The Waverley
The Waverley descritpion
Situated on Eastern Esplanade, overlooking the Thames Estuary, The Waverley offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. With sea views and cooked breakfasts, the hotel has bedrooms with flat-screen TVs.
The cozy bedrooms at The Waverley are individually decorated and feature colorful art or floral prints. All rooms have tea and coffee facilities and a hairdryer, and some have wonderful sea views and private bathrooms.
A generous breakfast is served daily in the pleasant dining room, featuring freshly cooked or light continental options. Vegetarian breakfasts are also available, and there are a number of restaurants, pubs and cafes just a short walk away.
With an enviable seafront location, The Waverley Guest House is a 20-minute stroll along the parade from Adventure Island. Thorpe Bay Train Station is just a mile away and Thorpe Hall Golf Club is a 15-minute walk.
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Facilities of The Waverley
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles) | Beachfront
Food & Drink ：Special Diet Meals (upon request)
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Baggage Storage | Ironing Service | Hair/Beauty Salon
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Family Rooms | Heating
Reviews for The Waverley
Review 1：I booked for 2 adult and 1 child but the hotel staff said only for 2 adults So I had to pay extra. I booked for sea view room with private bathroom with bath I got rear view room without bath. We was waiting 35min for the breakfast in the morning So I can't recommend this hotel
Review 2：Really sad but Nothing
Review 3：Booking messed up the twin beds which were ordered - not the hotel staff.
Review 4：The landlady was immensely friendly and so helpful - a smashing person. Breakfast good.
Review 5：It was a shame the weekend we stayed the owners were not there and the place was being managed by someone else (and three children)so things were perhaps not up to the standard I'd read on other reviews before staying.
Review 6：Lovely room
Review 7：Great host, beautiful and very comfortable room, excellent breakfast and fantastic value for money. Can't fault it ! We had a very relaxed stay, thank you so much.
Review 8：Room not very clean. Mattress very uncomfortable (even for me who likes a firm mattress)! There was no bedside table, just a shelf behind the bed. The room had a drippy tap and the basin gurgled.
Review 9：The sea view from room, although it faced out on a main road so traffic noise was relentless all night! The full breakfast was very nice and you could help yourself to as much cereal / toast as you wished.
Review 10：The staff made us feel very welcome and were very friendly and happy to help. It was very clean with all the facilities we needed and had lovely sea views. There was a good variety for breakfast and the food was very nice! Only a short 10 minute walk to the adventure Island. We would definitely use again!
Review 11：Friendly staff. Excellent full English breakfast. Free Wi Fi. The room was clean, well stocked with toiletries and tea, coffee etc. Free parking right outside the door.
Review 12：dining room was a bit cramped at breakfast and had to wait quiet awhile for our food also wished they served black pudding
Review 13：very clean and comfortable even for a budget room great location.Also brilliant shower
Review 14：Booked a sea view room with balcony. Was given a room facing the rear of the property. The cost of the room was the same, which seems rather odd given the vast difference in accommodation.
Review 15：Good clean accommodation offering a great breakfast. Location was good too.
Review 16：Had no dislikes what so ever
Review 17：Location and the fantastic hospitality on arrival. Nothing was to much trouble breakfast excellent. Was happy that we were given the ground floor due to family member being a wheelchair user.
Review 18：Cannot fault this lovely guest house in any way whatsoever
Review 19：Stayed here to celebrate a 90th birthday with family. (16 plus of us) Cannot praise Lucy, the owner, highly enough. She made us all feel very welcome and looked after us so well. The lady cleaner also made sure we had plenty of cold drinks on one of the hottest days while we were sitting outside. We could not have found better and we will definitely return. Cannot fault this guest house. The rooms are spotless, modern décor and breakfast lovely. Quiet beach opposite, Southchurch Park just around the corner and good restaurants nearby. Thank you Lucy and Martin for making every thing so special. None of us will ever forget our few days spent with you. It was first little break for many of us for a long time and we could not have asked for more. Nothing was too much trouble. Our 90 year old 'nan' was thrilled with having her family around, 5 generations, even those staying elsewhere in Southend were welcomed into the guest house just the same as a paying guest. Nan was really touched that Lucy had taken the trouble to decorate her room and gave her a lovely card from her family.xxx
Review 20：Couldn't think of anything
Review 21：What a quaint beautifully decorated hidden gem. The place is tastefully decorated throughout and gives you a home feeling. The bed was great , room quiet and plenty of pillows to choose from.
