The Oyster Smack

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

Property highlights

About this property

Just metres from the river in Burnham-on-Crouch, The Oyster Smack Inn has an on-site bar, free Wi-Fi and free parking. It dates back to the 1800s, and is known for its fantastic food. The restaurant’s chef has worked in Jamie Oliver’s first restaurant, as well as Gorden Ramsey’s 3 Michelin Starred establishment. The diverse menu features Asian influences and British classics, with food made from seasonal produce. Rooms at The Oyster Smack Inn are individually designed, and each benefits from a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk are also provided. The coast at Southend is just 25 miles away, and the centre of Chelmsford can be reached in 40 minutes’ drive. Historic Colchester can also be reached in less than an hour by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
  • Cot available on request

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Ideal comfortable room, very clean, nice bathroom and shower. Friendly staff and food excellent.”
Kirstie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Bar was lovely, very welcoming. Room was great, a bit cool when I arrived but there was a portable heater in the room. Room was clean and comfortable, tea and coffee plus biscuits. Complimentary toiletries. Comfortable bed. Evening meal was fabulous.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location for Burnham and surrounds.Clean functional room and helpful friendly staff. Good restaurant.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean, great facilities and comfortable. Very close to town centre.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Self service continental breakfast was good, room very adequate and the dinner excellent”
Kelly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent accommodation really clean and excellent restaurant”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stay was excellent, dinner was brilliant. Breakfast was terrible.”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was perfect, my family live in Burnham, so was a great location. The evening meal in the restaurant was good, lovely atmosphere.”
Lindsay
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable bed, nice warm room. Excellent location, and the restaurant is superb.”
Kim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was very quaint, restaurant had a lot of choice. The room we had was lovely. Very clean and white bedding.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern • Romantic

Facilities of The Oyster Smack

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
  • Cot available on request

House rules

The Oyster Smack takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, the Deluxe Double Room can accommodate pets, upon request.

Please inform The Oyster Smack in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.