The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
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Located in Clacton-on-Sea, The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Accessible Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Toilet with grab rails
Key card access
Contactless check-in/out
Emergency cord in bathroom
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
8.5Excellent
(2,253 Ratings)
"Clean"
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
1.0 / 10.0
The room was filthy very bad mattress had sick on it and human waste was on mattress protectors absolutely awful would never recommend also police called due to customer being band and very violent we were all awake very late into the night,she was taken away by police
8.0 / 10.0
Location was all I needed to get to a meeting and everything I needed was nearby I am disabled and I had a good parking space. The room was comfortable clean carpet a little dirty but I'd expect that.only issue was plug on bath the chain was broken and also the sink drain was faulty so it got flooded even tho I had pressed the tab sideways it fell back into shut position overspilling onto the bathroom floor
See above
10.0 / 10.0
Clean
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9.0 / 10.0
Great location. Comfortable bed. Good room lay out. Tea and coffee facilities
Ideal having a pub for food on site.
Carpet could have done with a clean but overall a great little stay
8.0 / 10.0
Another chair and a mirror over the table to do hair and make up. And the bathroom. Ought being turned on from. The outside and disturbing other people in the room at night.
8.0 / 10.0
Central location for us. Comfortable room and quiet. The breakfast was delicious, very competitively priced with lots of choice.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent location, comfortable bed, nice and clean. Nothing to criticise, although booking in at the restaurant could be difficult for those with mobility problems.
Everything fine
8.0 / 10.0
Location and pub next door
The family room says.... futon and sofa bed, it's a lie! it's two single beds in the same size room as a double room so you can barely walk round the double bed!
3.0 / 10.0
Good
I asked for a walk in shower as I have mobility issues ,got the room changed as I can’t do stairs but not a walk in shower so I needed help to climb in the bath to take a shower
8.0 / 10.0
Good location
No lift , I had heavy case
10.0 / 10.0
There was a nice warm welcome. A simple but tidy bedroom with a comfortable bed. Lots of electric sockets for phones and appliances. Easy access to shops and local places.
There is no lift in the accommodation block. Only stairs to the rooms. The shower is over a bath which is not easy to get in and out for older people.
7.0 / 10.0
Good prices It’s a good local place for the people who live here and are very
6.0 / 10.0
Close to clacton.
Room wasn’t clean old card left in card slot from previous guests bottle cap found under bed and couple of hairs around bath tub. Also the walk to breakfast and on website it didn’t actually show where you was staying we thought it was in the aviator not across from car park.
8.0 / 10.0
Great comfortable beds and bath in our room, so prefer to showers! Breakfast is freshly cooked.
Everything is with chips, would prefer a choice - jacket potatoes / new potatoes.
8.0 / 10.0
Have stayed before and loved the friendly staff there but this time only came in contact with anyone if went to pub.
The fact that breakfast was supposed to be included with room price but was told no it wasn’t although was told they would honour it after I showed my receipt it was very embarrassing and the 4 of us had breakfast at MacDonald opposite hotel except for the last day when I paid extra for my granddaughter to have breakfast with Santa, very disappointing
8.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed the room but to make it even better either
Get a very good carpet cleaner because the carpets need a good clean or replaced i don't mean that in a malicious way but above all we enjoyed our holiday thank you so much.the pub
The pub we don't drink its just something we don't do
10.0 / 10.0
The room felt very much like home from home.
There was nothing to dislike.
8.0 / 10.0
Clean and tidy, great for a night stay
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
The staff were very friendly and welcoming , the hotel room was lovely, clean and cosy , breakfast was amazing too.
There was nothing i could say i didnt like
8.0 / 10.0
Great freshly cooked breakfast
Something other than chips with evening meals
6.0 / 10.0
Property was fine
Accomodation was ok for an overnight stay
The staff in the pub were rude and couldn’t be bothered with you
Breakfast was warm , coffee cold the poor lad was serving all tables and 3 female staff standing around talking and just watching him
Well done that man because he didn’t complain and worked hard
But the general staffing ,m and check in was poor
This isn’t the first time we have stayed and the previous two times have been the same
Sadly probably time to review the here we stay when we visit family and my mother and brothers grave .
