I have stayed at the Pier View twice and both times wished I could stay for longer. It's a delightful place. Ed and Barbara are friendly and warm. Breakfast is simple but delicious. The view is great, but best of all are the rooms themselves. Comfy beds, sumptious pillows, eqyptian cotton sheets and cosy throws make for a good nights... more

What a treat to find such a jewel in Southend! We're so in love with it that I'm typing this review on the hotel's computer. A picked position in a Georgian terraced house overlooking the sea through a fringe ofr Mediterranean pines; super-comfortable, elegant & individual bedrooms; spotless bathrooms; generous, relaxed Continental breakasts (we had ours sitting on the balcony... more

Beautifully restored Georgian guest house - very recently refurbished to an extremely high standard. My wife and I stayed just the one night as we were in Southend for a friend's wedding - what a shame we couldn't stay longer! Ed and Barbara, the owners, couldn't have been more friendly and accomodating. The property is absolutely pristine and has been... more

I lived in Southend for 34 years, but have lived in Scotland for the last 6 years....so i like to think i know the good and the bad B&B's in the town, I was recommended the Pier View and after speaking to Ed (the owner) on the phone decided to stay there for a long weekend. The best decision i... more

We were greeted warmly on the moment of arrival and from here until our departure we could not have asked for anything more. The cosy yet quirky rooms, with character and tranquility were not only excellent to sleep in, but also to spend a relaxing evening doing nothing. The staff were friendly, as it is a family run business you... more

is the only way I can describe my visit to the Pier View Guesthouse. OK, so the weather was excellent and the owners could not have arranged that but this guesthouse has got to be the best I have experienced. I travel with my work and often need overnight accommodation so have seen plenty of establishments but this had plenty... more

I have spent one night only at the Pier View, but I wish I could have stayed longer! Our room was lovely and what a view! The hotel is brand new and was definitely over our expectations, after having seen so many average places in that area. The owner was very friendly and I’ll definitely be back there for a... more

We have just returned from a weekend in southend and it was lovely. we were visitng relatives for a wedding and wanted something close to the town but was a little afraid from the reviews we had read before we booked. anyhow we plumped for the Piwer View uesthouse basically because it was brand new and we thought that must... more