Hays Travel - Southend Reviews 

1,310
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

63 High Street, SS1 1JN Southend, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Special thank you to Amanda for her fantastic customer service booking our holiday with Hays! She made booking a holiday so easy within such a short deadline! She found us brilliant deals quick... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had made an error when booking with Amber, at the Southwnd on Sea branch. After a conversation the following day, with Olivia, we felt we had been listened to, and our concerns had been de... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Regularly use hays travel in southend and have never had a bad experience. Always efficient and friendly. This time we dealt with Amber who went above and beyond. Will b back to book another advent... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been booking my holidays at Hayed Travel Southend for a few years now. The staff are so very friendly and know me well now I feel like they are friends and they always give excellent customer s... See more

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Company details

  1. Travel Agency
  2. Cruise Agency
  3. Cruise Travel Agency
  4. Cultural Tours Provider
  5. Currency Exchange Service
  6. Travel Aggregator

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Hays Travel, the UK's largest independent travel agent, brings over 40 years of expertise and customer care to every aspect of your holiday planning. With over 460 branches nationwide, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with tailor-made travel packages, exceptional service, and exclusive deals local to them. Whether you dream of family-friendly resorts, all-inclusive holiday packages, luxury cruises, UK short breaks, or last-minute getaways, Hays Travel is here to bring your dream holiday to life. In addition to popular travel destinations across Europe, we also provide exotic trips to far-off destinations, including Asia, the Caribbean, and beyond. Our dedicated travel agents are passionate about creating the perfect holiday experience for you. As your one-stop travel shop, we offer a wide range of services, from flights, cruise, and hotel bookings to airport parking, travel insurance, attraction tickets, and award-winning foreign exchange services. We partner with trusted suppliers like TUI, P&O Cruises, and Jet2holidays, to ensure top-quality service for all our customers, whilst hand-selecting the best deals that fit your budget and needs. Committed to delivering exceptional value, we also offer free child places and flexible payment options, including interest-free monthly direct debits and low-deposit deals on select holidays. Because everyone deserves to Holiday the Hays Way. Choose Hays Travel today for an unforgettable holiday experience backed by trusted, expert guidance every step of the way.


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  • 63 High Street, SS1 1JN, Southend, United Kingdom

  • 01702662799

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Special thank you to Amanda for her…

Special thank you to Amanda for her fantastic customer service booking our holiday with Hays!

She made booking a holiday so easy within such a short deadline!
She found us brilliant deals quickly within our price range and needs for our children and made the whole process so easy and no stress at all!

Will definitely book another holiday with Amanda through Hays travel.

5 August 2026
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Thank you so much for booking with Hays Travel Southend and for your wonderful 5* review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star ⭐

Our experience with Hay’s travel &
Being looked after on a five star level with Mandy was incredible
Can’t wait to book our next one with Mandy

29 July 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Southend

What a lovely review . Thank you for choosing Hays Travel and Amanda to book your holiday again.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I was charged £145 more than i could…

I was charged £145 more than i could have got the holiday on line.Olivia offered a £50 refund which i accepted but i am not happy about it,as a pensioner every pound counts,probably will not use Hays again.

31 July 2026
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Good afternoon,
We are very sorry that you feel it necessary to give us this low score. One of our team will call you today to discuss this matter further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our mistake!

We had made an error when booking with Amber, at the Southwnd on Sea branch.
After a conversation the following day, with Olivia, we felt we had been listened to, and our concerns had been dealt with very professionally.
Olivia had managed to get us a full refund on our booking, which was a massive relief.

Amber then helped us book, explaining all we had asked for was available, and all charges where included. All organised through the tour operator of our choice.

The whole experience, from our mistake, to booking what we wanted was handle with a brilliant attitude and very professional manner.
All of the staff were helping us where they could.
The service supplied has been excellent.
Thanks to all.

24 July 2026
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Thankyou for your lovely review Ian. I'm glad we could help. Olivia & Amber

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My latest booking experience…

I have been booking my holidays at Hayed Travel Southend for a few years now. The staff are so very friendly and know me well now I feel like they are friends and they always give excellent customer service and sort out my neefs with out any problems. This also goes for Danie in the foreign exchange bureau. I would not go anywhere else

29 July 2026
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Thankyou for your review Sue. Daniella

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Regularly use hays travel in southend…

Regularly use hays travel in southend and have never had a bad experience. Always efficient and friendly. This time we dealt with Amber who went above and beyond. Will b back to book another adventure soon

23 July 2026
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Thankyou for your review Paul. Amber

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and helpful with everything

We booked a package holiday to Spain and the agent was so helpful and got everything booked exactly what we wanted it was so much easier than trying to get it all booked ourselves we will definately book with Hayes in the future

25 July 2026
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Thankyou for your review Glynnis. Olivia

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always prefer to visit the shop

Always prefer to visit the shop. Friendly faces, always find best deal and nice to chat to a person knowing if any issues they will be easily sorted. Will match prices found on internet as well.

25 July 2026
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Thankyou for your review Mandy. Nicole

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely helpful and very happy with…

Extremely helpful and very happy with what we have booked. Amanda is so knowledgeable and delivered a great result for us! Thank you!!

24 July 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Southend

Thank you so much for booking with Hays and your wonderful 5* review for Amanda.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Anna was very helpful

Anna was very helpful, friendly and great advice, as we had a few holidays to look into. She did this to a small budget but found some lovely hotels and in nice quiet areas. The lady that took our payment a few days later was also very good, quick and friendly as she should have been on lunch but went above and beyond her duty. Thank you ladies for an easy way to book a great holiday to look forward too

20 July 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Southend

Thankyou for your review Joanna. Anna

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shery has been fantastic

Shery has been fantastic, she listened to my requirements and went above and beyond to find what we were looking for as a family. Sherry was always available when I needed her or got back to me at her earliest convenience.
I would definitely use and recommend your services.

20 July 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Southend

Thankyou for your review. Shery

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