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The Cumberland Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Terrace/patio
On the beach
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Shared Balcony

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Double Inland)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hair dryer, towels

Single Shared Balcony

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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34 - 36 GRAND PARADE, Eastbourne, England, BN21 3YT

What's nearby

  • Eastbourne Bandstand - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Eastbourne Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Eastbourne Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Congress Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Eastbourne Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪To the Rise Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro E Mozzarella - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Chippy on the Pier - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Qualisea Fish Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Victorian Tea Rooms - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Cumberland Hotel

Hotel near Eastbourne Beach
Take advantage of a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant at The Cumberland Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and free newspapers
  • A 24-hour front desk and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 72 individually furnished rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Estonian, Italian, Polish, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 2.20 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10.50 for adults and GBP 10.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 1 and February 9.
The following facilities are closed on New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10.50 for adults and GBP 10.50 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 2.20 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Cumberland Eastbourne
Cumberland Hotel Eastbourne
Cumberland
The Cumberland Hotel Hotel
The Cumberland Hotel Eastbourne
The Cumberland Hotel Hotel Eastbourne

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cumberland Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Cumberland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Cumberland Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Cumberland Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastbourne City Centre hotel is just steps from Eastbourne Bandstand and Eastbourne Beach. Eastbourne Pier and Devonshire Park Theatre are also within 5 minutes. Eastbourne Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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The Cumberland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 275 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was basic but very clean. Staff were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We got to the hotel on Friday night and we was looked after by all the staff and the room was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and clean good location and staff were helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great , even got a free upgrade from single to double room , only downside was a noise i think from a boiler or water system every 30 seconds or so that made sleeping more difficult , maybe i got an unlucky room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very very beautiful

It was a very good experience. Lovely hotel and it exceeded my expectations. Welcoming workers and very patient and offered us a nice room. Helped us on our whole stay and it was very clean. Very lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good reliable hotel, with very friendly reception.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view to the sea front! Would recommend the balcony room, where you could enjoy the view with a drink. Very friendly staff and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eastbourne Weekend

Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, lovely room and balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Seven Sisters hike

Good hotel for three star Nice and relaxed. Great location on the sea front
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Location was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hotel great views of sea and also the Bandstand just across the road if you have a sea view room which is well worth it. Would definitely recommend and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tarnya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here when attending a wedding in the town. The room was fresh and clean nice breakfast lovely super helpful staff. Will stay again aa i visit the area often
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean rooms helpful friendly staff good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Goretti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very efficient and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay, staff friendly and professional
Balcony view
Balcony view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Dwi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with my stay for a night, I wish that there is a free parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property Beds were very comfortable Everything we needed Loved happy hour
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, immaculate room, great sea view and amazing value for money, will use again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
inexpensive and noisy in the evenings, but convenient and accessible to the tennis
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024