The Bay Guest House
The Bay Guest House descritpion
Situated in Southend, just 10 minutes’ walk from Sea Life Adventure Aquarium, The Bay Guest House has free Wi-Fi throughout the building. It is situated right on the seafront, with stunning views.
Rooms are light and elegant in style, with a Freeview TV in every room, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom. You can also enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits.
A traditional full English breakfast is provided every morning at The Bay Guest House.
Southend Pier – the longest pier in the world – is just 20 minutes away on foot, and has a host of attractions for you to enjoy. Thorpe Hall Golf Course is just a mile away.
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Facilities of The Bay Guest House
Outdoors ：Grounds
Pets ：Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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).
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | Designated Smoking Area
Reviews for The Bay Guest House
Review 1：Water in the shower could be just a little warmer and slight smell of smoke on entering the guest house, though not in room or breakfast room.
Review 2：Landlady, Eleanor, couldn't do enough for us. Extra heating, cot for the baby and sausages for the dog! Breakfast freshly cooked and plenty of it to set you up for the day. Waking up to a sunrise across the Thames Estuary was great and the location over the road from the beach was perfect for winter dog-walking.
Review 3：All good.
Review 4：Located right on the seafront with free parking either outside or in rear carpark. Lovely garden room with outside access. Buses stop nearby and run every 12 mins.
Review 5：Great location, free parking and lovely huge room, with balcony overlooking the sea. Breakfast was very good and everyone very friendly and helpful. Thank you for a lovely short break will definitely recommend to friends and family.
Review 6：Not given a choice for breakfast and not shown to the room on the second floor. About a km from the main shops in Southend.
Review 7：The room was very clean and had a TV, toilet, wash facilities etc. Room 7 had a sea view and was quiet during the December Friday night. Beach was just across the road.
Review 8：Comfortable, homely b & b; friendly helpful staff; spacious en-suite; good supply tea/coffee; lots of space for clothes/belongings; good parking close by.
Review 9：There wasn't anything not to like.
Review 10：The Bay is run by lovely people who couldn't be more helpful, we stayed in two rooms over our stay due to booking an extra night at the last minute, both rooms were immaculately clean and both very comfortable. We will definitely return.
Review 11：Room was tiny,bed was far too small. Looking forward to breakfast, but when it came egg was hard, baked beans were economy,cup had lipstick on it and table next to us had off milk.
Review 12：The owners were very nice & helpful. Nice tea making facilities.Convenient parking facilities.
Review 13：Extremely friendly and polite people, very clean and tidy, delicious breakfast and to top it up our sausage dog was allowed as well. If going to Southend-on-Sea will stay there again. Thank you guys.
Review 14：Surprised to find we shared a bathroom. Found it difficult to find a car park. The person who "welcomed" us was not very welcoming - made us feel that we were imposing!
Review 15：Location is very good. The room itself is quite good.
Review 16：Cot did not have a travel mattress which I know you can buy from baby stores , a duvet was folded and put in covered with a sheet which made my little boy very hot and sweaty Also at booking stage we was given the option to pay by alternative methods as payment was on arrival I selected cash , when I went to pay I was advised my card had already been charged - I wasn't paying for the trip my husband was I only entered my card to secure the reservation so just check on arrival about payment of wanting to pay differently
Review 17：Property has fantastic views , Breakfast was lovely and great location easy walk to town centre
Review 18：Staff were very attentive and friendly, the place is spotlessly clean, the location is great, and there is a real feeling of home away from home, but the standards they keep are up there with any mainstream hotel/chain I've stayed in, and this place was very cheap in price! Wifi was fast, very important for me as i had work to do online. Bed was huge. Literally made up i booked this place. Will return next time i'm on business in Southend.
Review 19：I love staying at The Bay, my little home from home when I visit my friends, my 3rd visit, it's not high end, but it's clean and the breakfast is good.
Review 20：There was a small dog barking in the room next to us. The toilet roll holder was hanging off. There wasn't a choice of milks for cups of tea in the room. One morning we came down to breakfast to be told there wasn't any free table and the owner would call us.
Review 21：The view from the room
Review 22：Unfortunately their water system broke so no shower in the morning or a wash!they were over sorry though!!
Review 23：Friendly nice people, allowed us to eat breakfast in room. Service with a smile :)
Review 24：Too far from town centre half hour walk. Breakfast was unorganized and not too good, with no choice of toast and no extras offered.. Owner less than pleasant.
Review 25：Nice comfortable recliner chair in bedroom Slept well
Review 26：We were on top floor with a shared bathroom & sea view for 2 nights, the room was comfortable & clean and the lady of the hotel was very hospitable, only a 10 minute walk alone the sea wall to all the local attractions
Review 27：Parking situation was difficult. Tyre got nail in the offroad rubble surface public free car park recommended. Needs refreshing esp bathroom.
Review 28：Good housekeeping, made beds, topped up tea/coffee. Nice breakfast.
Review 29：Staff on arrival were dismissive and not helpful. The man was more interested in playing on his telephone than helping a very elderly couple find their way !
Review 30：Clean bedroom and bathroom
Review 31：although hotel is pet friendly not many other places around there are.
Review 32：Hotel is located in the quiet area but a walk away from the centre. Breakfast was lovely and staff very friendly and helpful.
Review 33：If you are in the top floor rooms with shared facilities, water pressure is not very good, and so had cold showers
Review 34：A lovely little guest house, well situated and friendly owners
Review 35：Didn't find it too off-putting but was not greeted with any enthusiasm or even a smile. No offer to carry my case or show me to room which was on top floor up two flights of stairs.
Review 36：Location-view of sea and pier from window. Appreciated en-suite toilet. (did know that bathroom was shared.) Large public car park at rear. Gentleman serving breakfast was efficient and friendly.
Review 37：We didn't like the attitude/manner of the lady. She was miserable and depressing. We are there for a break and she should be bright, welcoming and friendly! She was none of those! We do not want to hear her tales of woe! Perhaps she is in the wrong job!
Review 38：Well cooked breakfast & didn't wait long for it. Served to us by a man who was pleasant.
Review 39：Only the lack of towel rail
Review 40：We have stayed before and knew what to expect - all thoughtfully provided so nothing to irritate us apart from nowhere to hang our towels. Space. Handy kettle etc biscuits. Table and chairs. Normal bed without masses of spare cushions. No fuss.
Review 41：Very pleasant staff, friendly and welcoming. We stayed in the posh room and it felt almost like a self contained flat, with a fantastic balcony and luckily good weather so we could make use of it!
Review 42：Dirt in areas like top of vanity light and under radiators,thick dust. Thought room was twin as in picture but was double. Chairs in dining area dirty.
Review 43：The owner was very hospitable and made us feel welcome. Loved the beach front location. Beds always freshly made and clean.
Review 44：Whilst located on the sea front, we drove into the town centre as it was a little far to walk. This was only a minor negative. Shower pressure could be better.
Review 45：The owner was very nice. Arrived early but was allowed to check in which was appreciated. Good wifi, lovely breakfast provided. Parked without any problems right outside.
Review 46：Would have liked better quality towels,and a choice of tea would be nice,although the staff said they would be supplying different teas in future. Info on the nearby free parking wasn't offered but we knew about it from previous visits to the area.
Review 47：Friendly staff, wifi was fairly fast. Nicely cooked breakfast.
Review 48：Just a little to far from the funfair, if you have children, fine if just a couple & you don"t mind a walk in.
Review 49：A welcoming guest house,lovely room with balcony overlooking the sea,good breakfast,would stay again if in the area, & would recommend room 5.
Review 50：The Bay Guest House is a simple B&B just across the road from the beach, very clean and with lovely staff. The breakfast is fantastic - you can have a full English breakfast or anything with those ingredients, or cereal etc. There is a kettle and tv in each room. I recommend it as a place to base yourself if you'll be out and about on the beach and just need a place to sleep and eat breakfast. It's not near many shops or bars, so it's a peaceful location. While The Bay Guest House is not glamorous, it is well cared for, has everything you need and is good value for money (I paid £35 a night in July).
Review 51：No fan despite extreme heat Shower door was difficult to open and close One lamp had no light bulb Door was difficult to open into the room as u need both hands and I had a walking stick
Review 52：Good location, didn't have to pay to park, comfy bed Lovely breakfast!!!!
Review 53：Our stay was excellent we didn't have any problems at all.
Review 54：Would highly recommend this little guest house. Clean, friendly and a excellent breakfast. What more can you ask for ......
Review 55：We had to wait a bit, as one room wasn't ready, although we arrived at the suggested time.
Review 56：It was quite near the sea, which was a nice change for us. We were able to get into London far a day trip.
Review 57：The flexibility of arrival time I called to say we may be arriving really late and it was not a problem At all. The breakfast was lovely all freshly cooked as much coffee as I wanted and there were also a selection of cereals and fresh orange juice. The room was clean and fresh towels :) what more could you ask for??
