Located in the heart of Eastbourne, The Berkeley is a 3-story Victorian guest house, just a 2-minute stroll from the beach and the Eastbourne Conference Center. Rooms at The Berkeley Guest house are elegantly designed and all feature an private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. They are also equipped with a TV with satellite channels and tea and coffee making facilities. Ironing facilities can be requested from reception. Guests will find a range of restaurants and cafes within walking distance to choose from. Eastbourne Rail Station is a 10-minute walk from the guest house and there are a number of theaters no more than 656 feet away. Eastbourne town center and Eastbourne Pier are both less than half a mile from The Berkeley. No Bicycle Park Outside of the Property,

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 top-rated area in Eastbourne, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!


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Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We had a superb warm welcome on arrival from staff. She also was so friendly and engaging on our departure. It was so lovely to talk at length with such a friendly owner. The lounge area looked lovely and I would have loved to investigate...
David
Canada Canada
Excellent location, comfortable facilities. Host was welcoming and helpful.
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The place was spotless and I mean spotless. The lady who runs The Waverley is friendly and helpful. I would stay here again.
Philip
Australia Australia
We Booked this hotel on price as it was a long weekend in the UK and very few rooms were available , We arrived by car and no parking was available anywhere to drop off our bags , We had to park in a NO Parking area to get the bags out . The Room...
Sheila
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The owner was really helpful recommending a great place to eat, heating was also great! Everything was spotless! Checkout time was 11am which was better for me than an earlier time. Everything I needed was provided. Great location next to the...
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very clean, lovely comfortable extra large bed. Lovely welcome by the host.
Janice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location & room were good, staff friendly & efficient. My room was clean & comfortable. The only one downside for me was that my room was on the 4th (top) floor so I found carrying my luggage up & down all the flights of stairs quite puffy! The...
Ekaterina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing location, just a short walk from the beach, with plenty of lovely independent cafés and restaurants nearby. Our room was very clean, and Joy was warm, welcoming, and friendly.
Geraldine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A great guesthouse in a central location, close to station, town centre, beach and theatres. Joy, the owner is such a lovely, warm and personable lady, very welcoming, helpful and genuinely caring towards her guests. It was lovely spending time...
Alex
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing lady welcomed us with open arms, clean room, soft towels, really comfortable bed

Managed by Berkeley Guest House

Company review score: 9Based on 183 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Welcome to our property! Hosting guests is our passion, and we’re thrilled to share our space with you. We love creating a comfortable and memorable experience for every guest, whether you’re here for relaxation, adventure, or a little bit of both."We enjoy exploring local attractions, trying new recipes, and meeting people from all over the world." As locals, we’re happy to offer insider tips about the best places to eat, shop, and explore in the area. Our goal is to make your stay as seamless and enjoyable as possible. If there’s anything you need during your stay, don’t hesitate to ask out—we’re here to help! We can’t wait to host you and help make your trip truly special.

Property info

Situated in the heart of Eastbourne, The Berkeley is a well-established Victorian Guesthouse; with just a few minutes stroll to the promenade, beach, theatres and conference centre, not forgetting the band stand, which holds performances nearly every night from May to September. With a wide selection of different restaurants and cafes, all within walking distance, you will be spoilt for choice. Eastbourne Railway station is a 10 minute walk as is the town centre. The Berkeley Guesthouse offers a warm and friendly welcome to all guests. The rooms are well appointed and sympathetic to the building vintage and its surroundings. This is a conservation area with the typical multi storey town houses which are what you would expect of Eastbourne. All our rooms are en-suite with complimentary toiletries for your arrival, luxurious towels, Free Sat TV, alarm clocks, complimentary beverage making facilities and hair dryers. An iron and ironing board can be requested from Reception and delivered to your room. The guest house is modern, well furnished and we make an effort to extend a warm welcome to our guests. Our check in times are from 14:00 to 19:00, and the check out time is 11:00.

Neighborhood info

The premises are situated in the heart of Eastbourne's vibrant theatreland, with both the Devonshire Park and Congress theatres within an easy minute's walk of our front door. The sea front is close at hand being at the end of our road, and the town centre, along with a full range of good quality restaurants, is within 7 to 10 minutes walk. Beachy Head is within 15 minutes walk.

Languages Spoken

English,French

Area info

Amenities of The Berkeley Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about $135. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 4 are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The Berkeley cannot accept guests referred by a local authority DSS (Department of Social Security). There is a late check-in fee of £20 for arrivals after 19:00. Please note that the property cannot accommodate arrivals after 23:00.

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.

Please inform The Berkeley Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

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

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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