The Best South East England Beachfront Hotels

an award-winning, 17th-century townhouse on the water's edge boasting Solent views, stylish rooms and fine dining with seafood a speciality

a traditional hotel with a popular restaurant and bar situated directly opposite the beach - some of the comfortable rooms have sea views

landmark hotel, overlooking the sea, that features elegant guest rooms, fine dining, good service and hospitality and a relaxing ambience

a fine Regency property lovingly renovated by an award-winning architect to create a stylish, contemporary hotel with fine dining

enjoys a prominent seafront setting and features elegant, classically styled guest rooms and public areas along with a fine dining restaurant

imposing Victorian hotel overlooking the English Channel, featuring contemporary guest rooms, relaxing spa facilities and a golf course

early 18th-century hotel, combining charming period features with contemporary rooms, glorious sea views and fresh, local produce to eat

Edwardian house restored to its former glory and now features luxurious boutique-style rooms; the hotel's gastro-pub is situated down the street

at this boutique hotel in a prime location 30 yards from Eastbourne Beach, the rooms have an elegant contemporary décor with high quality facilities

vibrant, LGBT friendly hotel in a prominent seafront setting - rooms are adorned with artwork and there is a subterranean nightclub

Brighton's landmark hotel is as grand as the name suggests with an oppulent interior, elegant rooms, fine dining and relaxing facilities

in an enviable location, just metres from the seafront and Pier, this elegant, Victorian hotel, makes an ideal base for a family holiday

enjoy a relaxed stay at this seafront hotel set in attractive gardens, there are spacious rooms, cosy public lounges and a pampering beauty salon

a fabulous Victorian boutique hotel on the seafront, with high scores for its rooftop bar and elegant rooms with treats such as a vintage record player

a leading hotel in Worthing, in a fine position near the sea front, offers classic style in communal areas, and smart modern comfort in the rooms

privately owned hotel that has been in the same family since 1912 offering a traditional seaside stay with good hospitality and service

Victorian hotel, proudly standing on Southsea's seafront since 1866, with well-appointed rooms - some with sea views - and a relaxing ambience

friendly and informal hotel situated on the seafront with light and airy room traditionally decorated some of which have English Channel views

contemporary, seafront hotel, centred around an impressive internal atrium with a bar at its heart, offering a range of relaxing facilities

stylish hotel featuring chic bedrooms adorned with artwork, many rooms enjoy marina views as do the restaurant and large terrace

perched on the cliff top above Botany Bay - beach can be reached via steps in a few minutes - with comfy lounge bar and sea view restaurant

perched just above the beach in quieter Rottingdean - many of the well-appointed rooms have sea views as does the bar and restaurant

small, boutique hotel on the seafront boasting sumptuously decorated rooms, a sea view bar and a relaxing "Zen" garden and terrace

Victorian establishment, family owned offering a relaxed seaside atmosphere and ideally located for Eastbourne's cultural venues

imposing, Grade II listed hotel dating from 1828 enjoying a prominent location on the seafront and retaining charming period features

proudly standing on Tankerton cliffs and enjoying fine sea views; guest rooms are spacious and decorated in a contemporary, nautical style

offers chic, individually styed rooms, a subterranean spa and a contemporary restaurant and cocktail bar all in a seafront setting

elegance and style prevail at this beautiful Victorian house, built in an Arts and Crafts style, situated on the seafront with Isle of Wight views

perfectly placed, value hotel set back off of Grand Parade with the pier and Carpet Gardens opposite and within a short stroll of the town centre

directly opposite the beach on Maine Parade and within a few minutes walk of the pier, town centre shops are under 10 minutes on foot

there are comfortable, well-appointed rooms - many with sea views - at this well placed hotel, the pier and town centre are within a short walk

recently refurbished 18th century hotel, overlooking the beach and pier, offering good value, modern rooms decorated in a nautical theme

elegant 19th century exterior with stylish interiors that blend period features and modern facilities, on clifftop promenade with sea views

enjoys a scenic cliff top location overlooking the English Channel and offers a conservatory lounge, delightful garden and bar and bistro

award-winning restaurant - renowned for fresh, local seafood - and accommodation on the seafront, some rooms with panoramic sea views

a host of relaxing leisure facilites, including Brighton's largest hotel pool, are offered at this friendly and ideally placed, seafront hotel