Review 22：Had to wait 15 minutes before owners turned up to book in. Given room key and told where it was, on entry found it to be a single with shared bathroom, I had booked a double ensuite, was not told of change when booking in and charged for double. Breakfast 0700 - 0830 according to information, 1st morning checked 0700 - 0720 breakfast room locked, had to go without. Out early day 2, day 3 down at 0750, breakfast OK, most residents then came in at 0830. Wednesday evening 2 women talking in foyer at 2330 - 0000 whilst waiting / ordering a taxi. Didn't have opportunity to speak to owners as not seen, even on last day, spoke to someone from next door hotel who was helping out and said she would let owners now of my complaint.
Review 23：View
Review 24：You need to time it right to park the car close by, not a problem if travelling light.
Review 25：20 minute walk away from the centre which is just about far enough without being too close. Lucy is an excellant host.
Review 26：Room lacked amenities - no towel rail, no bedside light and main light could not be turned off from the bed. Bathrobe listed on confirmation but not available - rather essential since the bathroom was shared. Suggest owners visit the other B&B's in the immediate area for comparision.
Review 27：Owners very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast but eggs and bacon overcooked.
Review 28：Parking is limited with space at the rear in a public car park. Space at front is a take your chance touch.
Review 29：Good location, near to amenities and town, with the bonus of walking along the sea front with its cafe's.
Review 30：Nothing! Great little place.
Review 31：Everything. Perfect place to stay on a sunny weekend down by the seafront. Was very pleased with everything at The Waverley and couldn't really fault it in any way.
Review 32：thin walls you can hear talking and showers and toilet flushes all night... no hairdryer in the room and the bed was too hard.
Review 33：friendly staff, breakfast nice and location is good
Review 34：No shower in the bedroom , My mother is 70 years old & told me she couldn't have a bath as no rails to hold onto to help her in and out .
Review 35：The room was lovely & spacious . The view & balcony was very nice & loved the feel of the whole place .
Review 36：Luck of the draw, but I got stuck with a fold-out bed which was really uncomfortable. Could've done with handsoap.
Review 37：The hotel is beautiful, the owners were very welcoming and friendly, good value for money- we loved it :)
Review 38：had a major issue with breakfeast. They was only 2 people waiting for breakfest yet i still managed to wait 25 mins for it to come out after ordering. The woman seemed liek she was from a different plant. i told her on 2 occasions no tomatos as i hate them. She brought it out with tomatos on. i told her i have already said twice no tomatos. She then took the plate away and came back with same plate with tomato missing but with sauce on the side. I told her this no good to me as i couldnt eat the breakfeat like that. She just looked straight through me so had to then leave late for work and still no breakfest. This made me very angry as you can expect
Review 39：the rooms were very nice and the location was brilliant
Review 40：My only little complaints were a couple of hairs on the bath but nothing that a quick wipe couldn't sort, and the fact that it only had a bath. Being a shower man it was a bit of nuisance but the bath itself was very nice and cosy (even with 2 of us in it :D).
Review 41：The host was very friendly, greeted us with a smile, explained what needed to be explained and left us to it. The room was well kept, very comfortable, the bed was incredible. Very nice bathroom and the view from the balcony on the top floor was beautiful. The breakfast was nice enough, though could've done with a few more options. And the chef was very polite.
Review 42：Would have preferred more of a Continental style breakfast with different breads/pastries etc. Maybe a choice of teas/coffee too.
Review 43：Lovely spacious & clean front facing bedroom with views. Clean bedding with en-suite. Priced very attractively......would certainly recommend.