10.0 / 10.0
food lovely and good value hard working staff under extreme circumstances
wish they would put the commentary on for the sport
8.0 / 10.0
Location. Well lit car park.
They didn’t provide ground floor accommodation as requested for one room for mobility issues (not the first time this has happened)
8.0 / 10.0
Didnt have breakfast
3.0 / 10.0
not much to be truthful
bed old and uncomfatable hair and toe nails next to bed half filled watrred down toiletries room hot not able to control heat wentbto hotelmpub food cokd not coojed and curry was watery staff rude and picky towards who they served first even though we was first in queue nit a pkace i would recommendvto eat in unless you like cold meals
10.0 / 10.0
Everything no complaints
Nothing no complaints
7.0 / 10.0
Clean room with a good hot shower. Loads of parking. Great location for our needs. Friendly staff.
Room temperature much too hot and duvet too thick and heavy. Had to sleep with window open which isn’t ideal on ground floor. Noisy people in corridor and in room above, which disturbed us one night on and off until about 2:30am, which isn’t directly hotel’s fault but suggests poor soundproofing. Despite this, I would stay again as overall good £value(with earplugs!)
9.0 / 10.0
Nice modern feel
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Breakfast offers were very good plenty of choice. Food was served hot and cooked very nicely.
Nothing to disappoint. We were happy with everything.
9.0 / 10.0
Location was not Far from work and the room was comfortable (thanks to Amber)
None
8.0 / 10.0
Staff in were very friendly nothing to much trouble.
Nothing much but if being a little picky slight wait for breakfast but nothing major
6.0 / 10.0
we liked the comfortable beds and the shower and lovely shower and soap.
We did like the friendly staff in the Pub who checked us in but it was not clear before we arrived, we had to do this so unpacked all our stuff by front door of lodge and had to put it all back again as we arrived in evening and no one around. Also our card stopped working at one point so we could not get in the inner entrance had to go back and get it reset - this was again a pain as no one around other than in pub. We turned off the air cond and someone ?cleaner turned it back on so so we woke up at midnight with a 25-degree room. too hot for us but it was nice and warm to arrive to so swings and roundabouts.
9.0 / 10.0
Convenient location for visiting family. Neat clean well equipped room with plenty of plug sockets and charging points. Bathroom also well equipped and clean. Pleasant, friendly and helpful staff
6.0 / 10.0
Clean
10.0 / 10.0
The staff were extremely helpful and nothing to much trouble. The food in the restaurant was very good and thanks to the chef.
An idea regarding the shower over the bath is to put a small notice to run Shower before stepping in the bath.
9.0 / 10.0
Great value for money, clean and good parking
6.0 / 10.0
Was very clean,easy parking(free),great value Breakfast,despite a couple of minor issues (which were attended to very promptly) would stay here again
We arrived late and found there were No Towels,No milk and No spoons. All rectified promptly,But then realised there was only 1 pillow each. I couldn’t be bothered to walk back to reception so put up with just the one pillow for the night
9.0 / 10.0
Comfy bed and clean.
Room was cold and the thermostat was locked so we were unable to alter the temperature.
7.0 / 10.0
The room and its facilities were just what we needed. The room was of a good size and was comfortable. As the hotel wasn’t on a retail park and separate from the pub, it was quiet, so you got a good nights sleep. There was adequate parking. If I would use the hotel again, if I was staying for only 1 night.
The location of the hotel wasn’t what we expected, as it is quite a way from the beach and town centre. You wouldn’t really be able to walk into town, as the first part was a dual carriageway with no footpath. Although we never ate in the adjoining pub, in our option the menu didn’t really offer a great choice of food.
7.0 / 10.0
Good location with loads of parking.
It does seem that since the change of ownership things have slipped.room was not as clean and tidy as before.towel hanger in the bathroom was missing,dirty marks on the walls and stains on the little coffee table.mesh curtains were ripped and burnt
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns?
We found 20 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, non-smoking, and wheelchair accessible.
