The Best Hotels in East Sussex

In Ashdown Forest, this beautiful 19th-century mansion offers spacious rooms, a spa and a 2AA Rosette restaurant. Set in 186 acres of landscaped countryside, there is an 18-hole golf course.

Ashdown Country Club has an indoor swimming pool and a gym. There is a tennis court, a putting green, a croquet lawn and jogging trails.

The luxurious rooms have Molton Brown toiletries, satellite TV, mineral water and bathrobes. Most of Ashdown Hotel’s individually styled rooms have stunning views of the hotel grounds.

The award-winning Anderida Restaurant features a fine British menu, while the Drawing Rooms offer light meals and afternoon tea. The Forest Brasserie has views over the golf course.

Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club is surrounded by secret gardens, lakes and woodland paths.

This magnificent 5-star hotel faces the beach from King Edward's Parade. It offers luxurious accommodation, 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 theatres of the town centre can be reached in around 10 minutes on foot.

The sand between your toes. Sky and beach as far as your eyes can see. Wonderful food made with love. Deeply comfortable beds in beautifully thought out bedrooms. Daily yoga and wellness classes.

Matthew and his team prepare and cook food with a genuine love and respect for the ingredients. You’ll find fresh ingredients from the surrounding land and sea and a wine list stocked with stunning English wine.

Yoga classes are open to all levels of ability; no previous experience is required.

On the scenic East Sussex coast, Camber Sands is only 10-min drive away from the ancient town of Rye, surrounded by many award-winning wineries, and offering various sport activities.

This hideaway is located in the centre of Rye and offers well-designed rooms, local wines and a restaurant menu infused with Mediterranean zest.

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

Any damage or loss to the property caused by guests , including from smoking outside designated areas, will incur a charge.

The Chatsworth Hotel is an exquisitely restored Victorian seafront retreat, overlooking the historic pier and bandstand.

All our bedrooms are spacious and have either Twin beds, a Super King or an Emperor bed (in our Junior Suites only) as well as beautiful marble bathrooms/shower rooms, smart TVs and stunning views of the Sussex coast. The Junior Suites have both a walk-in shower and a double jacuzzi.

Breakfast is available at the property for all guests, served in either the breakfast lounge, guest bedrooms or the terrace; between 08:00-10:30.

Whilst there is a £20 supplement charger per night, Pets are certainly welcome at The Chatsworth Hotel!

Spa treatments and the hotel gym are available to use for residents, between 08:00-18:00.

Parking is available at the NCP, mutli-storey car park located just behind the hotel, at £6 for 24 hours.

Eastbourne is a fantastic place to escape for a few days with beautiful walks, four theatres and a great selection of restaurants, all within walking distance from the hotel.

All rooms contain Smart TV's, with free access to apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime & Disney+.

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Port Hotel is situated in the centre of Eastbourne, 200 metres from Eastbourne Beach. The property is located 3.9 km from Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park, 24 km from Glyndebourne Opera House and 33 km from AMEX Stadium. The property is allergy-free and is set 600 metres from Eastbourne Pier.

With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are equipped with a sea view. The rooms in Port Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Eastbourne, like cycling.

Brighton Marina is 33 km from Port Hotel, while Brighton Dome is 39 km from the property. London Gatwick Airport is 73 km away.

Set amid 38 acres of woodland and gardens, 3 miles away from the historic towns of Hastings and Battle in East Sussex, the hotel is an ideal base to explore 1066 country.

The house was built in 1719 and remodelled substantially in 1776 by General Sir James Murray, who served under Wolfe and was later Governor of Quebec. He named the house Beauport after his summer residence in Canada.

This boutique hotel is located in the village of Ticehurst in East Sussex. Bell In Ticehurst offers guests the choice between In-House Rooms, Garden Rooms, and Lodges within and around an old coaching inn.

This award-winning property has individually styled accommodation, some with free-standing copper bath tubs. Some rooms have exposed brick walls and all have hardwood floors. The beds have Somnus mattresses and all rooms have en-suite bathrooms. Our 5 Garden rooms are based outside through the garden, and up some steps, whilst the Lodges are situated around our stunning fire pit outside, and are all on ground level. 7 delightful rooms are based on the 1st Floor of the main building.

The Bell in Ticehurst serves a selection of ales and also features an English restaurant.

Royal Tunbridge Wells is 10.7 miles away and Hastings is 17.5 miles away. National Trust - Scotney Castle is located a 12-minute drive away.

With Norman cellars dating back to the 12th century and secret passageways in some of its rooms, this inn offers historic accommodation in Rye. It has a huge open log fireplace in the bar, and an award-winning restaurant.

Rebuilt in 1420, The Mermaid Inn has been visited by Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and Prince Edward, as well as celebrities and artists. It retains many beautiful, traditional features, including a secret stairway hidden behind a bookcase.

The restaurant has been awarded two AA Rosettes for its fine French and British cuisine. The lounge bar was once frequented by local smugglers, and has a large wooden beam supported by stone pillars.

Each room at The Mermaid has charming features, like wooden panelling or carved beds. Rooms all feature a TV and en suite bathroom, and some have picturesque views over Rye.

