Eastbourne Riviera Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (1847 reviews)
26 Marine Parade , Eastbourne , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Good location
Cons:
Some rooms need upgrades
Breakfast could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
7.61
Mixed sentiments; generally clean but some comments about rooms needing better cleaning attention.
Service
8.58
Many reviews praised the friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
9.12
Frequent mentions of great location near the beach and town.
Room Quality
7.57
Comments on some rooms being small and needing upgrades.
Amenities
7.6
Some amenities like the shower lacked power, but a fridge was appreciated.
Value for Money
8.06
Overall good value for what was paid, as indicated by various reviews.
Food and Beverage
6.61
Negative feedback about breakfast quality.
Overall Experience
8.08
Guests reported a generally satisfying stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 04:23

Property Description

Stunning Seafront Location

Modern Rooms with Sea Views
Experience the luxury of modern rooms at The Eastbourne Riviera Hotel, each offering stunning sea views. Relax in comfort with LCD TVs and enjoy the convenience of tea/coffee facilities in your room.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a full English breakfast daily and savor the á la carte menu at our restaurant in the evenings. Explore our extensive wine list and unwind with a selection of beers, whiskies, and cognacs.

Convenient Location
Discover Eastbourne’s attractions just minutes away - from the iconic bandstand to the bustling Arndale Centre. With the beach at your doorstep and the South Downs National Park a short drive away, your stay promises both relaxation and adventure.

Book now for an unforgettable seaside escape at The Eastbourne Riviera Hotel.

Important information:

Parking Permits for the on-street parking in the Zone H are available for guests for £2.35. They can only be purchased from the Front Desk of the Hotel.

Our hotel also offers facilities for hosting parties, conferences, and other special events. Please get in touch with our Front Desk for more information!

Please note, we do not accommodate Pets (only service animals).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: 10:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1847 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.61
Service: 8.58
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 7.57
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.06
Food and Beverage: 6.61
Overall Experience: 8.08
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Dorota couple gb
8
A good hotel – I recommend it.
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean, and so was the bathroom. Shampoo and soap were provided. The hotel’s location is great — it is right in front of the seafront and the pier. You can walk around and enjoy beautiful views and charming streets. Shops and restaurants are also nearby.

Cons:

The water pressure in the shower was quite weak.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Kelly couple gb
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple gb
7
Relaxing
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Tired

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Hotel facilities very tired. Family room a t make shift night stands with sharp edges of sawed off metal.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Larisa couple gb
7
Nice location and helpful staff
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

No fridge while room describes as if there is one. We had a cooler but that was a toy size and just about to fit no more than 2 cans of coke- thst was a joke.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Linda solo_traveller gb
4
Uncomfortable bedroom and bed really tainted my stay
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Bedroom very small and bed extremely uncomfortable for me and consequently I hardly had any sleep over the three nights I stayed

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Steve couple be
6
Eén keer, maar nooit meer.
Pros:

Kan niet onmiddellijk op iets komen dat er uitsprong.

Cons:

Het ontbijt viel tegen. Croissantje uit de diepvries. Buitenkant warm en binnenin nog koud. Het koste precies moeite voor het personeel om een glimlach op hun gezicht te houden. De kamer was verschrikkelijk warm. Er is geen airco. Het hotel is aan vernieuwing toe.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Paul extended_group nz
8
Good location
Pros:

Location and value for money

Cons:

Tired

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Die Lage direkt am Strand war super!

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Dean extended_group gb
10
Great value in an ideally located place close to all amenities.
Pros:

The hotel is ideally located on the seafront and close to the pier.
Great open foyer which was used to host an event during the our stay.
Staff are very pleasant and helpful.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Yvonne solo_traveller nl
9
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Ann solo_traveller gb
7
Bring earplugs
Pros:

Fantastic location. On beach, short walk into town and brilliant pub nearby

Cons:

No air con. Had to open window as room was so hot. Was kept awake all night by traffic noise.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Jan couple de
7
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Lesley solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

In a good position, staff were very helpful and friendly.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Eva family_with_children gb
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Natalia solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The staff is very friendly and helpful, they have room available and checked us in early when they saw we were with the baby. All explained very well on check in, really nice people.
Facilities are not new and quite basic but they are very clean and I guess for us it's more important than modern furniture and etc.

Cons:

It's not that we didn't like it just something to.keep in mind , the bathroom is a bit old and maybe needs refreshing, but all taps are working very well and it's clean.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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jonathan solo_traveller gb
9
Second pleasant stay.
Pros:

My second stay at the Riviera Hotel and both were excellent. The single room was quite small but it was very clean and in good condition. Check in/out staff friendly and helpful, left my bag in a secure room on check out for a few hours around Eastbourne, also a very good location close to the pier and beach opposite. Good value would definitely stay again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Madeline extended_group gb
8
Pros:

Spacious room

Cons:

Lack of fresh air, small windows only opened, curtains not adequate, early breakfast slot

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Joao couple gb
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee