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Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Brighton Beach

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British cuisine
Property preview
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 14 per person)
2 bars/lounges
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kings Road Brighton, Brighton, England, BN1 2GS
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Royal Pavilion
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Partial Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 266 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • 266 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)
  • 266 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Full Sea View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 281 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room King Bed And Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive King With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Junior Studio Suite, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 266 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Senior Studio Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room with 2 King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Sea View Junior Suite With Super King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Brighton

On the beach.At this Brighton City Centre hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Brighton Beach and Brighton Pier, both within a 5-minute walk. Visitor Information Centre and Old Police Cells Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brighton Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brighton Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brighton Dome - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪East Street Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Moo Moo's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Moshimo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mesmerist - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Beachfront hotel near Brighton Beach
Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront . Parking is available for a fee.

This Brighton hotel is smoke free.

  • 210 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront offers 210 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (GBP 29 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 14 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 29 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront
Jurys Inn Waterfront
Brighton Thistle Hotel
Thistle Brighton Hotel Brighton
Waterfront Hotel Brighton
Waterfront Brighton
Jurys Brighton Waterfront
Jurys Waterfront
Thistle Hotel Brighton
Thistle Brighton

Frequently asked questions

How close is Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront to the airport?

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront is 30.9 mi (45-min drive) away from the Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront ?

As of Jan 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront on Jan 25, 2026 start from $75.27, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront .

How close is Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront , but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rendezvous Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 29 per day.

Does Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront have a pool?

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront features an indoor pool.

Does Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront have a restaurant?

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront is home to Promenade Restaurant, which features British cuisine.

Does Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront to downtown Brighton?

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront is 0.1 mi away from Brighton.

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 984 out of 1620 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 420 out of 1620 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1620 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1620 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1620 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nadine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Katy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff could've been a bit more accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damijan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay here. The room was lovely and the breakfast was good. I love the proximity to the Lanes and the Pier. I would recommend this hotel when in Brighton
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Second time at Leonardo Royal Brighton and still as good as the last time. Our favourite Hotel chain. Friendly staff and everything we need. No doubt we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola rose

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location leading into the lanes, Loved staff and very comfortable inside.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thiru

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous central location, small pool / sauna / steam room downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
all fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cobwebs in room. Fixed shower head not helpful. Nice breakfast with seaview. Pillows too hard. Staff very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Perri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great loaction with friendly staff

Very friendly staff. Room was average. Swimming pool and spa were very overcrowded. Breakfast was tasty with great choices
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

We stay here every time we visit Brighton. Location is perfect as you’re in walking distance from the pier, shops, IKEA, Brighton Centre. Full use of the gym down stairs including pool, sauna and steam room. All beds are king size and comfortable. rooms have shower over baths or walk in showers. Superior rooms have fridges. The breakfast has a vast selection from cooked, omelettes, fruit, pastries, cereals and yogurts. There is a restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here a number of times now and it’s always great. Rooms are a good size, breakfast is lovely, staff are helpful and it’s in a fab position for the beach, shops, restaurants etc. Pool and gym are an added bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel with nice pool. Breakfast is great and rooms are lovely. Very little noise from outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here! Very nice hotel with excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place, fab location

Good stay, but was expecting a partial sea view, which we didn't get. May be a mix up on booking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025