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

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

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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

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

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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

Citrus Hotel

Eastbourne

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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

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

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

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

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set on Strand Quay overlooking the River Tillingham just 5 minutes on foot from the historic town centre; offers comfy, well-appointed rooms

Imperial Hotel

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an impressive Victorian hotel set on a tree-lined street just off the seafront offering comfy rooms, relaxing lounge and a large restaurant

Kings Hotel

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

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

So Eastbourne

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just metres from the beach and sea, this traditionally furnished, seaside hotel offers an economic choice for a holiday stay

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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

Eagle House Hotel

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offers bright modern rooms, simply furnished, but comfortable, located a 5-minute walk from Warrior Square Station and shops and restaurants

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just moments from the railway station and with shops, restaurants and bars on the doorstep - functional, modern rooms are featured

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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

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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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traditional seaside guest house located on a quiet side street that leads up from the seafront - rooms have a simple, individual decoration

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enjoy a unique hotel experience at this former working Oast, many of the original features have been retained and it is a short drive from Rye

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offers a good choice of guest rooms, standard, deluxe and superior with a popular brasserie and bar, next door, which hosts weekly live music

The Bay Hotel

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traditional 19th century inn located a few minutes stroll from the beach featuring a restaurant serving hearty fayre and a real ale bar

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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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simple guest rooms, with few frills, feature at this accommodation that is ideally placed for the beach and town centre shops, bars and eateries

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located on New Steine, one of Brighton's Regency garden squares, just moments from the seafront - guest rooms are traditional in style

Highlands Hotel

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a combination of comfortable guest rooms and a popular bar, open to both residents and locals, broadcasting live sporting events

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