The Best East Sussex Seaside Hotels

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


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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

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

Eastbourne

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

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

Imperial Hotel

Eastbourne

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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

Brighton

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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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traditional, seaside hotel located just a short stroll from the seafront offering large airy rooms and a restaurant serving a classic British menu

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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

Queens Hotel

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

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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

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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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dating from 1864 this Grade II listed hotel retains characeter features like the original Regency staircase and enjoys a seafront setting

Hadleigh Hotel

Eastbourne

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popular, well-established hotel located just off of Grand Parade offering comfy, simply furnished rooms and restaurant serving a traditional menu

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