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Facilities
Property facilities
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Non-smoking rooms
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Terrace
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Non-smoking throughout
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Fire extinguishers
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Smoke alarms
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CCTV outside property
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Television in common areas
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Free wired internet
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Internet access
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Fishing nearby
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Beach club nearby (surcharge)
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Beach toys
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Property Description
Charming Coastal Retreat
Convenient Location: Situated just 300 meters from Eastbourne Beach, OYO Oban Hotel offers easy access to popular attractions like Eastbourne Pier and Glyndebourne Opera House.
Comfortable Accommodation: The hotel provides non-smoking rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, desk, and private bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.
Leisure Opportunities: Guests can partake in various activities like cycling in the picturesque surroundings of Eastbourne, making their stay at OYO Oban Hotel a memorable experience.
Book your stay at OYO Oban Hotel now and indulge in a relaxing coastal getaway!
1. ID proof is required at the time of check-in.
2. Credit Card authorization is required at the time of check-in.
3. Guest needs to show ID card at reception and the copy of photo ID would be taken for security reasons.
4. A surcharge £30 in cash applies for arrivals after 22:00 . All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Property Policies
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Parking
No parking available.
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Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
You haven't added any cots.
You haven't added any extra beds.
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Guest Reviews
I needed a hotel room at the last minute, so booked a deluxe room with balcony at the Oban. It all looked rather splendid online but later that evening I stumbled upon some of the reviews left by others and was horrified at reports of uncleanliness, disrepair and bed bug infestations. Brilliant I thought, but it was too late by now and there was no going back, so this would therefore be a grin and bear it job.
It was dead easy to park along the seafront almost immediately opposite but a feeling of dread came over me as I approached the hotel entrance. I'd had an email to say we were in room 13 on the first floor and to go straight up where we would then find the room key.
By now my superstitious self felt a bit like Del Boy standing outside the Villa Bella after chucking half a paving stone through one of the windows, but fortunately Mrs Cresswell didn't put in an appearance.
We went in and as we arrived at the top of the stairs a cleaning lady was busy at work in an adjacent room and greeted us warmly as we approached.
On entering the room and I was pleasantly surprised. It was quite clean enough with a nicely made bed and smelt nice and fresh. A small little thunderbox with a square shower cubicle was provided, along with a customary miniature bottle of shampoo and shower gel. This was perfectly acceptable to our needs but if you like your porklife then you'll likely get stuck inside and have to be rescued by a pair of strapping firemen with firm hoses and shiny helmets.
The pièce de résistance was a super large bay window looking out to the seafront with fantastic views of force 9 January gales, a glimpse of Eastbourne pier and a funny little fort thing on a mound. The full length sash window on the right led out to a cosy parapet type balcony with a couple of chairs provided. Perfect!!
The bed was kingsize and super comfy with one of the best mattresses I've ever encountered.
The hotel is unmanned and was extremely quiet and deserted, but I'm an introvert and tend to dread interactions with other people and their nonsense so this suited me like a cream cake to a fatty.
We went out for a bit and on leaving I was surprised to hear a voice summoning my attention from a doorbell type intercom device to enquire if I'd found my room and to inform me to use the magnetic fob type door opener to get back in later, before wishing me a happy stay!
Anyway, back in the room after a few beers, a bottle of wine and a bit of a columbian blaze I went in search of some teabags and the little exploding milks which I remember seeing on a worktop in the reception area. There was also some additional bog roll provided which was a godsend as me and the missis had slightly overeaten in the nearby Duke of Devonshire pub and I knew that our bottoms would be working overtime the following morning.
So in the small hours after gathering this little haul I had a wander around taking in some of the original features of the building such as decorative plasterwork and still quite ornate staircases and ceiling roses. I was secretly hoping that I'd see a ghost. Or perhaps Slimer with a mouthful of sosidge and maybe even Jack Nicholson fire-axing his way through one of the retro sapele doors.
Fortunately all remained silent and the intercom didn't tell me off so I retired to bed where I watched an episode of Goodnight Sweetheart and about half a Mr Bean before conking out and having a truly superb sleep.
Ok the place is a bit tired and hasn't seen a paintbrush for probably about a decade, but all the lights worked, the toilit worked, the telly worked, the telly remote worked. The water was hot, the oil filled radiator on wheels did it's job despite the outside temperature being like Antarctica. It was cosy. I didn't see a single bedbug. Nobody died. And all of this was a meagre £70.
If you narrow your eyes a bit after a good session you can pretend you're staying at the Grand in Brighton and just drink Lambrini out of champagne glasses all for about a fifth of the price!!!
I'd happily stay again!
May need a little updating but was perfect for our requirements. Great view, lovely comfy mattress. Tea making facilities, nice hot shower and a balcony. Beautiful old building with a lot of original features. Unmanned but the staff member we did see was very polite. Help yourself area for extra toilet roll, tea and coffee etc… will definitely come again.
The Location
The only thing I liked was that it had a radiator
The bathroom was dirty, there was a hole in the bathroom ceiling, also the shower couldn’t open properly and the bath mat was moulded
Great location to explore Eastbourne and the Coast. Comfy sleep both nights and cosy hotel room.
Kept you informed.
I know it was reduced staff but didn’t see one member.
It was like it was deserted.
good price and location.
There is no support if sth is not good with room.
I loved! When I started reading the comments I thought I'd have a bad surprise. But I had a very nice comfortable bedroom with a big bed and nice shower. I was great!
I'd like to had some place to put the soap during the shower
Great location! Beautiful view from the room. Comfortable bed. Easy check-in.
Don't bother to order the breakfast. Ended up leaving a day early.
Good location
There was .no reception or staff of any sort.
The room was smelly and there was a generator or air conditioning unit or something on the roof below our window, which was really annoying
Yes, it's worn down, yes it doesn't have a bar etc, yes bathroom is small BUT it is still a v good price for what you get! Staff are very stretched I imagine but the gentleman I met was very welcoming and helpful. The locations is great. I had the double with seaview and balcony - great high ceilings and superb views! Floor to ceiling windows :) Very clean!
It really would only take 5 mins and a philips head screwdriver to move the thing that holds the shower to the hole that is already there a foot higher up - that way you can stand under the shower without having to hold it. Yes it is still totally worth staying and if I had a screwdriver I would have done it myself for me and the nexy guest. It's sad when a v simple this isn't done so hopefuly it will be done now but overall this place is lovely and a bargain and the gentleman who met me should be rewarded for his customer service.
BED BUGS - HORRIBLE - HAD TO LEAVE AS SOON AS WE SAW THEM & NO STAFF ON HAND AS ONLY ON SITE PART TIME
Lift not working.
Only intermittent TV reception
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