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5-star hotels in Skegness
This shortlist gathers the 5-star hotels in Skegness, all self-catering cottages, barns and apartments scattered between the town and the coastal villages. It is for visitors who want a top-class base for the beach, the nature reserve or the Lincolnshire coast.
Staying in Skegness
Skegness is a classic British seaside town, and the seafront is its focal point: the beach, the pier, amusement arcades, cafes and shops sit along the promenade and Grand Parade. South of town, Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve offers walking trails and birdwatching, while the wider Lincolnshire coast and the Lincolnshire Wolds are within reach for day trips. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and the town itself is compact and walkable.
The 5-star properties listed here sit away from the promenade, in the villages and outskirts around Skegness: Addlethorpe, Wainfleet St. Mary and Anderby Creek, plus one apartment on Saxby Avenue in Skegness itself. That makes them best suited to couples, families and anyone with a car who wants space, quiet and a garden rather than a seafront doorstep. Carron House Holiday Apartments, 2.4 km from the centre, is the closest to town for a short break, while the barns and cottages further out suit longer, quieter stays.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Harebell Cottage
St Andrews _X000d_Old Church Road_X000d_Addlethorpe_X000d_, Skegness, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereHarebell Cottage is a 5-star self-catering retreat in Addlethorpe, 4.3 km from Skegness, where a kitchen and washing machine make longer stays easy and a garden gives children room to run. Pets are welcome, and the free car parking with garage suits guests arriving by car. Horse back riding and fishing nearby appeal to active households. Non smoking rooms throughout keep the air clean for families with young children, and a cot is available.
See Harebell CottageSea Breezes
Sea Breezes_X000d_Sandy Lane_X000d_Anderby Creek_X000d_, Skegness, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSea Breezes sits in Anderby Creek, 11.5 km from Skegness, and is built for guests who want a quiet coastal base with a jacuzzi to unwind in after a day outdoors. The kitchen and dishwasher handle family catering, while the garden and free car parking add everyday ease. Pets are allowed, and fishing is close at hand. A TV, towels and non smoking rooms round out the practical side for couples or small groups.
See Sea BreezesHaven View Ukc2301
The Grangeboston Road Wainfleet St. Mary, Skegness, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereHaven View Ukc2301 lies at Wainfleet St. Mary, 9.4 km from Skegness, and pairs a jacuzzi with a garden for slow evenings in. The kitchen and dishwasher make self-catering simple, and a cot plus non smoking rooms suit families with a baby. Free car parking and a garage take the stress out of arriving by car, while pets are welcome. A TV and washing machine cover the longer-stay essentials.
See Haven View Ukc2301Reed Roost Uk37726
The Laurels_X000d_Mill Lane_X000d_Addlethorpe_X000d_, Skegness, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereReed Roost Uk37726 is a 5-star cottage in Addlethorpe, just 3.1 km from Skegness, so the town is close while the setting stays rural. A jacuzzi, garden and kitchen give couples or small families space to relax and eat in. Pets are allowed, and horse back riding and fishing are within reach for days out. Free car parking with a garage, a cot and non smoking rooms add convenience for guests with children.
See Reed Roost Uk37726Coastal Retreat Uk37722
The Laurels_X000d_Mill Lane_X000d_Addlethorpe_X000d_, Skegness, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCoastal Retreat Uk37722 stands in Addlethorpe, 3.1 km from Skegness, making it a handy 5-star base for exploring the coast. The jacuzzi and garden offer somewhere to unwind, and the kitchen keeps meals flexible for families. Horse back riding and fishing nearby suit guests who like to be active. A cot, non smoking rooms and free car parking with a garage are useful for those travelling with young children and a car. Pets are welcome.
