The Oyster Fleet in Castle Point

Having stayed in this hotel we were disappointed with the room as the curtains and bedding were stained, the bathroom extremely dated and the room was very noisy. If booking and paying for breakfast on check in as they say you have book and pay in advance and they offered us full English or continental (please beware the continental breakfast only consists of cereal and toast ) The menu that is not offered to you until you get in the room does not even offer continental breakfast? So why do they promote it at reception? At breakfast we had to wait 50 minutes for the full English to arrive which was awful we were not asked what type of egg we wanted, mushrooms were over cooked, no hash browns cold tomatoes and beans was not worth the money. I wrote to the General Manager who has not had the decency to respond to me.

Stayed for one night with friends, positives, outside seating area was nice there was a singer on we enjoyed that. The food wasn’t bad but nothing special just average pub food. but it was ok. The service was good very polite and friendly staff. The rooms however, were dark and dingy the bedside table was covered in dust, someone’s cotton bud was left on our carpet and the bathroom taps were filthy there was someone’s spit and toothpaste all over them I had to clean them! The duvet was thin and mattress not overly comfy. The entrance to our room was in a separate bit outside we had to unlock a door which the lock was clearly dodgy we couldn’t get in took ages to turn the key I was locked out later on that night went out to our car after 11pm simply couldn’t get back in with the key the area was dark and no one around eventually felt quite scary, I got in but please fix it before that happens in the middle of the night! to someone else. The entrance to this area was also full of cigarette ash in the corners of the steps and the corridor to our room smelt of cigarettes clearly people smoking in their rooms. Would we stay again? Yes but would ask for a different room not a smoking room and one where you don’t get locked out in the night!

Great stay as always, but a special thank you to the receptionist working on Monday 24th July in the morning for helping sort out a problem with our booking. I really appreciated it. Looking forward to our next stay.

Wonderful food always good always cooked good so much to choose never had bad meal yet friendly place to go also lunch time good food so much to choose from

On arrival we were met by a friendly receptionist who advised us about breakfast availability and that there would be details of this in our room. We made our way to our room which was sizeable. The room appeared reasonably clean. It had good amenities such as a hairdryer, plenty of storage space and a variety of tea and coffee available. There were plenty of spaces in the car park. The bar and restaurant was lovely and we were pleased to see a variety of lagers on draft. We did not eat the food however what came out of the kitchen looked lovely and fresh. The downfall for this property was that the kettle was not clean, the glasses which were in the bathroom had lip marks and hair on them. They appeared to have not been changed. The bedding appeared dirty and the television was rather small. There were stains on the carpet. The walls for our room were so thin that we could hear the joining rooms television and conversation. This made it rather difficult to sleep. There is no wifi in the property that was made known to us or that we could connect to. Unfortunately, we feel these issues don’t match the price we paid despite the ideal location of the property. If we had to we would stay here again for convenience.

Nice and comfortable hotel. Good price. Simple but enjoyable for a one night stay. Nice location, by a lake

The Staff were lovely, I could not fault them, apart from when it came to sign in, it was chaotic, small entrance, with only one person on the desk, and a large number of people, plus suit cases all trying to get booked in. The rooms were clean, but soooo very, very basic. Our room was £73 for one night. I have never seen such a small tv in a hotel room(my computer has a larger screen) Plus at some time the remote control had been broken, and sticky black tape had been put across the back of it. The bed was extremely uncomfortable, it felt like sleeping on planks of wood. Décor in the bathroom and bedroom extremely tired, plus it is years since I have had such small bath towels, they were more like hand towels, and that is not because I am a large person, 5 ft 2"tall, weight 8 stone . The food was not that wonderful. A very disappointing visit. Would I stay at the Oyster Fleet again? well, I leave that for you to guess, just lets say the answer has only 2 letters, and it is not yes.