Review 44：Spoke to someone few hours before starting my an hour and half journey. After i arrived no one was aware of my reservation. After about 10 mins i was informed there was not much that could be done and an offer for a night stay and the following day to be moved to another location. So disapponting after a long drive. Despicable
Review 45：Nothing
Review 46：I was expecting a larger balcony with chairs like in the picture where I could enjoy the seafront more. Ended up with a little balcony. Next time I know what room I need to book to get the nice balcony. Breakfast was very tasty and all freshly made, but had a to wait quite a bit for it when no one else ordered before us. Actually the people that came in after us and placed the order after us, they were served before us. My little one was quite hungry and impatient so I didn't really like that. There were however other thing like toas jam milk cereal yoghurt to chose from but we only wanted the full english. They could do much better with the sevice overall! Also in the pictures there was a bath but we ended up with a shower which my little one is not used to and the sink was so tiny you just bump your head into the shelf above it if you want to brush your teeth! There are more negatives than positives really... The cot was not set up. We had to do all ourselves. They need to work on attention to details a little. They make the difference in their business.
Review 47：I liked the location. That was the main reason I chose to stay here. The room and bathroom were clean.
Review 48：Fantastic location, just a 10min walk to Southend Pier. Interior was stunning and has obviously undergone a complete refurbishment, our room had a balcony overlooking the sea. Staff were very friendly & welcoming. Definitely the best B&B/Hotel i've stayed in for a long time - looking forward to going back sometime soon!
Review 49：The only bad thing about The Waverley was that we had to leave, I wishwe could've stayed longer. :)
Review 50：The room was fantastic, beautiful sea views. The shower was awesome! Thebed was comfy, clean! Loads of Tea, coffee, milk and squash in the room!Very easy and relaxed, no fuss, highly recommended!
Review 51：Wi-fi not that strong, bedside lights not working and kettle very low down so problematic with small child.
Review 52：Fabulous big comfy bed, friendly staff, yummy breakfast, kind understanding of undesirable behaviour by small child :)
Review 53：We were given the only room downstairs, on the front of the property. next to the front door which was not ideal, with guests coming and going. We had to stand on a spindly chair to pull the curtains along the rail to close them, as they would not pull together.Curtain rings had previously fallen off and had been left in the middle of windowsill. On application, I had stated I was Gluten Free. But no provision had been made for me at breakfast.
Review 54：The owners were very friendly.
Review 55：Excellent guest house. Home-from-home feeling. Well decorated double room with wonderful sea view from the balcony. Very warm welcome from the hosts, who recommended good local restaurants down the road. I would strongly recommend this guest house and will come back! Very good value for money. Thank you!
Review 56：No milk in room on arrival to have a cuppa and no one answered downstairs to get some so had to walk shop. Also booked superior room and got a standard.
Review 57：The double bed is not a really double bed but by 2 single beds put together
Review 58：The room is very new and the facilities are very good. Balcony has great view and it's all clean.
Review 59：Felt like staying in someone else's house more than your average B and B and not in a good way! Please sort lighting in the bedrooms it is impossible to put make up on!
Review 60：Lovely clean B and B, new fittings etc,
Review 61：If there was anything, it was the lack of a chair(s) to sit on in Room 12. Had to sit on the en suite loo to put me boots on! Hahaha! :-D
Review 62：Everything! The food, the friendliness of the new owners who couldn't do enough for me and the beautiful room (Room 12 is gorgeous!).
Review 63：Bit noisy but there was fireworks and it was a Saturday night. Woken up by people shouting early the next morning.
Review 64：Scenic view, bed comfortable.Good location clean rooms Nice size TV in bedroom.
Review 65：Kids were a little loud on occasion. But didn't bother me. And I was directly above the downstairs living area.
Review 66：Really friendly owner. Nice place and really good location. Room was clean and comfortable.
Review 67：The staff were very welcoming and polite, the bed was really comfortable had a brilliant sleep. The room itself was spotless and I was pleased with amount I payed to stay at the Waverley.
Review 68：Owners fighting and shouting which woke me up. Dirty laundry on stairs that I struggled to get over with luggage
Review 69：Comfy bed Clean room Staff were very pleasant and polite
Review 70：Nice people, clean cute and well looked after by the owners.. Did not wake up in time for brekkie but all in all the stay was comfortable.. Deco was nice.. Bathroom clean.. Would reccommend definately...
