This magnificent 5-star hotel faces the beach from King Edward's Parade. It offers luxurious accommodations, 2 award-winning restaurants, and both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. The Grand Hotel Eastbourne has welcomed many famous guests, including Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplin. Some rooms have spectacular sea views, and 24-hour room service is available. Traditional English cuisine is served daily in the Garden Grill. The Mirabelle Restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday inclusive for lunch and dinner and has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes, and afternoon tea is available daily in the hotel’s Great Hall. The Health Club and Spa features a heated indoor pool and guests can enjoy treatments in the beauty salon. The Grand Hotel is 15 minutes’ walk from Eastbourne Railway Station. The shops and theaters of the town center can be reached in around 10 minutes on foot.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Eastbourne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything , so spacious and luxurious. Our bedroom was lovely and spacious - a classic double , excellent . Lounges relaxing . Food lovely .
  • Jason
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff is incredibly kind and helpful. Facilities have a unique charm given the hotel's age and history but everything is clean and up to date.
  • Patrick
    United States of America United States of America
    Food and service were excellent! Wait staff were friendly and professional at all times.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and staff excellent. Food was fabulous and the hotel very comfortable.
  • Diane
    Canada Canada
    Everything. A beautiful place. Very elegant, spacious, traditional. Palatial furnishings and decor. Superb!
  • S
    Stella
    Greece Greece
    Amazing room with great view, really nice breakfast, excellent facilities (spa, bar, restaurant).
  • Barry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful old Victorian hotel that provides excellent surroundings for a relaxing stay. The public rooms are stunning closely followed by the guest rooms. I would make particular mention of the staff who are very helpful and attentive.
  • Yvonne
    Austria Austria
    breakfast was excellent, staff was nice and the location is good, we got a free upgrade which made it even more pleasant
  • Ed
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful interior and great breakfast. Room was very nice! Towel warmers were awesome.
  • Jessica
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Staff is super friendly and helpful. Location is good for hiking and close to restaurants and beach.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Any room with disabled access

    We do have a couple of rooms with access, best to call direct for availabilty.
    Answered on 1 October 2019
  • Is there parking

    The Grand Hotel has its own car park which can accommodate up to 65 cars. Complimentary parking is allocated on a first come, first serve basis, alth..
    Answered on 29 February 2020
  • Is there a fridge in the room.

    We can put fridges in on request
    Answered on 1 October 2019
  • Do the Executive Seaview rooms have a safe &mini fridge? Are meals being served in rooms Sept/Oct because of COVID 19 ?

    Good Afternoon, All fridges are to be requested on booking, safes are in all rooms. Meals can be in the Restaurants or the in the Rooms from our Room..
    Answered on 30 July 2020
  • Price for twin bedded de luxe room facing the sea

    Please call the hotel direct for prices.
    Answered on 29 March 2021
  • Do you allow pets as we don’t go to hotels where pets are allowed health reasons

    We do allow dogs.
    Answered on 24 August 2020
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • The Garden Grill
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Mirabelle Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Grand Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Suit press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
The Grand Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
13 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Should you wish to dine with us, we would strongly advise booking dinner before arrival. Please note that our Dinner, Bed and Breakfast rate includes Dinner in either restaurant, to the value of £45.00 per adult. Dress Code: Whilst we do not operate a dress code, most of our guests choose smart casual or formal wear.

Please note that the parking is limited and operates on a 'first come, first served basis'. To guarantee parking, please contact the property in advance (extra charges apply).

Children's rates are inclusive of accommodation and breakfast, regardless of selected package. All other meals will be charged. Please specify the ages of any children included in the booking in the special request box.

FAQs about The Grand Hotel

  • Room options at The Grand Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from The Grand Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at The Grand Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at The Grand Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, The Grand Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Grand Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • The Garden Grill
    • Mirabelle Restaurant

  • The prices at The Grand Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Grand Hotel is 3,100 feet from the center of Eastbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Grand Hotel on this page.

  • The Grand Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Fitness
    • Beach
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Locker rooms
    • Beauty services
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Makeup services
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room