Hastings Museum and Art Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Hastings Castle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
East Hill Lift - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
Getting around
Hastings Station - 9 min walk
Restaurants
Yates - 5 min walk
Hanushka - 4 min walk
Stooge Coffee - 4 min walk
Bay Spice - 3 min walk
The Dripping Well - 5 min walk
About this property
The White Rock Hotel
Property highlights
Consider a stay at The White Rock Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and free newspapers
Smoke-free premises and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at The White Rock Hotel have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 3 to 8 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 3 to 8 per person
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is The White Rock Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The White Rock Hotel?
The White Rock Hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The White Rock Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The White Rock Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is The White Rock Hotel located?
Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps from White Rock Theatre, Hastings Pier, and Clambers. Hastings Beach and The America Ground are also within 5 minutes. Hastings Station is 9 minutes by foot and St Leonards Warrior Square Station is 15 minutes.
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The White Rock Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 149 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 149 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 149 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 149 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 149 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Lovely one night stay in a Seaview twin room. Tea, coffee and biscuits in the room. Beautiful lounge areas and enjoyed having drinks on the outdoor seating.
Vicki
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
Heidi
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
6/10
The hotel is in a good location.
Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
8/10
Ricki
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
10/10
Nice breakfast and bar facilities. Parked on site. Perfect for a show at the theatre next door
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
10/10
Great situation near the pier, lovely sea views from the veranda.
Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
10/10
The room was plush. Admittedly not geared up for heavy tea drinkers but still had all the amenities we could wish for. Dinner menu is a little limited but not expensive. Breakfast was enjoyable even though the beans had been microwaved on the plate. All said and done would happily stay there again.
Martin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
10/10
The most comfy bed I’ve had in a hotel in years. Got the room with sea view, lovely view in the morning. Shower pressure was great, clean room and great night of sleep. Lift bit small but not the end of the world.
Krishna
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
10/10
Ivan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
2/10
We were unable to sleep as our bedroom was next door to the loft and we could hear very loudly every time someone used the lift and when the door was open and closed it was a very loud bang snd then children I think of someone was running up and down the corridors do we ended up giving our room key to the cleaner downstairs and leaving at 2am. Very disappointed as it was my partners 40th birthday and we had booked for 2 nights so lost money and I’ve emailed the hotel and no response back
Nina
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
8/10
Nice helpful staff in all sections. Bit cramped in upstairs corridors and a more comfy bed would have been nice. They are doing their best in an old building.
Helen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
10/10
Room comfortable.
Staff friendly.
We'll stay at White Rock Hotel again
Eunice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
8/10
Very good location.Pet friendly.Guest discount for breakfast and room service free of charge.
Angela
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
8/10
A good property but needs the floorboards an lift modernizing
Leanne
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10
Ryan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
10/10
Lovely old hotel. Staff were really friendly. Room was spotless, beds were really comfortable. Ate breakfast there every morning and plenty to choose from. Would happily stay there again.
Derek
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
8/10
Jane
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
6/10
Great location.
Only downfall was the noisy door lift with quest used in going up to their rooms.
Lift door could use some re fitting a noise reducing mechanism.
Vince
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
6/10
There are 2 lifts. One, which stops at the 2rd floor, from where you have to navigate a labyrinth of very narrow passageways to a very narrow flight of stairs to the 3rd floor. Not good if you have mobility problems.
The other lift was described by my 10 year old grandson as a "vertical coffin" which may be a slight exaggeration, but not much. Not good for those suffering from claustrophobia.
The décor is somewhat dated and in need of a facelift. The food is adequate and typically English.
Would I book in here again. Most likely not.
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
8/10
Had a good week stay at this hotel. The rooms are a good size, clean and comfortable.
We had a premier first floor room which has a great view on the beach and sea with doors that open out - no balcony. The only issue with these rooms is that the outside bar/seating area is just below and the bar stays open till 12pm. So if you are a light and early sleeper, these might not be for you.
We only had breakfast which has a selection of hot and cold.
This is a dog friendly hotel. During our stay there was a number of owners with dogs which are allowed in the restaurant and bar area. They are also allowed to stay in the rooms, which is not clear from the web site.
All in all, a good hotel and location. Every day yor bed is made and towels changed.
Colin
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
8/10
Good value for money. Great position. All the major areas of use clean and welcoming. Staff very friendly and attentive.
Some of the areas of the hotel such as the corridors, stairs and lifts are in need of an update.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10
I like that my room was big enough to fit 2 double beds and with space to walk around freely.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
8/10
There should be more choices in evening meals breakfast and lunches were spot on there should be breakfast included with the room
Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
8/10
Overall the stay was good.
There is no air-con in the hotel, so if you have a room with a sea view and when you open the windows it’s very loud.
The cleaning ladies were excellent.
Hotel’s staff was really good and very helpful.
One huge disadvantage - avoid hotel’s restaurant as much as possible. The service (especially if you sit outside) is very very VERY slow. And even if you managed to order your food (asked for sparkling water without ice and tea with slice of lemon) they are going to bring you something completely different - water WITH ice and tea with MILK ahaha