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The Mowbray

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Eastbourne with a bar and an outdoor tennis court

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite
The Mowbray offers upscale B&B comfort with practical amenities. Guests can play tennis on the outdoor court, connect with WiFi in common areas, and unwind at the on-site bar. Travelers value the express check-in and the staff's helpful assistance.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Triple Room, Ensuite (Double/Twin + Sofa)

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite (Double/Twin + Sofa)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Sofa bed - single
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (SuperKing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Suite, Ensuite

Luxury Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Heating
Fan
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (SuperKing)

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (SuperKing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne, ENG, BN21 4BJ

What's nearby

  • Eastbourne Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Congress Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eastbourne Bandstand - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Eastbourne Pier - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Eastbourne Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornfield Garage - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪To the Rise Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bistrot Pierre - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Urban Ground - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Mowbray

Upscale bed & breakfast near South Downs National Park
The Mowbray provides a bar and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and smoke-free premises
  • A computer station, luggage storage, and an elevator

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property prior to 6 PM on the day of arrival for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. Please note that late check-in is not available for the Family or Superior Quadruple Room.

Access methods

Smart lock

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/debit cards

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Mowbray B&B Eastbourne
Mowbray Eastbourne
The Mowbray Hotel Eastbourne
The Mowbray Eastbourne
The Mowbray Bed & breakfast
The Mowbray Bed & breakfast Eastbourne

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mowbray pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mowbray?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mowbray?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mowbray located?

Situated in Eastbourne, this bed & breakfast is steps from Eastbourne Heritage Centre, Devonshire Park Theatre, and Congress Theatre. Eastbourne Beach and Towner Art Gallery are also within 5 minutes. Eastbourne Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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The Mowbray Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 199 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was Superb Kitchen Staff were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Mowbray to see the Sussex Coast and Kent. The hotel proved to be a great choice. My room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. I had an easy walk to Eastbourne’s board walk, great local places to eat and a nice building btw.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was under new management and was not being run well. The two young men were trying their best but obviously they had no guidance as to how to run it. There were no towels available until our second day when they gave the two of us one bath towel between us. The breakfast was also not up to standard, especially since the website was still the old owners one and showed delicious, well presented food. This hotel should not still be showing an AA 4 star grading as this is totally misleading. I complained to Expedia on Monday morning but haven’t heard back from you as yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Clara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything in the room was very old and not very clean. The towels had holes in them. The bathroom and shower were very narrow and difficult to move around in for two petite women. The shower pressure was very low, the toilet was poorly designed and set up. There was noone at reception whenever we were at the property. One of the windows could not be opened, which made our top level room very hot and stuffy! It was not a 4 star experience as labeled in Expedia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I think they have made a great job of providing comfortable conditions for the clients of Mowbury court hotel.....Really good breakfast with a variety of cereal ..pastries ..cooked breakfast and extras...warm friendly staff making sure your stay is home to home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A fab property in a fantastic location, beach front 2 mins walk, town centre 5 mins walk, Thank you for a lovely weekend 🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great option in Eastbourne

Great b&b option in Eastbourne. Roy was absolutely fantastic with the communication and the room was perfect for a weekend stay. Close to the seafront and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare F

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

Great short break

A lovely two night stay. In a great location, close to restaurants, pier and beach. Parking is great too. Breakfast is lovely as are the staff. Arrival instructions are very clear. Room was compact, although fine for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to access. And privacy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

kim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ideally located for eating out and sea front strolls. Basic hotel , easy parking, good breakfast however the housekeeping in the rooms could be improved especially in the bathrooms, toilet brush disgraceful !! . Blinds also thick in dust and tv unwatchable as signal kept going.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s very old fashion hotel, which I have prepared for that. The condition of the property is worst than I expect. The size of room is just like London. You probably could find something better if you book advance somewhere else in Eastbourne.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Phillip

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THIS PROPERTY IS TOTALLY UNSUITABLE FOR ELDERLY FOLK AND THOSE WITH MOBILITY PROBLEMS, TOO MANY STAIRS !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorota

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

Not my first stay and it won't be the last

It was my 2nd stay in Mowbray. Very friendly and lovely hotel. I think I booked last available room, small single bed one. Even though it was very small, it was furnished in a way it was very convenient and comfortable for my short stay. Large windows give a spacey feeling. Small en-suite bathroom could use a little bit of renovation but everything was in working order so no issues there. Staff was super nice and accommodating. Great location, 3 minutes from the sea, 10 minutes walk from the train station
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cramped space and dirty bathroom

Not much space in the room or bathroom. Window was difficult to move. Worst part was bathroom. Mildew stains on ceiling and felt dirty. It really needs major updating. Glad we only had a 2 night stay. Would definitely not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Harrie

Disliked: Staff & service
Everything was self check in. You could make use of a bar in the lounge, but it was empty. Not even a bottle of water. The bed was too small in a tiny room. I almost didn’t fit on the toilet. I would never go there again.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointed. Wouldn’t recommend.

The location was great but that is the only good thing about The Mowbray. As soon as we entered the lobby there was a damp smell. No one to greet you or help with your bags etc. The bed was horrible, it was uncomfortable and the two mattresses that made up a double, constantly came apart with a sheet that didn’t fit properly. The duvet came out of the cover too. The room and bedding smelt of damp and the shower was dirty and mouldy. Glad we only stopped for the one night. We didn’t have breakfast, so can’t comment on that. If you find it difficult mobility wise, there are big steps up to the property and although there is a lift to the rooms, I’m not sure it went down to where the breakfast was being served and there were lots of steps down to it. I would not recommend The Mowbray and for the money I would have expected a lot more.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael

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

Rude and vitriolic

Roy, I presume the owner, is so rude it’s almost comical. I booked a suite for my son and I, and requested single beds placed as far apart as possible. On arrival, they were 4 inches apart, so we moved one of them to the other side of the room. It was on wheels so took a few seconds. The exposed carpet was filthy so we left the bed where it was in the morning to allow them to give it a rare vacuuming. Roy actually phoned me after we’d left to remonstrate..he was almost apoplectic that we had dared to move a bed! I’d like to know what award the ‘award winning breakfast’ has won? Maybe the most anaemic and unappealing sausage? Or perhaps an award for cramming the most tables in to a tiny basement breakfast room? To be fair I’ve had worst breakfasts but also many far better The hotel is tired and dated but the owner is incredible..I’m still feeling a bit stunned by his tirade
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, the staff couldn’t be more helpful and we had a really nice couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shukra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023