Review 58：We underestimated how far to walk from Adventure Island/high street but lots of buses and £5 for a cab...
Review 59：Loveliest B&B I have stayed in. Gorgeous view from our balcony, room was clean and pleasant and quiet given on a main road. Staff welcoming, helpful and welcoming to my lively children. We will be back!
Review 60：The man who was looking after the place left the gas on all night as he fall asleep when we came back we woke him up and told him but by that time the house was full of gas so we had to sleep with doors open with 2 you g children and it gave us all headache
Review 61：shower tray slow to drain requested twin room but did not get it could do with more hooks in the bathroom to hang clothes
Review 62：room very clean and comfortable lovely view through window
Review 63：Pets were welcome which was great, but we didn't realise until we got there that the beach remains tantalisingly inaccessible, as there are NO beaches where you can take dogs between May and October.
Review 64：Sea view from bedroom. Room felt fresh and airy.
Review 65：We stayed at the Bay guest house this weekend. Very friendly couple that run it. Breakfast was lovely and location great. Was very happy with how clean everything was. will definitely be using this place again.
Review 66：The owner was very cheerful and welcoming. The Bay Guest is in a good sea front location, ideal for pier, Sealife centre and funfair. Rooms very clean and comfortable and great breakfast served. Would visit again.
Review 67：I was little bit warm
Review 68：I come from Germany for one or two days nd i always stay here because it's good value of money.room was very cheaper location is perfect nd i think all basic things r available. Very clean nd staff is so nice.bnice.but last time weather was warm but they was still using heating that's y room was little bit warm. I suggest for everyone. Nd defiantly I will stay there again xx
Review 69：My favorite part was the fact that our room was on ground floor and we had access straight to the garden from the room. breakfast was lovely, bed was comfy. would definitely return!
Review 70：There was nothing to not like. It was great for my liking.
Review 71：It was friendly. Quite, the room was lovely and cosy. The location was very nice over looking the sea. Lovely hotel.
Review 72：The view in room 7 was great, bed was comfortable, room was clean. It's quite a walk from Southend Central (about 25 mins) but it's on the quieter end of the seafront, and a nicer place to be. Wifi connection was great, no problems while we were there. Breakfast was fresh
Review 73：Dinning room too small couldnt accomodate all the guests at the same time. Host very freindly but hostess not very
Review 74：Very warm clean and modern excellent room and hospitality refreshments
Review 75：The room could do with some hooks for coats and jackets and the bathroom could do with some hooks for towels. Some herbal tea would be great in the room and some more vegetarian options for breakfast including soy milk.
Review 76：The staff (owners) were wonderful, the room was good and clean. Although there was a public eating area outside the window and the early users woke us up around 7am in the morning. Not great for a romantic morning in bed.
Review 77：Convenient location on the sea front and a good carvery pub just up the road. It was warm and cosy which kept us comfortable as the weather was very cold during our stay.
Review 78：Great seafront location. Superb room with a fantastic balcony and view. Clean and very comfortable. Friendly, helpful and hardworking staff. Very good breakfast; well cooked, nicely presented and served quickly. Will definitely use again. Highly recommended.
Review 79：The bed frame was too large for the room, and a lack of towel rail in the bathroom.
Review 80：Cleanliness, comfort, and the view of the garden. The breakfast was also very good.
Review 81：Stayed at another guest house night before which decor wise was modern lady running it pleasant but just not same feel as this one. Family and homey feel, nice irish lady and parner running it, they were easy to get on with, clean facilities . Lovely sea view , lovely breakfast . Good location ,parking ok obviously restrictions in areas. Will be coming back . Love louise and Ricky in room 7 ,valentines day :) ❤️❤️
Review 82：WHAT I DID NOT LIKE WAS YOU HAD TO FIND A SPACE ON THE STREET TO PARK BEING WINTER IT WAS OK BUT SUMMER MUST BE A NIGHTMARE
Review 83：I LIKED THAT WHEN YOU HAD BOOKED IN AND GOT ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED YOU COULD JUST RELAX
Review 84：Shower was a little bit broken (used bath taps instead). Very minor problem, i would imagine it's fixed now as everything else seemed very well maintained.
