Best Western Thurrock Hotel

Name: Best Western Thurrock Hotel
Address: Ship Lane, Aveley, RM19 1YN, GB
Telephone: 01708 860222

Ship Lane, RM19 1YN

You can look forward to a warm welcome at the modern 3-star Best Western Thurrock Hotel in Essex.

Lying just off the M25, it's close to the towns of Thurrock, Grays, Purfleet, Tilbury and Dartford. It's also handy for exploring the North Kent coast and dazzling attractions of London, as well as shopping till you drop at Lakeside and Bluewater. Our 66 comfortable en suite bedrooms, including family rooms, come with complimentary toiletries, hospitality tray, flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Our a la carte restaurant, bar and lounge serve up tasty food and drink, while the patio and courtyard garden is a lovely spot for private events or evening drinks in the summer. We also offer room service if you fancy a snack in bed. For a memorable Essex night out, you can't beat our popular murder mystery dinners or soirees with 'Del Boy' and the gang at the Only Fools and 3 Courses dinner. Our entertainment events are perfect for hen parties, office gatherings and birthday bashes. Free car parking available when booking direct with the hotel or Best Western, onsite parking normally charged at £3.00 per Day.

Star rating

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Hotel Update Car parking is complimentary if you book directly through brand. If you book via Booking.com or Expedia there will be a charge of £3.00 per night.

Hotel Update Scholars Restaurant is closed for dinner on Sunday evenings.

Hotel Update Please note that cash payments are not accepted at the hotel for accommodation. However cash is accepted at the bar.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in is at 14:00 / Check-out is at 11:00

Parking

Free parking available. Street parking is not available.

Children

2 children up to 12 years of age stays free with a paying adult as per Best Western GB Child Policy.

Pets

Pets are not allowed. Guide, hearing and assistance dogs only

Other Services

Free WiFi

24-hour front desk

Bar

Restaurants

Wedding

Baggage hold

Safe deposit

The Thurrock Hotel features the following accessibility options on select rooms and/or areas of their premises.

Disabled Access Public
Wheelchair Access Building Ramps

Restaurants & bars

We have our Scholars restaurant serves English Cuisine - open for Breakfast and Dinner. Our large spacious lounges, bar and outside patio seating make an ideal place to relax for casual drinks and snacks

Scholars Restaurant

Restaurant

At Scholars Restaurant we serve quality food, freshly prepared using local British produce wherever possible. Our chefs are masters of great grub, whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, light lunch, three-course dinner. With the likes of rump steak, roast chicken and battered cod and chips on the menu, you can satisfy your appetite with all your favourites. Younger members of the family are also well catered for, with a specific kids' menu. We even do a children's afternoon tea, complete with triangle sandwiches and mini cupcakes. Our attentive staff are efficient but unobtrusive, ensuring you have a pleasant experience in relaxed surroundings no matter what the occasion here at Best Western Thurrock Hotel.

Restaurant

Scholars Restaurant

Restaurant

Timings

Breakfast 07:00 till 09:30

Lunch 12:00 till 14:00

Dinner 17:30 till 21:00

Scholars Bar

Bar

Our stylish and comfortable Scholars Lounge Bar is a spacious place to meet friends, family or work colleagues. Here you can read a paper over morning coffee, grab a lunchtime snack or linger longer over a more filling meal and dessert. If you fancy something a little stronger than tea or coffee, we have a fantastic selection of prosecco and champagne by the glass or bottle, as well as wines from around the world, from a fruity Chilean merlot to an aromatic New Zealand sauvignon blanc.

Bar

Scholars Bar

Bar

Timings

Hours 12:00 till 23:00

Monday 12:00 till 23:00

Tuesday 12:00 till 23:00

Wednesday 12:00 till 23:00

Thursday 12:00 till 23:00

Friday 12:00 till 23:00

Saturday 12:00 till 23:00

Sunday 12:00 till 23:00

Meetings

Let us help you create special memories of your big day. Best Western Thurrock Hotel is a popular wedding venue in Essex as it's set in its own pretty grounds and offers great value for money. Our light and airy Garden Room, with French windows that open out onto the patio overlooking the courtyard, can comfortably hold 120 guests for a wedding breakfast and a further 80 for the evening reception. Our Belmont Suite is ideal for smaller weddings of up to 90 daytime guests and 150 for the evening celebration. We're licensed for civil ceremonies, so you can get married and have your reception all in the same place. If you'd prefer a more informal wedding, we'd be delighted to lay on a delicious barbecue or hog roast in the garden. You don't have to spend thousands on your special day we're happy to help you work to your budget.

