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The Willows

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Brighton Beach

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View | City view from property
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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27 Lower Rock Gardens, Brighton, England, BN2 1PG
  • Brighton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Brighton Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Brighton Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Brighton

Seafront stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Seafront hotel, you'll find Brighton Beach and Brighton Pier. Volk’s Electric Railway and SEA LIFE Brighton are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Brighton Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Brighton Dome - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Brighton Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Brighton Marina - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Preston Park Station - 8 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Volks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brighton Zip Fish and Chips - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Legends - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Willows

3-star hotel near Brighton Beach
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Brighton hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Willows offers 14 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Brighton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Arabic, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Willows Hotel
The Willows Brighton
The Willows Hotel Brighton

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Willows to the airport?

The Willows is 31 mi (47-min drive) away from the Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Willows have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Willows.

How close is The Willows to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Brighton Beach and 15-minute walk from Brighton's Naturist Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Willows offer free breakfast?

The Willows does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Willows?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Willows?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Willows?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Willows have a pool?

The Willows does not have a pool.

Does The Willows have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Willows to downtown Brighton?

The Willows is 0.5 mi away from Brighton.

The Willows Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 64 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lars-Ake

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A good and safe short stay place

A very good location for staying in Brighton for a short visit. Has got everything that you need for a night or two. Longer stay with more time spent in the room than the sleeping and getting ready time would be an individual decision of whiat requirements are of importance or not for your own convenience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good location but incredibly dirty!

The room was decorated nice but was very dirty. There were marks all on the toilet and shower floor that looked easily wipeable with a cloth. The hot water tap didn’t work. There was dust all over the room - on the lampshade and under bed was incredibly thick dust.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Charley

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Wouldn't stay here again.

We stayed at this hotel for 1 night, as we came down for a festival. On arrival there was confusion over our names (two people with the same name) which lead to a mix up in rooms and a car parking space. This was frustrating given that I had just paid to park, then ended up being refunded and spent ages finding somewhere else to park, however we understood how that could have happen. We moved to our allocted room, as per our booking and my partner noticed the window did not have a lock. We did not feel safe staying in a room without a window lock, especially as the property currently has scaffolding up. We were moved to a other room (this now being the third room), the situation with the window being the same. We explained that whilst we appreciated it was difficult to open it from the outside, it was absolutely doable. Not only were our belongings unsafe whilst we were out, but we felt unsafe at night. Why bother having a door lock if you don't do the same on the windows? We returned to our original room. So after all these issues and 4 room changes, this delayed us on getting ready and meant what was supposed to be a really fun exciting night, became so unnecessary and avoidably stressful. The bed was okay, but squeaks every time you remotely moves and the decoration in the hotel is okay if you aren't looking hard enough. I guess you pay for what you get. The hotel is obviously getting a face lift externally, but it still has alot to be desired.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty

Not a great stay, was very dirty, carpet had so many stains the seating part by the window which could have been lovely to look out to the sea was ripped and really filthy, as for the shower, we didn't have one, a slow trickle of water but the main reason didn't have a shower was because it was so dirty didn't look like it had been cleaned for months.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The building tried. Hard to hide flaws with quirky paint scheme. First glance is very nice but facilities are awful. Our shower didn’t work and had to was using the sink. Bed was rock solid on a flimsy frame. Walls are not sound proof and anyone moving even a floor below would resonate in our room. Bloke snoring downstairs was soothing tho. Couple having sex in our ears was not so. Staff was incredibly friendly and never felt unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne

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

Great stay

The room was clean and the bed was comfy.sea view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what I expected

Bad points: Arrived at the hotel to find that my booking was not on the list despite booking back in January. The staff member then asked us to wait outside as there was no indoor seating area meaning we had to wait with our luggage. After approx 15 minutes the staff member advised us he ‘found a room’ for us and gave us the key. The hotel is small and very compact, spread over 3 floors. The room I specifically stayed in felt very small and there was not much standing height. The bathroom was tiny and there was a small sink in the corner that was too small to do anything with. The room appears to need a revamp as there is dried marks on the wall that looks like old condensation. The room I stayed in looked nothing like the pictures. There was also a brown smear near the bed frame that I washed off myself, I refrained from flagging this to the staff as I knew there would be no other room to transfer to as the hotel was at capacity. The bed was very firm and uncomfortable and the room was overal very stuffy Good points: very close to city centre and beach front
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Aleah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Evan

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No ventilation, poor quality seal on window. Mouldy sewage smell, no privacy filter or blind on roof light which can see into other rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Nigel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bit run down noisy odd set up

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

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

Avoid at all costs!!!!

I booked a double room they tried to give me a single covered in flies when there was clearly two of us. Room was then changed to what I originally booked but then room was again filled with flies everywhere. Found a secret camera in one of the ceiling lights. The bathroom had to air vents. The window was full of mould. The rooms surrounding us were very loud during the night due to the thin walls. As the hotel is on a slope, our room was slanted with the head of the bed descending. Just a terrible dirty experience. Never again!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Carissa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adam

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

Avoid avoid and avoid

Avoid avoid and avoid this place, turn up couple minutes before checking in, and the door was locked, pressed the bell many times and no response, even phoned the three numbers they have pinned in a clear plastic wallet which was trenched and ripped and still no response, stayed around for 30mins and no one came, blue wall outside the front door was falling and very unsafe. Contacted Hotels.com answered their scripted question and they tried to contact them and they didn't have a response. Had an email today (6.3.24) from hotels.com saying I can't have refund as the property (who answered this morning 6.3.24) said they wouldn't give a refund as it was a nonrefundable room (again I will say no one was at the property nor answered the bell or the phone, and also didn't answer when hotels com phoned on the day I was supposed to stay... Please tell me how that is fair.... Please avoid this place and read all the review
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked for my Daughter for 3 nights a non refundable room , she managed 1 night and checked out and found a friend to stay with for the remaining 2 nights , the bed sheets were stained the room smelt damp and had mould in it , unfortunately as an asthma sufferer this exacerbated her symptoms and she made the decision to leave . I did message the property on the day my daughter left and still have had no response ! Don’t stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gerry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The trip was great and the accomodation was brilliant, the management allowed me to check in early for a small fee which was fantastic. the room was well presented and it was very quiet considering the hotels location and the room i was given was next to their reception area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Abigail

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023