Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds
Cleanliness issues
Overpriced food options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Some rooms were reported as tired and not properly cleaned, with specific issues highlighted like stained carpets and dirty windows.
Service
9.18
Staff were consistently described as friendly, helpful, and professional, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Location
9.22
The hotel is well-located near the beach and town center, which is favored by guests.
Room Quality
7.67
Some guests mentioned uncomfortable beds and tired decor, negatively impacting room quality.
Amenities
8.7
Amenities were generally viewed positively, with good breakfast offerings and decent facilities.
Value for Money
8.16
Considered decent but with some reports of overpriced daytime food options.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Food received positive comments, particularly breakfast and dinner service.
Overall Experience
8.68
Guests generally had a very good experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 06:41

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Less than 200 metres from Eastbourne beach, The Lansdowne, Eastbourne offers sea-facing lounges with original Victorian features and free Wi-Fi. The 1912 Seafood & Steak restaurant, a new dining hotspot, provides stunning sea views for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Family-Owned Tradition
In its 110th year of family ownership, The Lansdowne is steeped in history. With rooms featuring antique furniture and sea views, the hotel offers a charming stay. Family rooms are available, and the hotel's commitment to tradition shines through.

Convenient Location and Amenities
Just a short walk from Eastbourne Pier and a quick drive to Royal Eastbourne golf club, the hotel is centrally located. The well-appointed rooms, including executive and superior options, ensure a comfortable stay with upgraded toiletries and bottled water.

Ready to experience a blend of history and modern comfort? Book your stay at The Lansdowne, Eastbourne now!

Important information:

Please note that extra beds can only be accommodated in the Family Rooms. All requests must be confirmed by the hotel. Children under 12 years are accommodate free of charge when sharing a room with parents, with a minimum of 2 adults.


The charge for pets is £20.00 per pet, per night.

Please contact the property in advance of your stay to check the availability of pet-friendly rooms.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 3552 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 7.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Piero • family_with_children • it
8
Pros:

Buona Colazione
Camera Spaziosa
Posizione davanti al mare

Cons:

L'ascensore minuscolo e veramente difficile da chiamare
L'arredamento della camera datato
L'età media degli ospiti veramente elevata

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Austin • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely hotel, great view of the sea. Good location and great facilities. Breakfast was good. Nice bar area with several lounges to relax in. Staff very friendly. Parking permit provided to park outside of the hotel. Lovely by the sea and close to a good shopping centre.

Cons:

Everything was good.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Shelley • couple • gb
9
A very comfortable stay and we look forward to staying again.
Pros:

We had a lovely stay at the Lansdowne Hotel. The restaurant was very good and our room was perfect.

Cons:

The duvet was too heavy for the weather we had.
We were too hot even with windows open.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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roger • couple • gb
8
Very good break for our 58th wedding anniversary . ate in the restaurant one night and was excellent
Pros:

Room just right. overlooking the sea, ideal for my wife who loves to look at the sea. Bed was comfy and we had decent sleeps.

Cons:

Because of my limited mobility, i found the shower cubicle rather small, every time i tried to move around, i accidently moved the hot and cold water leaver owing to the tight space. The other issue was there no suitable towel rail. only a heated towel rail. that was far too close to the wall to hang a bath towel. Unfortunately there was no grab rails for the toilet. i brought my own and they worked out fine. small issues that need attending to.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
7
Nothing special
Pros:

Great location .

Cons:

What let it down was that the Property was tired looking and over priced for what it was . Service was ok but nothing more than that. But we could just be picky.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Mick • couple • gb
10
Great hotel with fantastic service in a good location. I would highley recommend a stay here.
Pros:

The Staff were really friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and nicely decorated. Food in the restaurant was excellent. Location is really central.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • gb
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great room with a wonderful view of the sea. Comfortable bed and lovely facilities. Staff were always ready to help and offer guidance as needed. Dinner in 1912 was amazing.

Cons:

Breakfast on the Sunday morning was very busy and it seemed the team could not supply the food quick enough to replenish the servery. It did seem a little chaotic.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ivan • extended_group • ru
1
Cons:

This isn't a 4-star hotel; it’s 2-star quality. The corridors are filthy and awful, and the room has no air conditioning—plus, the windows can't be opened. There’s an air show nearby with generators running all night—it’s a nightmare. There’s no drinking water in the room, yet the cost is nearly $700 a night. When we asked what justified the price, the answer was that there’s a show nearby, demand is high, and that’s why the rate is so steep.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Simon • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

The staff team were excellent — welcoming, professional, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Steven, the duty manager, was particularly helpful and handled all of our queries with great efficiency.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Isles • couple • gb
9
Had a very enjoyable stay in this lovely hotel.
Pros:

It was in a good position on the seafront and was had some nice lounges and bar area. The food was very good and the staff very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Danny • couple • gb
8
Great location,lovely staff but room average
Pros:

Great location, lovely staff

Cons:

Room small & no bottled water/fridge

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Darrell • couple • gb
9
Had a wonderful stay and will definitely be back again.
Pros:

Great location. Warm welcome from reception staff and comfortable lounge area. Hospitality staff were wonderful.

Cons:

Loved it!

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
5
Convenient to the venue
Pros:

Large room

Cons:

Awful small lift
Mentally loud music from a wedding booming through hotel till late
Hotel room a bit old a tired

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Khan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Seaview front the large bay window was excellent!

Cons:

It was all good.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • family_with_children • de
6
nostalgischer Charme, aber etwas in die Jahre gekommen, sehr nettes Personal
Pros:

sehr nettes Personal, charmantes Hotel, ordentliches Frühstück, schöne Säle zum abendlichen Verweilen, gute Parkmöglichkeit mit dem Tickert für 2,5 BP, leckeres Zitronenwasser am Empfang

Cons:

Familienzimmer nach hinten raus, Ausblick auf Schornsteine, früh morgens schon nicht unerhebliche Geräusche der Lüftungsanlage, Badewanne mit Vorhang als Duschgelegenheit, halbe Treppe zum Zimmer für Gepäck etwas umständlich

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Pak • couple • gb
10
Great hotel & location
Pros:

Great location by the sea - we used it as a base for coastal walks. The room was good, clean. Bar was very nice.

Cons:

The evening meal was a bit average. But everything else was really great about the property - would stay again without hesitation.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Valentin • couple • at
9
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Steve • couple • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee