About this property

Historic Setting: Viva Guest House in Clacton-on-Sea offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property is adults-only and highly rated for its breakfast, host, and room cleanliness. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, work desks, free toiletries, showers, TVs, and soundproofing. Additional amenities include ground-floor units with walk-in showers, wine or champagne, seating areas, carpeted floors, sofas, and wardrobes. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or lounge area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Local Attractions: Clacton Beach is a 4-minute walk away. London Stansted Airport is 50 mi from the guest house. Nearby attractions include Alresford (9.9 mi), Colchester Castle (17 mi), and Colchester Zoo (23 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was so clean everything looked as if it was brand new
Barnes
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The owner was lovely & very accommodating. The house was extremely clean & well looked after.
Russell
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We received a warm greeting on arrival and then were given a guided tour. Fire exits were pointed out which is something we have nod had happen at other properties. The owner was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. A very pleasant...
Denise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We liked the clean tidy room and pleasent welcome, and a lovely breakfast, ideally situated to walk to sea front
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
perfect location very clean quiet excellent breakfast but most of all Kirk the owner made us feel extremely welcome and at home.
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was perfect a gem in Clacton ,will definitely be back , everything was so clean lovely rooms loved the furnishings lovely breakfast great hosts nice location can't fault it
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Kirk went above and beyond to make our stay special- accommodating both a last minute change of date and a late check in due to traffic.
Ric
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was great and the room facilities were ideal. The property was very clean. Kirk, the owner was very informative and helpful. The room was lovely and also had chairs to relax in. Kirk also said that we could have use of the lounge too....
Suzanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This property was beautiful great location and breakfast was lovely will be going back
Damian
Czech Republic Czech Republic
It was great, comfortable, fresh but also welcoming decoration. It looks like the owner has put a lot of time into making it nice, the info folder in the room is also much more friendly and informative than usual. Good breakfast, friendly...

Host Info

Company review score: 10Based on 301 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Passionate about hospitality and travel, Kirk has immersed himself in the local area so as to gather local information and local business contacts which he shares with guests so as to enhance their stay. Kirk's main aim is for his guests to appreciate and enjoy the local area, beach and countryside because the UK has so much to offer and it's all just on our doorstep. Staycations are a great way to reduce our carbon footprint and boost the local economy, which in turn will maintain and regenerate our local area's for generations to come. I hope you enjoy the Essex Sunshine Coast, I look forward to welcoming you soon.

Property info

Lovingly restored by its present owners, this 5-bedroom pet free Victorian property, offers a tranquil and casual retreat, close to the beach and within a 10-minute stroll to the town, Clacton pier, restaurant’s and local train station. The 3 storey house offers a combination of 3 double and 2 triple en-suite rooms, two of which offer partial sea views, with the others offering garden or town views. The ground floor, together with an accessible double bedroom, offers level access to the west facing garden, guest lounge and dining room. Viva Guest House is a fully licenced property where drinks can be served either in the garden, guest lounge or guest rooms before heading off for dinner. Clacton has a wide selection of restaurants to suite all of our guest’s needs, so once parked in the private driveway, guests have an easy walk into town to sample the nightlife and theatres. The West Cliff and Princes theatre’s offer great productions throughout the year. The local surrounding area to Viva, has many local attractions and places of interest which are accessible either by foot, bicycle or public transport. Our environmental policy includes suggestions for lowering our carbon footprint whilst still enjoying the local countryside, beach and staycation property. Guests are encouraged to enjoy a slower pace of life whilst they holiday on the Essex Sunshine Coast. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Neighborhood info

The Sunshine Coast offers a variety of accessible activity's to beachside walks, theatre's, a great variety of restaurant's to suit all our guests needs, water sports and good old fashion fun at the world famous Clacton Pier. Historic Harwich, Walton on the Naze, Frinton on Sea, Colchester and Constable country are all a short drive away or within easy access by public transport. The Essex coast has one of the kindest climates in the UK allowing you to enjoy your staycation more .

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Viva Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:30 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Viva Guest House 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.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

Quiet hours are between 21:30:00 and 07:00:00.