Review 85：Very comfortable, value for money. I didn't want anything fancy, just somewhere to crash overnight while seeing my family over New Year so was looking for something cheap. Got more in terms of comfort than you would expect for such a low price, especially given that it was a short notice booking during the holidays. Having a cup of tea and a crafty ciggy on the decking out front was a highlight, sitting metres away from the sea.
Review 86：The breakfast room was a bit small and people were asked to come back later. Maybe offer a breakfast in room option?
Review 87：The room was good value, very clean and the staff were very welcoming!
Review 88：it was little bit hot because she put heating on
Review 89：I booked room online but I confused about quality of guest house but found everything diffrent location was excellent and quality of cleanliness. I been there in December thats y she put heating of that was little bit hot.but overall is was excellent and cheap as well I will recommend to everybody if u r going southend-on-sea just stay there
Review 90：The room was advertised as a twin room, that was the picture on the site but turned out to be a double bed. The shower was at a constant hot temperature (too hot to be fair) and could not turn it down
Review 91：The room and bathroom was nice, breakfast was lovely. Staff were quite helpful but could of done more when we asked for help
Review 92：No faults at all.
Review 93：Very welcoming and helpful, good nights sleep and a good cooked breakfast, with a pot of tea for me and pot of coffee for my wife.Also jug of fresh orange juice.That is the way to start the day.
Review 94：when I arrived there was no answer at the door. I then noticed a hand written sign saying to ring a mobile number which I did and a lady came to the door saying that she had left a message on my mobile that she had left the key under the mat for me. There was no message on my phone. Then she showed me into my room but said there had been a double booking which was booking.com's fault and as such my room was occupied so she needed to charge me extra for an upgraded room. she was very abrupt and seemed like she couldn't wait to be somewhere else, and there was no information about connecting to the free wifi. I didn't feel very welcome during my stay. no pleasantries. shame as it was a nice hotel apart from that. booking.com were very helpful in refunding me the extra charge. could have done with a towel rail in the room - nowhere to put my damp towel.
Review 95：quality of décor, furnishings etc. clean.
Review 96：nothing to fault only one night stay but fully satisfied will certainly return
Review 97：just overnight stay for first visit to see our new great grandson in rochford but no complaints breakfast fine with cheerful service rooms spotless
Review 98：Nothing to dislike!
Review 99：Lovely guesthouse with lovely views. Eleanor and Brian were very welcoming and helpful. We stayed in room 5, excellent family room, breakfast fab, plenty of everything, very home from home comforts, we will be returning next year.
Review 100：If you go there from Southend East Station, you will have to walk over half an hour. Bus is much better. Buses stop near the guest house. I didn't understand how to watch many channels on TV.
Review 101：So nice view in front of the guest house.
Review 102：Nothing
Review 103：We booked the small double which has its own outside space which was great for our dog! Owners couldnt do enough to please us- lovely clean quiet place.
Review 104：the lady who greeted me when i was checking in. when i turned up i was told in a very blunt way i did not have a room reservation and that it was either booking.com fault or mine even though i had confirmation on my phone she did not care, she did offer me a double room in the end and tried to charge me more than what my confirmation said , i paid this and then when i went out i phoned booking .com and explained what had happened and within 20 minutes this situation was resolved i went back to the guest house and the grumpy woman was there and came straight to me and refunded me the extra money i had paid again complaining that she had to do this . my opinion nice place but beware of the grumpy irish lady
Review 105：room was very nice and clean
Review 106：Room a little small, but reasonable for price.
Review 107：Parking available just behind B&B. Full English breakfast Location excellent Could accomodate my late (10pm) arrival
Review 108：Distance to town, about 20 min walk but OK. Parking a little tricky if you want car out front.
Review 109：Friendly family run establishment, who goes out of there way to help you
Review 110：Very small room!!2 people cant stay in' double room'!!its not double its single.can open just 1 windows.staff unfocus.we ask about parking,can we park next to the hotel? and guy say MAYBE! So in the end we just walk around and leave this horible place!!just pay money for nothing!!dont stay there are,u will just west you money!!brrrr
Review 111：Nothing!!!!!