Went to the Oyster Fleet for the Annual Dr Feelgood Weekend in mid-November. There is a generous amount of free parking, a nice bar, outside decked BBQ and dining area overlooking Canvey Lake, a posh restaurant and a large function room with a stage. The rooms are basic but clean and warm with everything you need and plenty of hot water. A nice touch are the expensive Scottish Soap Company Sea Kelp products (very appropriate given location). The bar and restaurant staff were all well trained and friendly - in fact it's the staff that set this Hotel apart. A lady called Tania (and a Portuguese waiter and young waitress) looked after our table very attentively on both dining nights despite our cheeky banter. The food was really good with a generous portions and despite the size of the event you didn't have to pre-order. The full English breakfast was similarly great! Nice to stay in a good local, proudly independent Hotel with such a great Feelgood vibe! ps: for any Dr Feelgood fans there is lots to see in the area any time of year as listed below: CANVEY ISLAND Oyster Fleet - Dr Feelgood HQ with a Blue Plaque Admiral Jellicoe Pub - sadly now derelict Canvey Club - aka ALBI CLUB featured on 'Sneakin' Suspicion' cover Labworth Building & Cafe - location of few early Feelgood photos and cover of Oil City Confidential. Canvey sea wall - fantastic wall art murals (and named benches) on various local subjects including the 1953 flood and local bands including Dr Feelgood Monico Pub & Dining Rooms - Local hot spot and Shirley Brilleaux worked there Feelgood House - just around the corner from the Haystack Pub no. 40 Long Road Lobster Smack pub - classic pub by beach and next to Oil Terminal (and jetties) Canvey High Street - used for many promo pictures. EXTRAS 'The Proceeds' Leigh-on-sea - a deceptively spacious four bedroom family home once owned by Lee Brilleaux, front man of the band Dr Feelgood. Lee Brilleaux memorial bench Leigh on Sea Cliffs - walking distance from 'The Proceeds' Grand Hotel Leigh-On-Sea - Brilleaux's local and the location of his interview shown in the film Oil City Confidential. Closed plans to transform Leigh-on-Sea's Grand Hotel into flats and a restaurant. The Crooked Billet, Old Leigh - another favourite Lee Brilleaux pub The Kursaal Southend - The Kursaal is the scene of classic Dr Feelgood performance in 1975.

If you ever find yourself near this hotel , pay them a visit , the restaurant is currently closed but the staff make this place , absolutely amazing group of people . Nothing is too much trouble .

The food was quite nice but the service at the bar was not very friendly therefore it was not such a good experience

Family lunch for fourteen people is never an easy job!! All I can say is that this venue was superb. The staff were efficient, polite, and nothing was too much trouble for them. The food was of a very high standard, recommend the pork and chicken roasts. If you have younger preschoolers, pop outside and feed the fish- there are a lot of them. Our family had a great time here. All at a reasonable price.

40th Anniversary meal today, attended by 10 + a toddler. I didn't hear one complaint. Speaking for myself, it may not have been fine dining, but it was head and shoulders above "pub grub." 3 course meal at under £30 per head was well worth it. Not huge portions, but satisfying portions. I knew I'd eaten well, but not bloated lol

Really friendly reception, plenty of parking, comfortable, clean room, very busy bar but not disruptive. Breakfast ok. Would definitely stay again. Only slight niggle was no free WiFi on-site but an option to purchase access via BT Openworld. Every other hotel I’ve stayed at this is free.

We recently visited the Oyster fleet for lunch. My wife visits often but it was my first opportunity. On arrival I found the atmosphere to be very relaxing. I recommend the outside decked area on a sunny day. We ordered lunch ,my other half requested the Hunter's chicken, my self, the double burger. On arrival,both meals were hot and well presented. The waiting time, not long at all. My wife's chicken was tasty and succulent. My burger was a different matter. The burger arrived and on first bite seemed fine. The bacon and cheese disguised the quality of the two patties which although being flame grilled, were hard tasteless and inside, grey. Reminded me of the quality sold at old fairgrounds years ago. The accompanying chips were light crispy and delicious.

If you wish to stay in Canvey Island the only place to stay is the Oyster Fleet. Built in a modern style with dark wood cladding, on the edge of one of the small lakes which exist as a result of early flood defences, it is lively and popular. The lighthouse restaurant is stylish and calm and the adjoining bar serves a range of food which is tasty, generous and fairly fast to arrive. The highlight is the decking with chairs and tables overlooking the end of the lake with its active fish and ducks. There are separate areas for bar and restaurant customers. The bar smelt slightly of beer on Saturday night and staff at times struggled to keep tables clear. Aside from that, a nice place to eat. The rooms which we saw were pretty well maintained and decorated in bold colours in a contemporary style. Historical pictures of the island adorn the corridors. Beds were firm and comfortable with sumptuous duvets but the pillows were too spongey for my liking. The showers worked very well. My only real complaint was that doors / walls were not completely sound-proof. Wifi is available but paid – would have preferred it to be free. The hotel has superb staff. Friendly, welcoming, efficient. Nothing was too much trouble, issues were resolved with little fuss and we felt welcome. Manager Liz was particularly good. I was told that the hotel, restaurant and bar are mostly patronised by Canvey residents, but it is a nice spot for business customers and tourists.

