Royal Victoria Hotel
US$96
/ night
Avg. for October
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US$96
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Royal Victoria Hotel average US$94 in the cheapest month (November) and US$118 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$96 |
| February | US$100 |
| March | US$98 |
| April | US$102 |
| May | US$102 |
| June | US$106 |
| July | US$117 |
| August | US$118 |
| September | US$106 |
| October | US$96 |
| November | US$94 |
| December | US$97 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$118)
Cheapest: November (~US$94)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Dining
For lunch or dinner, stop by Sea Terrace, a restaurant that specializes in Modern European cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 52 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Location
A stay at Royal Victoria Hotel places you in the heart of St Leonards-On-Sea, steps from St Leonards Gardens and 4 minutes by foot from Hastings Beach. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Warrior Square Gardens and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Hastings Pier.
What's nearby
St Leonards Gardens(0.1 Miles)
Hastings Beach(0.2 Miles)
Warrior Square Gardens(0.4 Miles)
Hastings Pier(0.8 Miles)
BattleZone Live(0.9 Miles)
Clambers(0.9 Miles)
White Rock Theatre(0.9 Miles)
Filsham Reedbed Nature Reserve(1 Miles)
Summerfields Woods(1 Miles)
The True Crime Museum(1 Miles)
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery(1 Miles)
The America Ground(1.1 Miles)
Alexandra Park(1.2 Miles)
Priory Meadow Shopping Centre(1.4 Miles)
Adventure Golf Hastings(1.5 Miles)
The preferred airport for Royal Victoria Hotel is Gatwick Airport (LGW)(61.6 Miles)
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Location
Marina, St Leonards-On-Sea, St Leonards-On-Sea, England, United Kingdom
St Leonards Gardens (0.1 Miles)
Hastings Beach (0.2 Miles)
Warrior Square Gardens (0.4 Miles)
Hastings Pier (0.8 Miles)
BattleZone Live (0.9 Miles)
Clambers (0.9 Miles)
Room options
5
Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
258 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Family Triple Room
1 Double Bed
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 3
323 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Triple Room, Sea View
1 Double Bed
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 3
323 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
258 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
258 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ocean View
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
258 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of Royal Victoria Hotel
7.9
Good
Based on 3,277 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
10%
Couple
49%
Family
22%
Group
13%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Royal Victoria Hotel, travellers describe a grand, historic seafront property with spacious sea view rooms and friendly staff, balanced by clear signs of age and upkeep needs that affect comfort, ambiance, and expectations in places.
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What guests think
At Royal Victoria Hotel, travellers describe a grand, historic seafront property with spacious sea view rooms and friendly staff, balanced by clear signs of age and upkeep needs that affect comfort, ambiance, and expectations in places.
Room experiences vary, with draughty windows, patchy heating, some noise, and, during exterior works, sea views blocked by scaffolding; others report very large, quiet spaces. Cleanliness is mixed, as many rooms are tidy while some communal areas are dusty or smelly and a few bathrooms show mould or missed items. Service is generally welcoming and helpful, though breakfast operations and check-in can be slow and a handful of requests or bookings were mishandled. Expect character and value by the sea, with trade-offs in modernity and polish.
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Facilities
Historic building with piano lounge/bar and pleasant seafront spaces; on-site parking is very limited, so most guests use nearby street or public parking. Some stays were affected by exterior scaffolding and a creaky older lift.
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Janet
6 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful sea views, especially from the lovely piano lounge, terrific for pre-dinner drinks and bar food. The lighting in the dining room was so low however that you couldn't read the menu. Staff were delightful.
Wonderful sea views, especially from the lovely piano lounge, terrific for pre-dinner drinks and bar food. The lighting in the dining room was so low however that you couldn't read the menu. Staff were delightful.
4
Michael
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We usually enjoy our stay at the Royal Victoria , however, this time the front of the building was covered in scaffolding. We booked a premier room with sea view, the only view we had from the room was through filthy glass, of builders rubbish and a mess of scaffolding. Impossible to see anything else. Of course we complained but there were no other rooms available. I have since written to the hotel manager and in fact the owner, no reply from either. I think that says a lot. Disgraceful .
We usually enjoy our stay at the Royal Victoria , however, this time the front of the building was covered in scaffolding. We booked a premier room with sea view, the only view we had from the room was through filthy glass, of builders rubbish and a mess of scaffolding. Impossible to see anything else. Of course we complained but there were no other rooms available. I have since written to the hotel manager and in fact the owner, no reply from either. I think that says a lot. Disgraceful .
10
Elizabeth
14 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was going through a external facelift...from the completed section it will look super when it's all done. The interior is historic and very attractive. Our room was massive and had a marvellous sea view. Very clean and comfortable.
The hotel was going through a external facelift...from the completed section it will look super when it's all done. The interior is historic and very attractive. Our room was massive and had a marvellous sea view. Very clean and comfortable.
8
Peta
6 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
N/A parking was on the riad behind the hotel.
N/A parking was on the riad behind the hotel.
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Lorraine
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a very nice stay for 2 nights at the royal Victoria.beautiful building but could do with a little updating. Disappointed that scaffolding outside windows without pre warning. Breakfast was self serve but waiting times for replenishing hot food and toasting machine didn't toast so had to queue for one tiny toaster. It meant one element of breakfast always got cold. The staff were very helpful though but could do with more at breakfast time. Also disappointed as sat in piano bar 2 nights and no one played it!
Had a very nice stay for 2 nights at the royal Victoria.beautiful building but could do with a little updating. Disappointed that scaffolding outside windows without pre warning. Breakfast was self serve but waiting times for replenishing hot food and toasting machine didn't toast so had to queue for one tiny toaster. It meant one element of breakfast always got cold. The staff were very helpful though but could do with more at breakfast time. Also disappointed as sat in piano bar 2 nights and no one played it!
8
Karen
13 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very spacious double room, clean and comfortable. Lovely to have a couch and coffee table in a standard room. We were able to sit and watch the sea in comfort! Lovely breakfast, good choice. I would have liked it served earlier at the weekend though. We are early risers and 8am was a bit late for us. There is very limited parking on site so we had to hunt around the surrounding streets for a space. Something to bear in mind if you are not very mobile?
Very spacious double room, clean and comfortable. Lovely to have a couch and coffee table in a standard room. We were able to sit and watch the sea in comfort! Lovely breakfast, good choice. I would have liked it served earlier at the weekend though. We are early risers and 8am was a bit late for us. There is very limited parking on site so we had to hunt around the surrounding streets for a space. Something to bear in mind if you are not very mobile?
8
K
1 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Right on the seafront with lovely views, bit dated but that just gave it character. Very clean. Breakfast was good. Had to use on street parking as their tiny car park was full, but it was all free.
Right on the seafront with lovely views, bit dated but that just gave it character. Very clean. Breakfast was good. Had to use on street parking as their tiny car park was full, but it was all free.
4
Zahrine
9 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel needs redecorating, lift sounds creaky and broken, carpet in the room needs changing, beds need improving, shower need better pressure and mould removed
The hotel needs redecorating, lift sounds creaky and broken, carpet in the room needs changing, beds need improving, shower need better pressure and mould removed
8
Graham
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
No breakfast Lucky with parking Bed to small fror room Bathroom looking tired and in need of updating Shame about scaffolding But in all a pleasant stay
No breakfast Lucky with parking Bed to small fror room Bathroom looking tired and in need of updating Shame about scaffolding But in all a pleasant stay
8
Mark
5 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel, the reception staff very friendly and helpful. Our room was large and clean, with excellent shower. Had also been recently decorated so felt clean and fresh. Car parking is available around the side streets. Good transport to Bexhill by bus or train, and a short walk along the promenade to Hastings old town. Would stay again.
Good hotel, the reception staff very friendly and helpful. Our room was large and clean, with excellent shower. Had also been recently decorated so felt clean and fresh. Car parking is available around the side streets. Good transport to Bexhill by bus or train, and a short walk along the promenade to Hastings old town. Would stay again.
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Cleanliness
Reports are mixed: many rooms are clean, but communal areas can be dusty or smelly and some bathrooms show mould or missed housekeeping.
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Elizabeth
14 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived at reception at 2.40 and without even checking were told our room was not ready until 3.00! So we had to return in 20 minutes! Our evening meal in the restaurant was very good indeed. Breakfast was well below average, with most of the food either cold or dried up. Certainly not worth £29. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. The sofa in the lounge was somewhat small but luckily we didn't spend much time sitting on it.
We arrived at reception at 2.40 and without even checking were told our room was not ready until 3.00! So we had to return in 20 minutes! Our evening meal in the restaurant was very good indeed. Breakfast was well below average, with most of the food either cold or dried up. Certainly not worth £29. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. The sofa in the lounge was somewhat small but luckily we didn't spend much time sitting on it.
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Richard
4 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was ok, I booked and paid for it online and had a family room as there were no double rooms available, I wanted a double bed and was disappointed to find that it was only a 4ft6. The whole room was very dated, the hot water took forever to come through in the shower which was very poor and the bin still had empty tuna salad container and water bottles which made me think the room hadn't been cleaned. The electric wall heater gave off a smell for quite a while when I plugged it in. The breakfast was good which is a plus point. I was only there overnight so couldn't be bothered to say anything which maybe was wrong but I'd probably not stay there again for the price
Check in was ok, I booked and paid for it online and had a family room as there were no double rooms available, I wanted a double bed and was disappointed to find that it was only a 4ft6. The whole room was very dated, the hot water took forever to come through in the shower which was very poor and the bin still had empty tuna salad container and water bottles which made me think the room hadn't been cleaned. The electric wall heater gave off a smell for quite a while when I plugged it in. The breakfast was good which is a plus point. I was only there overnight so couldn't be bothered to say anything which maybe was wrong but I'd probably not stay there again for the price
4
Khuram
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room wasn’t very clean and there was no heating.
The room wasn’t very clean and there was no heating.
8
jean
24 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Niceclean hotel.
Niceclean hotel.
6
Charles
28 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very helpful and moved me to a sea view no problem at all. The bar area needs a deep clean - the curtains had a dreadful collection of dust on top. I had to fix the flush on the toilet as it was loose and came apart. The room was impeccably clean, the view amazing. Though certainly not worth anything more than £90 and that is generous.
The staff were very helpful and moved me to a sea view no problem at all. The bar area needs a deep clean - the curtains had a dreadful collection of dust on top. I had to fix the flush on the toilet as it was loose and came apart. The room was impeccably clean, the view amazing. Though certainly not worth anything more than £90 and that is generous.
8
Joanna
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Communal spaces were dirty and smelly, staircases and lift too. Inside the room was much cleaner and nicer though... bar staff wasn't attentive or much helpful. Dry plants in the firts floor lobby looked neglected too.
Communal spaces were dirty and smelly, staircases and lift too. Inside the room was much cleaner and nicer though... bar staff wasn't attentive or much helpful. Dry plants in the firts floor lobby looked neglected too.
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Zahrine
9 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel needs redecorating, lift sounds creaky and broken, carpet in the room needs changing, beds need improving, shower need better pressure and mould removed
The hotel needs redecorating, lift sounds creaky and broken, carpet in the room needs changing, beds need improving, shower need better pressure and mould removed
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Tim
3 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really needs to be updated. Cleanliness a bit of an issue everywhere. View from the bar lovely.
Really needs to be updated. Cleanliness a bit of an issue everywhere. View from the bar lovely.
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Simon
24 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel has loads of potential but is tired, room was freezing and lots of cob webs found in the bathroom.
The hotel has loads of potential but is tired, room was freezing and lots of cob webs found in the bathroom.
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Lorna
8 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was lovely. Nice and clean the staff were very helpful.
Everything was lovely. Nice and clean the staff were very helpful.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally large, many with sea views, but decor and furnishings are dated, with occasional maintenance issues, draughty windows, limited temperature control, and some noise; a few views were obstructed by scaffolding.
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Paul
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff here are great. But the hotel has seen better days, much better days. The windows just didn't seal so we had a gale blowing in all night, VERY tired decor and threadbare carpets, very noisy fan in the bathroom. The shower wasn;t a mixer, you just had to try and balance the hot and cold. Breakfast was expensive at £14 and not very good. Hours were 8 to 10, we went down at 9 (so not late) and the food was stone cold. The coffee, although marked as filter or instant, was all instant. Very basic choice of non cooked. For the money I expected alot more. Give it a miss and go in to town. Parking is a nightmare. I drove around for about 20 minutes looking for a spot. I did find somewhere but it was a bit dodgy with the double yellows.
The staff here are great. But the hotel has seen better days, much better days. The windows just didn't seal so we had a gale blowing in all night, VERY tired decor and threadbare carpets, very noisy fan in the bathroom. The shower wasn;t a mixer, you just had to try and balance the hot and cold. Breakfast was expensive at £14 and not very good. Hours were 8 to 10, we went down at 9 (so not late) and the food was stone cold. The coffee, although marked as filter or instant, was all instant. Very basic choice of non cooked. For the money I expected alot more. Give it a miss and go in to town. Parking is a nightmare. I drove around for about 20 minutes looking for a spot. I did find somewhere but it was a bit dodgy with the double yellows.
8
Paula
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice spacious room. It was hot and there was no air condtioning or fans. Maybe fans could be provided in hot weather
Nice spacious room. It was hot and there was no air condtioning or fans. Maybe fans could be provided in hot weather
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Derek
7 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms are large and comfortable. Good value hotel overall. Like the ambiance and laid back feel.
Rooms are large and comfortable. Good value hotel overall. Like the ambiance and laid back feel.
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Khuram
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room wasn’t very clean and there was no heating.
The room wasn’t very clean and there was no heating.
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Elizabeth
14 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was going through a external facelift...from the completed section it will look super when it's all done. The interior is historic and very attractive. Our room was massive and had a marvellous sea view. Very clean and comfortable.
The hotel was going through a external facelift...from the completed section it will look super when it's all done. The interior is historic and very attractive. Our room was massive and had a marvellous sea view. Very clean and comfortable.
10
Gerald
19 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice room and quiet
Nice room and quiet
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Katarzyna
16 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely old fashioned hotel, very spacious room with stunning sea views.
Lovely old fashioned hotel, very spacious room with stunning sea views.
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June
15 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Helpful and friendly staff. Great location right on seafront. Spacious room. Exceeded our expectations.
Helpful and friendly staff. Great location right on seafront. Spacious room. Exceeded our expectations.
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Berkeley
19 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean room but Tired & dated , and noise from rooms above & main road no double glazing , small double bed Food very bland
Clean room but Tired & dated , and noise from rooms above & main road no double glazing , small double bed Food very bland
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Karan
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The stay could have been better. Booked a suite but surprised there was no fan. When asked for it, the fans conditioned was not functioning well. No fridge and the shower was decent. Could have been better for 140 quid a night.
The stay could have been better. Booked a suite but surprised there was no fan. When asked for it, the fans conditioned was not functioning well. No fridge and the shower was decent. Could have been better for 140 quid a night.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with prompt room changes when needed. However, check-in and breakfast service can be slow, and a few requests or bookings were mishandled.
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Kirsten
1 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our reservation was overbooked to someone else and I was not telephoned and did not know until we went to check in. Staff eventually found an " emergency" spare room ,equivalent to what we booked ,however Expedia originally charged me £120 and in fact the room we were given was in fact £90 at the hotel. The room itself was very "tired" looking and obviously had not been decorated in a very long time.The bathroom was very dated ,old and not cleaned adequately with mould and dirt around the bath seals.The shower was very old, basic and with verytemperamental water temperature - went from very cold to scalding hot. Overall a very disappointing stay and extremely overpriced for the poor condition of the room .
Our reservation was overbooked to someone else and I was not telephoned and did not know until we went to check in. Staff eventually found an " emergency" spare room ,equivalent to what we booked ,however Expedia originally charged me £120 and in fact the room we were given was in fact £90 at the hotel. The room itself was very "tired" looking and obviously had not been decorated in a very long time.The bathroom was very dated ,old and not cleaned adequately with mould and dirt around the bath seals.The shower was very old, basic and with verytemperamental water temperature - went from very cold to scalding hot. Overall a very disappointing stay and extremely overpriced for the poor condition of the room .
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Carole
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We booked a twin bed room but there was only one set of towels and one set of toiletries and even one biscuit (not bothered about this!!) The electronic key did not work and had to be changed. Staff very helpful however
We booked a twin bed room but there was only one set of towels and one set of toiletries and even one biscuit (not bothered about this!!) The electronic key did not work and had to be changed. Staff very helpful however
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Dorothy
25 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel could do with a good cleaning. The bed is the worst I have slept on and I have used budget hotels. Requested an Iron it took an hour for one to be provided after several calls to the receptionist.