Facilities included

Laptop Projector

Laptop Screen

Unlimited Flipchart

White Board

White Board Size

Number of meeting rooms: 8

Maximum 200 guests

285.0 m2

Garden Room

More info

WiFi

Natural daylight

Disabled access

Meetings

Garden Room Floor/Location: Ground

Maximum 200 guests

Size: 285.0 m2

WiFi

Natural daylight

Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):

Orientation	Guest Capacity
Banquet	120
Board Room	50
Class Room	120
Reception	120
Theatre	200
U-Shape	Not recorded

Maximum 150 guests

115.3 m2

Belmont

More info

WiFi

Natural daylight

Disabled access

Meetings

Belmont Floor/Location: Ground

Maximum 150 guests

Size: 115.3 m2

WiFi

Natural daylight

Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):

Orientation	Guest Capacity
Banquet	90
Board Room	40
Class Room	80
Reception	80
Theatre	150
U-Shape	Not recorded

Maximum 80 guests

43.8 m2

Library

More info

WiFi

Natural daylight

Disabled access

Meetings

Library Floor/Location: Ground

Maximum 80 guests

Size: 43.8 m2

WiFi

Natural daylight

Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):

Orientation	Guest Capacity
Banquet	40
Board Room	80
Class Room	30
Reception	30
Theatre	80
U-Shape	Not recorded

Maximum 14 guests

43.8 m2

Aveley

More info

WiFi

Natural daylight

Disabled access

Meetings

Aveley Floor/Location: Ground

Maximum 14 guests

Size: 43.8 m2

WiFi

Natural daylight

Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):

Orientation	Guest Capacity
Banquet	Not recorded
Board Room	14
Class Room	Not recorded
Reception	Not recorded
Theatre	Not recorded
U-Shape	Not recorded

Maximum 14 guests

47.4 m2

Belhus

More info

WiFi

Natural daylight

Disabled access

Meetings

Belhus Floor/Location: Ground

Maximum 14 guests

Size: 47.4 m2

WiFi

Natural daylight

Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):

Orientation	Guest Capacity
Banquet	Not recorded
Board Room	14
Class Room	Not recorded
Reception	Not recorded
Theatre	Not recorded
U-Shape	Not recorded

Maximum 80 guests

51.0 m2

Chafford

More info

WiFi

Natural daylight

Disabled access

Meetings

Chafford Floor/Location: Ground

Maximum 80 guests

Size: 51.0 m2

WiFi

Natural daylight

Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):

Orientation	Guest Capacity
Banquet	Not recorded
Board Room	20
Class Room	40
Reception	Not recorded
Theatre	80
U-Shape	Not recorded

Maximum 80 guests

51.0 m2

Davey

More info

WiFi

Natural daylight

Disabled access

Meetings

Davey Floor/Location: Ground

Maximum 80 guests

Size: 51.0 m2

WiFi

Natural daylight

Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):

Orientation	Guest Capacity
Banquet	Not recorded
Board Room	20
Class Room	40
Reception	Not recorded
Theatre	80
U-Shape	Not recorded

Maximum 80 guests

51.0 m2

Essex

More info

WiFi

Natural daylight

Disabled access

Meetings

Essex Floor/Location: Ground

Maximum 80 guests

Size: 51.0 m2

WiFi

Natural daylight

Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):

Orientation	Guest Capacity
Banquet	Not recorded
Board Room	20
Class Room	40
Reception	Not recorded
Theatre	80
U-Shape	Not recorded

Hire a room

Weddings

Reception Capacity 200
Corkage charge £7
Civil Ceremony License Yes

Service and Venue

All our wedding reception menus - from buffets and barbecues to full traditional wedding breakfasts - are complete packages and can be tailored to suit your requirements. Our experienced staff will help and advise you from the moment you call with your first questions right through all the planning stages to the table plan and finer details for the day itself.

Organiser: Mel Myers

Organiser telephone: 01708860222

Organiser e-mail: [email protected]

Registrar

Authority: Thurrock Council

Registrar telephone number: 01375 375245

Registar address: Thameside complex Orsett Road Grays RM17 5DX

Best Western Thurrock Hotel

Good to know

Other Services

Accessibility

Restaurants & bars

Scholars Restaurant

Scholars Restaurant

Timings

Scholars Bar

Scholars Bar

Timings

Meetings

Garden Room

Guest Capacity

Belmont

Guest Capacity

Library

Guest Capacity

Aveley

Guest Capacity

Belhus

Guest Capacity

Chafford

Guest Capacity

Davey

Guest Capacity

Essex

Guest Capacity

Weddings

Overview

Organiser & Registrar