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Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

4.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea hotel with spa and indoor pool

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel, near the University of Essex, offers a serene escape with Mediterranean cuisine at Lifehouse Restaurant and rejuvenating spa treatments like Ayurvedic massages. Unwind on the garden terrace or connect to in-room WiFi after a day of hiking and biking nearby; guests rave about the helpful staff.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Gym
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $168
$201 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13

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Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Frinton Road, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO16 0JD

What's nearby

  • Princes Theatre - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Clacton Pier - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • West Cliff Theatre - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • University of Essex - 19 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 72 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 81 min drive
  • Frinton-on-Sea Kirby Cross Station - 6 min drive
  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 10 min drive
  • Clacton-on-Sea Thorpe Le Soken Station - 15 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn Bistro - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC Clacton - Brook Retail Park - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Black Boy - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

Located near a train station, Lifehouse Spa & Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Clacton-on-Sea. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and Mediterranean cuisine is served at Lifehouse Restuarant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other highlights at this eco-certified hotel. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 89 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests will be assigned check-in and check-out times via email. To request alternate times, please contact the property at least 24 hours in advance of arrival.
    • Guests have access to the spa from 3 PM on the day of check-in to 11 AM on the day of check-out. The listed optional spa fee applies for use of the spa outside of these times.

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

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
    • Train station pick-up*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Stair-free path to entrance
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Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient toilets only
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Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 35 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Lifehouse Restuarant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Spa access is available for an extra charge of GBP 29 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub
  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lifehouse Spa & Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lifehouse Spa & Hotel 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.

Is there a pool at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, Pilates, and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel also has an indoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

Yes, Lifehouse Restuarant offers alfresco dining, Mediterranean cuisine, and garden views.

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Lifehouse Spa & Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was well-organised and offered a good choice with high-quality hot food. (6 reviews)
  • The spa facilities were highly praised for being lovely, great, and superb, with many guests enjoying their treatments and relaxing experience. (13 reviews)
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8/10

Very nice
1-night trip

10/10

Convenient location and in warmer weather probably good walks and scenery including the beech.
1-night trip

10/10

Stayed here many times and absolutely loved it every single time. One of my fave places ever.
1-night trip

10/10

Good all round
1-night trip

6/10

The view from my room was excellent
2-night trip

10/10

Very relaxing and peaceful
2-night trip

10/10

Great staff Very friendly Highly recommended 😀
2-night trip

8/10

We had agreat time at lifehouse spa.treatments and food and drink were reasonably priced. Food and drink were very good with plenty of choice..
1-night trip

2/10

The spa wasn’t fully working witch should been stated dinner was undercooked and breakfast as changed we went in oct was grate will Defo not go back after the treatment we had look else were first
2-night trip

10/10

This hotel was beautiful and I couldn’t have been happier with my stay. Food, rooms, gym were all incredible.
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful, tanquil, and peaceful
1-night trip

8/10

Lovely one night stay. Unfortunately had a call 10 minutes before we arrived to say the jacuzzi had broken down & would be out of use. We had a 3 coarse meal that was absolutely amazing! Complements to the chef! Only down side - we thought drinks were over priced at £12 for a large glass of wine.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely, relaxing stay, friendly staff, clean & comfy room.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely - took my mum for her 60th and she loved it. Fantastic food, wonderful spa, already planning on returning
1-night trip

10/10

It was brilliant experience, very quiet and lovely
1-night trip

10/10

Loved it this was third visit would recommend
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely stay at Lifehouse. Classic room was spacious. Grounds were quiet and relaxing. Delicious breakfast. Would happily return and recommend.
2-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hidden retreat Perfect for a night away Spa is lovely
1-night trip

10/10

Overall the hotel, its facilities (spa in particular) and the grounds in which it is located are first class.
1-night trip

8/10

Food excellent Room would benefit from AC Service slow in bar area
1-night trip

10/10

Booked in at last minute to escape to the seaside during the heatwave and what a surprise. Beautiful gardens, spacious clean room, nice bar and restaurant. Worth a stay in its own right later this year
1-night trip

8/10

Great Getaway, however you have to checkin at 3pm, bit late as you have to pay extra to use spa facilities before then.
1-night trip

10/10

Very relaxing break with great facilities, no hard sells, excellent food and friendly staff from reception to the spa.
1-night trip

10/10

We both had a fabulous time. Loved the pool area. The gardens are beautiful- will have to return in the Summer next time. We only ate breakfast there but there was plenty of choice.
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4/10

The property grounds were absolutely stunning and we’ll kept and tranquil.
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