The Best East Sussex Seaside Hotels

recommended hotels near the sea, on or close to the East Sussex coast


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historic, former inn dating from 1750 boasting views over Rye to the coast and featuring log fires, a snug bar and individually styled rooms

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tucked away down a quiet side street off Marine Parade, this elegant townhouse has beautiful rooms individual in their style and design

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stay in quirky, individually decorated rooms - Arty of House style - and enjoy a modern British menu and unique cocktails at this urban hotel

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a former smugglers' haunt dating back to 13th century, its rich heritage can still be witnessed today in the wealth of retained original features

The Pier Hotel

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

The Lansdowne

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

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features contemporary, well presented rooms and is set on one of Brighton's main shopping streets with the seafront a short walk away

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conveniently placed, family-run hotel located close to the Towner Art Gallery, Winter Garden and theatres and provides well-appointed rooms

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

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family owned and run hotel ideally placed for Eastbourne's cultural venues and the seafront featuring comfy, well-presented guest rooms

The View Hotel

Eastbourne

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

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the Pier and Beach can be reached within an easy 3 minute walk of this chic, boutique-style aparthotel, boasting well-appointed, airy suites

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

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

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Rye's former customs warehouse built in 1592, today it is a welcoming inn with smart, stylish rooms and serves locally sourced, seasonal food

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on Royal Parade close to the Redoubt Fortress and moments from the beach - comfortable guest rooms, some with sea view and 4-poster bed

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Grade II listed Regency townhouse - circa 1815 - retaining plenty of period features and situated a mere pebble's throw from the beach

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sitting in fashionable Kemptown, 2 minutes walk from Marine Parade, this elegant Regency building provides chic and stylish accommodation

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16th-century inn retaining many period features, open fires and beamed ceilings, located in a quiet village in countryside close to Hastings

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family-run guest house, located just off of Royal Parade, providing a relaxing and friendly atmosphere and well-presented guest rooms

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welcoming guest house in a prime seafront spot just moments from Palace Pier - rooms are traditional in style, some with sea views

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set on Regency garden square a short stroll from the seafront and beach - rooms are individually designed, some with 4-poster beds

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in the Brunswick area of Brighton and Hove and just moments from the beach - guest rooms are comfrtable and have individual decor

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