The View Hotel

Hotels
9 (5694 reviews)
Grand Parade , Eastbourne , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent breakfast options
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location on the seafront
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Shower hose issue reported
Room size may be a concern for some

Categories

Cleanliness
9.14
Several reviews highlight the cleanliness of the hotel rooms and facilities.
Service
9.11
Multiple mentions of friendly and helpful staff contribute to a positive service sentiment.
Location
9.15
The hotel’s seafront location is frequently praised as ideal.
Room Quality
8.6
Room quality was generally good, though there were mentions of room size issues.
Amenities
8.63
Amenities were satisfactory, but some items like pillows were noted as less than perfect.
Value for Money
9.09
Reviewers emphasized good value, particularly regarding breakfast and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Breakfast and food quality received consistent praise.
Overall Experience
9.11
Overall experiences were highly positive with repeated visits mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 03:36

Property Description

Stunning Sea Views and Modern Comforts
Located on the Eastbourne coast, The View Hotel offers modern en-suite rooms with balconies and air-conditioning, many overlooking the English Channel. Enjoy amenities like TVs, hairdryers, and WiFi in all rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Delicious Dining with a View
Indulge in traditional English cuisine at The View Hotel Restaurant while taking in breathtaking sea views. The friendly atmosphere and tasty dishes make dining a delightful experience for guests.

Convenient Location and Event Spaces
Explore Eastbourne easily as the hotel is a short walk from the town centre, Royal Eastbourne Park, and the train station. Additionally, the hotel offers event spaces accommodating up to 150 people, including a multimedia conference hall and seminar rooms.

Experience seaside luxury and convenience at The View Hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please be aware that the property is a hotel which hosts events.

For this reason the property would like to kindly inform guests that they are a licensed venue which hosts residential parties, in particular on Friday and Saturday evenings in our event rooms until 01.00.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 2.20 per day.

  • 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 available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 5694 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 9.09
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 9.11
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midgebay solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

lovely hotel

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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midgebay solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

lovely hotel

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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carolinefE3910DV Couples
10
Great Stay
Pros:

Lovely staff, clean modern hotel. Epic breakfast. Great views and perfect location for the theatre. Would definately stay again

2026-03-13 via Tripadvisor
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Bland couple gb
9
Sunny Eastbourne never fails to deliver.
Pros:

Great location, very clean hotel, standard double rather small.

Cons:

Room was rather small.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Jean solo_traveller gb
10
A very pleasant stay and would return again.
Pros:

I had a single room with a superb sea view.
The breakfast was very good.

Cons:

The only thing I didn’t like was the foyer seating area was very cold in February.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
5
The room was great as were the staff but the breakfast and hot drink selection in the room were both
Pros:

Room was comfortable, bed was lovely and big.

Cons:

Would have liked some bottled water in the room. I'm sure when we have stayed before this was supplied but perhaps I am mistaken and it's just something I expect as other hotels usually do supply a bottle of still and a bottle of sparking water.
Also there was no alternative to everyday tea or a sachet of coffee. I would have expected at least a peppermint tea bag or two.
The jam at breakfast was very poor, just a couloured jelly. I would expect at least something resembling an upmarket brand that had evidence of pieces of fruit.
Choice of fruit at breakfast was limited to fruit to peel and chop yourself, fruit compote and tinned grapefruit.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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lambk2026 NONE
8
Excellent beach front hotel
Pros:

Very pleased. Only very minor issue was the main restaurant was not open. The bar was good though, room service was good and there are numerous good restaurants very close by. Location is excellent. Parking easy. Will be returning soon.

2026-03-11 via Tripadvisor
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JayMat4 NONE Romford, Greater London, England
10
Best Hotel In Eastbourne
Pros:

Comfortable beds, excellant service and great location.
Always have a good nights sleep at The View.

2026-03-11 via Tripadvisor
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Susan solo_traveller gb
10
Fantastic
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Wazza1445 Solo travel West Yorkshire, England
10
Fantastic One-Night Stay and Great Staff
Pros:

I recently stayed at The View Hotel in Eastbourne for one night and had an exceptional experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff were excellent — friendly, welcoming, and very helpful throughout my stay.

As a lovely surprise, I was even given a room upgrade, which was a real bonus and made the visit feel even more special. The room was comfortable, clean, and had everything needed for a relaxing stay.

Although my visit was short, everything about the hotel made it a very enjoyable experience. The service really stood out, and it’s clear the staff take pride in making guests feel welcome.

Overall, it was a fantastic stay and I would happily return when visiting Eastbourne again.

2026-03-09 via Tripadvisor
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Derren couple gb
8
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Bernadette couple gb
8
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Liam couple gb
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Juergen extended_group gb
9
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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afyall NONE
8
Excellent short stay venue
Pros:

If you have any disabilities speak to staff and maybe choose one of excellent wet rooms. The service in the hotel is very good. It was a shame the restaurant for evening meals was not open at the time of our visit.

2026-03-07 via Tripadvisor
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0lfsrra3g3 NONE Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England
8
Short spring break
Pros:

Overall experience good but check that the restaurant is open in the evening during the winter months.

2026-03-07 via Tripadvisor
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clare couple gb
10
Highly recommend . Definately coming back
Pros:

Cleanliness, the staff were great. The view.
Breakfast was lovely .
So many different events to choose from .
Parked outside .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Susannah solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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akent165820 NONE
10
Fabulous hotel!
Pros:

Always very friendly and helpful staff, whether on reception, waiting staff or cleaning staff. Even the standard rooms are good sized, comfortable rooms....but the more luxurious rooms are fabulous for a special treat!
Always recommend to family and friends😁

2026-03-06 via Tripadvisor
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Henk solo_traveller nl
8
Fijn hotel, aardig personeel en toplocatie
Pros:

De locatie

Cons:

Niets

2026-03-06 via Nuitee