Congress Apartments vs The Berkeley
Both are in Eastbourne, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Congress Apartments
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Berkeley
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 320 m apart.
Choose The Berkeley if you want
- to be closer to the beach (130 m / 330 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (85 / 46)
Why is Congress Apartments better than The Berkeley?
- 1320 m closer to the area centre−320 m
- 2More guest reviews (52 vs 3), so the rating is more reliable×17
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is The Berkeley better than Congress Apartments?
- 1200 m closer to the beach (130 m vs 330 m)−200 m
- 239 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+39
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 79 vs 69)+10
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Congress Apartments vs The Berkeley: which hotel is better? | Congress Apartments | The Berkeley |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | – |
| Location | 8.4 | 9.3 +0.9 |
| Beach access | 9.2 | 9.9 +0.7 |
| Public transport | 5.9 | 6.5 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.4 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | – |
| Number of reviews | 52 +49 | 3 |
| Google rating | 3.4/5 | 4.1/5 +0.7 |
| Google reviews | 388 +304 | 84 |
| Rank in Eastbourne | bottom 35% | bottom 41% +6% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 | 9.3 +0.9 |
| Distance to Meads centre | 840 m −320 m | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 330 m | 130 m −200 m |
| To public transport | 900 m | 790 m −110 m |
| To the airport | 54 km | 54 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 46 | 85 +39 |
| To the nearest food shop | 240 m | 130 m −110 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 7 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 25 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
320 m apart
Congress Apartments: city centre: 710 m, nearest station Eastbourne Train Station: 900 m, London Gatwick Airport (LGW): 54 km, beach: 330 m, 46 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
The Berkeley: city centre: 430 m, nearest station Eastbourne Train Station: 790 m, London Gatwick Airport (LGW): 54 km, beach: 130 m, 85 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
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Congress Apartments or The Berkeley: common questions
Which is better, Congress Apartments or The Berkeley?
The Berkeley leads in 3 of 3 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Congress Apartments or The Berkeley?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Congress Apartments is closer: 840 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for The Berkeley.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Berkeley is 130 m from the nearest beach; Congress Apartments is 330 m.
How far apart are Congress Apartments and The Berkeley?
The two hotels are 320 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score