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The Halcyon

3.0 star property
3-star B&B in Meads

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1 bedroom
Shared kitchen
Exterior
Superior Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom
Superior Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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8 South Cliff, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, England, BN20 7AF
  • Place, Eastbourne Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Congress Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Small) | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Small)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (2nd floor) | 1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (2nd floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Ground floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite (2nd floor) | 1 bedroom

Triple Room, Ensuite (2nd floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Eastbourne

Meads stay.At this Meads B&B, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Western Lawns and Eastbourne Beach. Congress Theatre and Towner Art Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Eastbourne Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Congress Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Devonshire Park Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Eastbourne Pier - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Eastbourne Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bohemian - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bistrot Pierre - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Grand Hotel Cocktail Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro e Mozzarella - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Simply Patisserie - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Halcyon

3-star B&B in Meads
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Eastbourne bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
The Halcyon offers 15 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

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
This property is professionally cleaned
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

The Halcyon Eastbourne
The Halcyon Bed & breakfast
The Halcyon Bed & breakfast Eastbourne

Frequently asked questions

Does The Halcyon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Halcyon.

How close is The Halcyon to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 3-minute walk from Eastbourne Beach and 4.7 mi (16-min drive) from Pevensey Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Halcyon offer free breakfast?

The Halcyon does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Halcyon?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Halcyon?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Halcyon?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Halcyon have a pool?

The Halcyon does not have a pool.

Does The Halcyon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Halcyon to downtown Eastbourne?

The Halcyon is 0.2 mi away from Eastbourne Seafront.

The Halcyon Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 105 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at this lovely comfortable hotel. Very friendly staff, incredibly clean presentable room. All round very impressive. Would highly recommend n
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bargain hotel with some downsides

This hotel is in a pretty quiet and in a convenient location. The rooms are clean. The downsides are that the rooms are VERY small. We had no room to do anything but get into bed and there was only one nightstand. The bathrooms are in need of some rehab. The shower had a curtain with pink mold and the door had exposed wood on the bottom where it had gotten wet too many times. If you’re picky, this is probably not the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely independent hotel.. staff very friendly. Continental breakfast very good. Free parking by kerb “Brillant” friend & I enjoyed..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solo trip post hiking the Seven Sister's Cliffs. A beautiful and calm place to go to after a challenging hike. My room had a gorgeous view of the English Channel and the entire room and bathroom felt like you were staying in a top spa accommodation. Breakfast was of an array of nice choices. I will come again with my family!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy for walks along the sea front Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly kind staff at checkin provided great restaurant recommendations for the area. Very clean, very neat, plenty of instant coffee in the room! Beautiful ocean views.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrycja

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

Great seaview

I’d definitely return here. I had a great seaview and the room was newly decorated and clean. Small room but very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nigel, Halifax

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
It was clean and adequate 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

Will definitely return

Last minute booking - wonderful room with 2 double beds and fantastic view over Marine parade and cliffs. Comfortable beds. Excellent hot shower. Fluffy towels. Good selection for breakfast and good value for money. Staff very friendly personable and welcoming. Excellent night's sleep. A lovely all rounder.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Julian

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The original room we were allocated was a bit small so we changed to the family room. At an off peak price it was good value and I would summarise it as a cheap and cheerful hotel. The staff were all very friendly. The breakfast at £6.95 per person was enjoyable. I would return but only at off peak prices.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Highly recommended.

Great location, comfy bed, lovely staff and great parking outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was okay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was amazing value for money! The large room was recently renovated and the facilities were excellent. Top quality small hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A boarding house pretending to be a hotel

Had dropped our bags off earlier in the day, got back to hotel at 10pm, night porter wanted to go eventhough the details say it is manned until 10:30. Porter offered no help with our bags, 2 women up stairs. While sections of the hotel have been updated the reception has the most terrible threadbare carpet. Breakfast is basic served by people who only come in for that. So the hotel is unmanned during the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a double and ended up getting room 9 at the top with a fantastic view. It was spacious, modern and the en-suite bathroom was lovely. I would definitely book again as so convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location on the water. Staff great. Beds comfortable. Close to South Downs Way trail end. 10 minute bus to train station
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful reception staff. Nicely renovated room. Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOANNA, WINCHENDON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveling as a single person I felt very safe, I loved the single room that was comfortable, had everything you could possibly need.Lorraine who helped with the breakfast was absolutely wonderful, she is an asset to the Hotel.I would recommend the Halycon to anyone looking to stay in the area.I would live a return visit. The owner was very accommodating with a late check in. Loved the whole experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025