High Street, Thorpe Le Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO16 0DY
What's nearby
Princes Theatre - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
West Cliff Theatre - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
Clacton Pier - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
St. Osyth Beach - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 19 min drive - 10.1 km
Getting around
London (SEN-Southend) - 74 min drive
Frinton-on-Sea Kirby Cross Station - 4 min drive
Clacton-on-Sea Weeley Station - 5 min drive
Clacton-on-Sea Thorpe Le Soken Station - 15 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
The Bell Inn Bistro - 1 min walk
KFC - 8 min drive
The Black Boy - 4 min drive
About this property
The Bell Inn
Enjoy your visit to Clacton-on-Sea with a stay at The Bell Inn. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
3 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free offsite parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Working away
Meeting room
Conference space
Services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Wedding services
Facilities
ATM/banking
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Stay connected
WiFi
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
The Bell Inn Inn
The Bell Inn Clacton-on-Sea
The Bell Inn Inn Clacton-on-Sea
Frequently asked questions
Does The Bell Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Bell Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Bell Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Bell Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bell Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2024
Hazel
Hazel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 30, 2024
Very comfortable but breakfast wasn’t served until 9am which was a little for us.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
We stayed at The Bell Inn for two nights with our dog. We had not been to Essex before. Our room was large and extremely comfortable with a wonderful selection of teas and coffees and a fridge. The breakfast was excellent. All staff were helpful and friendly. My one criticism would be that there was no non-slip mat or rail in the bath for safety in the shower.
Paula
Paula, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2024
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 16, 2024
Nice place but bed not very comfy I found. Very hard
Aidan Thomas
Aidan Thomas, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2024
The cosiness and decor of the restaurant.
Our room was really nicely decorated and so comfortable.
Camilla
Camilla, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2024
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2024
Outstanding
Fantastic setting, outstanding food and a great service. Wouldn't hesitate on booking again when in the area.. actually would go out my way to book again.
Stuart
Stuart, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
Five out of five
Couldn’t be more accommodating, room surpassed expectations so clean and comfortable. Really happy. Food at breakfast was very generous and fresh, great portions. Will stay again
Charlotte
Charlotte, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
Fantastic boutique pub with rooms
Fantastic old pub with great service, pub classics and a gourmet menu/specials.
Room quirky but fully equipped with tea & coffee making facilities as well as a mini fridge.
Option for granola, yogurt & fruit if leaving early before breakfast starts.
The only thing missing was a box of tissues which would have make it all the better for a hayfever sufferer
Fran
Fran, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2024
steven
steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2024
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2024
Great welcome, room was spotless and comfortable. Evening meal and breakfast top notch - Service great, will definitely stay again
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2024
Clarissa
Clarissa, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 22, 2024
Nice size room and bed/bedding. Very noisy property (probably due to age), woke a few times during the night. The shower was pathetic and not really usable. Breakfast served from 0900 on a weekday makes this property unsuitable for business stays. Car park in poor state with fencing fallen down, making it unaccessible. Staff were friendly and provided muesli and yoghurt in place of missed breakfast.
steve
steve, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2023
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2023
Shaun
Shaun, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2023
Shaun
Shaun, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
May 14, 2023
Ridiculously overpriced for a dull and poorly managed property.
The room was fine, which redeemed the situation. Noise from bar below until late. Low ceilings and steep narrow stairs to get to the room.
No breakfast served until 9.00 am although we had to be away from the place by 7.00am. Still charged with no offer of compensation.
Would not stay again and suggest others do the same.
Michael
Michael, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2023
Outstanding
Room was fabulous. Obviously recently renovated. Spotlessly clean too with everything to a very high standard. Bed very comfortable. Could not fault this place. And meals were excellent too especially the steak and ale pie. Breakfast porridge was outstanding. Only minor issue is that breakfast only starts at 9 am. A little late for us. But that’s just a minor issue for this brilliant hotel.
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2023
Our stay at The Bell
We only stayed for one night, in the dog-friendly bedroom. We were very comfortable and enjoyed a very nice dinner in the bar. Breakfast was terrific.
Our dog was very happy too.
Would definitely stay again when in the area
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2023
D
D, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 5, 2023
Vivien
Vivien, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 20, 2022
Lovely room with lots of character.
The staff were very friendly and professional. The building is old and full of character including uneven floors! We stayed in the William Gull room which was lovely but the drains were a little smelly and there were stains on the carpet but the room was spotlessly clean. The breakfast was lovely!