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 Room Restaurant. 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 9.4 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 9.4

  • 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.


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Kevin
United States United States
Everything. Historical, great location, posh, staff exceptional.
Bradbrook
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The grandeur of it , front of house staff were excellent and very helpful concierge staff
Ivan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Superb beakfast, comprehensive choice. V comfortable and peaceful lounges and public spaces. Nice swimming pool and (small) gym. Staff very pleasant and attentive. Lovely location on sea front. Disabled parking beside main entrance. Spacious...
Judith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very palatial building which does need some outdoor maintenance. Rooms and corridors great size and a lovely welcome from the concierge on arrival. Used the health club which was very nicely decorated and clean. Also thanks to Stacy for the very...
Tina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We stayed at the hotel for a party, which was great fun, the room was very comfortable and spacious but the main draw , apart from the celebration was the pool, which was closed for our visit, very disappointed.
Glen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hotel lives up to its name it is very Grand! Although nearly 150 years old t feels very fresh and clean. Staff were great with rooms a good size and very comfortable. Many older hotels feel tired but the rooms in the grand are well...
Rosamund
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were mostly friendly and helpful. Good selection for breakfast.
Ephraim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The breakfast was great, and the hotel is so charming (given its history and significance in Eastbourne). Facilities are well maintained and recently refurbished - it is a listed building after all. Would recommend for a short getaway from London!
Minh
Vietnam Vietnam
The hotel is the best along Eastbourne seaside walk, very convenience to get to and explore the area. The Grand Hotel is a grand and classic hotel, but the facility and room are preserved nicely with an air of 1920s-1930s era. The staff is very...
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Grand with nice features and a lovely lounge / bar - staff were amazing and very helpful

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
The Garden Room Restaurant
  • 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, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

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
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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
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per child, per night
13 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£50 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.

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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 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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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 £50.00 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.

Dogs will be charged at £25 per night with a maximum of one dog per room. We have a limited number of dog friendly bedrooms. Dogs can not be accommodated in the Superior Classic Inland rooms, Superior Classic Seaview rooms, Master Suites or the Penthouse Suite.

FAQs about The Grand Hotel