Eastbourne Hotels: Eastbourne is located on the southern coast of England in East Sussex. The town is situated about 110 kilometres from London. Eastbourne is popular for its seafront, which remains largely undeveloped. Visitors will find that Eastbourne has few typical seaside amusement arcades, such as those you may find in Brighton, and instead is renowned for its numerous Victorian hotels as well as natural beauty. The town is quite popular with retirees and as a result is a fairly quiet place to visit and relax. One of the most popular activities in the local area is the opportunity to see the RAF Red Arrows fly as well as other air displays throughout the year.
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Loriston Guest House
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Loriston Guest House
17 St. Aubyns Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7AS   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 726193


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SingleDouble
 £60.00
 
5 Stars  
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£60.00
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Bay Lodge
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Bay Lodge
61 - 62 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 732515
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 735009

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SingleDouble
£30.00£56.00
 
4 Stars  
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£30.00
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Gyves House
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Gyves House
20 St. Aubyns Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7AS   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 721709



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SingleDouble
£25.00£50.00
 
   
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£25.00
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The Mansion Lions Hotel
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The Mansion Lions Hotel
Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3YS   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 727411


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SingleDouble
£40.00£80.00
 
3 Stars  
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£40.00
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Ivydene Hotel
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Ivydene Hotel
5-6 Hampden Terrace, Latimer Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7BL   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 720547


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SingleDouble
£42.00£42.00
 
   
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£42.00
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Alexandra Hotel
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Alexandra Hotel
King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 4DR   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 720131
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 417769


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SingleDouble
£32.00£64.00
 
2 Stars  
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£32.00
per room per night
Marine Parade Hotel
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Marine Parade Hotel
13-14 Marine Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3DX   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 730005


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SingleDouble
£26.00£26.00
 
   
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£26.00
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East Beach Hotel
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East Beach Hotel
23 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AN   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 731398


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SingleDouble
£30.00£30.00
 
   
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£30.00
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The Devonshire Park Hotel
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The Devonshire Park Hotel
27-29 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JR   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 728144


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SingleDouble
£55.00£55.00
 
   
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£55.00
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Claremont Lions Hotel
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Claremont Lions Hotel
Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3YL   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 731417


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SingleDouble
£46.00£46.00
 
   
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£46.00
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The Sherwood
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The Sherwood
7 Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 4BJ   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 724002


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SingleDouble
£41.00£41.00
 
   
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£41.00
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Eastbourne Reymar
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Eastbourne Reymar
2-4 Cambridge Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7BS   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 724649
    Fax: +44 (0)845 299 1888

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SingleDouble
£30.00£50.00
 
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£30.00
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The Boat House
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The Boat House
(Prime Seafront Location), 93 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AE   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 733926



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SingleDouble
£25.00£50.00
 
   
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£25.00
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The Cumberland Hotel
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The Cumberland Hotel
Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3YT   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 730342


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SingleDouble
£30.00£30.00
 
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£30.00
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Afton Hotel
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Afton Hotel
2-6 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3EJ   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 733162


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SingleDouble
£40.00£40.00
 
   
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£40.00
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Ambleside Private Hotel
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Ambleside Private Hotel
24 Elms Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 3DN   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 724991



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SingleDouble
£28.00£56.00
 
   
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£28.00
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Arden Guest House
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Arden Guest House
17 Burlington Place, Eastbourne, BN21 4AR   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 639639
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 417840


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SingleDouble
£33.00£52.00
 
4 Stars  
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£33.00
per room per night
Royal Hotel
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Royal Hotel
8-9 Marine Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3DX   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 649222


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SingleDouble
£35.00£60.00
 
4 Stars  
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£35.00
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Best Western Lansdowne Hotel
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Best Western Lansdowne Hotel
Lansdowne Terrace, King Edwards Pde, Eastbourne, BN21 4EE   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 725174


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SingleDouble
£40.00£80.00
 
3 Stars  
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£40.00
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Hotel Pavilion
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Hotel Pavilion
60 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 736988


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SingleDouble
£70.00£70.00
 
4 Stars  
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£70.00
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Chatsworth Hotel
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Chatsworth Hotel
Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3YR   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 411016


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SingleDouble
£9.00£9.00
 
3 Stars  
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£9.00
per room per night
The Big Sleep Hotel
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The Big Sleep Hotel
King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 4EB   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 722676


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SingleDouble
£50.00£50.00
 
   
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£50.00
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New Wilmington Hotel
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New Wilmington Hotel
25-27 Compton Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4DU   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 721219


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SingleDouble
£46.00£82.00
 
3 Stars  
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£46.00
per room per night
The Meads
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The Meads
22 Milnthorpe Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7NS   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 430944


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SingleDouble
£70.00£70.00
 
   
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£70.00
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Albany Lions Hotel
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Albany Lions Hotel
Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 4DJ   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 722788