The hotel could do with a good cleaning. The bed is the worst I have slept on and I have used budget hotels. Requested an Iron it took an hour for one to be provided after several calls to the receptionist.
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Charles
28 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very helpful and moved me to a sea view no problem at all. The bar area needs a deep clean - the curtains had a dreadful collection of dust on top. I had to fix the flush on the toilet as it was loose and came apart. The room was impeccably clean, the view amazing. Though certainly not worth anything more than £90 and that is generous.
The staff were very helpful and moved me to a sea view no problem at all. The bar area needs a deep clean - the curtains had a dreadful collection of dust on top. I had to fix the flush on the toilet as it was loose and came apart. The room was impeccably clean, the view amazing. Though certainly not worth anything more than £90 and that is generous.
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Neil
1 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Some of the staff were great, though the attitude of the reception when I turned up 3hrs earl for check-in was decidedly lacking. No help provided, no checking to see if the room was ready even though I was early, instead (because the day was very windy and wet) I spent an uncomfortable 3 hours in their so could 'lounge', decidedly lacking in amenities and the bar was tucked round a corner so not immediately visible if you go upstairs to it. The guy doing the bar and the front desk were very helpful later on, but that initial impression is pretty poor. On a quick look the décor was definitely suffering, peeling pain on all window frames and the net curtain in my room was torn AND had what looked like mildew. Having the bathroom/toliet down some stairs and round a corner was a bit strange as well and I could see that older people would really struggle as there is no hand rail down those steps
Some of the staff were great, though the attitude of the reception when I turned up 3hrs earl for check-in was decidedly lacking. No help provided, no checking to see if the room was ready even though I was early, instead (because the day was very windy and wet) I spent an uncomfortable 3 hours in their so could 'lounge', decidedly lacking in amenities and the bar was tucked round a corner so not immediately visible if you go upstairs to it. The guy doing the bar and the front desk were very helpful later on, but that initial impression is pretty poor. On a quick look the décor was definitely suffering, peeling pain on all window frames and the net curtain in my room was torn AND had what looked like mildew. Having the bathroom/toliet down some stairs and round a corner was a bit strange as well and I could see that older people would really struggle as there is no hand rail down those steps
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Maureen
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Check in was slow as I had a trainee but other than time it took eveything else was great
Check in was slow as I had a trainee but other than time it took eveything else was great
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Gerard
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was good. One night stay it was good
Staff was good. One night stay it was good
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Kenneth
2 Mar 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The room that was booked for us was a sea view . but it was a cold wet day and heating was not working we asked for a different room away from sea . staff dealt with problem and was upgraded to a suite. could not fault staff all very friendly.
The room that was booked for us was a sea view . but it was a cold wet day and heating was not working we asked for a different room away from sea . staff dealt with problem and was upgraded to a suite. could not fault staff all very friendly.
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Stephen
7 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
My daughter was getting married so decided to book a suite for a couple of nights so hair make up and space for dressing before leaving for the ceremony. We looked at rooms a few weeks ago and agreed for an ice bucket Champagne glasses and small plates to be available in the room. Come the day of the wedding none of the agreed things were in the room. We asked 4 times for these items but never arrived so my other daughter went directly to the kitchen and finally got the items very poor service. As for the room itself peeling paint, wobbly table, very dated and dilapidated furniture,curtains hanging loose for windows, rusting heaters and poor decoration in the bathroom (screw holes by bath where a soap dish may have been!!! Too late to complain and move room as timescales of hair make up and dressing were tight so just got on with it. Having paid over £200 for 2 nights was very very dissapointing would not recommend friends or family to stay here unfortunately as it is an amazing building but needs lots to bring up to an acceptable standard 😢😢😢
My daughter was getting married so decided to book a suite for a couple of nights so hair make up and space for dressing before leaving for the ceremony. We looked at rooms a few weeks ago and agreed for an ice bucket Champagne glasses and small plates to be available in the room. Come the day of the wedding none of the agreed things were in the room. We asked 4 times for these items but never arrived so my other daughter went directly to the kitchen and finally got the items very poor service. As for the room itself peeling paint, wobbly table, very dated and dilapidated furniture,curtains hanging loose for windows, rusting heaters and poor decoration in the bathroom (screw holes by bath where a soap dish may have been!!! Too late to complain and move room as timescales of hair make up and dressing were tight so just got on with it. Having paid over £200 for 2 nights was very very dissapointing would not recommend friends or family to stay here unfortunately as it is an amazing building but needs lots to bring up to an acceptable standard 😢😢😢
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Lorna
8 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was lovely. Nice and clean the staff were very helpful.
