Less than 656 feet from Eastbourne beach and opposite the Western Lawns, the The Lansdowne, Eastbourne has sea-facing lounges with original Victorian features and free Wi-Fi. Beachy Head’s chalk cliffs are just 2 miles from the hotel. 1912 Seafood & Steak restaurant officially opened on 14th October 2022. Over the past few months we have transformed the space and the offering to be one of the go-to dining hotspots in Eastbourne. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the hotel and can be accessed through the hotel or its new street-side entrance. It is a large airy restaurant offering spectacular views over the sea, and a gorgeous backdrop to any meal. The 1912 brand represents the Lansdowne’s fascinating history. The hotel is currently in its 110th year of being owned and run by the same family, now in its fourth generation. It is believed that the Lansdowne is one of only a handful of hotels in the UK that have been owned and run by the same family for over a century. Family is really important to us. Eastbourne Pier is a 10-minute walk away and the Royal Eastbourne golf club can be reached after a 5-minute drive. Eastbourne Rail Station and the town center are a 15-minute walk from the The Lansdowne, Eastbourne. All rooms are decorated and include a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. Some rooms have views across the sea and feature antique furniture. We have 98 well appointed bedrooms of which seven are double bedded executive rooms, three are superior rooms and a Junior Suite, all south facing. All executive, superior and suite rooms are provided with bottled water and upgraded toiletries. We also have a number of family rooms available and can accommodate a family of four. Please note we have an ongoing refurbishment program. Recently refurbished rooms are subject to availability and not guaranteed when making your reservation.

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 9.4

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fabulous hotel in a great location, lovely large family room one of the biggest in the UK I have stayed in. Great staff, very accomodating and polite.
Carole
United Kingdom United Kingdom
amazed at the choices of being able to relaze in comfortable areas around staff were helpful and friendly breakfast was lovely in a good location for getting around a wonderful seafront clean comfy rooms
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
All the staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful. Mum had to use the outside lift to get into the hotel as she is a wheelchair user . However this was not a problem at all as there was always a friendly member of staff on hand to help....
Brendan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely sea view from the room; the location is perfect; I didn't have breakfast but would/will do on future stays; as a single traveller I found the staff very polite and caring.
Melissa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly staff and a nice reception and bar area. Our first room had issues but this was rectified by manager on second day. The standard double rooms are compact.
Sylwia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It's a beautiful typical Victorian, seaside hotel. The downstairs facilities are outstanding with a lot of beautiful space to relax and have a drink. I highly recommend booking a room with a sea view. The room was of a very generous size.
Carol
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location for the Congress and Devonshire Theatres-the reason that we stayed in Eastbourne. Had dinner on the Sunday. Outstanding!
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Comfortable bed and lovely room with a beautiful sea view
Sylvia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent choice for breakfast..both hot and cold dishes.
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location is amazing.. Rooms comfortable. Friendly staff. Very traditional. Food decent.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
1912 Seafood & Steak Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • Seafood • Steakhouse • Local • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Lansdowne, Eastbourne

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that extra beds can only be accommodated in the Family Rooms. All requests must be confirmed by the hotel. Children under 12 years are accommodate free of charge when sharing a room with parents, with a minimum of 2 adults.

The charge for pets is £20.00 per pet, per night.

Please contact the property in advance of your stay to check the availability of pet-friendly rooms.

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

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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