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

4.0 star property
Inn in Clacton-on-Sea with a restaurant and a bar

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Daily full breakfast (GBP 8.75 per person)
Garden
Exterior detail
Interior entrance
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smugglers Cove offers a welcoming atmosphere with modern comforts minutes from local sights. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy drinks at the bar, or dine at the on-site restaurant. The property provides WiFi in all rooms, and the attentive staff ensure a smooth stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is P3,747
P4,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30

Room options

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Sep 27 - Sep 28
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Tomorrow

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Brook Park, Valley Road, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 3TP

What's nearby

  • Princes Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Clacton Pier - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • West Cliff Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Jaywick Martello Tower - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Clacton-on-Sea Station - 3 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smugglers Cove - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Skinners Fish and Chips - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Aviator - ‬5 min walk

About this property

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

Upscale inn
You can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns?

As of Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns on Sep 29, 2025 start from P 3,747.09, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns located?

Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Princes Theatre, West Cliff Theatre, and Clacton Pier. Clacton-on-Sea Beach and The Wheel Experience are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 751 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

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel & restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, separate from pub so nice and quiet, very safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy with my stay, lovely room,, comfortable beds, good variety for breakfast and close to beach etc
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet area in retail park, supermarkets and food places near by, only 7 minute drive to sea front
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant place to stay overnight
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay. Convenient and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynn

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Clean. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and room was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made to feel welcome on arrival. Very comfortable bed Walk in shower was very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Amenities
Great all round. Special thanks to Karen too. Hope to visit again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The only thing we didn’t like was having to check in at the Pub, but what we did like was the aviator Pub and the staff that worked there. The waitresses, and bar staff were excellent, free and easy parking was excellent. located nicely near shops and eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

DEBBIE

Liked: Cleanliness
Good just very busy when checking in needed more staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

Great review

We always stay there for short breaks and its good value for money
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will come again very clean room and good food very pleased overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cilla

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was great, staff were lovely, but housekeeping wasnt up to standard, Pubic hairs left in bath, grime under toilet seat around rim, beds were very comfortable but rooms were very basic, no drawers, to put clothes in,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the Aviator , we will be going there again ,well worth what was charged 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything worked
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and easy…plenty of parking…tea making facility was good and if you need more just ask whatever you wanted wasn’t a problem
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely friendly staff, great informative check in. We had a really lovely meal in the pub, food was hot and didn’t have to wait long at all. Situated near a small retail park, very quiet/peaceful. Hotel rooms spacious and very clean however the hotel as a whole including the room we were in could do with a little money spent on it. Mattress’ are very soft!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Amenities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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