The View Hotel

Hotels
9 (5855 reviews)
Grand Parade , Eastbourne , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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 5855 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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Karen solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Grant couple gb
10
Head and shoulders the best hotel in Eastbourne bar none.
Pros:

Fairly modern hotel which is almost unique in Eastbourne. Spotlessly clean. Plenty of staff all friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The only tiny fault would be a lack of plug sockets in the room (still 3 though).

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Rosemary solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely clean hotel
Pros:

The hotel was very clean ,and the staff were very friendly and helpful ,the room we had was very spacious and well equipped and cleaned daily

Cons:

Would of been better if the restaurant was open in the evening as bar menu was a bit limited

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Jill couple gb
8
Pleasant and very suitable for a short stay. The location was excellent.
Pros:

The view from the balcony was lovely. The room was quiet, which was great.

Cons:

I was a bit disappointed with the breakfast as although the cooked breakfast was good, the cereal bar was limited and not particularly healthy. I would have expected muesli, nuts, seeds and dried fruit as an option, considering its a 4 star hotel.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple gb
8
Perfect place for an long or short break with good customer service and helpfulness
Pros:

Breakfast was good, location ideal and the hotel is consistently comfortable.
Thank you

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Sion couple gb
9
Great hotel. Clean, welcoming and great food.
Pros:

Breakfast was great as was the accommodation.

Cons:

I left my towel on the floor and expected a clean replacement. When I returned, the dirty towel had been folded and placed back in the bathroom.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Scott couple gb
8
Nice hotel but pricey for what it is
Pros:

Location and sea view

Cons:

Room was a bit dated , tv really old and bed wasn’t the comfiest

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Abdul solo_traveller ci
10
Pros:

The location was amazing. The staff was extremely helpful.

Cons:

The TV channels did not have enough movies and entertainment ie Netflix, YouTube.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Roger couple gb
9
We throughly enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

Perfect location.

Cons:

Reading light is of no use as it’s impossible to read in bed. Had to use the light on my iPhone to read. Mentioned this on three previous visits but no notice taken. Sadly.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Uwana solo_traveller gb
9
The stay was very good. I really enjoyed it.
Pros:

I love the breakfast. So many choices to choose from. I love the room and the sea view. I love how I can still see the sea even when resting. I love the sun shining through the room.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Diane solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Bridgers couple gb
8
Pros:

Very good breakfast.
Lovely sea view.

Cons:

We were looking forward to the restaurant being open in the evening and it was closed. We had no advance notification of this and we were celebrating our 60th Wedding Anniversary, so it was disappointing.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Karl solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Lage

Cons:

Frühstück gut, aber nicht abwechslungsreich

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
G
Graham couple gb
9
Pros:

Location and general good standard

Cons:

Bedroom furniture a little tired but room well appointed and clean.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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tony couple gb
8
Pros:

great location and better than the photos looked

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
D
Darren couple gb
9
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller se
8
Pros:

Bra läge vid havet

Cons:

Det var ganska litet utbud till frukost. Det finns inget kylskåp eller minibar på rummet.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Jean-Louis couple be
8
Pros:

La situation de l'hotel, le petit déjeuner

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Franziska solo_traveller de
8
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Eela couple gb
8
2026-05-08 via Nuitee