The Southern Belle is a 19th century luxury boutique hotel and bar with cocktail lounge, offering accommodation adjacent to the Brighton seafront. The light, spacious rooms at The Southern Belle include TVs and tea/coffee-making facilities. Some rooms offer a partial sea view. The welcoming bar features an open fireplace, bright window seating with partial sea view or a cosy snug. It offers a varied selection of craft beers, Sussex ales, artisan gins, cocktails, wines, whiskies and hot drinks. There is also a cocktail lounge to the rear of the building. Food is served 7 days a week. A cooked breakfast with lighter options is available for hotel guests. The i360 Observation Tower is a 7-minute walk from The Southern Belle. Hove or Brighton Rail Station are both just 5 minutes’ drive away from The Southern Belle. Both the spectacular Brighton Royal Pavilion and Brighton Pier are 20 minutes’ walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Brighton & Hove, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Georgia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice room, fairly basic, but bigish and nice bathroom. Great shower. AMAZING coffee & veggy breakfast
  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous gem of a place to stay. Beautiful, comfortable rooms and delicious breakfast. Loved it!
  • Ceri
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a lovely short break in Brighton staying at the Southern Belle. A really nice pub with great rooms - very clean and stylish. Friendly and helpful staff and an excellent breakfast. We'll definitely stay there again.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Southern Belle
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Southern Belle
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Southern Belle takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, due to COVID-19 restrictions, breakfast may be changed to the in-room option.

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night applies.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Southern Belle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about The Southern Belle

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • À la carte

  • The Southern Belle has 1 restaurant:

    • The Southern Belle

  • Room options at The Southern Belle include:

    • Double
    • Triple

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from The Southern Belle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Southern Belle is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at The Southern Belle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Southern Belle is 550 yards from the centre of Brighton & Hove. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Southern Belle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Happy hour
    • Beach
    • Live music/performance