The Cumberland Hotel, Eastbourne ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

34 - 36 Grand Parade, Eastbourne, United Kingdom

“The hotel is perfectly positioned right on the beachfront, making it super easy to stroll to the pier and enjoy the local shops and restaurants.”view full review

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“An excellent hotel with exceptional, caring staff” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(8.7)

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-21:30

until 11 am

Amenities

Public parking is possible at a location nearby at GBP 2 per day.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP10.50 per person per day.

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets are allowed on request.

English, Polish, Russian, Afrikaans, Estonian

Number of rooms:77

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Twin Room Sea View

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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Single Room Sea View

Max:

2 persons

10 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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King Room Balcony

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Eastbourne400 m

Airports

London Gatwick (LGW) 74.4 km

London City (LCY) 117.4 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Super Comfy Beds

“The mattresses were incredibly comfortable, making for a restful night's sleep even in an Ottoman-style bed.” view full review

Delicious All-Day Dining

“Food was available throughout the day, and every meal we had was delicious and great value.” view full review

Spacious Rooms

“We were pleasantly surprised by the spacious room we received, perfect for our family and accommodating our baby's cot.” view full review

Really good Services

“The range of services offered was impressive, with attentive staff ensuring our experience was comfortable and enjoyable.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Off-site car park
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Entertainment
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Terrace

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

34 - 36 Grand Parade, Eastbourne, United Kingdom

Map view

34 - 36 Grand Parade, Eastbourne, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Harbour

Eastbourne Pier

700 m

Museum

Eastbourne Redoubt

1.0 km

Gallery

Towner Art Gallery

920 m

20 Cornfield Terrace

Museum of Shops

1.0 km

Event hall

Devonshire Park Conference Centre

920 m

Museum

The Story of Eastbourne

700 m

Park

Carpet Gardens

700 m

Church

Christ Church

1.2 km

Unit 7

At The Makery

820 m

Gallery

Art at the da Vinci

1.0 km

Mall

The Beacon

700 m

Park

Princes Park

1.0 km

Amusement Park

Fort Fun

2.3 km

Western Lawns,

8th Duke of Devonshire

620 m

Eastbourne Seafront

Eastbourne Airbourne Airshow

660 m

Gallery

Devonshire Collective

700 m

Eastbourne BN20 7DA

Grange Gardens

820 m

Meads

1.6 km

Park

Gildredge Park

1.7 km

Lottbridge Drove

Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park

2.6 km

Garden

Motcombe Gardens

2.5 km

Manor Gardens

1.7 km

5 Royal Parade

Treasure Island Adventure Park

2.0 km

Nearby

Museum

Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum

500 m

Museum

The Eastbourne Heritage Centre

500 m

Tower

Wish Tower

500 m

Gallery

Nigel Greaves Gallery

500 m

Gallery

Henry Paddon Contemporary Art

450 m

Gallery

Emma Mason Gallery

500 m

Church

Parish Church of St Saviour & St Peter

590 m

Restaurants

The Boardwalk

260 m

Lower Parade Nex To The Bogs

Vickery's Coffee House

290 m

234 Terminus Road

Rumours Cafe

360 m

214 Terminus Road

The Village Fish & Chips

370 m

197 Terminus Road

Duke of Devonshire

500 m

155 Terminus Road

Princess

450 m

25 Seaside Road

Seaside Pie and Mash

460 m

22 Seaside Road

Kostas Greek Restaurant and Takeaway

450 m

25 Seaside Road

Clay Oven

460 m

43-45 Seaside Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.7

Service

7.0

Dining

6.0

Jim

United Kingdom, March 2024

6.6/10

The hotel is ideally located near the beach, pier, and town center, allowing easy access to various attractions. The rooms were spacious and suitable for both adults and teenagers, though some minor maintenance issues were present. The staff provided friendly service but had a few hiccups. The dining options were underwhelming, lacking variety and quality in some offerings.

Rooms

7.0

My teenager and I found the room spacious despite some minor chipped areas. The presence of a bathtub and shower was convenient.

Service

6.0

The staff was friendly, though a bit distracted while tidying up during our cabaret performance. However, they promptly addressed my complaint about a potential safety hazard in the shower.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is perfect, right on the seafront with stunning views. It's close to the beach, the town center, and convenient transport links to nearby attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was subpar, with limited options and disappointing quality on some items. Lack of WiFi was an additional inconvenience.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel's facilities were adequate but lacked in certain areas, such as connectivity and dining quality.

Chris

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.4/10

The hotel offers great value for the price, with clean but slightly dated rooms. The service was friendly but some staff seemed tired. Its prime location near the sea and shops makes it an ideal choice for a quick break. The dining experience was satisfactory, especially the cooked section. Overall, a good option for those looking for a budget-friendly stay.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean but needed modernizing. Mine overlooked a flat roof, not the sea view I had hoped for, but considering the price, it was still a good deal.

Service

6.0

The service was friendly overall, but some staff members seemed tired. However, they were well-prepared and understanding when needed.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location right across from the sea and close to shops and the pier is spot on. It's a great spot to enjoy a morning coffee in the lounge.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was decent, with good quality, especially in the cooked section. The new refurbishment of the dining room added to the experience.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers good facilities for a comfortable stay. The breakfast room provided a lovely toast rack with a selection of spreads.

Michael

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.4/10

I couldn't have asked for a better location with a wonderful sea view in this hotel. The staff were helpful and friendly, making our stay swift and enjoyable. While the room was very clean, it did feel a bit old-fashioned, reminiscent of the 1970s. The dining experience was good with friendly staff, but some dishes were of poor quality. Overall, a great place for a relaxing getaway near the beach.

Rooms

7.0

The room was very clean with a lovely sea view, and the amenities like the kettle and snacks were a nice touch.

Service

9.0

The staff was lovely, friendly, and very helpful, ensuring we were swiftly set up in our room.

Location

8.0

The location was perfect, just across from the sea with easy access to shops and the pier. However, be prepared for some noise from the nearby bandstand in the evenings.

Dining

6.0

The dining had its ups and downs; while the staff were friendly, some dishes were of poor quality.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were good overall, but some areas could use improvement in terms of quality.