The Aviator
  • Hotel
  • Clacton-on-Sea
  • 8.5/10

The Aviator

Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns can enjoy a continental breakfast at an additional fee. Ipswich is 44 km from the accommodation, while Colchester is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 77 km from The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
  • Breakfast info: Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan
  • Free private parking available at the hotel
  • Loyal customers: There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Hartley Brook Road Clacton on Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3TP, United Kingdom, Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Facilities

Free parking Free WiFi Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests Restaurant Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Bar Very good breakfast Garden Bath Key card access Daily housekeeping Parking on site

Gallery

a large white building with a brick driveway at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns in Clacton-on-Sea
a bar in a restaurant with a wooden counter at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns in Clacton-on-Sea
a bedroom with a large bed with white sheets at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns in Clacton-on-Sea
two beds in a hotel room with white sheets at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns in Clacton-on-Sea
two beds in a room with a tv on the wall at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns in Clacton-on-Sea
a sign that reads electric charging only in a field at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns in Clacton-on-Sea
a sign in the grass next to a street at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns in Clacton-on-Sea
a dining room with two tables and a cow cut out on the wall at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns in Clacton-on-Sea
a table with two plates of breakfast food and a laptop at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns in Clacton-on-Sea

Reviews

Saundra 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Room comfortable and clean. Good location and the pub opposite the aviator had good staff and good food.

Cons: I would prefer to have someone on reception and not to have to walk to the pub to get room keys. It's not a big issue bit after traveling a long way its just something thats a little irritant

Topbanana39 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Satisfactory worth the money

Pros: Location was all I needed to get to a meeting and everything I needed was nearby I am disabled and I had a good parking space. The room was comfortable clean carpet a little dirty but I'd expect that.only issue was plug on bath the chain was broken and also the sink drain was faulty so it got flooded even tho I had pressed the tab sideways it fell back into shut position overspilling onto the bathroom floor

Cons: See above

Tina 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Comfortable and convenient for where we were going.

Cons: No staff in actual hotel, only in restaurant.

Billy 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Very clean and tidy rooms. On the staff was very friendly and helpful

Cons: The breakfast really let the experience down when I was looking forward to it should have gone McDonald's. I did not like the idea there was no one at reception I had to walk with all my stuff to the bar, just to check in then walk back to the hotel when it was raining

Louise 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Nice place to stay

Pros: Great location. Comfortable bed. Good room lay out. Tea and coffee facilities Ideal having a pub for food on site.

Cons: Carpet could have done with a clean but overall a great little stay

Donnelly 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Stayed a couple of times. Perfect place for visiting family. Bed comfortable and clean .

Cons: Walls could do with painting in some arwas. Think people must the bags off the walls on entering the room.

Leigh 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Enjoyable stay.. fit for purpose. Would use again.

Pros: Central location for us. Comfortable room and quiet. The breakfast was delicious, very competitively priced with lots of choice.

Eleanor 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

A peaceful stay for a couple of nights away.

Pros: On the outskirts of town, this property was fairly new looking. The pub next door looked nice, although we didn't use it on this occasion. Plenty of parking, clean room and nice and quiet.

Cons: Although the king size bed was very comfortable, the single beds were not! You can feel every spring, no topper on a cheap mattress made it an uncomfortable night.

Michael 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Excellent

Pros: Excellent location, comfortable bed, nice and clean. Nothing to criticise, although booking in at the restaurant could be difficult for those with mobility problems.

Cons: Everything fine

Nigel 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Nice stay with lovely staff and a good location.

Pros: There was a nice warm welcome. A simple but tidy bedroom with a comfortable bed. Lots of electric sockets for phones and appliances. Easy access to shops and local places.

Cons: There is no lift in the accommodation block. Only stairs to the rooms. The shower is over a bath which is not easy to get in and out for older people.

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Restaurant

The Aviator
Cuisine: British
Ambiance: Family friendly
Open for: Lunch • Dinner

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