Stayed for a family event my brother and his wife booked a room too. We nicknamed our room the benson and hedges suite think you can guess why , apart from this a nice big iron mark on the carpet dingy and tired towels so small I could not wrap it round me and I’m only a size 10 bathroom more tired than the bedroom , notice in the bathroom toiletries are for the guests to use during your stay if you remove we will charge you - oh yes they insisted on a card swipe to pay for any subsequent damages - the lady who checked us in was warm and welcoming and very friendly shame the whole experience ended there

This is a great local pub. It doesn’t have a very large lunch menu but their is always a special. The gardens are really nice to eat in during the hot weather. There is also a restaurant you can eat in with more of a varied menu. The staff are helpful and friendly.

Ended up at The Ouster Fleet after a pretty awful day. Wasn’t expecting much having read reviews for the pub & accomidation but was pleasantly surprised.The bar area was relatively busy but there were a few empty tables and we were easily seated.We ordered a few burgers & chips to share between us. When the food arrived the burger buns looked incredibly anemic and slightly off putting but tasted fine. The chips were chunky & good. Wouldn’t think twice, would deffinately go back for pub grub & a drink with friends.

Stayed here earlier in the year and was very disappointed with the room. However had room 4 on this occasion and must say it was a vast improvement. Only criticism was that room was a bit on the chilly side but maybe me for not checking radiator thermostat.

A lovely hotel, situated near shops and cafes. The room was bigger than expected and the radiator made it very cosy. There was also a heater though it wasn't needed even though it was a cold stopover.

We visted oyster fleet on a Sunday with my father

Stayed one night at the Oyster, room was large, nice bed, spotlessly clean and a bathroom full of toiletries. Plenty of wardrobe space but the telly was a bit tiny. Even though it is on the main road the room was very quiet and had a really good nights sleep. We had an evening meal in the bar restaurant, an al a carte restaurant is also available. Our meals were very good and portions plentiful, service was excellent. This was repeated with breakfast the next day. This is a family run business and they provide a superb service. Thank you very much.

We’ve eaten here many times now, having moved to a house at the other end of the lakes last year. It’s one of our favourite places for dinner. Food is always good and staff are friendly.

To my mind this restaurant, is on a par with the Toulouse, which is my favourite to visit.

Great views of the lake whilst eating my meal.Good service and great food.Booked at short noticed and was lucky to get a table.

Stayed here last minute with the hubby and had a pleasant stay. One of the only hotel rooms we have stayed at recently that we actually had a good nights sleep. Breakfast in the morning was good too so bonus

Visited this hotel Saturday evening, swift check in, great parking for residents. Room large, bed very comfy, great shower- highly recommend. Had a bite to eat in afternoon and breakfast in morning and all very nice. Fantastic outside decking area by lake with carp that come up to feed. Will definately return. Well done all. Thankyou.

Unfortunately the weather was cold and wet, so couldn’t take advantage of the views over the lake, looking forward to going when summer finally arrives. Would be lovely to sit outside.

another stay at the oyster fleet. the rooms have been redecorated and are comfortable and warm. all .staff are excellent. friendly and helpful the restaurant caters for all tastes and has a great atmosphere. we will be staying there again soon

We stayed at the Oyster Fleet whilst visiting friends on Canvey Island. We found our rooms to be comfortable and spacious with facilities reflecting the 2 star rating.

Easy to find being set back from the main road with a spacious car park. The check in was straight forward and the reception staff were pleasant and welcoming. Our room was a short walk across a courtyard and was functional and clean which suited our purpose only staying for the one night. We ordered lunch at the pub bar and within a short while two of the best pub meals we have had arrived at our table and at a resonable price. It put some larger chain restaurants to shame. We didn't dine in the main restaurant as were out to a function that evening, but the breakfast the following morning was good and served to the table, so no queuing for a breakfast buffet other than cornflakes etc which is usual practice in many places. There is a good view across a lake from the restaurant. Overall, this was a good overnight stay and we would go back again if in that area.

