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title: "The Halcyon, Eastbourne: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Halcyon in Eastbourne: rated 9.0 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-halcyon-eastbourne/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Guesthouse · ★★★ · Eviivo
# The Halcyon

Meads, Eastbourne, United Kingdom

9.0 ·  Excellent 123 reviews ·  #4 #4 of 40 in Eastbourne ·  4.5/5 on Google, 114 reviews ·  8.7 Location score
## About The Halcyon

The Halcyon is a guesthouse in Meads, Eastbourne, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 123 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, free breakfast, free wi-fi. It is 990 m from the centre of Eastbourne. The nearest beach is 70 m away. The nearest airport, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), is 54 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

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

- **Rooms:** 15

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 18

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## How The Halcyon scores

Better rated than 92% of hotels in Eastbourne

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **8.7**
-   Beach access **10.0**
-   Public transport **4.1**

Eastbourne average

## Rating on Google

4.5/5

114 Google reviews

-   5★65%
-   4★19%
-   3★6%
-   2★6%
-   1★3%

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

## Amenities

BeachfrontFree breakfastFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Leisure

-   Beachfront

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **58**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **21**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<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="">70 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="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 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="">990 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Nigel Greaves140 m
-   The Wish Tower370 m
-   Eastbourne Heritage Centre450 m
-   Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum470 m
-   KA-ZOO Exotics930 m
-   Musgrave Collection1.2 km

## The Halcyon: in detail

The Halcyon provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hotel come furnished with linen service and blackout curtains, all designed with your ease in mind. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, bottled water and a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at The Halcyon as breakfast is made available for you on the premises.

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## Questions about The Halcyon

### How do guests rate The Halcyon?

The Halcyon has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 123 reviews, which is better than 92% of rated hotels in Eastbourne.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Halcyon?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The Halcyon include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### How far is The Halcyon from the airport?

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

### Is The Halcyon close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 70 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Halcyon have?

The Halcyon has 15 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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