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University of Essex - Southend Campus

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Southend-on-Sea

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University of Essex - Southend Campus provides a business centre and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Southend-on-Sea, University of Essex - Southend Campus is in the city centre and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Belfairs Wood, Park and Nature Reserve and Hadleigh Castle Country Park, while Beecroft Art Gallery and Prittlewell Priory are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Roots Hall Stadium or Rollacity. Visit our Southend-on-Sea travel guide
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University Square, 36 Queens Rd, Southend-on-Sea, England, SS1 1BF

What's nearby

  • Adventure Island featuring rides
    Adventure Island
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southend Pier which includes general coastal views and railway items
    Southend Pier
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shoeburyness @UK
    Southend Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Southend-on-Sea City Hall
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cliffs Pavilion
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Southend Victoria Station
    4 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Henry Higgins - Fish & Chips
    2 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    4 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • Buddha Belly
    1 min walk

About this property

University of Essex - Southend Campus

Guest house by the ocean
University of Essex - Southend Campus provides a business centre and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 15 meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 50 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and toilet paper
  • Limited housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 2010

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 June 2026 to 10 December 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Is University of Essex - Southend Campus pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at University of Essex - Southend Campus ?

University of Essex - Southend Campus doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at University of Essex - Southend Campus ?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at University of Essex - Southend Campus ?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is University of Essex - Southend Campus located?

Located in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Beecroft Art Gallery, Southend-on-Sea City Hall and Prittlewell Priory. Southend Cliff Gardens and Adventure Island are also within 15 minutes. Southend Victoria Station is only a 4-minute walk and Southend Central Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

University of Essex - Southend Campus Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ruth

The staff were all nice and helpful. Room was fine except for stain or marks on carpet. The rest was clean enough. Bed was comfortable enough for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy Near city centre highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Clive James

So so. Couldn’t use an adaptor as there isn’t space below the socket. Room wasn’t super clean. No shampoo/shower gel etc. Right in city centre. Plenty of food/shops nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

GRACE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Service

Clean room Good laundry facility but the laundry app was not working so I used my phone. Helpful security staff
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Student Dorms

It’s typical student dorms, central Southend for £34 when Travelodge wanted £230 for the Saturday night in July. Basic facilities but WHAT A BARGAIN
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Room was clean and staff helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean towles'sheets pillow cases, mattress to thin, ideal for a central cheep stay, overall very happy with my choicr
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and helpful. Place was clean safe and quiet. Great value for money and such a convenient location. Check in was efficient and quick. Would definitely use again thank yiu
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern student accommodation. Decent enough although the bed wasn’t the greatest. Very central and 24/7 check via the reception/security desk No parking but plenty if options nearby and free street parking between 6 and 8
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and modern but the only thing was the shared kitchen which had fridges, freezers and 2 kettles but we weren’t allowed to use the 2 ovens which had tape across them warning not to use and there was no microwave. I’m sure most people are maybe only staying for a short stay but I was there for a month (working locally) and really did not enjoy takeout most nights.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner stayed here as he needed somewhere quick and easy to stay. He said it was suitable for what he needed it for, and he really enjoyed the site seeing. If need to contact them, just don't do it via the app, as you won't get a reply (as I found out!)!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaypee Marie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pillow case and linen smelled like they have not been changed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mike

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
On your website it stated parking was included, only to find that it's Not
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Russ

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked with provision for free parking which wasn’t the case, no drinks provided, no cutlery
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

A few points to note: 1. I did not receive the promised confirmation e-mail from the university. 2. They do not answer the only phone number provided by Expedia. (I was told, onsite, that this only gets answered if/when someone is at the desk). Nor do they respond when you leave a voice message on this number. 3. I had to find out (for myself) that there's a department at the main university (in Colchester) that runs this accommodation - and they did send me an e-mail confirmation. This stated that the front desk was manned until 5pm - but it's not! The staff leave at 3pm!! 4. Two security people (thankfully) were at the desk, and they could not have been more helpful. The male guard even offered to help with my luggage as he showed me to my room. 5-star service from him! 5. The room was like an ice-box (in the current cold weather) as the in-room heater had not been switched on. This eventually took the chill off… but the people running this place should be doing a much better job all-round.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lorenc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Era perfetta per chi vuole visitare la città,
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tried to check in after booking through Expedia yesterday, they had no information about any booking and are not currently letting their rooms out. I was left stranded, trying to get hold of someone to talk to at Expedia. They left me on hold for nearly 2 hours before I just gave up. Will never use this site again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Doorkeeper turned the guest away - despite prepayment - giving fear of covid as a reason. Guest left at 8pm at night in Southend on SEA with nowhere to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mattress was extremely uncomfortable. Could not sleep all night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price is very reasonable. The rooms are clean and have all basic facilities. The location is excellent. The staff are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not really geared up for hotel guests. Staff were porters. Clouds of rubbish outside front door and some blew in and was never cleaned up. Breakfast for 5 days was 5 paper bags of food left on the first day - do croissants and muffins last five days? Bed was hard an had a waterproof sheet so was sweaty. Couldn't get the broadband to work. No tv, radio or tea coffee making facilities. Apart from that it was fine...
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price and close to high street and shops. No tv or kettle in room and welcome brochure quite specific about not using communal kitchen, which was a shame. Wifi instructions seemed to involve setting up an account so didn't use. Very close to a big Sainsbury's. Staff helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic, but good.

A clean room with a comfortable bed and ensuite, was all I needed and was what I got. Staff were very helpful even though I arrived at 5 minutes to midnight. Good soundproofing, so no noise from the street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019