The Best East Sussex Seaside Hotels

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


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landmark hotel, overlooking the sea, that features elegant guest rooms, fine dining, good service and hospitality and a relaxing ambience

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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tucked away down a quiet side street off Marine Parade, this elegant townhouse has beautiful rooms individual in their style and design

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a fine Regency property lovingly renovated by an award-winning architect to create a stylish, contemporary hotel with fine dining

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stay in quirky, individually decorated rooms - Arty of House style - and enjoy a modern British menu and unique cocktails at this urban hotel

Langham Hotel

Eastbourne

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enjoys a prominent seafront setting and features elegant, classically styled guest rooms and public areas along with a fine dining restaurant

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

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guests can enjoy first-class, international cuisine in the elegant restaurant of this stylishly decorated inn, just metres from the beach

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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

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townhouse hotel featuring quirky themed rooms inspired by pop culture, glamour and music and has a lively and eclectic events calendar

Port Hotel

Eastbourne

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at this boutique hotel in a prime location 30 yards from Eastbourne Beach, the rooms have an elegant contemporary décor with high quality facilities

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vibrant, LGBT friendly hotel in a prominent seafront setting - rooms are adorned with artwork and there is a subterranean nightclub

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Brighton's landmark hotel is as grand as the name suggests with an oppulent interior, elegant rooms, fine dining and relaxing facilities

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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an award-winning, cooked to order breakfast awaits guests at this stylish, carefully refurbished guest house situated near the seafront

Hydro Hotel

Eastbourne

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

Jurys Inn

Brighton

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modern hotel, with smart, contemporary rooms, located moments from the station and a 15 minute walk from The Lanes and Royal Pavilion

The Lansdowne

Eastbourne

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

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features contemporary, well presented rooms and is set on one of Brighton's main shopping streets with the seafront a short walk away

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