The View Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near South Downs National Park

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge
Beach/ocean view
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Grand Parade, East Sussex, Eastbourne, England, BN21 4DN
  • Place, Eastbourne Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Congress Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 209 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 87 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Partial Sea View (Max 4 People)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 372 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 87 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Double or Twin Room with Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 165 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Side Sea King Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 165 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Eastbourne

On the beach.Steps from the hotel, you'll find Eastbourne Heritage Centre and Devonshire Park Theatre. Eastbourne Beach and Eastbourne Bandstand are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Eastbourne Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Eastbourne Bandstand - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Congress Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Eastbourne Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Eastbourne Station - 12 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪To the Rise Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro e Mozzarella - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bistrot Pierre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Artisan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Grand Hotel Cocktail Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The View Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel near South Downs National Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly The View Hotel.

This 3-star Eastbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The View Hotel offers 130 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Eastbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 2.50 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 14.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 21 to February 1:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 14.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 2.50 per day (656 ft away)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

Eastbourne Centre

Eastbourne Centre Hotel

View Hotel Eastbourne

View Eastbourne

View Hotel

The View Hotel Hotel

The View Hotel Eastbourne

The View Hotel Hotel Eastbourne

Frequently asked questions

How close is The View Hotel to the airport?

The View Hotel is 53.3 mi (73-min drive) away from the Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The View Hotel?

As of May 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The View Hotel on May 31, 2026 start from $119, including 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 The View Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The View Hotel.

How close is The View Hotel to the beach?

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

Does The View Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The View Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The View Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The View Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The View Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The View Hotel have a pool?

The View Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The View Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from November 21 to February 1.

Does The View Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The View Hotel to downtown Eastbourne?

The View Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Eastbourne Seafront.

The View Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 676 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tried a few hotels in Eastbourne but The View is the best. Great service friendly staff. Breakfast staff are lovely. As is the breakfast. Good gym. I do think the bar menu needs reviewing. The restaurant isn’t always open either. But nice restaurants around.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful staff at breakfast. Large clean room. Whole hotel very accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Howard, Tonbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly welcome, brilliant position, and view, of course. Spotlessly clean and our standard room albeit a bit small was absolutely perfect and well equipped for our short stay. We will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Anita

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super friendly staff who were all incredibly informative and helpful. The room was clean and had all the amenities you could need. Slight leak in the bedroom window but it was incredibly windy and lots of rain fell overnight!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, lovely food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff exceptional especially at breakfast especially as there was an conference weekend and very busy Comfy beds ,we stayed in 2 different rooms but pillows were hard in both rooms, other than this great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

NICK, Dymchurch

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in Room 709. Amazing view.Compact but everything we needed, stones throw from the Congress Theatre. Loved the bath & comfy bed. Breakfast was amazing…we’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest hotel in Eastbourne. Convenient, clean, brilliant hot drink amenities and lovely food. Will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Free upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room; although small it was perfectly formed with all necessary amenities. Staff and service excellent. breakfast well presented and tasty. Thanks, will return
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anna

Room was extremely cle let reception know on check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the room was very clean The staff very helpful and polite The one and only thing which was unduly bad was the food
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Room very nice. Good layout. Comfy bed and great service from all the staff. Had room service - food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely room and breakfast great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was very good. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026