About The Oyster Smack
The Oyster Smack is located in Essex, England along the
River Crouch.
The inn consists of a main building with five rooms and
another five rooms in separate chalets. The rooms all include king size beds,
free Wi-Fi service, and flat-screen televisions. The en-suite bathrooms include hair dryers and fresh towels. Coffee
and tea making facilities are also provided in the rooms.
Free parking is available at the hotel, the main building of
which dates back to the 1800s. Despite its age, the inside has been completely
modernised for the convenience of the guests.
A
continental breakfast is provided for guests, and the in-house restaurant at
the Oyster Smack Inn serves a main menu that includes oysters, as the name
suggests, as well as a wide variety of other meats, sea food, and poultry
dishes
Attractions near the hotel include Mangapps Railway Museum and the popular Waterfront beach area.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Location is Convenient
The
inn is located on a main road in the middle of the village. The Waterfront is
not far away, and you will easily be able to walk to several of the small local
shops and scenic spots. The inn is also conveniently located for touring around
Essex by car
positive:
Rooms and Bathrooms Fantastically spotless
Many guests stated that their rooms were clean and spacious, offering plenty of room to spread out and unpack for longer stays. Several guests also said that the bathrooms were quite clean and well maintained. So, you aren't likely to find any mould, mildew, or leaky plumbing in the bathrooms.
positive:
Restaurant is Excellent
Guests consistently say that the food at the Oyster Smack
Inn is delicious, especially the seafood. You can expect the inn to live up to
its name when you sample the oysters and other restaurant fare.
Negative Reviews
negative:
No Heating and Cooling Systems in Rooms
Many guests were upset by the fact that it seems impossible
to consistently heat or cool their rooms. There are no heating or air
conditioning systems for them to individually control. As a result, you might
find the temperature of your room to be uncomfortable.
negative:
Breakfast is Not Available Every Day
Although the inn serves a continental breakfast each
morning, several guests expressed their disappointment that cooked breakfasts
are only served a few days a week. Many guests also expressed their
disappointment at having to serve themselves at times during breakfast.
negative:
Soundproofing in Rooms Needs Work
Several guests mentioned that certain rooms don't have traditional windows, only ceiling windows that are impossible to see out or open easily. Guests also commented that the rooms are not soundproof at all. Every little noise can be heard.