18th century hotel, regularly visited by Charles Dickens, in a magnificent location with views over Viking Bay yet close to the heart of the town

offers modern, stylish and comfortable rooms, restaurant with sea views and bar with occasional live music and is situated on the famous Leas

occupies a seafront, Regency terrace just a 5-minute drive from the ferry terminal - offers pampering spa facilities and a choice of dining options

a grand hotel, retaining many Edwardian character features, with well-appointed rooms - some providing sea views - set opposite the Common

elegant Victorian building standing atop Cliftonville's clifftop with traditional style guest rooms and a restaurant serving local produce

despite being Brighton's oldest hotel, this well placed hotel - beach and The Lanes on the doorstep - offers comfort and modern facilities

friendly, vibrant hotel found a stone's throw from Palace Pier and within easy reach of attractions, shopping, dining and entertainment

in a spectacular sea front position, just 15 minutes walk from Cowes, a comfy hotel offering modern rooms and relaxing dining with a view

a limited service hotel offering an ethos of design, comfort and good value that can be found in a prominent spot on Eastbourne's seafront

just off the seafront with The Lanes on the doorstep - offers rooms with a chic, classical decor, a split-level bar and a European food menu

immerse yourself in the Victorian gothic theme of this quirky hotel which applies a more modern approach to its comfortable rooms

sea views abound at this modern seafront hotel, many of the stylish rooms and suites and the relaxed restaurant all enjoy Channel vistas

in a spectacular cliff-top location, affording stunning views of the bay and sea, this well-appointed guesthouse offers a relaxing holiday stay

in a seafront setting opposite the bandstand and close to the i360 viewing pod - rooms are bright, comfy and many have sea views

perched atop the cliffs at Pegwell Bay with scenic views, this traditional hotel features spacious rooms and a good range of dining options

stay in stylish, well-appointed rooms at this award-winning guest house situated overlooking East Beach Green, the seafront and beach

family-run hotel directly opposite the beach with well-appointed rooms, bar and a bistro that serves local produce including Whitstable oysters

enjoys a handy location on the seafront just moments from Palace Pier and features a vibrant bar and a nightclub at the weekend

set in a prime cliff-top spot - many of the spacious rooms have sea views and balconies - and is a short walk from the shops on the High Street

boasts a prominent position overlooking the pier and beach, the comfy lounge bar offers the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the sea views

small and friendly, clifftop hotel with sweeping sea views - guest rooms are smartly presented and the restaurant is open 4 nights a week

seafront hotel, with a friendly atmosphere, featuring spacious and comfortable rooms - some with sea views - stylish restaurant and bar

overlooking Ramsgate harbour and marina and features well-appointed rooms, lounge serving traditional bar food and an adjoining restaurant

charming combination of three Georgian town houses in historic garden crescent with amazing harbour and sea views close to the town centre

16th century public house at the edge of the Swale Estuary offering panoramic views and contemporary, rustic style guest rooms

Grade II Victorian building, on Ramsgate's East Cliff with panoramic sea views and air-conditioned rooms, a beauty salon, gym and sauna

the luxurious guest rooms at this restored Edwardian house have their own unique style; the hotel's gastro-pub is situated just down the road

step from the terrace on to the private sandy beach, at this award-winning seaside hotel with stylish, coastal-themed rooms and a smart restaurant

indulge in a sea view room at this light, airy, Grade II listed Georgian dwelling and bask in the glorious views of the sea and Palace Pier

Victorian villa set on the hillside enjoying wonderful sea views, the updated interior is stylish and modern and there is an opulent bar

perfectly placed on The Leas, Folkestone's clifftop promenade, close to Leas Cliff Hall and offers traditional style rooms and a popular bar

restored Edwardian house retaining many original features and offering stylish, well-appointed rooms situated 5 minutes walk from the beach

traditional, seaside pub affording guests comfortable rooms, many with sea views, locally brewed beers and an extensive bar food menu

welcoming hotel boasting direct access to the beach, well presented guest rooms, many with ses views, and an indoor swimming pool

formed of 3 lovingly restored Regency mansions and features comfy rooms, many with sea views, and a bar that also enjoys sea views

offers simple, no frills rooms in a prime seafront location just steps away from the i360 observation tower and has a pizza restaurant

a Grade II listed house with a sunny courtyard and high quality decorative rooms also enjoys an ideal location near the sea front

just off the seafront, moments from the i360 - traditional hotel, retaining Regency character, with a restaurant serving locally caught seafood

