About this property

Historic Setting: Viva Guest House in Clacton-on-Sea 3-star bed and breakfast offers a unique stay in a historic building. The property is adults-only and highly rated for its breakfast, host, and room cleanliness. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, free toiletries, showers, TVs, soundproofing, and work desks. Additional amenities include ground-floor units, carpeted floors, sofas, and wardrobes. Convenient Location: Located a 4-minute walk from Clacton Beach, the property is 47 mi from London Stansted Airport. Nearby attractions include Colchester Castle (17 mi, Colchester Zoo (19 mi), and IP-City Center (24 mi). Free WiFi and on-site private parking are available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 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


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Donna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We had an exceptional stay at Viva Guest House. The property was immaculate throughout, with every area maintained to a very high standard. The facilities were excellent and made the stay incredibly comfortable. The breakfast was superb — fresh,...
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...
Rachel
Malaysia Malaysia
Excellent service, the host was super kind and accommodating. Breakfast was lovely, the room was clean, very comfortable and altogether a great experience!
Cristina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room was large and exceptionally clean. Hosts were so welcoming, friendly and very accommodating. Breakfast was great. And great location- beach is at the end of the road.
Pauline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This was our 2nd stay here, & everything was brilliant again. It was my birthday & on the breakfast table was a birthday card & a box of chocolates from Kirk & David which was a lovely gesture. A spotless home from top to bottom, a freshly cooked...
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very clean, modern and fresh property. Kirk was very attentive from the moment we arrived until we left. We were able to leave our car at the property before we checked in which was great. Breakfast was amazing with some of the best scrambled egg...
Tim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Really good value for money. Our room was excellent. Clean and tidy. Great Staff. Excellent breakfast. Would highly recommend staying here.
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly welcome, very comfortable bed, very clean. Very good breakfast ( all - bran might be a good addition to the cereals on offer)

Host Info

Company review score: 9.9Based on 284 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

Amenities of Viva Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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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
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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
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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.

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