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Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Hallway
Reception
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Hiking

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is NZ$354
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Frinton Road, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO16 0JD
  • Holland Haven Country Park
    8 min drive
  • The Bell Inn Bistro
    9 min walk
  • Clacton-on-Sea Thorpe Le Soken Station
    15 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    81 min drive

Room options

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Double Room | View from room

Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Signature Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Clacton-on-Sea

At Lifehouse Spa & Hotel, you'll be 8.6 km (5.4 mi) from Walton Pier and 9.2 km (5.7 mi) from Clacton Pier. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The restaurant, Lifehouse Restuarant, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and sauna as well as access to hiking/biking trails. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Clacton-on-Sea hotel include West Cliff Theatre and Beth Chatto Garden.

What's nearby

  • West Cliff Theatre - 11 min drive
  • Clacton Pier - 11 min drive
  • University of Essex - 16 min drive
  • St. Osyth Beach - 17 min drive
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn Bistro - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Black Boy - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and Access to hot tub. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. A fitness centre, a sauna, and a library are also featured at the eco-certified Lifehouse Spa & Hotel. A round-trip airport shuttle and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Clacton-on-Sea hotel is smoke free.

  • 89 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel offers 89 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The on-site 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Phone
  • 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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Spa fee: GBP 29 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel on 5 Jan 2025 start from NZ$353.62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

Yep, Lifehouse Spa & Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

The closest beach to Lifehouse Spa & Hotel is Clacton-on-Sea Beach (7.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Lifehouse Spa & Hotel have a pool?

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel has an indoor pool.

What makes Lifehouse Spa & Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 421 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 421 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 421 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 421 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 421 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

8/10 Good

D&A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spa facilities. Quiet lication to catch up with rest and also the building was not noisy in the bed areas. Loved the policy to be able to breakfast in the hotel dressing gowns or one's sports wear.The gardens made it for us. Very botanical with lots to spot and history. Great walks just beyond the gardens if you wish to walk off the calories! Dinner menu wasn't great so we ate out each night, including one at the very good Bangladeshi/Indian restaurant in the village. Breakfast was ample with choices but created a lot of guest movement to the counter area. Providing trays may help abate this, perhaps? One downside still to be resolved is the alcohol order on our tab at checkout, that we had never ordered. Otherwise would return for the spa facilities, informality and gardens in a different season.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at Lifehouse. Classic room was spacious. Grounds were quiet and relaxing. Delicious breakfast. Would happily return and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steven, Godalming

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Offered wine, but didn’t receive this benefit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hilary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant and relaxing weekend...
My daughter and I enjoyed our spa weekend. We received a very warm welcome including a map and instructions to find our way around. The staff were very pleasant. The grounds are lovely and the ambience was relaxing with everyone walking around in their robes. Our room was spotless with a lovely big shower room and we loved the luxurious toiletries supplied, they smelt wonderful. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice, tho' the queue was a bit slow for hot food as only one person was serving. We got up early Sunday morning for a swim, had breakfast then we had the Relaxation Room to ourselves, a complete winner. Some of the Spa area facilities were not working properly. The sauna did not get very hot, the salt room wasn't very salty and the cold plunge pool was empty Sunday morning. The Spa area is rather dull with grey walls and black loungers, some decorative changes could improve the ambience here, it doesn't scream luxury. Fortunately the weather was good so we tended to use the loungers outside. A few loungers dotted around the grounds would be nice for a bit of quiet contemplation or reading. One small off putting note, was the little signs everywhere, to 'not take hotel belongings home'! Overall we did enjoy our stay and would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We had agreat time at lifehouse spa.treatments and food and drink were reasonably priced. Food and drink were very good with plenty of choice..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

rhona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food excellent Room would benefit from AC Service slow in bar area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Garden in need of attention. Ponds full of algae and smelly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, tanquil, and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inese

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Minesh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Getaway, however you have to checkin at 3pm, bit late as you have to pay extra to use spa facilities before then.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and spa.
Imogen was brilliant before we arrived arranging everything to cater for my mobility issues. Check in was challenging but once we got to the room things improved. Bar was nice but has a limited food menu after 3 and no food after 6 so make sure you book for dinner. Dinner was lovely. Varied menu and excellent food. No air con in the rooms just a very loud desk fan. Had a facial which was lovely. Spa is nice but fairly small and is packed during the day when the day guests are there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked in at last minute to escape to the seaside during the heatwave and what a surprise. Beautiful gardens, spacious clean room, nice bar and restaurant. Worth a stay in its own right later this year
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like no storage in the bedroom. Only 6 hangers for two of us. Also the menu was too fancy for us so we couldn’t eat there as nothing plain for us and we would have loved to chill in the restaurant and bar area without having to drive out for dinner each evening. Staff were amazing as are the grounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

ivor

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, LONDON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Shelby

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful and I couldn’t have been happier with my stay. Food, rooms, gym were all incredible.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Toni

Disliked: Staff & service
Overpriced
The hotel and spa was not what I expected . In arrival I was asked to make payment when I said I have already paid … the guy at reception says “well it says here I need to take payment” I got up my online banking to prove payment had been made. This started it all off quite badly . We then made our way to our room that was very basic and there was chewing gum down the toilet and the toil base was stained. Service at the bar was terrible , we ordered drinks and was told they would brought over to us. We sat and witnessed a big group make an order and receive their drinks before ours also two other couples . I had to go to bar and point this out to get our drinks. I was told that the delay had been because they had no milk and need to get this. Yet no one thought to mention this. We went out to a local pub for dinner and had an amazing meal thankfully we did go out because the pub made my weekend. Breakfast was nice and well organised at the hotel. I have stayed and plenty better places than this for a fraction of the price and wouldn’t recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Okofo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was brilliant experience, very quiet and lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2024