Victorian manor retaining many character features set close to island wide transport links - bus and train - and hovercraft to the mainland

with some rooms affording sea views, this elegant, seafront hotel, in the popular Kemptown area, serves as an ideal base for a holiday

location, location, location! - set directly opposite Sandown's golden sands with the pier and town centre amenities just moments away

well-appointed standard and superior rooms - many with fine sea views - and an indoor fun pool are featured at this handily placed seafront hotel

traditional hotel - popular with tour groups - featuring a good range of facilities including 2 restaurants, a large dance floor and entertainment

treat yourself to a sea view room for sweeping vistas across the English Channel and the pier at this well-appointed hotel in a prime spot

seafront, 4-storey, Victorian property family-owned and managed - many of the guest rooms enjoy sea views as does the relaxing guest lounge

perfectly placed opposite Sandown Pier and the golden sands, this traditional hotel offers well-equipped rooms and frequent entertainment

a period hotel, retaining many original features, that has been sympathetically modernised to provide light and airy, relaxing rooms

a modern, seafront hotel situated a few steps from the i360 viewing pod and features smart rooms and a gourmet burger restaurant

a conveniently placed hotel on the seafront opposite Eastbourne's bandstand and a short walk from the pier, town centre and theatres

seafront hotel that has featured on Channel 5's, "The Hotel Inspector" it is directly opposite the beach and had a large sun lounge to relax in

privately owned hotel providing good value accommodation in a prime seafront spot of Grand Parade and boasting it's own beach side eatery

welcoming guests since 1905, this handsome Edwardian hotel has been rejuvenated into a stylish, boutique, seafront pad with a pampering spa

location, location, location! Immediately opposite this comfortable hotel are mainland ferry and hovercraft links and island wide buses and trains

privately owned accommodation - on Southsea's seafront with views over gardens to the Solent beyond - featuring elegantly decorated rooms

friendly ambience, good value hotel with entertainment and function suite and restaurant

family-run hotel set directly overlooking Freshwater Bay's beach with many of the comfortable, traditional style rooms enjoying sea views

in a superb location on Hasting's beachfront, a fine period hotel - a former bank - offers spacious rooms with an attractive modern décor, and a bistro

overlooks the colourful Carpet Gardens, the Victorian pier and English Channel - many of the bright, comfortable rooms enjoy sea views

enjoys a prime seafront location with the golden sands immediately opposite - many of the spacious guest rooms have sea views

comfortable and relaxing pub situated directly on the beach, providing contemporary style rooms and a menu of fresh, local food and seafood

an established, family run hotel, facing due South, looking out over Sandown Bay, providing comfortable, traditional accommodation

sea views abound from many of the traditional style rooms and the spacious public areas at this fine Regency hotel set in pretty gardens

welcoming bar, brasserie and guest house run by the same family for over 40 years perfectly situated overlooking Shanklin's sandy beach

a classic seaside hotel providing traditional, comfortable accommodation and set near to Dinosaur Isle and the Isle of Wight Zoo

Sandown's golden sands, pier, shops and eateries are on the door step of this well-placed hotel that features a heated indoor pool and spa pool

set on Grand Parade opposite the famous bandstand and beach - guest rooms are well-appointed and the restaurant serves an extensive menu

welcoming guests since 1793, this lively, quayside inn features a blend of original features and more modern decor following a refurbishment

a traditional seaside hotel - situated directly opposite Shanklin's sandy beach - featuring a lively bar and evening entertainment in season

one of Eastbourne’s original old ‘sea houses’ renovated to provide comfortable, modern accommodation located opposite the beach

on the seafront, opposite the Lifeboat Museum, this relaxing hotel has been highly rated by previous guests for its friendly and attentive staff

enjoy wonderful views over the bay from the airy modern rooms of this relaxing seaside hotel on the south-east coast of the Isle of Wight

provides affordable accommodation in simple style rooms in an enviable spot opposite the sandy beach with shops and places to eat nearby

dating from the late nineteenth century, this traditional hotel offers simple, comfortable rooms with the zoo and Dinosaur Isle close to hand

behind the facade of this grand Victorian building lies modern and relaxing facilities that blend easily with original charm and character

positioned directly opposite Hythe's sweeping pebble beach, this traditional hotel is ideally placed for a relaxing stay on the Kent coast

a classic seaside hotel, noted for being a local landmark, offering simple style rooms, an Indian restaurant and a private venue night club

with excellent on-site facilities and located in an imposing, seafront position, this friendly hotel makes a great base for a holiday stay

with a location directly opposite the beach, it is not surprising that many of the well-appointed rooms at this boutique guest house have sea views

enjoys a prime setting on Royal Parade immediately opposite the beach and provides a relaxing base with a sun terrace and comfy lounges

many of the comfortable guest rooms at this traditional hotel on Royal Parade enjoy sea views as does the brasserie style restaurant