Had an excellent meal today at the Oyster Fleet.

very busy but good service and good food. another stay in hotel. good value. all staff friendly and helpful .

the views are stunning could see the ducks swimming from our bedroom window, The rooms are very basic a small shelf to make a drink, no water to drink had to buy some in. nothing compared to where we stop in Bridlington. But the evening meals are great & the Sunday Carvery saved them

We went to the Oyster Fleet restaurant just before Christmas and the place was buzzing with adult conversation as the time was about 7.30. However the whole atmosphere was ruined by a children's party, the noise was horrific. I agree that children can hold their parties in this restaurant but, surely, after 7.30 pm should be adult time. I suggested this to the manager but all I got was a frown and a shrug.

Lovely place, Great food,friendly staff would highly recommend . Even though the pub was very busy it no time to be served. All fresh food lovely

Hotel and bar staff could not do enough to helo but rooms need a full makeover. Food not great and...

Five of us went to this restaurant on Monday evening to celebrate our son and daughter in laws first anniversary....

Fantastic food, superb service, friendly and helpful staff, very efficient, in a wonderful setting overlooking a lake. Will definitely come here again, well worth every penny and not overly priced.

Lovely hotel but I came home knackered instead of re freshed the hotel was very noisy every morning woke up at 6am by banging doors loud chatting & just no thought for others.

Really, Really good. 9 of us sat down, virtually everyone had different meals yet everything was really superb! Well Done.

We stayed at the Hotel when attending a family party. The rooms were modest but clean and convenient if you just need somewhere to sleep. Our meal was was very satisfying and included truffle ravioli to start, sea bass for main and chocolate torte for dessert. The service was very good. We stayed for breakfast which was £7.50 per person and again was excellent value. We recommend this place if your looking for an honest, friendly and value for money experience.

I've stayed here numerous times. Limited hotels in Canvey but this is perfect for me! Reasonable in price, large comfy rooms always well cleaned, very friendly and welcoming staff. The bar food is very good and with quick service. There is a restaurant but I've not eaten there! Good large breakfasts, hot or cold. The hotel is in the centre of town so in an excellent position.

The food was to die for excellent, the hotel was basic but clean,all in all ok but as described if you are disabled do not stay out late .I did too find the lifts were shut off we was not told this ,they went on to say it is in the manual in room but after searching , e , daughters, my son-in-law we could not find , nor could they said it was a fire hazard never had this in any other hotel, i am still in agony days later 2 darn flights of stairs ,all they said was use side door if staying out late ruined the night out cheers.

Stayed here before so booked again for 1 night 5th May 2017. Stayed in room 2.It is what it is. A fairly basic room. Pretty small TV (although all Freeview channels available).Room was perfectly clean & acceptable. Very hot water in bathroom. There is a bar & restaurant on site but I didn't use these as attended a party at another location. I've given this review 4 stars as for the money, I got a very clean room, free parking and at a hotel that has a great location.

Large beer garden here next to the lake which was nice, would have sampled their food but the kitchen was closed, maybe next time

Tired and outdated. Food is good and the beer garden is packed during summer but it is not pleasant. Place could do with a makeover if I am being honest.

The food was plentifull, well cooked and tasty, the staff are very friendly and polite. We were very pleased with our night out.

We are able to go to the Oysterfleet on most Sundays and can experience a fantastic roast, all of which is cooked to perfection and served in a friendly and helpful way.A meal not to be missed if you are in the area.

Went on a Saturday with family, got seated easily and dined in the bar area. Ordered starter and main meal at the bar and the service was very prompt and friendly. The food came out quickly and the portions were very large but unfortunately the quality wasn't that great. In all had a good experience though

We arrived about 12.30 for a sit down meal for 1pm. The restaurant was quite busy and we were shown to our seats in the Lighthouse part of the bar. Once seated we ordered drinks which arrived very promptly. The waitress took our started order which arrived within ten minutes. I ordered the whitebait, which was very yummy. The only criticism was, not enough sauce.....My guests had soup, prawn cocktail and mushrooms. All said the starter was excellent. As this was a Sunday, it was carvery. A selection of beef, turkey, pork gammon and a good selection of vegetables was to be had. It always amazes me that the chef when carving the meats, always seems to make it that you are getting more than you think. I had the beef which was very tender, but a tade on the dry side. However, it was still delicious. All the veg was well presented with a plentiful supply of roast potatoes. Always good for me. One member of the group stated that the veg could have been a lot warmer. On the whole, a very enjoyable place to eat. This was my first time at the Oyster Fleet and I shall, no doubt be returning. The staff were all very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Cost wise was very reasonable.

party of 8 people for dinner,all made to feel very welcome great welcome, drinks orders straight away, food ordered when we were ready no pressure, first course came in very reasonable time and all 8 enjoyed it, main course came a very short wait but well worth it, dessert brilliant as with all courses a great selection, quite surprised by the cost very reasonable for the quality of food .the service was excellent could not fault a single part of it, we all felt very relaxed and all enjoyed the whole meal and surroundings

Great views great food great family feel. Very well run recommend this to anyone. Very economical in price. We have stayed here on numerous occasions whilst visiting friends.

Never knew about this place until yesterday when i was a guest at a local charity Christmas bash in the Function Suite. I would guess around 200 plus people all sat down to Roast Turkey dinner and Apple pie and custard.I have to say that the food was delicious and the staff very friendly and efficient. The tables looked lovely. I really enjoyed it.The function suite would be great for a party or Wedding reception.I found out that they do a Sunday Carvery and as the Oyster Fleet is an independent and not part if a chain, given how lovely the Christmas dinner was, i can't wait to try their Carvery in the near future. I'll keep you posted!

Just wanted a Pint And a Sarnie but the Pub was quite busy, so decided to go for it. The Restaurant was also busy, & they had a Function going on. But we're here now, so decided to stay.& very pleased I was too - I don't usually do big lunches, normally leave most of it, but this was very good all round-service, food quality, price - nothing not too like.Then I've got to thinking that I've been here a few times now over the years, without ever being a Regular, nearly always for Business Functions/Lunches, and it has always been very good.Either I just hit lucky, or they really do know how to maintain a standard - Give it a go.

Come here quite often with friends and family. Nice atmosphere and drinks are a decent price. Also had a few parties and work do's here, always put on a good spread. Plus the beer garden is lovely in the summer.

We ate in the restaurant. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was excellent we all swapped around a bit so got to taste lots of things. All without fail tasty and well cooked. Lacks a bit of intimacy.

Had a table of 10 for family get together, we all enjoyed the meal & had good service in the restaurant/conservatory area.Downside, bar area is dated & dark & toilets are not very clean.Overall good value for money!

this place cheap and cheerful, great staff, great beer and fantastic river view, will need a refurb as feels outdated

I visited here back here quiet a while ago as me and my family attended a good friends wedding it was absolutely amazing and loved the Hotel, it's based in a very nice location and there's quiet a lot to do in the area. Worth a visit!!

Just come back from a stay at The Oyster Fleet hotel. Lovely hotel, friendly staff and nice big spacious room. You get your money's worth. Pleasant drive from Southend down to Canvey and was very impressed with the price of the hotel would definitely return.

The location of this restaurant afforded a pleasant view of what is essentially a swamp, but at sunset , it looked good. It stands at the end of a one-way system on canvey Island; it is an imposing building which is very attractive from the outside. I attended a private function in the spacious upstairs room with private bar attached.The service was good and so was the starter , but the meal was let down by what was presented as a Chicken Chasseur , but was , in fact an almost inedible piece of steamed chicken with an apology for a sauce - such a pity.

Arrived on the Friday evening as we were attending an event on Saturday. Mandy on reception was very warm and welcoming. The room was a nice size and very clean. We ate in the restaurant and the food was really nice. All the staff in the restaurant were great. Breakfast in the morning was also very reasonable - cooked breakfast recommended. Nice outside area by the lake where you can sit and drink if the weather is nice.The room did get a bit hot and the traffic noise from the road was quite loud. Double glazing would be a good investment. That being said I would definitely recommend this hotel and I would definitely use it again.

Didn't go to the restuarant so cant comment on that but instead had food from the bar and went outside. Unfortunately the food was cold and pretty bland, the service was pretty poor and the prices were not good. I certainly wouldn't recomend this place nor go back unless for someone else.

We stayed here for two nights, booked and paid for. The room was quite large, a large lumpy bed , most uncomfortable. The tv is a postage stamp size in the top corner about 3 m away, i would challenge anyone with good eyes to be able to read the captions. The walls must be vary thin as i could hear the tv from next door and any conversation between the occupants. Once the tv was off i could hear the occupants snoring. That and the bed it was a terrible night. The hallway floor is loose, every time someone walked along the hallway there was a lot of noise. Breakfast was ok but the staff were not very cheerful or accommodating, again not a great experience to start the day. Overall i would not go back.

Reception staff pleasant and helpful. Rooms functional and clean but not comfortable. Not pleasant having a bath looking at unboxed pipework and hole in the bathroom door. Priced accordingly

It's easy to access the shopping areas from this hotel. Would be quite pleasant situation when weather is nice. Outside areas look over water. Staff very helpful - nothing to fault there. We had one of the best rooms. It was clean with basic amenities. Glad we had one of the best rooms!! Goodness knows what the cheaper rooms were like! Mattress was terrible - springs protruding! Mentioned it to the staff and the mattress was changed straight away. A little improvement but now rolling into the middle!! They definitely should replace them. Breakfast was o.k. Overall not bad for the money I suppose.

Stayed here on recommendation and thought it wouldn't be that great but got a warm welcome and the room was great with a really comfy bed... would definitely stay again!

I do not live in Canvey but my family do. I have been to the Oyster Fleet on various occasions and I cant recall a bad experience. I have had the carvery on one of the sundays I was visiting and the words 'eyes bigger than my belly' were definitely swimming around my head when we were on our way home.we had a pre-Christmas dinner with6 adults and a child under the age of seven and I was happy with the service and the atmosphere. The food was really good too.Needless to say, the next time I visit my family, I will be returning for a hearty, zip busting mealthanks

They cant call that a Christmas dinner 2 slices of turkey 3 tiny potatoes 1 stuffing ball red wine jus had to pay extra for veg make sure you order one veg for each person if in a party how is this classed as a Christmas dinner I had calves liver was ill next morning the next night the next night staff where I work took clients 10 people and they were disgusted with having to pay for extras won't be recommending I wish I had taken pictures

Visited here several times, most recently a couple of months ago. Enjoyed a family meal here. Lovely quality food and attentive staff. Also had a light lunch and sat outside, abundant outside seating area over looking lake with ducks and large fish who are keen to be fed!Will definitely be visiting again. Have not stayed in rooms, so unable to comment.

Room was clean and well sized. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Loved that we could sit out on the terrace looking over the lake! Breakfast is not included, but is well worth paying the extra money!

We ate in the bar area,for which you just select the table you'd like then order at the bar when ready. Inside is a little dark with all the dark wood so would suggest sitting in the area overlooking the water. There are also tables outside.The food was surprisingly good. Actually the best chunky chips I've had in a long time, although, I would suggest they are not cooked in the same fat as the fish as they were a little tainted with that taste.

We went to the Oyster Fleet for a birthday celebration .The building is also a hotel ,its huge from the outside ,I cannot comment on the rooms etc as we only had dinner .The restaurant is large with plenty of space and really well presented .The outside is fabulous ,with a huge decking area with plenty of seating overlooking a lake .Our food order was taken very quickly and although it was very busy the staff did not rush us ,the waitress was very helpful pointing out various things on the menu ,we ordered Anti Pasti ,and Cajun Chicken starters whilst others had Prawn Cocktail ,Tapas.Mains Steak, Pork Medallions ,Skate Wing ,and all were served quickly and cooked to perfection ,cannot find fault with any of the evening ,the service was excellent with very happy staff made it a really good experience .Booking is a must I would not take the chance on a weekend without pre booking .Enjoy

Experienced a most enjoyable lunch with the SMBP 44 Pensioners Club today 22July.74 members and guests visited the Oysterfleet. Food and service 1st class, smiling staff which made you welcome. This is an annual event but delighted to say 50% increase in attendance. Sun was shining and the view over the lake ideal for pre lunch drinks.

We stayed the night last Thursday as we were visitng my elderly mother in the area.It was a very good place to stay - for a comfotable, quiet and easy stop-over.The room was large, clean, well stocked with soap etc, tea and coffee and a TV.This is a very basic type of hotel but has everything you need for a few nights stop over. It was very clean, smart, simple in decor and quite spacious which helped you relax, as you didn't feel, hemmed in. There was also good parking. The staff were friendly and pleasant.The bar had a good menu, plenty of different types of drink and a nice outside seating area around a lake - very pleasant.Well recommended for an easy stop-over - central, easy to get to and clean.