Review 71：The fact that I was charged for a 2 night stay, when I had cancelled one of the nights, and am awaiting £75 refund still. The proprietor promised to do it on Saturday. Please can you confirm this has been done.
Review 72：The room was really pleasant and it was on ground floor overlooking the beach
Review 73：What's missing is attention to detail in certain areas. For example the white decor is very vulnerable to light marks and smudging and could quickly look shabby if not constantly maintained. If these minor issues could be sorted out the overall standard would be greatly enhanced.
Review 74：All the basics are provided to a high standard and the staff give a very positive impression.
Review 75：See above.
Review 76：It was welcoming clean and has a lovely loction. But the Bed in room 20 was not comfortable and bed base was not fair and safe for our lower limbs. Kept on banging our legs on it when moving round the room. It really needs changing as it is a health hazard
Review 77：nothing, everything was perfect
Review 78：Staff were very friendly and accommodating, very pleasant atmosphere, highly recommend, very clean throughout, wonderful visit
Review 79：Guest house was very clean, had the family room with a balcony so was very spacious, very friendly service and food was lush.
Review 80：The lack of heating, and no light in the shower cubicle and with the black tiling made it quite discerning
Review 81：The Wonderful Breakfast
Review 82：I arrived late , they gave me excellent instructions . Every thing as it should have been
Review 83：Very welcoming provided with all the information we needed as we were there for football.very comfortable room plenty tea bags also.
Review 84：Uncomfy bed
Review 85：Lovely view from the balcony
Review 86：Great welcome
Review 87：Very kind hospitality at the Waverley. We have traveled as a family and enjoyed our stay very much.
Review 88：It was a bright clean house
Review 89：Very good breakfast and superb room
Review 90：Beds
Review 91：Very nice , beds were not so comfortable, if the beds were better it would make a big difference.
Review 92：No dislikes
Review 93：Friendly staff , clean and a great breakfast
Review 94：N/A
Review 95：Very clean room , comfy bed, excellent breakfast and staff very polite and helpful
Review 96：The lack of hangars for hanging trousers and also a stand for the suitcase
Review 97：The lovely size double room and large shower
Review 98：Nice staff very clean very comfy
Review 99：I like the decoration too much. Very very nice and lovely place. I must admit that the owner was really nice to me.
Review 100：How pleasant the staff were. The cleanliness and comfort of our room. Very good value for money
Review 101：We were given a very friendly welcome. The room was better than we expected and the breakfast was excellent!
Review 102：Very friendly , clean , excellent room and facilities
Review 103：Only a bath although very spacious. Would have liked shower.
Review 104：Lovely room, good breakfast
Review 105：Everything was perfect and the owners could not have done more for us.
Review 106：Very pleasant stay, great staff, tasteful breakfast, functional wi-fi - satisfied!
Review 107：great locate - away from hustle bustle but near enough to walk easily to the attractions. Great seafront location with room over looking the water.
Review 108：There was street noise from the passing cars. The front door was very hard to open with the key provided.
Review 109：Very friendly owners, very clean hotel
Review 110：great location with sea views, enjoyable stay.
Review 111：Breakfast was wonderful! Full English was cooked to perfection! Lucy was a lovely host!
Review 112：Bathroom was far too small. Almost impossible to clean your teeth
Review 113：For one night it was fine. Good breakfast @ friendly staff.
Review 114：The bed was great. Had best sleep.
Review 115：Gt.family
Review 116：Our room with balcony and a bath was just perfect for our night away the view
Review 117：Did have time to des like anything
Review 118：My cup of tea first night
Review 119：Location,friendly owner and staff.
Review 120：Good affordable accommodation with sea views. Located within walking distance of local amenities.
The Fine Print
Please note that check-in is between 12:00 and 19:00. Late/early check-in is available upon prior arrangement. Please use the Special Requests Box when booking, or the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Children ages are required at the time of booking.All payments will be taken from the card provided unless guest states payment will be made on arrival in the comments box.