The Pier Hotel, Harwich ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

The Quay 1, Harwich, United Kingdom, CO12 3HH

The Pier Hotel is a unique destination located on the coasts of Harwich, Essex, near the confluence of the Stour and Orwell estuaries. Known for its culinary innovation, the hotel offers a dining experience that emphasizes fresh seafood and carefully sourced drinks. Moreover, its historic buildings add a cultural significance to the stay, linking guests to the area's rich maritime history.

Location

Situated just 20 meters from the harbor wall, The Pier Hotel is easily accessible for guests exploring the historic town of Harwich. The hotel is located approximately 85 km from London Stansted Airport, making it a feasible destination for travelers. The surrounding area is rich in history and offer attractions such as Landguard Fort and the HMS Ganges Museum.

Rooms

The Pier Hotel features 14 individually styled bedrooms designed to enhance the coastal experience with abundant natural light. Each room is equipped with private bathrooms, luxury Aromatherapy Associates products, and complimentary soft drinks in the mini-bar. Certain rooms offer stunning views of the harbor and estuary, promoting a tranquil getaway.

Eat & Drink

The Pier Restaurant, awarded 2 AA rosettes, specializes in fresh fish and seafood sourced daily, along with hearty meat dishes. Guests can indulge in a diverse menu celebrating modern classics, and the atmosphere is enriched by the excellent views from floor-to-ceiling windows. The NAVYÄRD bar provides a wide range of drinks, including one of the most extensive gin collections in the area.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features dedicated spaces for leisure and private dining, including The Saloon, which overlooks the harbor. A comfortable lounge area and the NAVYÄRD bar serve as informal gathering spaces for guests. Additionally, the hotel can host house parties and corporate events, making it a versatile venue.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room

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2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Deluxe Double Room

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2 persons

25 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Superior Double Room

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2 persons

20 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Harwich 2.4 km

Airports

London Stansted (STN) 84.8 km

London Southend (SEN) 97.1 km

Bus

Bus stop 4.7 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious and Inviting

Our room was spacious, impeccably clean, and offered a stunning view of the river, making our stay incredibly enjoyable.view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

Breakfast was a highlight with a fantastic variety, and the friendly service made the experience even more delightful.view full review

Luxurious Amenities

The bathroom was stocked with luxurious Elemis products, and the hot shower provided the perfect way to relax after a long day.view full review

Accessibly Charming

The hotel was well-equipped to accommodate all guests, ensuring comfort and ease of access throughout our stay.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Live entertainment
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

The Quay 1, Harwich, United Kingdom, CO12 3HH

Map view

The Quay 1, Harwich, United Kingdom, CO12 3HH

City landmarks

Main Road

Harwich Redoubt Fort

950 m

Barrack Lane

Beacon Hill Fort

1.1 km

Crescent Harwich Harwich MARITIME MUSEUM CO 12 Harbour Crescent

Low Light House Harwich

800 m

Barrack Lane Beacon Hill Fort

Radar Tower

930 m

Museum

HMS Ganges Musuem

1.2 km

Harwich Harbour

Harwich Lifeboat Museum

1.3 km

Lighthouse

Harwich Low Lighthouse

600 m

Castle

Landguard Fort

2.6 km

54 Kingsway

Kingsway Hall

1.3 km

Shotley Gate

Shotley Battery

1.4 km

Caledonia Rd

HMS Ganges

1.5 km

Harwich Beach

1.6 km

Shotley Gate

Shotley Pier

1.5 km

Bobbit's Hole

1.6 km

Bay

Dovercourt Bay

2.1 km

Museum

Felixstowe Museum

2.5 km

Beach

Dovercourt Beach

2.3 km

Landguard Nature Reserve View Point Road

Landguard Nature Reserve

2.6 km

Felixstowe

Landguard Point

2.9 km

View Point Road

Landguard Bird Observatory

2.8 km

Sea Rd

Manning's Amusement Park

3.6 km

Harbour

Felixstowe Pier

4.3 km

Sea Road Market Place

Art E Max

3.5 km

Cordy's Lane

Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Trimley Marshes

3.6 km

Forum Amusements The Forum Centre Sea Road The Forum Centre

Forum Amusement Centre

3.7 km

4 Orford Rd

Martello Park Felixstowe

3.8 km

Nearby

Light Vessel LV18 The Quay

Lightvessel LV18

40 m

Harbour

Halfpenny Pier

20 m

Lighthouse

Harwich High Lighthouse

520 m

George Street The Railyard

Harwich Railway and Shipping Museum

550 m

Restaurants

The Pier Restaurant

170 m

The Quay The Pier at Harwich

Thai Up At The Quay

260 m

1 Eastgate Street

Sams Wine Bar

360 m

31 Church Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.7

Service

9.0

Dining

6.3

Jeff

United Kingdom, September 2023

9.0/10

The hotel offers comfortable and spacious rooms with a great view of the port. The service was top-notch, with friendly and efficient staff. The location is fantastic, overlooking the harbor and offering stunning views. The dining experience was excellent with high-quality options. However, the staff could have been more attentive at times.

Rooms

9.0

I had a side view of the sea in one of the best rooms I've stayed in, large and super comfy with a great view of the port.

Service

9.0

The staff gave a top-class service, both at breakfast and evening meal. They were exceptionally friendly and efficient in every part of the hotel.

Location

10.0

The hotel is on the harbor side overlooking Ha'penny Pier, providing stunning views of the harbor and estuaries. It's fantastic, just opposite the passenger ferry to Suffolk.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was fantastic, showing the same high standard both at dinner and breakfast. The options were excellent quality with first-class service.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were in pretty good condition.

Kathleen

United Kingdom, June 2023

6.6/10

The hotel had some challenges with the rooms being extremely hot and the breakfast bacon being dry and burnt, but the service was amazing and the location fantastic. The dining experience, however, was disappointing with cheap bacon served. Overall, it's a good hotel with some room for improvement.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were extremely hot which made it hard to sleep. It would have been nice to be offered a fan.

Service

9.0

The staff were amazing in all areas, so friendly and accommodating.

Location

8.0

The hotel is located next to some amazing seafood restaurants and local bars, perfect for real ale drinkers.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast bacon was disappointing, dry, and burnt, not the quality expected.

Facilities

The facilities were basic but functional.

Lewis

United Kingdom, April 2023

7.4/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were beautifully decorated and clean with a lovely side view of the sea, but they were uncomfortably hot with no way to adjust the heating. The service was exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff throughout my stay. The location offered interesting views of the harbor and pier, but the dining experience was a bit of a letdown with some disappointing menu items. Overall, a decent stay with a few drawbacks.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were nicely decorated, clean, and had good soundproofing with a lovely side view of the sea.

Service

9.0

The staff went above and beyond, providing top-class service during breakfast and dinner. The lady who checked us in was especially welcoming.

Location

8.0

The hotel is perfectly located for a quick break or a stopover, offering interesting views of the harbor and the ocean from the sea wall.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were good overall, but some menu items were disappointing, like the overly spicy dish and low-quality bacon.