Beautiful new restaurant overlooking the lake. Staff very friendly and extremely helpful. We requested a table that wasn't set and the staff insisted that we sat were we wanted to and set the table for us. Both the food and the service was exceptional. Starters were all fresh and tasty. Mains were Pork Medallions, Cannelloni, Skate and my Fillet Steak (medium to well), was the best I have tasted for a long time. Even if I wanted to I couldn't find fault with anything. Highly recommended.

Whilst the food is not of the best quality, it is pretty good for bar food, it is competitively priced and the portions are very generous. Staff are also extremely friendly and helpful.

Overall the stay was comfortable. The room needs updating,the shower and other facilities are old fashioned. The pub was shortstaffed at times but the food was good. We would stay again, but only just.

Very Polite Staff and the Food is always hot & tasty. You are never rushed to eat your food and always asked if everything is ok.

This was an unplanned visit but I will definitely be planning another. Visited with friends and we found our table and ordered our food accordingly. Service at the bar was very good and staff were very pleasant and helpful. The food arrived and was served with a smile. All food was hot and tasty. The portion size was good and certainly enough for the men in our group. The drinks were competitively priced as was the food. It was definitely value for money.

Stayed here for a wedding. The wedding reception was in a function room, we couldn't fault the food. The beds were comfy and the breakfast in the morning was very tasty,and the staff friendly and helpful.

Food was fantastic with a nice atmosphere, don't particularly like the conservatory area as can be quite loud. The bar food and main restaurant is fine. Nice staff, clean toilets and adequate parking. Smoking area outside with heaters.

Popped in here after visiting concord beach, wasn't quite sure what to expect as it part of a small hotel. However the pub inside is good, took a table and ordered the food, often standard pub food can be disappointing but when the food arrived it was far from that all Home made meatballs and pasta along with steak and kidney pie veg and mash, excellent. All in very good and not expensive at all. I would definitely return when we are next in the area

I've been to the Oyster Fleet on several occasions apart from one visit there Christmas Day 2010, it has always been absolutely lovely, the staff are friendly and efficient, the food is lovely and Mothers Day is very busy but the staff ensured we had our food promptly and the carvery was out of this world good value for money, the only bad experience was they charged far too much on Christmas Day and wasn't prepared for how busy it was there, but other visits are faultless.

Watch out for the tomato sauce on the nachos ..... It is really kicking !!! ( in my opinion) . Brie is gorgeous ! Steaks were cooked to perfection , and the chunky chips are lush !!!!! Tasty tasty tasty xxxxBar staff very polite and waiting staff are very efficient .

great place in the summer eat in the garden lunch time and watch the fish and ducks swimming around nice pint as well

We were too late for the Sunday roast so only bar food was available. We were all surprised at the choice (9 of us) available on the menu good selection of starters and mains and very reasonable priced prosecco at £19.95 friendly manager and bar staff and our waitress was very attentive and great at her job Would like to go back for the Sunday roast so will be looking forward to that.

A good pub, restaurant with excellent outdoor area overlooking a lake . Family friendly and a place to enjoy real ales which are always available. Food and restaurant are good quality and portion size moe than sufficient. Bar meals are good and restaurant offers a carvery of a Sunday. Worth a visit and should be first choice of the venues available on Canvey Island. Staff friendly and a relaxed atmosphere .

Stayed at hotel for one night. Room was filthy, dust in the wardrobes,on nearly every counter and the guest information book looked like it hadn't been cleaned for years.Only clean part were the sheets thankfully. Didn't try the food after seeing how disgusting the room was. would hate to think what the kitchen is like. Bar staff were abrupt and ignored you at the bar. Reception was very helpful though. Wouldn't recommend.

