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

4.0 star property

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Daily full breakfast (GBP 8.75 per person)
Exterior detail
Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Garden
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$78
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Brook Park, Valley Road, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 3TP
  • Clacton Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • West Cliff Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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
(51 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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
(16 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

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

4-star Clacton-on-Sea inn with restaurant
This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 8.75 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 8.75 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 735 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 735 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 735 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 735 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 735 reviews

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 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy beds and pillows. Easy to check in and out
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here when my daughter got married near by, Lovely little hotel and lovely bar/restaurant, only had the chance to have the breakfast which was lovely. Defiantly recommend/
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Traveled with family and small children
I liked the look of the pub, it was lovely and clean and very inviting
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

OK for one night

Room servicing only on request. No in room security such as safe or lockable drawers (no drawers or wrdrobes at all). All unpacked clothes on full view. Underneath bed were fiid wrappers, yoghurt lids and much dust. Probably OK for overnight stay; we booked for four nights and were not overly impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything ok
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alli

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are modern and clean. There are USB points next to the bed, plenty of tea & Coffee and large bath towels. The beds are huge and comfy and it's just a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean property. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Control on the AC is locked to cold last night
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little hotel , away from the chaos of being on the sea front.Friendly staff, clean and
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Walton-on-Thames

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay here! Staff attentive at the pub (Aviator) next to hotel. Irish bloke was brilliant and made us all laugh several times whilst having breakfast and put us at ease. Friendliest person ever. Easy to park, good value for money. Big Tesco/ M&S/Lidl/ McDonald’s etc retail park nearby could walk to and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Safe and easy parking
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PRZEMEK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025