Review 112：Very very noisy - right outside Esplanade Guest sitting directly outside my room, talking on phone and could look straight into my room so I was forced to keep blinds shut and sit in the gloom! Forced to keep windows shut because of guest's conversation and road noise Owners did not admit their mistake nor apologise and ignored emails and letter until contacted directly by booking.com Didn't see male owner at until until breakfast
Review 113：I stayed in Room 1 on the ground floor. When I checked in, I was met by a woman I thought was the cleaning lady but later realised was the owner.I said I thought I had beenbooked into a room overlooking the garden. I was assured that thiswas not so. I accepted this without checking but later checked my copy of my booking via Booking com which said: "This room is a spacious twinroom on level one which overlooks the garden at the guest house." Later the owners admitted they had been overbooked and had put me in a different room - but at no time did they admit this to me let alone apologise. Room 1 was lovely as a room but its location was not. It was at the frontoverlooking a very noisy road so I could not have the window open,but worse than this, there was a terrace just outside my room where aguest sat to talk very loudly on his mobile phone and have a drink.He was only inches away from where I sat and I not only heard him,but was forced to shut the blinds so he could not look into my room. He was there on several occasions during my stay. I do not blame him as there was seating outside, but this set-up seemed really invasive.I have never experienced anything like this with any of the manyguesthouses I have stayed in. If I had been accommodated as describedin Booking,com, I would have been on the first floor (not the ground), at the back overlooking the garden and thus away from the road noise. The owners ignored my emails and letter.The purpose of my visit was to have some quiet time and catch up with some work which I had been unable to do at home, as well as to enjoy being by the seafront.This is why I chose to stay at the Bay Guest House, given thedescription of the room. Unfortunately, being in the wrong room significantly affected my holiday experience. Far from getting the peace and quiet I expected, I was met with constant road noise and the invasion of someone directly outside my room.
Review 114：I visited the Bay Guest House with my mum for one night over the August Bank Holiday. As soon as we arrived, we were welcomed by very friendly owners/staff who thoroughly looked after us. Beautiful house, very clean and would definately visit again.
Review 115：We were very happy with our stay at the Bay. Everyone there went out of their way to make us feel part of a happy family. All we had to do was ask if we needed anything and it was brought to our room. If I had a reason to visit Southend again I would go back to the Bay
Review 116：A little walk from Train station, but an enjoyable walk along the beach. That I couldnt stay LONGER.
Review 117：Great Communication for my arrival. From the time I walkeed in to the door a great sense of a homely feel. I felt relaxed went entering in to the Accommodation. The service was 100%, My Single room on the top floor was fresh, clean and all the things I needed inside, tea, coffee as I needed it. The TV had all the channels. I can relax in a nice chair. The bed was great with a clean Appeal. Close to the Airport, Taxis available, and great views across the road to the beach. Nice Breakfast, Thanks Again. will return...
Review 118：Lovely room and wonderful location! Host was very friendly and helpful. I had a great couple of day and I'll certainly go back there in the future.
Review 119：Nothing was too much trouble starting from when we emailed with a couple of questions before the holiday to when we were there. Everybody was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. We stayed in room 5 which was ideal with our two young children. The photographs on the web page had helped to provide our youngest autistic child . The room was spotless, decorated with outstanding features and very relaxing. Tea. coffee and biscuits were provided every day as were clean towels and the bed made for us. We cannot recommend the breakfast enough..excellent consistent standard every day with a wide range to choose from. The location was perfect..not too far to walk to the town but away enough to enjoy a quiet drink on the balcony in the evening. We will most certainly be back again!
Review 120：Next to a very busy road and, with the windows open due to the hot weather, quite a lot of traffic noise. If a light sleeper, best ask for a room at the back, which was nice and quiet (our party had one room at the back and one at the front, so I can comment on both).
Review 121：The promenade is just across the road and the walk to the pier or town centre is about 30 minutes, so a very good location. Good breakfast and helpful hosts.
Review 122：Being served breakfast and given a choice. If you did not want Full English there were alternatives. The fact i left my mobile phone charger there and it is being posted back to me FOC !
Review 123：I'd booked a twin-bedded room but were given a double bed. The additional single bed option made the room a little squashed. (My daughter is 42 so couldn't expect to double up with Mum!)
Review 124：Comfy pillows, comfy beds, welcoming dining room and substantial breakfast options.
Review 125：The bay guest house was excellent value for money lovely room very clean and tidy. The shower and bathroom were very clean too. The staff were friendly and welcoming made you feel at ease. The location was a quiet area close to beach and about 15 mins walk to arcades and adventure island ( rides). Very pleased with the bay guest house would recommend to everyone we know.
Review 126：The put up bed wasn't of very good quality and 2 slats snapped when my daughter knealt on the bed. However the owner mdidnt want to accept any money from us to cover the cost which was very kind
Review 127：The Bay Guest house was pleasant. The staff were friendly, would recommend as a value for money place to stay in Southend.
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