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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 restaurant and bar/lounge

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Interior entrance
Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Garden

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ฿2,093
฿2,512 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Princes Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • West Cliff Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Clacton Pier - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • St. Osyth Beach - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 12 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Colin's Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns - ‬1 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 property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness 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

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)

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 17 February to 15 March:
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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 any lifts
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 6 Mar 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 16 Mar 2025 start from ฿2,093.18, 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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km) of Princes Theatre, West Cliff Theatre and Clacton Pier. Clacton-on-Sea Beach and The Wheel Experience are also within 3 miles (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. 361 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 618 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

John

Enjoyable 4 day stay would come again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Easy access, plenty of parking spaces , very quiet, convenient to town and seafront
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

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

Leigh

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

Lawrence

Good value for money, plenty of shopping and dining options
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

I liked everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Nice place, great staff and food would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Very good clean place very very happy staff restaurant everything was very good and would definitely recommend this hotel to anybody
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Great hotel
Great hotel super comfy befs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

malc****

Only problem is you need a car and the bar is closed for a refurb.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Friendly hotel
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Great nights stay with ample parking and food was great in pub next door
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

The whole family loves staying at Smugs, I’ve stayed a dozen times now, always great. Can’t fault it x
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Clean rooms. Quiet. Easy for meals if wanted. Stayed 3 nights while bathroom renovated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Excellent location, friendly service very quick check in and self service check out was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Zach

Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Was nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Great service and good food i will definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

6/10 Okay

Matthias

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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Great stay, couldn’t fault it for the price and the food in the restaurant was cooked to perfection. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

3 nights away.
3 nights stay , clean ,comfortable and friendly hotel. All amenities around and close to clacton. Great food in the pub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

We liked that the hotel was on one level also that it was close to everything that we wanted too visit, the food was lovely & the place was spotless will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Reasonable price for both accommodation and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024