The Best South East England Budget Hotels

recommended two star and other cheap hotels in South East England


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provides good value accommodation in beautifully presented rooms and is a short walk from village shops, cafes and pubs as well as open forest

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privately-run hotel, located between the city centre and Southampton Common, with comfortable, well-equipped rooms and a cosy bistro

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a modern hotel with spacious rooms, located just off Junction 1 of the M271 and M27 and a short drive from the cruise ship terminals

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modern hotel located on the A299 and perfectly placed as a base to explore Broadstairs, Margate, Ramsgate and a little further, Canterbury

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good value Gatwick stop-over accommodation, with a poplar bar and restaurant, located a 5-minute walk from Horley town centre

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modern, value hotel conveniently placed hotel for those attending a match or event at the Ageas Bowl and with easy access from the M27

Chalk Farm

Eastbourne

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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

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

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stay in bright and spacious rooms at this modern hotel, then enjoy the shopping, dining, nightlife and attractions that are on the doorstep

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modern hotel with bright, spacious rooms decorated in a contemporary style and situated between Crawley and Three Bridges

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

ibis Hotel

Portsmouth

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located in the heart of Portsmouth, offering modern rooms with a bold decoration and a Cafe-Bar serving a light menu, snacks and beverages

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directly opposite the beach on Maine Parade and within a few minutes walk of the pier, town centre shops are under 10 minutes on foot

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spoil yourself with a sea view room to enjoy superb views from this cliff top hotel, also enjoy the licensed lounge bar, decking and tea garden

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modern, purpose-built hotel, with bright, colourful rooms, located on the A2 north of Canterbury and just over a 20-minute drive to Dover

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located just off the A2, this recently completed hotel features airy rooms, a carvery restaurant and is a mile to Ebbsfleet International rail station

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modern hotel with bright, comfy rooms located just off the A27 and also enjoying easy access to the A3(M), M27, Portsmouth and Southsea

Days Inn

Fleet Services Southbound M3

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a modern and clean, value-for-money hotel, based at Fleet M3 Services, making an ideal touring base

Holiday Inn Express

Milton Keynes

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conveniently placed hotel, moments from the M1 and Gulliver's Land Theme Park, featuring smart, modern rooms and a buffet breakfast

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features well-equipped, air-conditioned rooms with views of the surrounding countryside; closest hotel to Eurotunnel terminal

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