We picked this branch over the main Southend one for the free parking. It doesn’t have an affiliated restaurant, so no meal deals here, but there is a Toby Grill next door with a cheap buffet, albeit not quite as cheap nor as good as a meal deal one. Check in good, easy and friendly. Always welcomed with a hello when we returned to the room. Very quiet as slightly set back off main road. Either no or few sea facing rooms here. Half an hour walk to the pier entrance. There is a machine for drinks and snacks but as is usual for these; pricey. There is a convenience store along the road not too far. No lift. You need to request to have the room serviced if you are staying more than one night. No discount offered if you choose not to though. I would also recommend the Gold Coast Chinese restaurant not far past the Toby, #2 on here at the time of writing, or the Italian Sunset bar which is even closer. Both excellent food and service.