Eastbourne train station is a 15-minute walk from the hotel and offers direct services to Brighton, Hastings, London Victoria and Gatwick Airport. There is on-street parking near the hotel; permits are available from reception for £1 per day.
The View Hotel is a modern property on Eastbourne's Grand Parade. The "3.5-mile sweeping, palm-tree-lined seafront" (Lonely Planet) is right on its doorstep, with Eastbourne Pier a 5-minute walk away.
The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the town centre -- home to the contemporary Towner Art Gallery and Victorian shopping streets of Little Chelsea. Eastbourne train station, a 15-minute walk from the hotel, is well connected for day trips into Brighton and Hastings, with regular direct services taking around 30-40 minutes.
The hotel is just outside the South Downs National Park, "rich in ancient woodland and rolling farmland" (The Guardian). The 100-mile South Downs Way -- one of England's oldest national trails, runs from Eastbourne to Winchester, or you can explore the National Trust's Cuckmere Valley by bike or on foot (15 minutes' drive from the hotel). Beachy Head -- a chalk headland within the South Downs which Lonely Planet calls a "spot of thrilling beauty" -- is less than 10 minutes' drive (or 50 minutes' walk) from the property.
The hotel restaurant offers panoramic sea views and the bar has an outdoor terrace that is open in fine weather.
All Standard King rooms have town views and 24-hour room service. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
From the press:
"Eastbourne's 3.5-mile sweeping, palm-tree-lined seafront is one of the UK's grandest" -- Lonely Planet
Amenities
General
Bar
Gym / fitness center
Restaurant
100% smoke-free
Services
24-hour front desk
24-hour room service
Room amenities
Air-conditioning
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Safe
Flatscreen TV
Internet
Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms
Complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas
Bathroom
Bathtub
Hair-dryer
Accessibility
Accessible meeting room
Accessible path of travel
Accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Please note: Some amenities may not be available in all rooms and some amenities or services incur an additional charge and are subject to change. Please check with the hotel directly.
Policies
Check-in: Standard Time is 3pm.
Minimum age required to check in: 18.
Checkout: Standard Time is 10:30am.
Children and additional guests: Extra guest charges apply as follows: £15 per person, per night for children aged 2-14 inclusive. This includes breakfast. Infant's cot/crib available on request, free of charge, for children aged 1 and under. This does not include breakfast. Extra beds and cots are on request. Please use the Special Requests field to request a cot or extra bed. There are no extra beds available for children aged 15 and over, or for adults. Supplements are not included automatically in the total price and will be charged directly by the hotel. See room descriptions and rate policies for information about room occupancy levels.
Pets: No pets allowed.
Cancellation: Cancellation policy & booking conditions vary by 'rate plan'. These will be displayed on the payment page after you have searched for your dates and selected a rate.
Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
Enjoyed This
(105 Member Ratings)
Ratings & reviews reflect verified member feedback for Unite the Union (T/a The View Hotel) over the past 15 months.
Room, Bar, Breakfast. King size bed and cotton sheets,
Other Comments
Modern, very clean, quiet, friendly staff
michelleMay 06, 2017East Sussex, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Its location and ambience
EvaMay 02, 2017SevenoaksSevenoaks, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Great location on the sea front! Great value for money!
RebeccaMay 01, 2017Reading, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Great hotel clean and tidy with friendly staff. Service was excellent.
Other Comments
The afternoon cream tea on arrival was to die for.
VladlenaApr 30, 2017Dover, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent location, friendly and efficient service from all the staff.
AngelaApr 30, 2017Broadway, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
It was clean the staff were lovely the room was very comfortable
lynnMay 02, 2017Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Comfort. Friendly staff. good food. Clean and modern.
jacqueline cApr 17, 2017Dagenham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The room
BarryApr 27, 2017Deal, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The whole experience was first class.Rooms excellent,staff friendly and breakfast superb.
RoyApr 29, 2017ramsgate, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything. Such lovely friendly cheerful staff, such wonderful rooms and decoration and so well run. It was a delight
SueApr 24, 2017London, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very comfortable and clean ,excellent location
CharlesApr 18, 2017Ipswich, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Great welcome - flexibility of staff to offer tea at suited time - good clean room - comfortable bed with good quality bed linen - well presented varied breakfast
Other Comments
So enjoyable
SusanApr 24, 2017Tonbridge, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
All of it
MaryApr 24, 2017Hildenborough, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very clean, staff very polite
LINDAApr 21, 2017whitton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very quiet , good breakfast , great staff .
NUALAApr 07, 2017BERKSHIRE, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Sea view
stephenApr 02, 2017Westerham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Such a good value deal with friendly helpful staff
LoisApr 01, 2017Chislehurst, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
everything was perfect
Other Comments
Great service from the staff lovely food brilliant room
VictoriaApr 05, 2017Folkestone, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The great location and the helpfulness of the staff.
Other Comments
The breakfast buffet needs re thinking,the food service at the buffet was dis organised and spasmodic. But the quality of the food provided was very good.
MichaelApr 10, 2017Burgess Hill, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
we upgraded to a balcony bedroom and that made the visit.
