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Our top choices for East Sussex historic hotels

A narrow cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered houses, some with ivy and flower boxes.

1. The Mermaid Inn

The Mermaid Inn
3.0 star property
Rye
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (320 reviews)
"Great location, great food and a thoroughly enjoyable stay"
United Kingdom
Stuart
The price is NZ$456
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Mermaid Inn
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a hallway leading to another room.

2. The Old Borough Arms

The Old Borough Arms
4.0 star property
Rye
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (348 reviews)
"It was a lovely place to stay, close to all the places we wanted to visit, the room was very nice and the breakfast was delicious. "
United Kingdom
Rob
The price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Old Borough Arms
A room with a large window, a wooden table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a body of water and buildings.

3. Queens Hotel

Queens Hotel
3.0 star property
Brighton City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Really good stay, helpful staff, lovely spacious room. Would highly recommend the Queens hotel."
United Kingdom
Hazel
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Queens Hotel
A sauna room with a large window, wooden benches, and a stone bench.

4. Crafted at Powdermills

Crafted at Powdermills
4.0 star property
Battle
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (234 reviews)
"Amazing place highly recommended, food and restaurant staff just great….. we have enjoyed sauna and morning Yoga was perfect to finish it off our stay."
United Kingdom
Tomasz
The price is NZ$579
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Crafted at Powdermills
An outdoor dining area with tables set for meals, surrounded by greenery and umbrellas.

5. The Lookout Rye

The Lookout Rye
3.0 star property
Rye
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (860 reviews)
"Well located, clean , tidy , decor starting to get a bit tired but they are starting to rectify this , needs a bit of tlc on the outside but very pleasant stay ."
United Kingdom
Richard
The price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Lookout Rye
A building with a sign that reads "Eastbourne."

6. Eastbourne Reymar - B&B

Eastbourne Reymar - B&B
3.0 star property
Eastbourne
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (266 reviews)
"Fantastic stay, Nick was a very attentive and helpful host."
United Kingdom
Olivia
The price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Eastbourne Reymar - B&B
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

7. Cavendish Hotel

Cavendish Hotel
3.0 star property
Eastbourne City Centre
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Fantastic location for airshow, polite staff, lovely lobby area"
United Kingdom
Valda
The price is NZ$98
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Cavendish Hotel
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.

8. Legends Hotel Brighton

Legends Hotel Brighton
3.0 star property
Seafront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Always a pleasure to stay here. Lovely rooms and good service all round. Always my ‘go to’ hotel in Brighton."
United Kingdom
andrew
The price is NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Legends Hotel Brighton
A pier with a white building featuring a dome and a tower, extending into calm waters.

9. The Mansion Lions Hotel

The Mansion Lions Hotel
3.0 star property
Eastbourne City Centre
6.4 out of 10, (116 reviews)
"Aussen hui, innen pfui! Wenn das überaus liebenswerte Personal nicht gewesen wäre, hätten wir uns ein anderes Hotel gesucht!!! Die Zimmer sind teilweise desolat, sie brauchen ALLE dringend eine Renovierung. Die Badezimmer sind in einem bedauerlichen Zustand und schon gas nicht zeitgrmäß. Mit dem Putzen haben sie es auch nicht so. Letzte Woche gab es schimmliges Brot zum Frühstück. Die Eigner haben weder am Haus noch am Komfort für die Gäste das geringste Interesse, aber fahren ein vergoldetes...
Germany
Anonymous traveller
The Mansion Lions Hotel
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Any Lions Hotel' sign, a Lions Bar, and a statue of a lion.

10. Diamond Hotel

Diamond Hotel
3.0 star property
Eastbourne City Centre
6.6 out of 10, (116 reviews)
"I didn’t enjoy the aesthetics of the hotel, the outside looked old and the inside showed it was a hotel designed for mainly OAPs as there were stair lifts. The hotel smelled, the floor creaked in the room and you could easily hear people outside your room."
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
Diamond Hotel
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Top East Sussex Hotel Reviews

The Chatsworth Hotel

The Chatsworth Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel on Eastbourne sea front. Short walk to pier. Friendly staff, couldn't of been more helpful. My Mum uses a walker and everyone was patient and assisted her. Lovely large room, walk in shower. Breakfast was amazing, cooked to order. Would highly recommend staying at the Chatsworth Hotel."
Lynne 5-night trip
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The Chatsworth Hotel

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