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The Grand Hotel Eastbourne

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with indoor pool

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On the beach
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reception
The Grand Hotel Eastbourne, by the sea, offers a garden and Health Club spa. Guests swim in indoor/outdoor pools, enjoy breakfast at two restaurants, and connect to WiFi by the lobby fireplace. Past visitors praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym

Room options

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Classic Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room - Side Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room - Side Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Classic Seaview Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite Side Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite Side Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Penthouse (Penthouse) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Penthouse (Penthouse)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (Master) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Master)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 81 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Inland Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Inland Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Eastbourne, The Grand Hotel Eastbourne is in the suburbs and on the beach. Eastbourne Bandstand and Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Treasure Island and Fort Fun. Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park and The English Wine Centre are also worth visiting. Water skiing, parasailing, and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, England, BN21 4EQ

What's nearby

  • Eastbourne Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Congress Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Eastbourne Bandstand - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Eastbourne Pier - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Eastbourne Station - 15 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornfield Garage - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bistrot Pierre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Garden Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sabaidee Thai Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bohemian - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Grand Hotel Eastbourne

Luxury eco-certified hotel near South Downs National Park
At The Grand Hotel Eastbourne, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a body treatment, a facial, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and wedding services
  • An elevator, meeting rooms, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 152 individually decorated rooms feature perks such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 24 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Grill
  • Mirabelle Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1875
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Pets are not permitted in the common areas of the property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 24 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees apply to children aged 0-16 when booking dinner on a dinner, bed and breakfast rate. Breakfast is included for all guests who book this rate.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April 05 to September 13
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Eastbourne Grand Hotel
Grand Eastbourne
Grand Hotel Eastbourne
The Eastbourne Eastbourne
The Grand Hotel Eastbourne Hotel
The Grand Hotel Eastbourne Eastbourne
The Grand Hotel Eastbourne Hotel Eastbourne

Frequently asked questions

Does The Grand Hotel Eastbourne have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is The Grand Hotel Eastbourne pet-friendly?

Yes, The Grand Hotel Eastbourne allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Grand Hotel Eastbourne located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastbourne hotel is just steps from Western Lawns and Eastbourne Beach. Congress Theatre and Towner Art Gallery are also within 5 minutes. Eastbourne Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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The Grand Hotel Eastbourne Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel- great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi Ki Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, spa treatment was lovely and the heated outdoor swimming pool in September was a bonus. Staff was all friendly, wide range of cocktails at the bar, restaurants were also of high standard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean,staff very helpful and friendly,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property 👌
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property! While the room was a bit dated, it was nice and comfortable. The common areas were absolutely beautiful and truly grand! Would definitely stay there again! Easy drive to the Seven Sisters Cliffs which were so breathtaking not to mention the beautiful countryside.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, staff were so attentive. Good service, housekeeping cleanliness was great. Food at both restaurants was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very nice, staff were friendly, heated outdoor pool was nice and so was the spa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful. We were very lucky to be upgraded from our original room we had booked. Hotel very clean Easy to get around Definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful and classic building
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piyush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always loved The Grand
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleonora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight out of London!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a little dated, & needed some TLC but surged a purpose
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing weekend at the Grand - was there for our wedding anniversary that coincided with the Airbourne. Staff on the whole were amazing - the service was a bit intermittent at times, but it was a busy weekend for them so totally understand how difficult it is to get the resource right. We will definitely be back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miss

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

Amazing place

Fabulous hotel, lovely rooms, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff,very helpful,made the visit a real treat
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natyeli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand - have stayed here around 30 times and love it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

HAWABIBI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at many 5 star hotels, this was average for a five star. It had old furniture, the swimming pool indoor was nice. The staff were friendly and lovely. The property could do with a paint-up. I had the deluxe room. The TV was very small for a room of the size, breakfast was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely stay. Room was a bit dated and tired, but it was comfortable. The bar serves great cocktails. Breakfast was excellent but service was a bit slow (never got our 2nd pot of tea).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel with such professional staff yet so friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinner was excellent and the outdoor and indoor pool lovely. Gardens are well kept and very pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthias

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was very disappointing. The “wheelchair-accessible” Junior Suite was unusable, the room was dirty, old, and damaged, and we had to pay extra for another room. Expedia’s description was misleading, and the overall experience was far below expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dead flys on window sills rubber casket hanging off window and old stains on windows from tea Bottle of water in room had been drunk out of not a 5 star anymore shame
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position on the seafront Staff were all friendly and very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good comfortable stay, good food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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