The View Hotel, Eastbourne

The View Hotel - A seafront hotel with panoramic views, modern amenities, and family-friendly facilities

The View Hotel, a 4-star property rated 8.7/10 on Booking.com, overlooks Eastbourne’s seafront and offers rooms with private balconies featuring views of the English Channel or the town. Accommodations include sea-view suites with separate lounges, accessible rooms with wet-room showers, and economy double rooms with town views. The Vista Bar Café serves light meals, cocktails, and afternoon tea, while the Artisan Restaurant provides a carvery lunch and à la carte dishes with coastal panoramas. Located on Western Parade, the hotel is 0.5 km from Eastbourne Pier and 8 km from Drusillas Park. Business amenities include free Wi-Fi, meeting spaces, and a 24-hour reception. Families can use interconnected rooms, and dogs are permitted for £15 per night.

Pros

Private balconies in most rooms offer direct views of Eastbourne’s seafront and pier.

The Artisan Restaurant serves a Sunday carvery with locally sourced ingredients.

Dog-friendly policies include provided beds and bowls, with nearby dog-friendly beaches.

Accessible rooms feature roll-in showers, emergency pull cords, and vibration pads for hearing-impaired guests.

Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning are available throughout the property.

Cons

Some economy rooms have showers only, without bathtubs.

The Vista Bar Café stops serving food at 9:30 PM, limiting late-night dining options.