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The Halcyon

3.0 star property
Countryside retreat offers a peaceful escape with essential comforts near South Downs National Park - perfect for travelers seeking quiet and connection

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The Halcyon offers a tranquil countryside getaway near South Downs National Park. Enjoy practical amenities that balance relaxation with connectivity - public WiFi keeps you connected, and a satisfying breakfast starts each day of exploration.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Small) | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Small)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (2nd floor) | 1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (2nd floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Ground floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite (2nd floor) | 1 bedroom

Triple Room, Ensuite (2nd floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Meads, a neighborhood in Eastbourne, is home to The Halcyon. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Shinewater Park, while Congress Theatre and Eastbourne Heritage Centre are cultural highlights. Treasure Island and Fort Fun are also worth visiting. With windsurfing, surfing/body boarding, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Eastbourne travel guide
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8 South Cliff, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, England, BN20 7AF

What's nearby

  • Eastbourne Pier, definitely a must if you find yourself in the area.
    Eastbourne Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • #BeachTips Eastbourne Pier at the close of day
    Eastbourne Pier
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Congress Theatre
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Devonshire Park Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Eastbourne Station
    17 min walk

Restaurants

  • Cornfield Garage
    14 min walk
  • The Grand Hotel Cocktail Bar
    2 min walk
  • Beerarama
    14 min walk
  • Pomodoro e Mozzarella
    12 min walk
  • Bistrot Pierre
    5 min walk

About this property

The Halcyon

Bed & breakfast near South Downs National Park
The Halcyon provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Halcyon Eastbourne
The Halcyon Bed & breakfast
The Halcyon Bed & breakfast Eastbourne

Frequently asked questions

Is The Halcyon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Halcyon?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Halcyon?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Halcyon located?

Located in Meads, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Western Lawns and Eastbourne Beach. Congress Theatre and Towner Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Eastbourne Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Halcyon Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, ideal location, all very easy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely independent hotel.. staff very friendly. Continental breakfast very good. Free parking by kerb “Brillant” friend & I enjoyed..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at this lovely comfortable hotel. Very friendly staff, incredibly clean presentable room. All round very impressive. Would highly recommend n
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy for walks along the sea front Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Highly recommended.

Great location, comfy bed, lovely staff and great parking outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solo trip post hiking the Seven Sister's Cliffs. A beautiful and calm place to go to after a challenging hike. My room had a gorgeous view of the English Channel and the entire room and bathroom felt like you were staying in a top spa accommodation. Breakfast was of an array of nice choices. I will come again with my family!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constantine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant property with comfortable rooms and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was amazing value for money! The large room was recently renovated and the facilities were excellent. Top quality small hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Amenities
I enjoyed a two night stay The room was clean and well equipped The staff were friendly and welcoming The hotel was by the beach with easy access to shops and restaurants and a wonderful walk along Beachy Head
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Julian

Liked: Staff & service
The original room we were allocated was a bit small so we changed to the family room. At an off peak price it was good value and I would summarise it as a cheap and cheerful hotel. The staff were all very friendly. The breakfast at £6.95 per person was enjoyable. I would return but only at off peak prices.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful reception staff. Nicely renovated room. Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff , warm, spacious, modernised room with a beautiful sea view. Would like to come back here again. Enjoyed my stay .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bargain hotel with some downsides

This hotel is in a pretty quiet and in a convenient location. The rooms are clean. The downsides are that the rooms are VERY small. We had no room to do anything but get into bed and there was only one nightstand. The bathrooms are in need of some rehab. The shower had a curtain with pink mold and the door had exposed wood on the bottom where it had gotten wet too many times. If you’re picky, this is probably not the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay room had a good sea view nice friendly staff clean tidy comfortable would definitely stay again when back in Eastbourne.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a double and ended up getting room 9 at the top with a fantastic view. It was spacious, modern and the en-suite bathroom was lovely. I would definitely book again as so convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location on the water. Staff great. Beds comfortable. Close to South Downs Way trail end. 10 minute bus to train station
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the sea view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really good time in the hotel. It was very clean and the staffs were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveling as a single person I felt very safe, I loved the single room that was comfortable, had everything you could possibly need.Lorraine who helped with the breakfast was absolutely wonderful, she is an asset to the Hotel.I would recommend the Halycon to anyone looking to stay in the area.I would live a return visit. The owner was very accommodating with a late check in. Loved the whole experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful and friendly. Rooms were clean and of great quality. All round pleasant stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient position for the the theatre and food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nayano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very cozy and quiet time, would love to come back again. Lee welcomed us warm and friendly prepared us a large room than , Lorraine helped us with the breakfast in the morning, everything was neat and organised.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot at the quieter end of town. My room had a lovely view. Bed was comfy. A few things not working- the wifi only worked in the corridor or in the room, the clock needs a battery and the water pressure in the shower was poor. Other than that all good!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome room (room9) safe and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Bradford

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

Eastbourne

Great value in a good location on the sea in Eastbourne. Friendly staff, clean, and quiet. Good access to the South Downs Way as well, heading towards the Seven Sisters. Only drawback was the tiny shower, but for the price, it’s worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024