The Cumberland Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (1025 reviews)
34-36 Grand Parade , Eastbourne , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Dated decor in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.43
Consistent mentions of clean rooms and friendly staff.
Service
8.4
Staff were praised for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.44
Multiple reviews highlight the excellent location near the seaside.
Room Quality
7.89
Rooms described as comfortable, but some were dated.
Amenities
7.72
General satisfaction with amenities offered, though breakfast selection noted as limited.
Value for Money
7.68
Perceived as good value, especially after room upgrades.
Food and Beverage
6.93
Breakfast was praised, but choices were limited.
Overall Experience
7.9
Positive sentiments dominate, with minor criticisms addressed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 13:30

Property Description

Stunning Seafront Views

Luxurious Rooms with Sea Views
All rooms at The Cumberland feature bathrooms with showers and baths, along with tea/coffee making facilities. Most rooms offer picturesque views of the sea, and some even come with a balcony for an enhanced experience.

Gourmet Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in the hotel's restaurant offering an extensive menu with a focus on local produce, complemented by breathtaking sea views and an impressive wine selection. Start your day with a delicious full English breakfast. Afterward, unwind in the spacious lounge or the Devonshire bar, or enjoy the sun lounge and evening entertainment.

Ready to experience seaside luxury at The Cumberland? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that all extra beds need to be confirmed by the hotel and are not guaranteed until this has been done. The hotel can be contacted using the details on the booking confirmation.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of £10.00 per pet, per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 2 pets are allowed. Please note that the property can only allow pets with a maximum weight of 15 kilos.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 2 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1025 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.43
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.44
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 7.72
Value for Money: 7.68
Food and Beverage: 6.93
Overall Experience: 7.9
D
Dewhurst couple gb
10
Very good
Pros:

Dinner plus location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
A
Aga couple gb
10
Great hotel to stay
Pros:

Clean rooms and very dog friendly

Cons:

We liked everything

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
G
Giuseppe extended_group gb
8
Plenty to do easy to get to shops
Pros:

Room good, breakfast ok, location very good. I will book again hopefully this year.

Cons:

Walkin shower would be good, when I book again will request sea view and walk in shower

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
A
Anne solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
C
chris couple gb
8
Very nice staff and location
Pros:

The room was spotless and great sea view

Cons:

Bathroom a bit small

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
S
Sonia solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Easy onstreet parking with discounted parking permits available in the hotel.
Very short walk to lots of lovely restaurants.
Well stocked bar.
Good breakfast.

Cons:

Our room was a bit cramped.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
A
Alethea couple gb
10
Pros:

The staff were absolutely amazing and took excellent care of us

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
N
Nicholas Webb couple gb
8
Great stay, good valve and friendly staff, I would stay again.
Pros:

Great staff, nice and clean room & lovely breakfast.

Cons:

One hook on the curtain rail needs some attention. The balcony door needs a catch so it can stay open by a few inches if its needed for some extra ventilation to keep the room cool.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
G
Gianna couple gb
8
A perfectly good hotel with good service for a stay in Eastbourne at a decent price
Pros:

It was central
Bed was comfy
nice view of sea
Breakfast was very straightforward and what you would expect
good service
spacious
easy to park

Cons:

I thought the decor needed some attention but I realise it's a huge building to maintain

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
K
Korba couple gb
10
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
Y
Yvonne family_with_children gb
7
it was an over night stay, I can not see myself returning
Pros:

The building could do with some cosmetic maintenance

Cons:

The mattress on the beds was awful

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
A
Airi family_with_children gb
9
Great location with good value
Pros:

Best location with fantastic view of the beach

Cons:

The building was old, the floor made some sound whilst walking

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
J
James solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Just a great place to stay great sea view will book again

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
S
Shirley Mandy couple gb
9
That good,will be booking again.
Pros:

Since the change of management you can see they have spent money updating rooms,decorating the dinning room,adding white chair cover to all the chairs in the dinning room.
Good full English breakfast,cereals,yogurts,pastries and toast.offered for breakfast.
Good investment in the drinks machine,rather than the hot drinks being brought to the table.
The Sunday Roast ,was better than l remembered,nice touch the Easter Egg when you paid the bill.
The staff are all very friendly.
Ideal location on the sea front opposit the Bandstand.
That good lwill be booking to come back soon.

Cons:

The building is old ,but they have achieved a lot since taking it over.
What can't be changed is the sqeaky floor boards in some of the rooms.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
D
Domenico solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
X
Xin family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Nice and comfy

Cons:

The chest of drawers were not fixed to the wall, can be dangerous.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
P
Patrick couple gb
7
Pros:

Staff were very polite and welcoming and pet friendly

Cons:

Hotel was a little wearing, Beds were not the most comfortable. I think the breakfast would have been more appropriate if we were able to help ourselves instead of waiting to be served especially as this caused queues waiting for food to be replenished.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
K
Kevin couple gb
9
Very nice stay
Pros:

Room very clean and comfortable

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
A
Amanda couple gb
8
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
M
Malak couple gb
1
2026-04-04 via Nuitee