Perched by the sea, The Grand Hotel Eastbourne offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and Health Club spa. Unwind in the indoor or outdoor pool, indulge in breakfast at one of two on-site restaurants, or enjoy WiFi by the lobby fireplace. Helpful staff have left a lasting impression on previous guests.
King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, England, BN21 4EQ
What's nearby
Eastbourne Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Congress Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Eastbourne Bandstand - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Eastbourne Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 74 min drive
Hampden Park Station - 6 min drive
Pevensey Bay Station - 8 min drive
Eastbourne Station - 15 min walk
Restaurants
Cornfield Garage - 12 min walk
Dem Shish - 11 min walk
Bistrot Pierre - 3 min walk
PizzaExpress - 12 min walk
Pomodoro E Mozzarella - 10 min walk
About this property
The Grand Hotel Eastbourne
The Grand Hotel Eastbourne is a great choice for your beach stay in Eastbourne, putting you near activities like parasailing, windsurfing, and water skiing. The indoor pool is perfect for guests looking for a bit of fun, while those in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Mirabelle Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a health club, and a fitness center are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
152 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Check-out time is 11 AM
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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
On the beach
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Parasailing nearby
Water skiing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1875
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Health club
An indoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Assistive listening devices available
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Turndown service
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
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Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 8 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Mirabelle Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Garden Grill - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
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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Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 24 for adults and GBP 12 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 35 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from April 05 to September 13
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.
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
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Grand Hotel Eastbourne offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Grand Hotel Eastbourne does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and parasailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. The Grand Hotel Eastbourne also has an indoor pool and a steam room, as well as spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Grand Hotel Eastbourne?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around The Grand Hotel Eastbourne like?
The Grand Hotel Eastbourne is a short 1-minute walk from Eastbourne Beach and 5 minutes' walk from Congress Theatre.
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The Grand Hotel Eastbourne Reviews
Reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently excellent with a wide choice and high-quality food. (22 reviews)
The property's outdoor and indoor pools were enjoyed by guests, with many praising their quality and amenities. (10 reviews)
Dining at the property offered excellent food quality, attentive service, and a range of enjoyable experiences. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
Amazing place
Fabulous hotel, lovely rooms, great breakfast
Miss
Miss, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
Quality Eastbourne hotel
Lovely hotel. Spacious and airy. Good staff.
Helen
Helen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Beautiful and Elegant seafront hotel
The Grand is a very lovely hotel which has kept its feeling of grandeur from times gone by without being old fashioned or shabby. It has a quiet elegance with exceptional decor and service.
Helen
Helen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2025
The indoor pool was great for the kids and the breakfast was very tasty.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
Good comfortable stay, good food
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2025
Grand Hotel , Eastbourne
The Grand is a fine hotel but I was concerned about the overall service provided. Our room, although very clean, had an unpleasant musty smell. We raised this with the hotel but it was not adequately dealt with. Our room was not cleaned on one occasion and towels not replaced on another. Service in the bar was slow. On the positive side staff were generally friendly and attentive and service at breakfast was very good.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
A Real 5*
Everything about this hotel and the experience was excellent.
PHILIP
PHILIP, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
The Hotel is wonderful with as many of the original features on display. The rooms are spacious and in keeping with a period hotel. Excellent bathroom, comfy bed. The windows are old single glazed sash windows and rattle in the wind. However a couple of stratigicly placed teaspoons stopped the rattles. Breakfast is amazing something for everyone. The staff are amazing as the guest is their most important focus. All reflected in the price. Top marks
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
We had a great 1-night stay in March 2025. The service from the staff was impeccable and we were made to feel very welcome. The room was clean and tidy, and functional with a very large bathroom. The included amenities (indoor pool, steam room, jacuzzi) and complimentary breakfast was outstanding. We would definitely stay again.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 11, 2025
Stayed here with wider family, the staff are welcoming and being able to use the facilities before check in time is really helpful when the party is travelling from different places. The rooms were clean and the lounge area was spacious with a good menu. Breakfast food was good quality but service was slow and limited ‘help yourself’ item options (possibly it was busy and there was a lack of restocking). Overall we would stay again.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Birthday Celebration Treat
Amazing birthday celebrations in the restaurant, fabulous staff.
Beautiful room, fab location, cannot fault this place.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 21, 2025
The hotel room was very clean , staff was very helpful, we didn’t have dinner there but we had breakfast, that was nice but you don’t get much,
Paulette
Paulette, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
Amazing stay
Absolutely amazing staff, facilities and breakfast. The pool was amazing and the lady who was working at the pool was beyond fantastic. Can’t recommend enough!!! Will definitely be coming back.
Joey
Joey, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2025
Food excellent. Most of the restaurant staff not very friendly or welcoming.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2025
Mixed review
we arrive quite early wanting drinks in the bar which wasn't a problem,
but it was really really slow service and there wasn't many people about to be honest
Even tried sitting on the patio Service was even worse
we thought we made a serious mistake booking this place for our wedding anniversary, which is 39 years
we got our room and got changed for the evening
as the evening started different staff arrived and things changed.
We had a fantastic evening meal a brilliant piano player during the meal.
(I believe his name is Roy.)
All the food was spot-on to be honest and then we left there and discovered there was a jazz band in the main bar which was absolutely brilliant as well
in that main bar there was more efficient staff that looked after us very well so the evening made up for the slow service in the day
so all in all really enjoyed it was quite expensive though but it is the grand hotel Eastbourne
there was certain members of staff that are amazing
they've been there in a long long time would return for them
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
Nice staff, lovely room, good food
Robyn
Robyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
Classic hotel that truly lives up to the name!
Beautiful classic hotel that is grand in all aspects not just name. Aside from the opulent surroundings, the service was excellent - responsive and helpful staff. The breakfast (the only meal I had at the hotel) was absolutely outstanding. Super comfortable bed and room also - two nights of great sleep even though I don't normally sleep well away from home. Will be back with the whole family!
Amr
Amr, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Beautiful stay.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Lovely place to stay!
Murad
Murad, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2025
The hotel decoration was beautiful and very clean. The room was perfect and when we had an issue the staff were very efficient and moved us to a new room. The hotel was very quiet except for a bit of noise during one day when scaffolding was being erected outside the new room we were in, this was due to repairs taking place so couldn’t be helped. We had a superb breakfast each morning with lots of choice.
suzanne
suzanne, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
I had a fabulous stay! I was in recovery from a gastricoperation and had very tricky food requirements. The staff were extremely helpful and went above and beyond to ensure I had meals that met all the requirements (dairy free, gluten free and no acidic or spicy foods). The chef made me tasty alternatives and i enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea that catered to all my dietary requirements. A special mention of Chantelle, who at every dinner service ensured that my meals met all my requirements numerous times. My stay was relaxing, in the perfect location. I would stay again thanks to the impeccable service of the staff!
Rianna
Rianna, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 30, 2025
Lovely hotel but thee service(or lack of it) was appaling. Never stayed in a hotel where the service was so bad. Will not ever return here
Sheila
Sheila, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
This is my favourite hotel full stop! It’s always a complete delight staying here. Fantastic hotel, beautiful rooms with extremely comfortable bed, superb service and wonderful, attentive staff all set in a remarkably beautiful building by the sea. It’s completely unique and never lets its standards drop. Highly recommended!
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 23, 2025
Regretfully, for the rating of the hotel and the price, the quality overall was disappointing.
Breakfast cooked was not hot. Wait time between courses on one night was lengthy. Needed more staff to cope better.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2025
Excellent hotel. Couldn’t fault anything apart from the fact there is no air con & the room was very hot at night