On the coast at Eastbourne, the View Hotel offers modern en-suite rooms, most of which have balconies. Situated on the main promenade, the beach is just a few minutes’ walk.

Rooms are air-conditioned and many have stunning views across the English Channel. All have bathrooms with bath and shower. TVs, hairdryers and WiFi are also provided.

With stunning sea views, the View Hotel Restaurant serves tasty, traditional English food in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Eastbourne town centre, Royal Eastbourne Park and Eastbourne Train Station are all just a short walk from the hotel. The famous Beachy Head is 5 miles away.

Accommodating up to 150 people, the Centre has a multi-media conference hall with cinema-size screen. There are also 6 fully equipped seminar rooms.

Set in Alfriston, 13 km from Glyndebourne Opera House, Wingrove House offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property is around 16 km from Eastbourne Pier, 18 km from Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park and 22 km from AMEX Stadium. The accommodation features a housekeeping service and private check-in and check-out for guests.

The units in the country house are fitted with a kettle. With a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the country house also provide guests with free WiFi. At the country house, each unit comes with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

Guests can dine in the on-site traditional restaurant, which serves British cuisine and also offers vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options.

Guests at the country house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Alfriston, like cycling. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

Brighton Dome is 28 km from Wingrove House, while Victoria Gardens is 28 km away. London Gatwick Airport is 62 km from the property.

Set in Hastings, 15 Grosvenor offers beachfront accommodation 1.1 km from St. Leonards On Sea Beach and offers various facilities, such as a garden, a bar and a shared lounge. Featuring sea and garden views, this bed and breakfast also has free WiFi. The bed and breakfast features family rooms.

The units at the bed and breakfast come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with bathrobes and a walk-in shower. Guests can have wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with bed linen and towels.

Breakfast is available, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options.

Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park is 24 km from the bed and breakfast, while Eastbourne Pier is 24 km away. London Gatwick Airport is 90 km from the property.

Offering city views, The fig is an accommodation situated in Rye, 41 km from Eurotunnel UK and 43 km from Leeds Castle. The property is located 45 km from Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park, 46 km from Folkestone Central Railway Station and 46 km from Eastbourne Pier. The property offers allergy-free units and is set 31 km from Ashford International Train Station.

At the bed and breakfast, the units have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast offers some units with garden views, and each unit has a coffee machine. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

A restaurant and coffee shop can be found on-site.

Folkestone Harbour is 48 km from the bed and breakfast. London Gatwick Airport is 106 km from the property.

Boasting a garden and views of city, Anne’s House is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Hastings, 1.3 km from Hastings Beach. This 5-star bed and breakfast offers full-day security and luggage storage space. The bed and breakfast features sea views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available.

At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fireplace is offered in each unit. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available.

Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park is 30 km from the bed and breakfast, while Eastbourne Pier is 31 km from the property. London Gatwick Airport is 77 km away.

Located in the Sussex countryside 4 miles from the historic town of Rye, Flackley Ash is a delightful Grade II listed Georgian country house with an award-winning restaurant, a bar and spa facilities.

The hotel’s spa features various treatment rooms. At Flackley Ash Hotel Restaurant and Spa, guests can also enjoy a gym, a 40 ft heated indoor swimming-pool, a hot tub and saunas. Various beauty treatments and massages are also available.

The award-winning restaurant’s menu features English dishes with Mediterranean influences, including fresh fish and seafood. Guests can also make the most of the bar and the lounge areas.

The bedrooms all have their own bathroom with a shower, a bath, toiletries and a hairdryer. They also feature flat-screen TVs, DVD players and tea/coffee making facilities.

Parking is free and pets are welcome.

Camber Sands beach is just 4 miles from Flackley Ash Hotel Restaurant and Spa. Rye Train Station is a 10-minute drive away.

Set in 1100 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside, this AA 4-star hotel has excellent leisure facilities and luxury rooms with stunning views of the 2 championship golf courses.

Each room has an LCD TV with satellite channels, a superb bathroom with a walk-in power shower and a separate bath. Some rooms have their own balcony.

East Sussex National Hotel has a variety of menus from fine dining to a lighter bar menu. There is also an extensive wine list with carefully selected house and fine wines.

Horsted Spa offers indulgent treatments, a relaxation room and a 20-metre pool. There is also a sauna, aromatherapy rooms, spa bath and Technogym equipment.

The hotel is 50 minutes to Gatwick, 30 minutes to Brighton and 15 minutes to Lewes and Glyndebourne.

Situated in the picturesque village of Fletching, this country pub has a large garden overlooking the Ouse valley. It has a restaurant and a bar with a cosy log fire, and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.

Guests can enjoy delicious food at The Griffin Inn, which has a frequently changing menu based around local ingredients. You can also eat outside and take in the picturesque views.

All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, DVD player, and a clock radio. A local herb garden produces the soaps, shampoos, and handwashes you will get in your room.

A range of golf clubs, including Royal Ashdown Forest and Crowborough Beacon, can be reached in 10 minutes by car. The coast at Brighton is only 22 miles from The Griffin.