See Coastal Retreat Uk37722Two Chainbridge Barns
Chain Bridge Farm_X000d_Wainfleet St. Mary_X000d_, Skegness, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereTwo Chainbridge Barns is set on a farm at Wainfleet St. Mary, 8.8 km from Skegness, with a river on the doorstep for guests who want countryside rather than seafront. The kitchen and dishwasher support self-catering stays, and the garden plus free car parking make family arrivals straightforward. Horse back riding and fishing are available nearby, and a cot and non smoking rooms suit those with young children. A washing machine and TV help on longer breaks.
See Two Chainbridge BarnsOne Chainbridge Barns
Chain Bridge Farm_X000d_Wainfleet St. Mary_X000d_, Skegness, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereOne Chainbridge Barns occupies a farm setting at Wainfleet St. Mary, 8.8 km from Skegness, and adds a fireplace and jacuzzi for cosy evenings beside the river. The kitchen and dishwasher make family catering easy, while the garden and free car parking give children and cars room. Pets are allowed, and horse back riding and fishing are close by. A cot, washing machine and non smoking rooms cover the practical needs of longer stays.
See One Chainbridge BarnsCarron House Holiday Apartments
9 Saxby Avenue, Skegness, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCarron House Holiday Apartments puts guests 2.4 km from Skegness centre, the closest of these 5-star options, in a building with wheelchair accessible facilities and family rooms. Apartments include a kitchen with oven, microwave, refrigerator and toaster, plus a washing machine and laundry service for longer visits. Free car parking, a garden and a golf course nearby suit guests who want to be near town. Non smoking rooms and a smoking area are both provided.
See Carron House Holiday Apartments
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harebell Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 4.3 km |
| Sea Breezes | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 11.5 km |
| Haven View Ukc2301 | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 9.4 km |
| Reed Roost Uk37726 | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 3.1 km |
| Coastal Retreat Uk37722 | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 3.1 km |
| Two Chainbridge Barns | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 8.8 km |
| One Chainbridge Barns | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 8.8 km |
| Carron House Holiday Apartments | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 2.4 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These properties come with cots, and most have a kitchen, washing machine and garden, which makes them practical for families. Carron House Holiday Apartments adds family rooms, a wheelchair accessible layout and a laundry service, while Harebell Cottage, Haven View Ukc2301 and both Chainbridge Barns keep young children in mind with cots on site.
Harebell Cottage · Haven View Ukc2301 · Reed Roost Uk37726 · Coastal Retreat Uk37722 · Two Chainbridge Barns · One Chainbridge Barns
With a hot tub
Sea Breezes in Anderby Creek, Haven View Ukc2301 at Wainfleet St. Mary, Reed Roost Uk37726 and Coastal Retreat Uk37722 in Addlethorpe, and One Chainbridge Barns all list a jacuzzi. Each also has a kitchen and free car parking, so a soak after a day on the coast fits easily into a self-catering stay.
Sea Breezes · Haven View Ukc2301 · Reed Roost Uk37726 · Coastal Retreat Uk37722 · One Chainbridge Barns
Closest to the centre
Carron House Holiday Apartments on Saxby Avenue is 2.4 km from the centre, the nearest of the group and the easiest for walking into town. Reed Roost Uk37726 and Coastal Retreat Uk37722 in Addlethorpe are 3.1 km out, and Harebell Cottage, also in Addlethorpe, is 4.3 km from the centre.
Carron House Holiday Apartments · Reed Roost Uk37726 · Coastal Retreat Uk37722 · Harebell Cottage
Where to stay in Skegness
Addlethorpe
Addlethorpe is a village just outside Skegness, where these three 5-star properties sit: Harebell Cottage on Old Church Road, and Reed Roost Uk37726 and Coastal Retreat Uk37722 on Mill Lane. It is a quiet base away from the promenade, within a short drive of the beach and the pier, and all three have gardens, kitchens and free car parking.
Our picks here: Harebell Cottage · Reed Roost Uk37726 · Coastal Retreat Uk37722
Wainfleet St. Mary
Wainfleet St. Mary lies south of Skegness, close to Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve and its walking trails and birdwatching. Haven View Ukc2301 on Boston Road and the two Chainbridge Barns, Two Chainbridge Barns and One Chainbridge Barns, are here, the barns beside the river. All have gardens and free car parking, and two have a jacuzzi.
