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

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

Daily full breakfast (GBP 8.75 per person)

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Bar
Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Double or Twin Room

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Double Room

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

20 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Parking available

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

23 Jun - 24 Jun

About this property

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

Inn in Clacton-on-Sea with a restaurant and a bar

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 hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Our customers tell us 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 accommodations 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 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)

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

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

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: 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

Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns Clacton-on-Sea

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

Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns

Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns

Smugglers Cove Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

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

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Julie

10 Mar 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with family

10 Mar 2025

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Needs paint up and carpet clean

We had a comfortable stay. Carpet was dirty from what looked like dried lumps of food. Walls were dirty in bedroom. Bathroom very clean.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

malc****

8 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The property is undergoing an upgrade and will be great when all is done.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Business traveller

7 Mar 2025

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

Comfortable stay, room clean and tidy. One problem was TV went off at 22:00 but it was back on following morning so not to bad really. Pub shut for revamp so can’t comment on that

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

5 Mar 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

malc****

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

2 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Only problem is you need a car and the bar is closed for a refurb.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family

2 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Well located lodge on the outskirts of Clacton with several eateries around. Ideal for visiting family. We found the room quiet, clean and comfortable, well maintained with ample tea and coffee available. Good bathroom facilities. The king size bed and duvet was very comfortable but unfortunately the requested extra single beds were of very poor quality. One of which it was possible to feel the mattress springs through the sheet, leading to a very uncomfortable nights sleep. Have stayed in Marstons inns before and encountered the same problem with the additional single bed. Over all not a bad place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Travelled with family

2 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

28 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Easy access, plenty of parking spaces , very quiet, convenient to town and seafront

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

26 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family

19 Feb 2025

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

Enjoyable 4 day stay would come again

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with family and small children

19 Feb 2025

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

I arrived 1.45pm, check in was 2pm but I was told the room was ready and it was quite quiet. I went to get luggage from the car and then went to the room but it wasn't ready, the cleaner had literally just gone into the room. I asked at reception if another room was ready instead but they said this time that they were really busy and couldn't change room. Whilst it wasn't a huge problem that the room wasn't ready I do wonder if if would have been by 2pm check in. I went away and didn't come back until the evening so don't know. Also Room 201 is at the top of the stairs and every time someone came through the door at the top of the stairs it made a noise so I wouldn't recommend that room. Room overall was quite clean, and hotel overall was clean. Complimentary breakfast while the pub opposite is closed for refurbishment was a nice touch.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debra

17 Feb 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rose

17 Feb 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

17 Feb 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I liked everything was excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveller

13 Feb 2025

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

Clean and tidy

Business stay and just right

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

10 Feb 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Just love coming back to this hotel and it’s quiet and lots of places to do as we have been this hotel a lot of times and it’s worth it as the staff were great helpful and clean too

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family

9 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

9 Feb 2025

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

Great overnight stay

Great room, extremely helpful and friendly staff, easy check and a a lovely great value for money breakfast experience. Second time we’ve stayed here this year!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Travelled with partner

9 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We love coming back to this hotel as we have been there so many times as it’s very quiet and lots to do and places most definitely recommend every one to visit

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller

7 Feb 2025

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

Best hotel in Clacton.

I stay here weekly and have done for 18 months, its always immaculate and very comfortable and is of exceptional value. I have stayed in most of the hotels in the Clacton and the region, and for me, this is the best value hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

O'MEARA

4 Feb 2025

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Business traveller

4 Feb 2025

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

Another fabulous stay at Smugglers

Once again, Room 101 was beautifully clean (Thank you, Charlotte in Housekeeping). Lots of Tea & Coffee, bed was crisp, white and clean, very big and very comfy. USB ports at both bedside tables - perfect! Towels folded neatly, big, white & fluffy. I love coming to Smugglers. Their Carvery is delicious and well worth the money.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025