Tyson Fury stays at Southend's Roslin Beach Hotel - photos

Two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has visited the Roslin Beach Hotel in Thorpe Esplanade with his family.

And the English boxer was full of praise for the much-loved venue, hailing it as one of the best hotels he’s ever stayed in.

In a video, he praised the hotel’s managing director Jacqui Dallimore for making the stay memorable.

Fury with bar manager James Long (Image: Roslin Beach Hotel)

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In a video at the hotel, Tyson said: “I would say this is one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in.

“Jacqui is absolutely fantastic, very welcoming, she treated me like a family member and I’d probably say it is the most Christmas-decorated hotel I’ve ever stayed in. It’s like Santa’s grotto.

“So if you’re local, stop in and check it out.”

Fury with hotel managing director Jacqui (Image: Roslin Beach Hotel)

Sharing the video, a spokesman for the hotel said on Facebook: “This week we had the pleasure of welcoming a very special guest to our warm and wonderful hotel.

“Tyson Fury, it was lovely to have you and your family stay with us this festive season! Thank you for your kind and generous words about our hotel - we look forward to welcoming you again soon.”

Fury with executive head chef Marek Dabulis (Image: Roslin Beach Hotel)

Fans also took to social media to praise Tyson as a “gentleman” and “legend” for posing for pictures and video with them while he was at the hotel.

The hotel is popular with famous faces, with Basildon actress Denise Van Outen enjoying a “fabulous meal” at the venue in recent days.

Tyson Fury with Southend youngster Freddie in the hotel (Image: Roslin Beach Hotel)

Earlier this month Fury, 34, whose nickname is The Gypsy King, beat his old British rival Derek Chisora in 10 one-sided rounds to retain his WBC belt.

He says he will fight Oleksandr Usyk in a blockbuster world heavyweight title unification showdown early next year.