The Hotel Continental, Harwich
28!29 Marine Pde, Dovercourt Bay, Harwich, CO12 3RG
Guest Rating: 
3.5 / 5
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About the 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.
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 buys quality ingredients including organic . The hotel caters very well for vegetarians.
There is a public bar, which until summer 2007 allows smoking. After the smoking ban comes into operation there will be a seafront terrace area where smokers can sit. In addition, there is a non-smoking lounge with library.
Hotel Facilities
General
- Luggage Storage,
- Restaurant,
- Bar,
- Parking ,
- Heating,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Non-Smoking Rooms,
- Free Parking,
- Terrace,
- Pets Allowed,
- Design Hotel,
- 24-Hour Front Desk,
- Safety Deposit Box.
Activities
- Hiking,
- Karaoke.
Services
- Car Rental,
- Currency Exchange,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN,
- Internet Services,
- Airport Shuttle,
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
- Packed Lunches.
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 until 24/24 hours.
- 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
VAT is included. Service charge is included. 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.
Reserve online using
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- American Express,
- Diners Card.
Important Information
Please be aware the total cost of the reservation is payable on the day of booking, £10 of which will not be refunded should you cancel the booking for any reason.
Room information
The 14 rooms are all different in decor, shape and size. They incorporate good design and many unusual artistic features reflecting the owners' love of modern art. Most rooms are non-smoking, but there are 4 smoking rooms.
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:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Twin Room more info
Twin bedded room with no sea view. Room 9 has interesting, unusual bathroom, like a garden shed - not for the conventional!
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
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:
- Toilet,
- Balcony,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
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:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
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:
- Bathroom,
- Toilet,
- Balcony,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Radio,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
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:
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Single Room - Room 8 more info
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Restaurants and Bars
Ours is an unpretentious, informal atmosphere, with fully-licensed and well stocked, busy bar. Brewery- conditioned and real ales, premium lagers, wines, all spirits, liqueurs and soft drinks.
Restaurant with food for all tastes cooked to order. Recently extended. Able to take 50 covers. We have recently appointed a highly qualified chef who is proving very popular. He makes everything on the premises and makes the most delectable stocks and sauces.
The proprietors themselves have been vegetarians for 30 years, so please mention if you are vegetarian as we can offer a good choice of menu options. We are open to non-residents daily, from breakfast to 11pm.
Directions
By road: from Colchester a120 to Harwich, at Ramsey junction take the Dovercourt turn-off. After approximately 1.5 miles you reach a pedestrian crossing with shops either side followed by a right turn at a t junction; turn right into Fronks Road and stay on this road to the seafront and Marine Parade.
By public transport:
Nearest railway station - Dovercourt; from there we advise taking a taxi (1/2 Mile) to hotel, if carrying luggage.
From London - mainline Liverpool Street, trains every hour, change at Manningtree - 4 through trains per day. Harwich taxis are cheaper than London taxis; advice if interested.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation