet, very safe
Jean, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Family stay for the airshow

Check in was easy, staff were friendly, breakfast was offered at a reduced rate before stay so added that on and it was good value/tasty! Room was comfortable enough, location was good, we attended the airshow.
Ross, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff and room was lovely.
Jane, 1-night trip