Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central seafront location
Friendly, helpful staff
Spacious rooms and large beds
Good breakfast (mentioned several times)
Family-friendly (kids eat free, play area)
On-site parking/close to attractions
Generally good value for price
Cons:
Ongoing renovation work
A/C out of service / heating issues
Outdated rooms and maintenance problems (mould, dripping shower, loose fittings)
Food quality and slow restaurant service (mixed reviews)
Noise from neighbours / occasional disturbances
Underground car park height restrictions
Inconsistent cleanliness (smell of smoke reported)

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Mixed reports: several guests noted rooms were clean, but others reported mouldy windows, smoke smell and general dated/untidy fixtures — overall slightly below average cleanliness.
Service
8.8
Consistently praised staff: described as friendly, helpful (individual staff named), responsive to complaints (noise/heater issues) — strong service experience.
Location
8.6
Very positive: central seafront location, close to attractions and pier; convenient parking mentioned though some underground car-park limitations.
Room Quality
7.1
Rooms often spacious and comfortable with good beds, but multiple maintenance issues reported (lumpy pillows, cold on arrival, dripping shower, outdated fittings) yielding a slightly above-average but mixed score.
Amenities
6.2
Several negatives: A/C out of service, portable heaters required, ongoing renovations, limited/low-clearance car park and intermittent lift access — amenities below expectation.
Value for Money
7.8
Generally seen as good value by multiple guests (comments like 'cheap' and 'good quality-price ratio'), despite some shortcomings — slightly above average value.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Mixed to negative: some guests loved the breakfast and reported excellent food, while others found restaurant food poor, slow service, and issues with kids' meals — below average overall.
Overall Experience
7.4
Overall mixed but positive: friendly staff and prime location balance maintenance, renovation and amenity issues; aligns with the target overall rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:11

Property Description

Breathtaking Sea-Facing Bedrooms:
Experience unparalleled views of the beach, sea, and horizon from our air-conditioned bedrooms. Enjoy the comfort of satellite TV, pay-per-view movies, and modern amenities in our recently refurbished rooms.

Open Lobby Bar and Restaurant:
Indulge in exquisite dining at our Open Lobby bar and restaurant with a terrace offering uninterrupted sea views. Savor gourmet burgers and craft beer at the Stock Burger Co Restaurant, all while soaking up the sun on the exclusive terrace.

Convenient Location:
Located just a short walk from Brighton Dome, Brighton Lanes, and the Brighton Centre, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring the vibrant city. With easy access to Gatwick Airport, your journey to relaxation and luxury begins with us.

Book now for an unforgettable seaside getaway at Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront.

Important information:

Parking has limited spaces. Spaces are allocated upon arrival.

In the event the hotel car park is full, there is a local car park that has the same tariff as the hotel.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 6797 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 6.2
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 7.4
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
7
Thin walls!
Pros:

It had on site parking and a bar and restaurant. The room was a decent size.

Cons:

The bedroom walls are thin and the soundproofing is poor. Our neighbour’s snoring kept me awake. I asked for a quiet room but we were put on the 1st floor just above the waste bins, which of course were emptied early morning.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • gb
10
Nice hotel. I do like Holiday Inns & Expresses
Pros:

Room, breakfast and location all great. I work in Hove so i do get a taxi rather than walk 30 minutes or so. Nice and quiet, nice view from the reception door

Cons:

Nothing bad to report really. I use the hotel when working away so getting to the hotel at 8pm onwards and staying in my room is the normal

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
R
Resi • couple • gb
8
Relaxing and enjoyable
Pros:

Proximity to sea

Cons:

Refurbishment bothering us

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
H
Holt • couple • gb
8
It was comfortable, great location on the seafront
Pros:

Clean and comfortable

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
B
Bastien • couple • be
8
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
M
Merry • couple • gb
9
Great location with secure free parking!
Pros:

First time staying at Holiday Inn. Very convenient location, secure free parking was a massive bonus, and very reasonably priced although we did book a fair way out.

Cons:

Always a win if you can check-in early but on this occasion it was a busy weekend (Halloween). All good, the weather was lovely.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
7
Ok for a night
Pros:

Location is great

Cons:

Thin walls, could hear tv next door when we arrived and were woken by 6:30 phone alarm by room on other side in the morning

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
Y
Yashmita • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

none

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
S
Sarah • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
S
Sandra • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Good location Hotel.

Cons:

The Hotel is old and dated, smelt musty

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
T
Thomas • family_with_children • de
6
Pros:

Die Lage war sehr gut

Cons:

Das Hotel ist alt, abgewohnt, macht teilweise schmuddeligen Eindruck. Frühstück 08/15. Seeehr hellhörige Zimmer, wir konnten die Nachbarn resen hören

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
7
Was lovely but had pro immigration protesters outside and they locked the fire exit doors. I have a wheelchair as we wer
Pros:

Have stayed before. Staff are very friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

I’m disabled and I’d sent a few messages to the hotel and they replied very quickly but when I got there I had to stand for ages as there was only one person serving and I was put on the 5th floor. I can’t use the lifts as I am claustrophobic and stress can cause seizures in me. I had to walk to the fifth floor. So was very disappointed with that.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
K
Kerry • extended_group • gb
9
Reception staff were lovely and the hotel met all of our needs
Pros:

Very comfortable and clean and great location

Cons:

Shower could be a little bit more powerful and up to date

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
N
Natalie • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Maybe have more disability parking

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
S
steven • couple • gb
8
Great Prince for the night and walking distance into the town centre.
Pros:

Great price and room size for a nights stay and walking distance into town centre and right on the beach front.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • gb
7
Cons:

Bed where to hard and uncomfortable

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
C
Carrie • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Close to town and Brighton centre

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
J
Joanne • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
C
Chance • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Reasonably priced hotel close to Seafront and the shops. Will stay again.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee