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title: "The View Hotel, Eastbourne: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The View Hotel in Eastbourne: rated 9.1 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 · ★★★
# The View Hotel

Meads, Eastbourne, United Kingdom

9.1 ·  Excellent 445 reviews ·  #2 #2 of 40 in Eastbourne ·  3.2/5 on Google, 126 reviews ·  9.6 Location score
## About The View Hotel

The View Hotel is a hotel in Meads, Eastbourne, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 445 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, free breakfast, bar, gym, free wi-fi, 24-hour room service. It is 180 m from the centre of Eastbourne. The nearest beach is 40 m away. The nearest airport, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), is 54 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

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

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 130

- **Floors:** 7

- **Opened:** 1976

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 30

Eastbourne Centre Grand Parade, East Sussex [theardenhotel.co.uk](http://www.theardenhotel.co.uk)

## How The View Hotel scores

Better rated than 96% of hotels in Eastbourne

-   Guest rating **9.1**
-   Location **9.6**
-   Facilities **7.5**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**
-   Beach access **10.0**
-   Public transport **6.8**

Eastbourne average

## Rating on Google

3.2/5

126 Google reviews

-   5★28%
-   4★20%
-   3★21%
-   2★13%
-   1★18%

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

## Amenities

BeachfrontFree breakfastBarGymFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service

### Pool & wellness

-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Beachfront
-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Balcony
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **87**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **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="">40 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 Railway Station Network Rail</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">740 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 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="">180 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Musgrave Collection290 m
-   Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum440 m
-   Eastbourne Heritage Centre470 m
-   Sweet Circus550 m
-   The Wish Tower550 m
-   Nigel Greaves790 m

## The View Hotel: in detail

The View Hotel 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. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hotel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hotel offers reception amenities including concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by hotel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by 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. Several chosen accommodations at The View Hotel have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a coffee or tea maker available in select accommodations. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as a hair dryer, ensuring a comfortable stay. Start your day stress-free at The View Hotel as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the hotel, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at The View Hotel. Make sure to discover the readily available beach at hotel. Guests who enjoy maintaining their fitness regimen while on holiday can visit the fitness center provided by hotel.

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## Questions about The View Hotel

### How do guests rate The View Hotel?

The View Hotel has a guest rating of 9.1 out of 10 from 445 reviews, which is better than 96% of rated hotels in Eastbourne.

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

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Does The View Hotel include breakfast?

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

### Is there parking at The View Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is The View Hotel from the airport?

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

### Is The View Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 40 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The View Hotel have?

The View Hotel has 130 rooms on 7 floors.

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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