The White Rock Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1476 reviews)
Seafront, 1-10 White Rock , Hastings , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Creaky floors
Cold rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.94
Clean and tidy as reported in multiple reviews, but some comments on minor issues.
Service
8.91
Staff were described as helpful and friendly, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
8.45
Conveniently located near the sea and pier, although some noted a walk to attractions.
Room Quality
7.4
Issues like noise, cold temperatures and creaky floors noted in several reviews.
Amenities
7.93
Amenities received positive remarks, but some shortages in heating were mentioned.
Value for Money
8.39
Good value for what was provided, including breakfast options.
Food and Beverage
8.44
Breakfast and food quality received positive feedback.
Overall Experience
8.11
Overall sentiment was positive despite some critiques, reflecting a satisfactory stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:56

Property Description

Stylish Hotel on Hastings Seafront

Modern Rooms with Sea Views
All rooms at The White Rock Hotel feature private modern bathrooms with power showers. Many rooms offer superb sea views, providing a picturesque backdrop during your stay. Additionally, each room is equipped with tea/coffee facilities for your convenience.

Lively Cafe-Bar and Sun Terrace
Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the hotel's cafe-bar, perfect for socializing or unwinding with a drink. The sun terrace offers a relaxing outdoor space to soak in the sun while taking in the views of the seafront.

Convenient Amenities and Location
With a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi access, and proximity to the town centre and Hastings Railway Station, The White Rock Hotel ensures a comfortable and accessible stay. Explore the nearby attractions such as the Old Town and St Leonards, all within a short walk from the hotel.

Book your stay at The White Rock Hotel for a memorable experience by the sea.

Important information:

Children must not be left alone in hotel rooms. Children are welcome in the bar until 9 p.m.

Please note that there will be limited services in the hotel and restaurant on Christmas Day. For more information, please contact the hotel by using the details found on your booking confirmation.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: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1476 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.94
Service: 8.91
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.93
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 8.11
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Ashton solo_traveller gb
7
staff were friendly and food was good. but with the improvements suggested, it would be even better!
Pros:

The food and hospitality were good; everyone was friendly and paid attention to detail with customer needs. Breakfast was hearty and filling and questions were answered with honesty.

Cons:

The room was very warm, and I couldn't tell whether the radiator was on or off. Providing a fan in the rooms, especially during summertime, would be great. There were no do-not-disturb signs in the room, which was a matter of concern, especially if I were using the bathroom.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple gb
10
Been three times now and will definitely be back!
Pros:

Great location, clean, comfortable , good restaurant /bar. Friendly helpful staff

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Brian family_with_children gb
10
Cumfy bed and pillows 🥰
Pros:

Last question didn't answer I was with my eldest son . With a bird definitely 😈

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
9
Very enjoyable stay
Pros:

Comfortable, spacious room and bathroom, helpful and friendly staff, good location.

Cons:

Only minor things... Coffee machine wasn't working on the first night. Fire alarm went off before 7 am on Sunday morning because of a leaking radiator. Still, overall I felt really well looked after during my stay.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Audrey couple gb
10
Great location and very good standards
Pros:

Great central location with parking.
Very friendly and helpful staff offering excellent customer service.
Room was a great size with modern decor and very clean.
Tea and coffee making facilities were replenished daily and additional requirements were available from reception.
Shower was large and the bathroom spacious.
The downstairs bar offers a good size seating area.

Cons:

The only reason I gave this a 4 star rating was because the pillows were really uncomfortable - please replace them!!
Otherwise the bedlinen and towels were of a very good quality.
In order to save resources, we would also have been happy to use the towels provided for the two night stay rather than them being replaced daily.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Jade solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Amelia solo_traveller gb
10
Good location. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will always go back there as we enjoyed our stay there. Everything was p
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing to dislike about

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Marcela couple gb
7
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
6
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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mark solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Kim solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The staff were very pleasant and helpful, The room was beautiful and comfortable and the Hotel was very clean.

Cons:

No fridge in the room, they only had one fridge and that was already given to another guest, some of my inhalers needed to stay in a fridge, but that was not possible they did offer to keep our stuff in their basement fridge which was helpful but my inhalers needed to be near me all the time so for us the lack of a fridge is a no no which means we won't be able to use the hotel again which is disappointing as it it is a nice hotel.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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paul couple gb
9
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Inger family_with_children gb
10
A perfect ocean view
Pros:

the view from the roof was amazing, we had uninterrupted views of the sea, they had water bowls for our dog and there was plenty of areas where we to take the dog/

Cons:

the remote for the tv only halved worked and if we wanted to turn the tv in room two zero six off we had to turn it off on the wall as the remote wouldn't respond, the bath didn't have a bathmat so it wasn't as enjoyable as it could have been, the hotel both outside and inside looked tired and could do with a fresh coat of paint, the floors in both the bedroom and hallways felt like you where in a Halloween fun house, the room was very hot so it would have been nice to have the option of a fan to cool people and their dogs down, maybe offer some posher foods at breakfast like smoked salmon on scrambled eggs, also maybe give if two people are sharing a big bed maybe give them the option to to have two single duvets.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
10
Just what we needed. A nice relaxing breakaway,will be back soon.
Pros:

Everything was very good. Staff excellent. Food tasty and service was fabulous. Rooms clean and refreshed every day. Breakfast great value. Location could not be better. 2 armchairs to relax in plus a dressing table chair as well. Great full length mirror. Loved that we had an air conditioning / fan unit in our room . Perfect for our stay as was very hot. Lovely large comfortable bed. Thank you to The White Rock.

Cons:

Worst fault.. Room was very noisy due to it being a very hot weekend and people staying on the terrace until late and talking quite loud . Plus the extra traffic noise,dustman etc etc. We had to keep windows shut and we made good use of the fan unit. Not the hotels fault .
Would have been better in our room if it had a chest of drawers to put your underwear etc in ,as just a single built in wardrobe with one shelf .it was a a large room and was plenty of space to put one.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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matt couple gb
9
Would stay there again because of the place.
Pros:

The staff were excellent. The outside Veranda was good. Rooms good.

Cons:

The food was ok but not the best.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Barry couple gb
8
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Kate solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location, most of the staff, patio, great food

Cons:

Saturday bar staff unable to crack a smile

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Tracey couple gb
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller nl
7
Pros:

De kamer met uitzicht

Cons:

De vloer krakte heel erg 1 keer lang moeten wachten op ons eten

2026-05-30 via Nuitee