Stay at Caris Guest House, a 4.6-rated guest house in Southend-on-Sea offering free Wi-Fi and kid-friendly amenities. Close to Adventure Island and Southend Pier.
Visitors appreciate the welcoming host, tidy rooms, and proximity to the seafront. Practical amenities and a friendly atmosphere are highlighted, with some noting minor drawbacks related to parking and lack of included breakfast.
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Caris Guest House is a modest, kid-friendly accommodation located just a short stroll from the Southend-on-Sea seafront. Situated on Hartington Road, the guest house benefits from easy access to local attractions like Adventure Island, Southend Pier, and Sealife Adventure, making it a practical choice for visitors focused on sightseeing and recreation. The property holds a strong overall rating of 4.6 from 41 reviews, reflecting its appeal among travelers.
The guest house offers clean and comfortable rooms equipped with basic amenities including a fridge, flat-screen TV, and complimentary tea, coffee, and cereal. While facilities such as air conditioning, a pool, and a restaurant are not available, guests can stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Host Carol receives consistent praise for her welcoming and helpful nature, contributing to a warm atmosphere appreciated by many visitors.
Although parking is not provided on site and guests must pay for nearby parking, the location's convenience to the beach and local dining options compensates for this minor drawback. Check-in is from 14:30, with check-out at 10:30, fitting standard travel schedules. The smoke-free guest house does not accommodate pets but is welcoming to families with children.
Visitors seeking a straightforward, well-maintained base close to Southend's key attractions and seafront will find Caris Guest House to be a suitable option. Feedback highlights the property's cleanliness and the attentive service from the host, while noting the absence of some hotel-style amenities and the price relative to nearby options. Overall, it fits travelers prioritizing location and friendly hospitality over extensive facilities.
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Me and my family stayed in the family room for the Halloween parade, due to Caris being a 2 minute walk to sea front. The room was lovely and had everything you need for a night away. Very clean and the beds are so comfortable. Carol was a fantastic host and very friendly and helpful. I would recommend caris to anyone and would definitely stay again if I am in the area.
Clean house. Extremely friendly Lady. I was with my little child, the lady helped me with bags. Very cheap. Definitely recommend this place. Nice and quiet x
An exceptional guest house located close to the beach. Rooms are very clean and comfortable and have little touches like fridge,coffee, biscuits and shower gel. There is nothing not to like about this place. Carol the lady is very welcoming. We are already looking at booking more dates.
Friendly landlady, clean house . No parking! Had to pay to park in the car park nearby! Paid £68 for 1 night , Double room. would of been better value if breakfast were included. I thought it was a bit pricey for the area
The lady was absolutely amazing, so polite and helpful. Talked to my boyfriend and I for about 5 mins showing us the different places there is to eat and to visit. The room was tidy and clean. There was even cereal and milk incase we wanted breakfast. The room had a wardrobe, stool, fridge, flat screen tv, double bed, sink and mirror, seat, complimentary cereal teas and coffee, a fan as it was rather hot and free WiFi. Couldn’t have asked for a better room for the price I payed.
Carol is a lovely, helpful host. The room is spotless and comfortable. Location is perfect to the seafront but away from noise. Second stay here. Will be return again and reconnect Caris to all. Thank you Carol. Pam & Kasey x
Lovely little guest house, really close to the seafront. Carol was a great host along with her spaniel
Myself and my boyfriend had a lovely 2 nights stay at Caris Guest House. Carol's very welcoming. Our on suite room was comfortable and clean. There was milk, sugar and teabags provided which was a nice gesture. Carol also filled our kettle up each day and provided us with fresh towels. Myself and my boyfriend will definitely stay here again when staying in the area. Thank you for a lovely stay Carol
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