Went here on a Saturday night expecting a pub meal burgers pies gammon etc but when explained there was a restaurant next door to the main pub was pleasantly surprised lived on Canvey many years and never knew, I digress, the decor, ambience and food is really exceptional with friendly cheerful staff. The dishes on the menu all sounded delicious , decided on either carpaccio with Parmesan or smoked salmon pate I had one my friend had the other and shared both were stunning . Venison for main and friends had turkey in a sauce and another had sea bass all were presented beautifully and tasted great. 2 courses for £18 some surcharges on pricier options steaks and fish.2 small gripes which are only minor, the mains need extras costing between £3-£5 chips onion rings veg etc and the drink prices are between £1-£2 extra per round no big deal but the bill was more than expected. A great evening . Recommend highly

Was working in the area and needed a quick bite to eat. Arrived around 6pm on a Sat evening and the place was very busy. It's a very large bar and their was a mixture of people there drinking or eating. We were in a group of 8 and found a table and choose our food, thought we would have a bit of a wait but around 10 mins from ordering the food arrived. Everyone seemed happy with what they ordered, typical pub food. My chicken and leek pie was very nice, generous portion served with chips and veg all well cooked, once finished the plates were removed quickly from the table.

Went with friends recently and was really surprised at the total refurbishment of the restaurant it is now a great place to eat in total comfort with great food and service. a lot of thought has gone into this and the restaurant deserves to be a great success well done to all the staff

Six (adults) of us went for a meal out at the lighthouse restaurant and I highly recommend it. We booked for 6.30 so the restaurant was fairly empty but we immediately felt comfortable in the contemporary setting (completely different to the traditional pub feel to the other part of the Oyster Fleet.....not that there is anything wrong with the pub part...it just depends on what sort of evening / meal out you are after!) and the staff made us feel welcome, even though we were 15 minutes late.I had mackerel pate, pork and panna cotta all delicious! The service was excellent and we will definitely be returning. Just one tiny little criticism and it is not a deal breaker.....sometimes there were not enough staff on the restaurant floor to be able to grab their attention when we were after more water or the bill etc......but as I say not a massive issue really.One of the other peple in our group said she would be recommending the restaurant for her ladies get together......the girls get together for a meal out every month or so.Give it a go, we certainly enjoyed ourselves!

Went for Sunday lunch with the family, very busy and had to queue for food but worth the wait. Maybe should have had two people carving the meat.

I have been here before and had an OK meal but the noise level was so loud, as most people don't bother looking after therir children.I went again on Sunday as part of a group and the carvery was fine, but I had a headache from the rediculous noise level, considering we were in The Lighthouse Restaurant part it just wasn't acceptable, even if the parents can't be bothered to look after their children, you would think the staff would say something, as it is only a matter of time before a hot meal goes over a child running around shouting!!We might go again if we are guaranteed the inner part of the restaurant where there are carpets etc to absorb some of the noise, but probably we will go somewhere else.

Although i live very close to the oysterfleet it was not somewhere that we ever went to but we have visited the oysterfleet quite a lot recently. The food is very nice and very well priced, which is why probably why its busy. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and the decking outside is lovely to sit out and eat n drink on in the lovely weather we've been having

We had eaten here before some time ago in the restaurant, and had a good meal, but this was some years ago.The first thing that was disturbing ladies restroom a leaker tap and a flooded the toilet area because children where eating in the restaurant it would be easy for them to fall and hit there head, the other thing was the lights keep flickering on and off this was a concern as well.After speaking to the manager I was a bit disappointed that she was sitting enjoying a drink in the garden??? as this is not a job for our waitress which where excellent on the night.I am afraid all she wanted to do is fill me with wine, but did in the end clear the toiletour other complaint was that my friends steak was over done, and he did ask quite a few times for his steak to be rare, and he said it looked like the steak had been microwaved, it looked more like a pork cutlet. it also took the manager 40 min to come over to our table to see my friend about his meal, of course I had finished mine by this time. not a good night at all

After reading the other reviews I wasn't sure what to expect but like a lot of things you need to try it for yourself. We turned up about 7.30 in the bar area which was very busy found a table and ordered. I have a plain eater husband and they listened and he got exactly what he ordered, I only had a chicken burger and chips BUT still tasted fresh and the chips were so hot you had to wait for them to cool down which for me is great as I can't stand luke warm food. So I would like to say well done to the staff no-one was standing around chatting, glasses were collected quickly and the plates didn't stand around for long either. Obviously I can't comment about the main restaurant but what I saw there was a lot of busy staff.

A great pub with a lovely large decked seating area out the back. The food is reasonably priced and really good. General pub food like pasta, burgers, scampi, steak etc but great portions! Family friendly too so a great place to eat with the kids in the summer!