The Best East Sussex Seaside Hotels

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

14th century house with a renowned restaurant and elegant rooms set in 4 acres of private grounds that stretch down to the Cuckmere River

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

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

with views across to the South Downs, this friendly hotel, set in a 17th-century house, is operated as part of a Learning Disabilities Centre

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

family run hotel, with an emphasis on relaxation and attention to detail, featuring attractive rooms, a Champagne bar and indoor pool and sauna

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

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

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

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

set amid 38 acres of woodland and formal gardens on the outskirts of St. Leonards and Hastings and offering a wealth of relaxing leisure facilities

offers individually designed rooms, traditional pub fayre prepared using fresh, seasonal produce and is just 2 miles from Rye's historic centre

comfortable, contemporary rooms alongside a Steakhouse and bar set close to the junction of the A23 and A27making a good touring base

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

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

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

providing smart, comfortable rooms in a peaceful setting with on site barbecue facilities for guests, this hotel is well located for a relaxing countryside stay, yet only some 20 miles to the South Coast

bright colours, contemporary design and bespoke artwork from local and international artists blend at this chic hotel in the North Lanes

a refined 19th-century house with a colonial-style veranda set in a charming South Downs village - guest rooms are ultra-smart and chic

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

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

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

previous guests of this luxuriously appointed, peaceful B&B have particularly praised it for its location, comfort and value-for-money

in a large Victorian terrace, this welcoming hotel offers spacious, comfortably furnished rooms and sits 500 metres from the seafront

designed in the shape of a traditional Sussex barn and features a bistro style restaurant, modern lounge bar and comfortable, affordable rooms

Grade II listed, Georgian, former Rectory set in 3 acres of attractive grounds in a quiet hamlet featuring elegant, beautifully presented rooms

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

beautifully restored barns, tucked away amidst a wine estate, featuring guest rooms of a high standard and retaining character features

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

traditional hotel located close to Preston Park away from Brighton's bustling centre yet on a regular and conveient bus route into the city

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

stylish, friendly pub located at the foot of the South Downs National Park - guest rooms are well-appointed and decorated in a contemporary style

a pretty, double room with private bathroom is offered at this welcoming inn, nestling on peaceful village green, 6 minutes drive to Beachy Head

above an archetypal village-green inn, a sunnily decorated double room well placed for visiting Beachy Head and The Severn Sisters

nestled above a quintessential, low-ceilinged inn, this delightful room looks out over the village green, just over a mile from Birling Gap

4 miles from Eastbourne, in a pretty, village inn, this charming double room, with its own bathroom, is both bright and airy but cosy too

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

perfecct for exploring the Severn Sisters cliffs, this pretty double room, with private bathroom adjoins a friendly and welcoming village inn

luxurious accommodation in a relaxed private residence - elegant guest rooms enjoy views of the gardens, Rye's rooftops or towards the coast

dating from the 12th century, this historic pub is said to be one of England's oldest and many character features have been retained

refurbished Sussex farmhouse set in extensive grounds surrounded by rolling hills yet moments from Southease station for trains to Brighton

a stylish inn in the Sussex countryside, the friendly hub of its pretty village, features relaxing all-day dining and smart, updated rooms

traditional, family-run pub located on Brighton's fringes close to surrounding countryside and two and a half miles from the city centre

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