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 in the Garden Restaurant. Mirabelle Restaurant has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes, and afternoon tea is available 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. A fully supervised playroom for children aged 3 and over is available on weekends and school holidays. 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.

Free 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
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • The Garden Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • 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, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • 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
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • 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
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 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
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • 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
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
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

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express Cash The Grand Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that advance booking is required for breakfast in the Garden Restaurant.

While the restaurant does not operate a dress code, smart casual or formal wear is recommended.

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 accommodations 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

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

  • 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

  • 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 has 2 restaurants:

    • Mirabelle Restaurant
    • The Garden Restaurant

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

  • Room options at The Grand Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite

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

  • The nearest beach is 2,300 feet from The Grand Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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