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SingleDouble
£40.00£80.00
 
3 Stars  
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£40.00
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Langham Hotel Eastbourne
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Langham Hotel Eastbourne
Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AH   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 731451


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SingleDouble
£60.00£60.00
 
3 Stars  
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£60.00
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Courtlands Hotel
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Courtlands Hotel
3 -5 Wilmington Gardens, Eastbourne, BN2 1JN   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 723737
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 732902


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SingleDouble
£40.00£80.00
 
3 Stars  
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£40.00
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Park View Hotel
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Park View Hotel
8 Wilmington Gardens, Eastbourne, BN21 4JN   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 721242
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 727221

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SingleDouble
£38.00£76.00
 
   
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£38.00
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Bremen Court Guest House
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Bremen Court Guest House
3 Marine Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7AU   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 726611



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SingleDouble
£20.00£44.00
 
   
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£20.00
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The Big Sleep Hotel
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The Big Sleep Hotel
King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 4EB   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 722676
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 735404


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SingleDouble
£45.00£59.00
 
   
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£45.00
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Ellesmere Hotel
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Ellesmere Hotel
11 Wilmington Square, Eastbourne, BN21 4EA   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 731463
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 642213

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SingleDouble
£44.00£59.00
 
2 Stars  
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£44.00
per room per night
Best Western York House Hotel
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Best Western York House Hotel
Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AP   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 412918


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SingleDouble
£53.00£53.00
 
3 Stars  
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£53.00
per room per night
Princes Hotel
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Princes Hotel
Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 4BL   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 722056


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SingleDouble
£40.00£40.00
 
   
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£40.00
per room per night
The Pier Hotel
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The Pier Hotel
4 Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3EH   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 649544


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SingleDouble
£36.00£36.00
 
   
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£36.00
per room per night
Albert And Victoria
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Albert And Victoria
19 St Aubyns Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7AS   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 730948



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SingleDouble
£35.00£75.00
 
5 Stars  
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£35.00
per room per night
Oban Hotel
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Oban Hotel
King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 4DS   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 731581


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SingleDouble
£30.00£42.00
 
2 Stars  
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£30.00
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Savoy Court Hotel
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Savoy Court Hotel
11-15 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3EJ   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 723132


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SingleDouble
£39.00£39.00
 
2 Stars  
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£39.00
per room per night
The Mowbray
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The Mowbray
Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 4BJ   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 720012


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SingleDouble
£37.00£37.00
 
2 Stars  
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£37.00
per room per night
White Horse Hotel
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White Horse Hotel
Marine Drive, Rottingdean, Rottingdean, Eastbourne, BN2 7HR   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1273 300301


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SingleDouble
£49.00£49.00
 
   
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£49.00
per room per night
Premier Inn Eastbourne
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Premier Inn Eastbourne
Willingdon Drove, Eastbourne, BN23 8AL   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)870 242 8000


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SingleDouble
£59.00£59.00
 
   
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£59.00
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Cavendish Hotel
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Cavendish Hotel
Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 4DH   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 410222


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SingleDouble
£81.00£81.00
 
3 Stars  
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£81.00
per room per night
17 Wilmington Square
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17 Wilmington Square
17 Wilmington Square, Eastbourne, BN21 4EA   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 417217


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SingleDouble
£55.00£55.00
 
   
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£55.00
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Sea Beach House Hotel
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Sea Beach House Hotel
39-40 Marine Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AY   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 410458


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SingleDouble
£32.00£32.00
 
4 Stars
Guest House
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£32.00
per room per night
The Palm Court Hotel
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The Palm Court Hotel
15 Burlington Place, Eastbourne, BN21 4AR   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 725811
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 430236

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SingleDouble
£35.00£35.00
 
2 Stars  
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£35.00
per room per night
Da Vinci Eastbourne
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Da Vinci Eastbourne
9-10 Howard Square, Eastbourne, BN21 4BQ   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 727173


   
  
 
   
 
 
Atlanta
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Atlanta
10 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AR   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 730486


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SingleDouble
£29.00£29.00
 
3 Stars
Guest House
Rooms from
£29.00
per room per night
The Grand Hotel
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The Grand Hotel
King Edward Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 4EQ   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 412345


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SingleDouble
£120.00£120.00
 
5 Stars  
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£120.00
per room per night
The Berkeley
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The Berkeley
3 Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 4BJ   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 410667


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SingleDouble
£45.00£45.00
 
   
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£45.00
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Hydro Hotel
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Hydro Hotel
Mount Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7HZ   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 720643


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SingleDouble
£50.00£50.00
 
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£50.00
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Camberley Hotel
27-29 Elms Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 3DN   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 723789



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SingleDouble
£23.00£46.00
 
   
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£23.00
per room per night
 
Bramble Guest House
16 Lewes Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2BT   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 722343
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 732807


