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

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

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

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

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

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