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About this property

Located 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 27 mi from the accommodations, while Colchester is 14 mi from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 48 mi from The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Marston's Inns
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

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.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
and
1 futon bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice clean comfortable room, food and drink, particularly breakfast great value
  • Martyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect in every way the best out of the National chain hotels
  • Rosie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food was simple but good. The beds were very comfortable.
  • Timothy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, quiet, good value restaurant / pub food. Worked well for a single night prior to catching the Harwich ferry.
  • Edwards
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was good as usual had a good time with a good friend.
  • Edwards
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was good as usual had a good time at the hotel, comfortable bed and the shower worked properly.
  • Edwards
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was good as usual had a good meal at the Inn and a restful night .
  • Edwards
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was good as usual had a good time with at the inn
  • Edwards
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked my room it's always clean and tidy I always like to have the same room that overlooks the car park.
  • Archie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent stay very clean and nice and tidy rooms. Great location aswell and not far from town centre

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Aviator
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.