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Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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Frinton Road, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO16 0JD
  • Place, Clacton Pier
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, West Cliff Theatre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Clacton-on-Sea Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, Garden View

Superior Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Signature Double or Twin Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Accessible Double

Accessible Double

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Clacton-on-Sea

Located in Clacton-on-Sea, Lifehouse Spa & Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Walton Pier and West Cliff Theatre. .This spa hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Clacton Pier and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Clacton-on-Sea Beach.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • St. Osyth Beach - 17 min drive - 14.6 km
  • University of Essex - 19 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Clacton-on-Sea Thorpe Le Soken Station - 15 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smugglers Cove - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Black Boy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skinners Fish and Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Aviator - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Walton Pier
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel offers 89 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include slippers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Stay in one of 89 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Lifehouse Restuarant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle and a train station pick-up service are provided for an additional charge.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lifehouse Restuarant

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 35 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Spa fee: GBP 29 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Lifehouse Hotel
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel Clacton-on-Sea
Lifehouse Spa Clacton-on-Sea
Lifehouse Spa Hotel
Lifehouse Spa Hotel Clacton-on-Sea
Lifehouse Spa
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel Hotel
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel Clacton-on-Sea
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel Hotel Clacton-on-Sea

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 448 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed a few times before but we felt it was a little rundown in places. Service was also a bit off
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Therese

Travelled with partner
Check in was ridiculous. Dining room lacked any sort of charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet and massive grounds covered in nature and very well kept, the accomodations were lovely and everything whilst on the higher end price wise was worth every penny. Would happily return. Some of the staff really set the hotel apart by being more accomodating than most
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. From the moment we checked in the staff were very accommodating. Our room was perfect for what we needed. We enjoyed a couples massage at the spa which was superb. We then relaxed with room service. A wonderful stay and will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

a

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good all round
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Total bliss

Stayed here many times and absolutely loved it every single time. One of my fave places ever.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing weekend - can’t wait to rebook and come back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and in warmer weather probably good walks and scenery including the beech.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Andy

Travelled with partner
The view from my room was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024