The Best East Sussex Seaside Hotels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a stunningly beautiful, 16th century house, boasting a wealth of character, luxuriously furnished bedrooms and a cosy, intimate bar

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

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

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

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

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

welcoming, family run guest house located just off of Grand Parade and close to the theatres and venues in Eastbourne's cultural quarter

easily accessible by rail, this characterful, 15th-century inn offers wood-beamed rooms and a cosy restaurant serving seasonal, local dishes

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