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title: "So Eastbourne, Eastbourne: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "So Eastbourne in Eastbourne: rated 6.2 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hotel · ★★★
# So Eastbourne

Meads, Eastbourne, United Kingdom

6.2 ·  Okay 63 reviews ·  #40 #40 of 40 in Eastbourne ·  2.7/5 on Google, 181 reviews ·  9.4 Location score
## About So Eastbourne

So Eastbourne is a hotel in Meads, Eastbourne, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 63 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, bar, free wi-fi. It is 460 m from the centre of Eastbourne. The nearest beach is 90 m away. The nearest airport, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), is 54 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 51

- **Last renovated:** 2016

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 33

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## How So Eastbourne scores

Better rated than 0% of hotels in Eastbourne

-   Guest rating **6.2**
-   Location **9.4**
-   Beach access **10.0**
-   Public transport **6.3**

Eastbourne average

## Rating on Google

2.7/5

181 Google reviews

-   5★31%
-   4★17%
-   3★6%
-   2★11%
-   1★34%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BeachfrontBarFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Beachfront

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **75**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **63**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **7**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">90 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Eastbourne Train Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">840 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">London Gatwick Airport (LGW)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">54 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">122 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Eastbourne</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">460 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Eastbourne Heritage Centre100 m
-   Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum110 m
-   The Wish Tower210 m
-   Nigel Greaves420 m
-   Musgrave Collection640 m
-   KA-ZOO Exotics700 m

## So Eastbourne: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. Securing passes to the city's top attractions is simple with the hotel's ticket service and tours. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Each morning at So Eastbourne, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar.

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## Questions about So Eastbourne

### How do guests rate So Eastbourne?

So Eastbourne has a guest rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 63 reviews, which is better than 0% of rated hotels in Eastbourne.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at So Eastbourne?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does So Eastbourne include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at So Eastbourne?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is So Eastbourne from the airport?

The nearest airport, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), is 54 km away in a straight line.

### Is So Eastbourne close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 90 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does So Eastbourne have?

So Eastbourne has 51 rooms.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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