Our picks here: Haven View Ukc2301 · Two Chainbridge Barns · One Chainbridge Barns
Anderby Creek
Anderby Creek is a coastal village north of Skegness. Sea Breezes, the only 5-star property listed here, is on Sandy Lane and has a garden, a jacuzzi, a kitchen and free car parking. It suits guests who want a small seaside settlement rather than the busy town seafront.
Our picks here: Sea Breezes
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Skegness is accessible by road via the A52 from Grantham and the A158 from Lincoln. The town has a railway station with direct services from Nottingham, Grantham and other Midlands cities. By car, it is about two hours from the East Midlands and around three hours from London. Once in Skegness, local buses connect the town centre, the seafront and nearby villages such as Ingoldmells. The town is compact and walkable, with many attractions within easy reach of the seafront. Taxis are available, and cycling is possible on quieter routes. For those arriving by train, the station is a short walk from the beach and town centre.
When to go
The summer months from June to August are the most popular, with warmer weather and all attractions open. July and August can be busy, especially during school holidays. Spring and early autumn offer milder conditions and fewer crowds, ideal for walking and exploring the coast. Winter is quiet, with some businesses closed, but the beach and nature reserve remain open for those who prefer a peaceful visit. Skegness has a temperate maritime climate with mild summers and cool winters, rainfall spread through the year, and sea breezes that can make evenings feel cooler.
Questions, answered
Do any of these 5-star hotels in Skegness have parking?
Yes. Free car parking is listed at every property on this shortlist, and most also list a garage: Harebell Cottage, Sea Breezes, Haven View Ukc2301, Reed Roost Uk37726, Coastal Retreat Uk37722 and Two Chainbridge Barns. Carron House Holiday Apartments and One Chainbridge Barns have free car parking without a garage.
Which of these hotels allow pets?
Pets are allowed at Harebell Cottage, Sea Breezes, Haven View Ukc2301, Reed Roost Uk37726, Coastal Retreat Uk37722 and One Chainbridge Barns. All of them also have a garden and free car parking, so you can bring a dog and still drive to the beach or to Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve.
Is there a pool or a hot tub at any of them?
No pool is listed at any of these properties, but a jacuzzi is listed at Sea Breezes, Haven View Ukc2301, Reed Roost Uk37726, Coastal Retreat Uk37722 and One Chainbridge Barns. For swimming, the sandy beach along Skegness seafront is the obvious option.
Which is the best of these hotels for families?
Carron House Holiday Apartments stands out for families: it has family rooms, a wheelchair accessible layout, a kitchen, a washing machine and a laundry service, and it is 2.4 km from the centre. Harebell Cottage, Haven View Ukc2301 and both Chainbridge Barns provide cots, and most of the group have kitchens and gardens.
Which of these properties is closest to the centre of Skegness?
Carron House Holiday Apartments, on Saxby Avenue, is 2.4 km from the centre, the closest of the group and the one with a Skegness address. Next are Reed Roost Uk37726 and Coastal Retreat Uk37722 in Addlethorpe at 3.1 km, then Harebell Cottage at 4.3 km. The Anderby Creek and Wainfleet St. Mary properties are 11.5 km and 8.8 km out.
Which is the top-rated pick among these 5-star hotels?
All eight properties hold a 5-star rating, and none of them has a guest rating or review count recorded in the data, so there is no single highest-scoring one to name. Choose by what you need: pets allowed, a jacuzzi, a cot, or the shortest distance to the centre.
Do these properties have wifi and a kitchen?
Free Wifi is listed at all eight properties, and Internet access too. A kitchen is listed at every one of them except Carron House Holiday Apartments, which instead provides a microwave, oven, refrigerator and toaster along with its other apartment facilities.