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2 star

The Hotel Continental, Harwich

28!29 Marine Pde, Dovercourt Bay, Harwich, CO12 3RG
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Rooms from  £40.00 [14 rooms total]
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Guest Rating: 3.4 / 5 3.4 / 5

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About The Hotel Continental hotel

A small independent hotel overlooking the sea at Dovercourt Bay, minutes by car from Harwich International Port.

A modern interior in a Victorian seaside property which is painted bright yellow on the outside, reminiscent of buttercups, sunflowers and oilseed rape. It is very informal, unpretentious and friendly. Open to residents and non-residents alike.

Hotel Facilities

General

  • 24-Hour Front Desk,
  • All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
  • Bar,
  • Design Hotel,
  • Free Parking,
  • Heating,
  • Luggage Storage,
  • Non-Smoking Rooms,
  • Parking,
  • Pets Allowed,
  • Restaurant,
  • Safety Deposit Box,
  • Terrace.

Activities

  • Hiking,
  • Karaoke.

Services

  • Airport Shuttle,
  • Car Rental,
  • Currency Exchange,
  • Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
  • Internet Services,
  • Packed Lunches,
  • Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.

Hotel Policies

Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Check In / Check Out

  • You may check in from 13:00 hours onwards.
  • You must check out by 11:00 hours.

Cancellations

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, a fixed amount of GBP 10.00 will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.

Extra Charges

15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Deposit

The total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome. All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 5.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Cards accepted at the hotel

  • Visa,
  • Maestro,
  • Master Card,
  • Diners Card.
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Reserve online using

  • Visa,
  • Maestro,
  • Master Card,
  • American Express,
  • Diners Card.
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Important Information

Please be aware the total cost of the reservation is payable on the day of booking. A part of that amount will not be refunded should you cancel the booking for any reason.

Room information

Single Room more info

All recently refurbished in different styles and all sizes. State- of-the- art bathrooms with showers. The rooms are small and this is reflected in the price. Two of the smallest rooms have sea views which is why we have kept them. One of these has access to the balcony on the 1st floor. They're all decorated differently, again with small extra touches. Two rooms have wonderful sea views. One has views over the town and Ferry terminal.

Amenities:

  • Hairdryer,
  • Heating,
  • Radio,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Shower,
  • TV,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Telephone,
  • Toilet,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Work Desk.

Twin Room more info

Room Interior

Twin bedded room with no sea view. Room 9 has interesting, unusual bathroom, like a garden shed - not for the conventional!

Amenities:

  • Hairdryer,
  • Heating,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Radio,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Shower,
  • TV,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Telephone,
  • Toilet,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Work Desk.

Double Room more info

Individually styled double en suites, all have sea views. One has 4 Poster bed. One has access to balcony. The rooms have been carefully designed with lots of little touches to make them less like hotel rooms. Wonderful views overlooking Dovercourt Bay.

Amenities:

  • Balcony,
  • Hairdryer,
  • Heating,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Radio,
  • Safety Deposit Box,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Shower,
  • TV,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Telephone,
  • Toilet,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Work Desk.

Family Room more info

Room 6 is a family room, with pine ingeniously used to maximise the available space. The shower room in this case has fittings in clear plastic with brightly coloured fish embedded. They are imported from Australia and add a cheerful, novelty touch.

Amenities:

  • Hairdryer,
  • Heating,
  • Radio,
  • Shower,
  • TV,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Telephone,
  • Toilet,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Work Desk.

Deluxe Double Room - Room 12 more info

Room 12 is small and does not have a sea view. The room is great for those seeking peace and quiet. Recently refurbished, the room will appeal to lovers of stylish design, with its flamboyant Sanderson wallpaper, its marble dressing table and its sleek, Cubist bathroom furniture on slate tiles. The room has a walk-in wardrobe.

Amenities:

  • Balcony,
  • Bath,
  • Bathroom,
  • Hairdryer,
  • Heating,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Radio,
  • Safety Deposit Box,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Shower,
  • TV,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Telephone,
  • Toilet,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Work Desk.

Luxury Double Room more info

Room 5, 1st floor with balcony. Quiet but sophisticated decor, wood-panelled in an Art Deco style, with lilac furnishings and unique craftsman-made furniture. There is a small area with a table and 2 single sofa beds for sitting in. The bed has a curtain that you can pull round for privacy if using the sofa beds. The bathroom is a riot of colour reminiscent of the film Moulin Rouge. Modern suite containing whirlpool bath. Room 7, 17 feet by 13 feet, is a corner room with windows all-round, giving a panoramic view of the North Sea. It has a four-poster bed. Centrally heated with additional fireplace. Private bathroom with modern suite, consisting of a toilet, bidet, basin and airbath with overhead shower.

Amenities:

  • Hairdryer,
  • Heating,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Radio,
  • Safety Deposit Box,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Seating Area,
  • Shower,
  • TV,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Telephone,
  • Toilet,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Work Desk.

Single Room - Room 8 more info

Amenities:

  • Hairdryer,
  • Heating,
  • Radio,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Shower,
  • TV,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Telephone,
  • Toilet,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Work Desk.

Restaurants and Bars

The dining room seats 40 and is non-smoking. The hotel serves food throughout the day and evening. On demand you can choose from bar snacks or a la carte. The hotel uses quality ingredients including organic products.The hotel caters very well for vegetarians.

Directions

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