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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)
Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Garden
Interior entrance
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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
(19 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 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)
  • 20 sq m
  • 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)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

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

Inn in Clacton-on-Sea with restaurant and bar/lounge
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 a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns. During your stay, you'll be close to Princes Theatre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Princes Theatre and a few minutes from West Cliff Theatre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Clacton-on-Sea inn is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 8.75 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns Inn Clacton-on-Sea
Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns Inn
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Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns
Inn Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton-on-Sea Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns Inn
Inn Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns
Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns Clacton-on-Sea
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Smugglers Cove Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 724 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 724 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 724 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 724 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 724 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

Ciaran

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Caron

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

Lovley stay

What a lovely place tonstay. We were here for 5 nights from Australia ti spend time with our friends . The room was very comfortable and spacious. Plenty if tea and coffee amenities. The pub is also very nice we had lunches and dinners there could not fault it at all. The staff are all really lovley
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gustavo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas Frank

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
My room was small and cold . Very disappointed. Will not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing facility at an amazing price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Break with family and friends

This is the third time my husband and myself have stayed at this hotel. Although it’s now changed name, but still a great place to stay. Would recommend to others to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

disabled shower room

shower room drainage poor. room floor flooded when using shower all around around toilet and wash hand basin in room 101
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

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

10/10 Excellent

V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly. Good filling classic breakfast with help yourself tea/coffee/toast/jam. There are food outlets/shops (in surrounding retail area, McDonald’s (5 min walk), m & s, Costa, KFC, and Tesco) if you decide to get takeaway and bring back to your room. Note: room only serviced every 3rd day of your stay, unless you request otherwise.. Slept well in comfortable bed, slight noise from people in corridor or from car park (where our room faced), but acceptable. Area well lit up between accommodation building and restaurant/bar building. No phones in room, use your own if needing to get through to reception or online to book meal/bfast in restaurant. It wasn’t very busy breakfast time during our stay and got quick friendly service. We stayed two nights and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

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

Glen

Good clean room, ample Tea/Coffee, very quiet, no complaints from me.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025