The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

Clacton-on-Sea inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

Daily full breakfast (GBP 8.75 per person)

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

Escape to Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns, where warm hospitality meets modern comfort. Explore the garden, unwind with a drink at the bar or enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi and appreciate helpful staff.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Free WiFi
Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Air conditioning
Garden

Feel at home (6)

Private bathroom
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Digital TV service
Free self parking

$55 nightly

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Tomorrow

Nov 2 - Nov 3

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Double or Twin Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Digital channels

215 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Digital channels

215 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Digital channels

215 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Digital channels

215 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Similar properties

Parking available
Internet access
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$78 nightly

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

Princes Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Clacton Pier - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
West Cliff Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Jaywick Martello Tower - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

London (SEN-Southend) - 78 min drive
Clacton-on-Sea Station - 3 min drive
Clacton-on-Sea Weeley Station - 7 min drive
Colchester Great Bentley Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Smugglers Cove - ‬1 min walk
‪Skinners Fish and Chips - ‬17 min walk
‪The Aviator - ‬5 min walk
‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
‪Colin's Fish & Chips - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

When visiting Clacton-on-Sea, The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 38 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
- Contactless check-in available
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- There is no front desk at this property
- The host will greet guests on arrival

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 not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge

Facilities

Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 8.75 per person

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns Inn Clacton-on-Sea

Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns Inn

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Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns

Inn Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns Inn

Inn Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns

Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns Clacton-on-Sea

Smugglers Cove Marston's Inns

Smugglers Cove by Marston's Inns

Smugglers Cove Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

Frequently asked questions

Does The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns 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 Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times 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. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns and nearby?

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

The property offers easy access and ample parking spaces, making it an ideal choice for travelers. (10 reviews)
The restaurant served good quality food at reasonable prices with friendly and helpful staff. (12 reviews)
Breakfast was great value and offered a good choice with friendly and efficient service. (15 reviews)

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Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Bed

Lobby

Food

Restaurant

Location

Breakfast

Value

Pub

8/10 Very good

Sep 26, 2025

Clean Room, Helpful Receptionist, Aircon worked, Shops nearby

Mariella, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 14, 2025

Good place for a short stay

The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The cooked vegetarian breakfast isnt amazing so stick to the continental breakfast. The other food in the pub is good. The rooms are clean, beds are good, quiet rooms. I would stay here again. It is only really a 2 days stay place.

Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 19, 2025

Lovely little hotel

Lovely little hotel at the side of the Aviator pub, check in at the pub was easy and staff are very friendly. The rooms are clean and beds are comfortable and a lovely big screen TV. The food at the pub is good value especially the breakfast.

Ian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 27, 2025

Simply cannot complain at this pricepoint for 2 adults and 2 children (double and 2 single beds). Large, well lit carpark immediately outside and check in is in the pub/restaurant. Room was quiet, bathroom was fine, beds were ok. Cant complain and would stay again. (Note:Aviator pub/restaurant has bad reviews which put us off and so we ate elsewhere but... it was absolutely heaving all evening so the locals cant be wrong. Would try eating there next time)

Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 27, 2025

I liked the look of the pub, it was lovely and clean and very inviting

Hayley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 28, 2025

Clean, comfy beds and pillows. Easy to check in and out

Diane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 18, 2025

Lovely clean property. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Ciaran, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

May 31, 2025

Can’t complain for the price, clean and tidy rooms. The food over the road at the bar was good, good value for money.

Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 19, 2025

But noisy from passing traffic

Allan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 22, 2025

amazing facility at an amazing price

Audrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 9, 2025

Great overnight stay

Great room, extremely helpful and friendly staff, easy check and a a lovely great value for money breakfast experience. Second time we’ve stayed here this year!

Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 21, 2025

The rooms are modern and clean. There are USB points next to the bed, plenty of tea & Coffee and large bath towels. The beds are huge and comfy and it's just a lovely stay.

Alli, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 17, 2025

Best hotel we have stayed in

We had a lovely stay, rooms airy and large, fabulous shower, tea/coffee making facilities. Parked the car outside our window. Breakfast was a bit disappointing, my husband ordered a full English, but when it arrived half the breakfast advertised was missing, living in France this is something he misses. We enquired the next day but it was still the same. Delivery the day we left 😔 . Buffet was good. The staff were great and very friendly Definitely book with them again.

Linda, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jan 25, 2025

Good value for money, plenty of shopping and dining options

Lawrence, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 28, 2025

Easy access, plenty of parking spaces , very quiet, convenient to town and seafront

Rodney, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 6, 2024

Very good clean place very very happy staff restaurant everything was very good and would definitely recommend this hotel to anybody

Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 23, 2025

Well all l can say is it’s lovely comforting room as it’s is our 5th time we stay at smugglers cove but I’ve notice it’s changed to The Activor again it’s no problem at still very happy staying there as we always come back when we visiting my family in Walton which is not far Thank you hope to see you again

Leigh, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 1, 2024

Nice stay

Zach, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 7, 2025

Best hotel in Clacton.

I stay here weekly and have done for 18 months, its always immaculate and very comfortable and is of exceptional value. I have stayed in most of the hotels in the Clacton and the region, and for me, this is the best value hotel.

Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 2, 2024

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.

Sandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 6, 2024

Lovey hotel nice and quiet plenty of food outlets and transport into other areas friendly staff very helpful

Jackie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 29, 2025

Fine but needs a good clean.

Pretty much a contractors stop over. Communal areas dirty bedroom carpets felt grubby and toilet hadnt been cleaned. The room had all the basic needs, tea and coffee facilities and more if you needed it at entrance. Night staff were friendly and helpful on our arrival. Good a/c in the room, firm bed and parking directly outside, just cleanliness is an issue here. Breakfast was ok, depending on your preferences.

2-night trip