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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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Interior entrance
Bar (on property)
Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Garden
Restaurant
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

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

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 $65
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21

Room options

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

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Princes Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • West Cliff Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Clacton Pier - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • St. Osyth Beach - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 12 min drive - 3.9 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Colin's Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns - ‬1 min walk

About this property

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

At The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Essex. 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.

Languages

English
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 38 rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

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

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
MONETIZATION_ON

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 8.75 per person

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from February 17 to March 15:
  • Bar/Lounge

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great overnight stay
Great room, extremely helpful and friendly staff, easy check and a a lovely great value for money breakfast experience. Second time we’ve stayed here this year!
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel in Clacton.
I stay here weekly and have done for 18 months, its always immaculate and very comfortable and is of exceptional value. I have stayed in most of the hotels in the Clacton and the region, and for me, this is the best value hotel.
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place, great staff and food would highly recommend.
Arnold, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Great hotel super comfy befs
Elaine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good clean place very very happy staff restaurant everything was very good and would definitely recommend this hotel to anybody
Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and tidy
Business stay and just right
Darren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I could have stayed longer
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
Lorraine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly hotel
Great location friendly staff
Angelina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great nights stay with ample parking and food was great in pub next door
Joe, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Needs paint up and carpet clean
We had a comfortable stay. Carpet was dirty from what looked like dried lumps of food. Walls were dirty in bedroom. Bathroom very clean.
Gary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Gary, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location, friendly service very quick check in and self service check out was great.
David, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice stay
Zach, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service and good food i will definitely will stay again.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was nice and quiet
Corey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Another fabulous stay at Smugglers
Once again, Room 101 was beautifully clean (Thank you, Charlotte in Housekeeping). Lots of Tea & Coffee, bed was crisp, white and clean, very big and very comfy. USB ports at both bedside tables - perfect! Towels folded neatly, big, white & fluffy. I love coming to Smugglers. Their Carvery is delicious and well worth the money.
Allison, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay, couldn’t fault it for the price and the food in the restaurant was cooked to perfection. We will be back.
Carla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3 nights away.
3 nights stay , clean ,comfortable and friendly hotel. All amenities around and close to clacton. Great food in the pub.
James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good
Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We liked that the hotel was on one level also that it was close to everything that we wanted too visit, the food was lovely & the place was spotless will visit again.
Sandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay.
K, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Reasonable price for both accommodation and food.
Rod, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place
Terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

New years eve stay.
Good stay, very warm welcome at check in. Hotel was busy being new years eve, on check in due to staff shortage, we were told room may not be ready. However, staff did everything possible to get room prepared on time. Room nice and bed was comfortable.
lisa, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good
The staff was amazing, the cartpets need clean and the bed mattress need beet invested. As its like sleeping on concrete floor, but other than that every think eles is good
Daniel, 1-night trip