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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

stylish hideaway with elegant, well designed rooms and an original Georgian ballroom standing proud on the High Street since 1575

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

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

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

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

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

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

just off the seafront, moments from the i360 - traditional hotel, retaining Regency character, with a restaurant serving locally caught seafood

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

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

welcoming guests since 1905, this handsome Edwardian hotel has been rejuvenated into a stylish, boutique, seafront pad with a pampering spa

overlooks the colourful Carpet Gardens, the Victorian pier and English Channel - many of the bright, comfortable rooms enjoy sea views

traditional hotel offering well-appointed rooms, an elegant restaurant serving classic British and European dishes and regular entertainment

set on Grand Parade opposite the famous bandstand and beach - guest rooms are well-appointed and the restaurant serves an extensive menu

with excellent on-site facilities and located in an imposing, seafront position, this friendly hotel makes a great base for a holiday stay

enjoys a prime setting on Royal Parade immediately opposite the beach and provides a relaxing base with a sun terrace and comfy lounges

many of the comfortable guest rooms at this traditional hotel on Royal Parade enjoy sea views as does the brasserie style restaurant

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

a combination of pub, restaurant and guest rooms - some with sea views - located overlooking Hove Lagoon and close to the beach

set in a grand, Regency building overlooking Steine Gardens just moments from Palace Pier, the seafront, Royal Pavilion and the Lanes

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

traditional inn dating back to the 14th century, now the focal point of pretty Alfriston - regular events, home-cooked food and a garden feature

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