The Best East Sussex Seaside Hotels

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


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Hotel Una

Brighton

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original features meet individually decorated rooms, natural wood, artwork, a cinema room and a cosy cocktail bar at this stylish hotel

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

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

The Pier Hotel

Eastbourne

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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

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

Afton Hotel

Eastbourne

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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

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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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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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located on a Regency square just off the seafront - some rooms with traditional high ceilings that retain 19th-century period features

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

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

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offers a good choice of guest rooms, standard, deluxe and superior with a popular brasserie and bar, next door, which hosts weekly live music

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

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this upmarket hotel near Brighton's sea front has contemporary designer rooms with rainfall showers, and features its popular Vitality breakfast

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

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

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offers well-appointed rooms decorated in a contemporary style, a wide choice of breakfast options and a convenient, central location

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at the foot of the historic, and cobbled, Mermaid Street offering smart and contemporary rooms, a popular cafe and a bar with a terrace

Alexanders

Hastings

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provides comfortable accommodation in an elegant, seafront townhouse and is ideally located for the town centre, pier and the old town area

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welcoming guest house in a prime seafront spot just moments from Palace Pier - rooms are traditional in style, some with sea views

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two hundred year old Regency town house located a stone's throw from the i360 and seafront - guest rooms are individually decorated

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

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close to a wide range of restaurants, cafes and bars in Kemptown and also a short walk from the bustling Lanes and Royal Pavilion

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offers light and airy rooms that are simply furnished but comfortable and it sits in an ideal location to explore Eastbourne's attractions and beach

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