We looked out on the sea, the promenade is lit up at night.
Magic.
GeraldineApr 15, 2017Faversham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff and the position of the hotel.
Other Comments
It was really comfortable and the food was great.
JaneApr 08, 2017Alton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Clean hotel and friendly staff
Other Comments
Lovely outlook and great being able to park all day for a £1!
JodieApr 15, 2017Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
We paid £20 a night extra for the sea view which was well worth it. The location is excellent for the town and pier.l Parking was only £1 for our 2 night stay. Excellent rooms with a huge bed and tea/coffee provided, the room was kept spotless. Buffet breakfast very good with a good choice.
JudithApr 07, 2017Maidstone, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything was lovely
MargaretApr 07, 2017Dorking,
Enjoyed Most
Everything
Other Comments
Very helpful in breakfast room , being shown around the area, where different things were situated .
We arrived early evening and were very pleased with the food available in the bar , especially the cream tea!
JudithApr 04, 2017Southwater, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything was lovely at the View hotel. It was a terrific deal through Travel Zoo (B&B for 2 nights and a cream tea on arrival). Hotel was right on the front, very clean, friendly staff (esp George, Louisa and Ale), and the food at breakfast was fresh and tasty. The cream tea was delicious even catering for all types of coffee and a hot chocolate instead of tea or coffee! Rooms are air conditioned and large enough with a desk and armchairs as well as a superb King sized bed! All in all an excellent hotel - one I would go back to any time with a good deal.
RubyApr 17, 2017Beckenham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location and views from the restaurant.
Other Comments
A great place to stay. Breakfast was brilliant with lots of choice. Everywhere was clean and staff were friendly and helpful.
MarcApr 09, 2017Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
We had an excellent two night stay at the hotel.The room was of a high standard and the service provided by staff was exceptional-nothing appeared too much trouble.Location on the seafront is central and provides easy access to the beach.
AngelaApr 12, 2017Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The breakfastt
JohnApr 09, 2017Aldershotaldershoy, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The rooms were very good, clean and spacious. The staff were friendly and helpful
AlfredApr 06, 2017London, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
quiet and restful
KevinMar 17, 2017Southampton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Friendly staff in all areas of the hotel.
Other Comments
The hotel does not have a car park, so had to find side street parking. The cost was good though at £1 per day, via a parking ticket purchased at the hotel.
LindaMar 24, 2017Fareham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Clean friendly
Other Comments
Bedroom nice and spacious bed very comfortable
DavidMar 18, 2017uperrbeeding, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location
janetMar 29, 2017Stevenage, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent experience with really lovely staff.
CarolineFeb 20, 2017epsom, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Whole experience
Other Comments
Staff are fantastic, so helpful and friendly. Really lovely seafront hotel.
kerryMar 27, 2017crayford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
All of it.
Other Comments
Excellent hotel, location, staff and food.
FrancesMar 19, 2017YEOVIL, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Central location overlooking sea - bed and pillows so comfy. Breakfast to high standard.
staceyMar 27, 2017Great Missenden, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything exceeded our expectations. We loved it!
Mrs Brenda JMar 27, 2017Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Strangely the view...
Other Comments
All good but could have benefited from a pool
RussellFeb 20, 2017Kent, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
I have stayed at a number of hotels in Eastbourne and this is definitely the best , the rooms were spacious and well appointed , the ambiance of the whole hotel was excellent and the decor although retro was modern and up to date
JanetMar 20, 2017New Romney, Kent, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent accommodation, good breakfast and friendly staff.
AlanMar 05, 2017Hythe, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The cream tea and the position of the hotel on the sea front
sandraMar 12, 2017Fareham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The room was beautifully presented and spotless
SuzanneFeb 15, 2017Maidstone, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The efficiency and friendliness of all staff was consistent throughout our stay. From the minute we arrived we felt that nothing was too much trouble. The room met all of our expectations and more, however we did find the generous sized bed, quite firm for our needs and would have preferred one a little softer. This could prevent us from coming again as we both found it quite uncomfortable. The food in the restaurant and bar was exquisite and served professionally.
IanMar 07, 2017St Leonards on sea, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything was first class.
MargaretMar 07, 2017Wakefield, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location and very good value
Staff really friendly
LindaMar 24, 2017Rayleigh, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The welcome was great, parking opposite the hotel was so easy and only cost £1. They offered me a sea view room for an additional £20 which I declined, glad I did as we had a side sea view room already. The room was beautifully decorated (425). I would definitely go back as the location for the pier and the town was excellent.
jayneMar 06, 2017Mountain Ash, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The overall standard, but mostly the view
Other Comments
Lovely room, friendly bar staff, nice food
JulieMar 27, 2017Gosport, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Big room Great location Value for money.
Other Comments
Inconsistency in customer services reception very good, bar staff look miserable and are forgetful.Restuarant staff average apart from Samer who was extremely helpful approachable and understands the importance of customer service. Experience could of been better had the staffs attitude been more friendlier in the areas mentioned.
LynMar 21, 2017London, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything - the room was nice, staff polite and helpful and service was good