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The Cumberland Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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On the beach
Restaurant
Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Balcony view
Exterior
Located in Eastbourne City Centre, The Cumberland Hotel offers a warm atmosphere. Enjoy views from the terrace, English breakfast, and relax at the bar and restaurant. Helpful staff and free in-room WiFi make it perfect for unwinding after exploring the area.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Double Room (Double Inland) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room (Double Inland)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Shared Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Shared Balcony

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Single Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Single Shared Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • ‪The Belgian Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flamenco Tapas Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪O Farol - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro e Mozzarella - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Cumberland Hotel

Hotel near South Downs National Park
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 banquet hall, and free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • 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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 2.35 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available for GBP 10.00 per night

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 2.35 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.00 per night

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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Reviews

The Cumberland Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 349 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hui Jie Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view if you get sea view rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good sea view!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Amenities
The hotel had a slightly faded charm but the room was comfortable, the staff were excellent and the location superb
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed , a little dated and noisy but plenty of character and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room was at the front of the hotel with an amazing view of the sea front from 3 huge windows. A classic old English seaside hotel with a lot of character, seems to be slowly and unobtrusively getting some updates - think my room has been recently refreshed and another nearby was being decorated, but it wasn't at all disruptive or very noticeable as it went on. Had everything you need and seconds away from the sea front.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

tp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a good spot on the seafront. The staff are very helpful and attentive. Jameson the manager was great in supporting me eoth getting things for me dye to my mobility concerns.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Only thing we thought it really need to be improved is breakfast. Even a few more items like cheese or salamis and maybe a few patries. Just a few extra items.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Marie

The hotel has a great location on the seafront yet near to restaurants and bars in town . Staff were lovely. Our room however, although clean really needed the furniture updating. It was also far too hot but on request we were pleased to have a fan provided which helped. It was great to have a side sea view. We didn’t eat there but the bar service was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was spotlessly clean and the staff were brilliant. There was renovation work going on in the hotel next door which caused noise. Because of the age of the hotel there were some very creaky floorboards, both in our room and the room above us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
All good and in particular Reception
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alycia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Really friendly staff, so accomodating and the hotel manager was lovely. Unfortunately there was only one room in the window which had been blocked so that it would only open 5 inches max. It meant our room was unbearably hot and stuffy from lack of ventilation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

Bernadette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, our experience was not good as my sister has rashes due to bed bugs and had to go to A&E hospital for immediate treatment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to train. A classic beach side hotel with lots of atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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

8/10 Good

Amritpal singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very beautiful and the view from the property was also very nice. The staff was really helpful and kind
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness
Good overall, easy parking via vouchers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great budget hotel, Overall ok. Toilet needs bleach Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes this hotel is old but I would say it has character and we really enjoyed our stay it was quirky! The lady that checked us in was fabulous wish I had of got her name she was so welcoming and friendly and really made us feel at home she is a credit to this hotel and we will definitely be back ! It’s also in a great location and close to all you need !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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