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SingleDouble
£25.00£60.00
 
4 Stars
Guest House
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£25.00
per room per night
 
Basset's House
72 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 730745



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SingleDouble
 £60.00
 
4 Stars
Guest House
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£60.00
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The Gladwyn
16 Blackwater Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JD   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 733142



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SingleDouble
£40.00£40.00
 
4 Stars
Guest House
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£40.00
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Cromwell House
23 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3EJ   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 725288
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 725288


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SingleDouble
£30.00£60.00
 
4 Stars  
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£30.00
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Halcyon Private Hotel
8 South Cliff, King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne, BN20 7AF   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 723710



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SingleDouble
£32.00£64.00
 
3 Stars
Guest House
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£32.00
per room per night
 
Wartling Place Country House
Wartling, Herstmonceux, near Eastbourne, BN27 1RY   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 832590
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 831558


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SingleDouble
£65.00£80.00
 
5 Stars
Guest House
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£65.00
per room per night
 
Bella Vista Private Hotel
30 Redoubt Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7DH   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 724222



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SingleDouble
 £50.00
 
4 Stars
Guest House
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£50.00
per room per night
 
The Manse
7 Dittons Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DW   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 737851



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SingleDouble
£50.00£76.00
 
5 Stars  
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£50.00
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Cambridge House Guest House
6 Cambridge Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7BS   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 721100



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SingleDouble
£28.00£56.00
 
3 Stars  
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£28.00
per room per night
 
Heatherdene Hotel
26 - 28 Elms Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 3DN   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 723598



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SingleDouble
£18.00£32.00
 
   
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£18.00
per room per night
 
The Waterfront Lodge
11/12 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AR   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 646566



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SingleDouble
£30.00£60.00
 
   
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£30.00
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Boyne House
12 St Aubyns Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7AS   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 430245
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 723227


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SingleDouble
£30.00£60.00
 
4 Stars  
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£30.00
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Beach-y-Rise
5 Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7QN   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 639171
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 645006


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SingleDouble
£30.00£50.00
 
3 Stars
Guest House
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£30.00
per room per night
 
West Rocks Hotel
44-46 Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 4DL   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 725217
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 720421


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SingleDouble
£25.00£50.00
 
2 Stars  
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£25.00
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Sainvia Guest House
19 Ceylon Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3JE   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 725943
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 725943


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SingleDouble
£21.00£42.00
 
   
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£21.00
per room per night
 
Imperial Hotel
Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, BN21 4AH   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 411043



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SingleDouble
£36.00£72.00
 
   
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£36.00
per room per night
 
Sheldon Hotel
9 - 11 Burlington Place, Eastbourne, BN21 4AS   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 724120
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 430406


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SingleDouble
£34.00£68.00
 
3 Stars  
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£34.00
per room per night
 
Merrywood Guest House
15 Cambridge Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7BT   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 725116



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SingleDouble
£18.00£40.00
 
   
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£18.00
per room per night
 
Ocklynge Manor
Mill Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2PG   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 734121



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SingleDouble
£50.00£70.00
 
5 Stars  
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£50.00
per room per night
 
Courtney House Holiday Flats
53 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 410202
    Fax: +44 (0)1323 410202


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SingleDouble
£125.00£160.00
 
4 Stars
Self Catering
Rooms from
£125.00
per room per night
 
The Guesthouse
10 Elms Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 3DN   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 737376



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SingleDouble
£30.00£56.00
 
   
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£30.00
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The Langtons Guest House
85 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AE   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 438585



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SingleDouble
£30.00£60.00
 
4 Stars
Guest House
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£30.00
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Glenparke Private Hotel
42 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3HY   Show on map
Phone: +44 (0)1323 734413



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Eastbourne is a seaside town in East Sussex with a population of around 95,000 people. It is located towards the end of the South Downs and is close to the famous Beachy Head cliff.

Although it has been occupied since at least the Stone Age, Eastbourne started to become famous as a seaside resort when it was used by King George III's children for their summer holiday in 1780. Shortly afterwards, it became part of the UK's coastal defence system and you can still see the Wish Tower - one of a series of "Martello" Towers - in the town on the seafront.

Beachy Head is found just to the west of Eastbourne and there is an old lighthouse at the foot of the cliff which was originally built to warn shipping about the cliffs but has since been turned into a house. The cliff itself is the tallest chalk cliff in Britain and rises 530 feet from the sea. On a clear day, it offers spectacular views along the coast and across the English Channel.

Eastbourne regularly hosts tennis championships and Martina Navratilova has won a record number of them in the town. The town is also frequently used for business conferences. So if your visit coincides with one of these events, you need to make sure that your hotel accommodation is booked well in advance.

When you visit Eastbourne, you can follow in the footsteps of many famous authors, including Lewis Carroll and Charles Dickens, who both made the town their home.

As well as exploring the coast and the four miles of shingle beach associated with the town, there are several parks in Eastbourne for you to relax in, including Devonshire Park which holds the ladies pre-Wimbledon tennis championships each year.

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