"Hotel is good, was moved to a bigger bedroom without any fuss, the staff were great
Breakfast was nice and hot and the swimming pool facilities were ok but a little tired
Overall I would recommend this hotel, especially if going to the zoo, a ten minute drive"
"The welcome and the staff were excellent. Breakfast very good and massive. Appreciate it is a very old building that maintains its character but feel it needs some updating particularly the ensuite."
"Great hotel set in quiet, open expanse of countryside backing onto golf course with ample free parking. Room was large, modern, comfortable and well appointed with beverage kit, kettle, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful, and leisure facilities - gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi - were outstanding. A thoroughly enjoyable stay and returning next week."
"Relaxed, friendly vibe, nice touches eg offered to take our bags up to room, help-yourself fridge full of cold water in reception, decent fans in room ( very welcome in hot weather)"
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
8/10 Good
"A bit unusual checking in at the nearby restaurant, as we arrived fairly late, it was lucky the restaurant was still open but no problems the bar staff were very helpful and quick to issue the key cards.
Room was quiet, didnt hear any other guests, although there was some noise (motorbikes) from the road outside at about 11 pm.
Parking was plentiful but disappointing the EV charging station was not working, had to find charging elsewhere Morrisons."