Cliffe Hotels & Accommodations

What was supposed to be a relaxing weekend started off as very stressful indeed as neither of the receptionists knew what the parking rules were so despite having downloaded the parking app before we left home, on arrival, when we queried why we could only pay until 6pm we were told there was an error on the app but not to worry, if we got a ticket we could claim a refund as a member of staff had done recently. After an hour of driving around trying to find where we could park, even asking a traffic warden who was only on 'transmit mode' and kept repeating it was the hotel we needed to speak to and they must have given us an incorrect code, we parked up outside the hotel where we'd first parked and paid for the parking to 6pm despite being told by the hotel it was to 9pm and as there was a show on at the Cliffs there would be traffic wardens about. We weren't offered the option to book breakfast on check in and so decided having read the mixed reviews to not bother and would go out the next day and get something in Southend. The triple room we booked was very comfortable and once we'd put the heating on, soon warmed up. There were plenty of amenities in the room - the only thing missing were glasses - but there were coffee mugs. The location is perfect for The Cliffs Theatre and there are plenty of good restaurants within walking distance. The whole experience though could have been much better and less stressful if we'd been given correct information on the parking. At 6pm we got a reminder our parking was due to run out and we then booked the next 24 hours. Fortunately we didn't listen to the receptionist who told us we didn't need to worry about parking until 11am the next day. There was a wedding fayre on at the weekend - let's hope anyone booking a wedding there ensures their guests come by train or they get better information on the parking than we did - otherwise they could miss the wedding whilst driving around trying to find where / how to park!!

This hotel is adequate enough and our room on level 1 was a good size. In nicer weather a lovely outdoors space with good view can be utilised. The restaurant in this hotel is very nice and worth a visit. The music in the restaurant for breakfast was much more the vibe I would expect with a boutique hotel (chill out Ibiza). The music the night before in the bar area was questionable (boy George) and not aligned to the following morning. The one irritation with this hotel is the fact they do not make you aware (our receptionist) did not anyway! About the parking in front of the hotel not being Free on a Sunday. On arrival we were not lucky enough find a space in the hotels carpark so parked opposite the hotel entrance. Once we checked in we asked if parking was free at the front. The receptionist confirmed it was not free so we downloaded the app and paid ( she did not make this information known on arrival). The receptionist did not then explain parking was also required for the Sunday. We were issued a fine at 08:20 Sunday morning. After paying the fine I spoke to the hotel to give my recommendation that all hotel guests should be made fully aware of parking rules. The receptionist I spoke with said she always tells people and I just confirmed that our receptionist did not. When I left on the Sunday with my fine I counted how many other cars also had a ticket. The number was 10. I do not believe this hotel is doing its best to inform guests which leaves a question mark for me. I personally won’t be returning as I feel other hotels in Southend area have the edge and the fine has left a bit of a negative experience that could have easily been avoided.

Located in Rochester, The Six Bells is a 3-minute drive from Cooling Castle Barn and 5 minutes from Cliffe Pools. This inn is 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 21.7 mi (35 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and a picnic area.At The Six Bells, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Another one night stop over at this rather worn out looking Campanile which still had modem connections: yikes. That said, it was still an enjoyable stay all the same. (The Campanile's at Liverpool and Manchester have the same worn look). If people are traveling to the ferry port or euro tunnel then this is hotel is a must, as a one night stop over. Its always best for travellers that they should be south of the Thames if its to the ports they are traveling too. The room was clean and tidy and the staff more than helpful and the hotel is not far from either Asda or the Bluewater shopping centre - get out and about (there's a good walk along the Thames also). The breakfast was very good and included in the booking price. All in all a good night stop over in a good hotel, in a good location and with excellent staff (never know bad ones) what more do yo want. Bon journey

This hotel was perfect for my trip to see family in Rochester. Very clean, comfortable, and close to strood train station. The breakfast was good and the staff very friendly. Will definitely stay again!

Rooms were nice apart from not having a fridge in the room. Good food in restaurant / bar and friendly staff, very accommodating. Pool was a nice amenity apart from being a little dated and too many rules, restricting kids enjoyment, no jumping in, no diving, no photography etc etc.

Needed a place to stay, in a convenient area. Personel helpful.

We stayed here and got married there too The rooms were great comfortable and clean and friendly reception staff too. The wedding was fabulous can't thank sue enough for sorting out the whole day it went perfect 🩵. All family and friends who stayed said it was beautiful and lovely rooms. The food was fantastic no complaints there everything was perfect And all staff that worked that day for the wedding I'd also like to thank,you all did a marvelous job Hayley from events was great too always getting back to me when I asked 100 questions 😆 and always kept me upto date Can't thank holiday inn southend enough you made our perfect day even more perfect

Not sure what to expect on arrival as the external of the hotel is quite plain, but internaly very up todate, clean & pleasant, a lot of space in the room & bathroom, easy checkin & shown our room, decent cooked breakfast included, close to Bluewater shopping center.

Our 2nd stay here. Large parking area & lovely gardens. Last stayed in sept 2021. Nice room above the spa area. Large bathroom with shower above & clean fluffy towels. Bath panel timing was falling apart so possible recent work under the bath Not sure the help us to stay green message works with plastic throw away cups wrapped in plastic bags in the bathroom is very green!? We didn’t have dinner as were visiting friends. Breakfast last visit was pretty chaotic as was this one. Very busy hot food not kept stocked up. Ran out of bacon & hash browns so lots of people standing waiting for at least 5 mins while they refilled the pans. 3 weddings on last night but no noise. Would certainly consider again when revisiting the area!