Everything was lovely. Nice and clean the staff were very helpful.
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Location
Excellent seafront position near St Leonards and within walking distance of Hastings and local restaurants. Parking nearby is limited and the rear street is less appealing.
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Tammi
31 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay as we traveled the south coast of England. Wonderfully walkable waterfront with a lot of restaurants just steps away. Very nice and helpful service at the front desk, and parking was super easy.
Great stay as we traveled the south coast of England. Wonderfully walkable waterfront with a lot of restaurants just steps away. Very nice and helpful service at the front desk, and parking was super easy.
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Mark
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is in an excellent position yards from the beach & very close to the centre of St Leonards. The breakfast is excellent value for money with a wide selection of hot & cold options. I would have expected to find an ironing board & iron in the room.
This hotel is in an excellent position yards from the beach & very close to the centre of St Leonards. The breakfast is excellent value for money with a wide selection of hot & cold options. I would have expected to find an ironing board & iron in the room.
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MELANIE
6 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely stay at the Royal Victoria hotel which is right on the promenade with great views over the beach. Large buffet breakfast selection and very nice restaurant and bar area.
Lovely stay at the Royal Victoria hotel which is right on the promenade with great views over the beach. Large buffet breakfast selection and very nice restaurant and bar area.
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Derek
8 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good old fashioned hotel,a little bit far from the town but apart from that very good.
Good old fashioned hotel,a little bit far from the town but apart from that very good.
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K
1 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Right on the seafront with lovely views, bit dated but that just gave it character. Very clean. Breakfast was good. Had to use on street parking as their tiny car park was full, but it was all free.
Right on the seafront with lovely views, bit dated but that just gave it character. Very clean. Breakfast was good. Had to use on street parking as their tiny car park was full, but it was all free.
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Bryan
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely old hotel with beautiful features inside. The only which I was a bit uncomfortable with is the road to the rear of hotel which was a bit manky and a lot of rubbish
A lovely old hotel with beautiful features inside. The only which I was a bit uncomfortable with is the road to the rear of hotel which was a bit manky and a lot of rubbish
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Ian
13 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location, our room looked out to sea. Friendly staff, clean rooms. All round perfect stay although only for one night, would love to come back for an extended break.
Lovely location, our room looked out to sea. Friendly staff, clean rooms. All round perfect stay although only for one night, would love to come back for an extended break.
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Mike
18 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Conveniently on the beach front. Edwardian feel, yet modern approach.
Conveniently on the beach front. Edwardian feel, yet modern approach.
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Mark
5 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel, the reception staff very friendly and helpful. Our room was large and clean, with excellent shower. Had also been recently decorated so felt clean and fresh. Car parking is available around the side streets. Good transport to Bexhill by bus or train, and a short walk along the promenade to Hastings old town. Would stay again.
Good hotel, the reception staff very friendly and helpful. Our room was large and clean, with excellent shower. Had also been recently decorated so felt clean and fresh. Car parking is available around the side streets. Good transport to Bexhill by bus or train, and a short walk along the promenade to Hastings old town. Would stay again.
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Matthew
21 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Grand hotel right on the seafront. Huge rooms. Friendly staff. Close to St Leonard's town centre.
Grand hotel right on the seafront. Huge rooms. Friendly staff. Close to St Leonard's town centre.
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Dining
Breakfast feedback is inconsistent, ranging from excellent and plentiful to cold, lacklustre, or poor value, with replenishment and coffee quality sometimes criticised. Evening meals, bar food and afternoon tea attract more positive comments overall.
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Paul
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff here are great. But the hotel has seen better days, much better days. The windows just didn't seal so we had a gale blowing in all night, VERY tired decor and threadbare carpets, very noisy fan in the bathroom. The shower wasn;t a mixer, you just had to try and balance the hot and cold. Breakfast was expensive at £14 and not very good. Hours were 8 to 10, we went down at 9 (so not late) and the food was stone cold. The coffee, although marked as filter or instant, was all instant. Very basic choice of non cooked. For the money I expected alot more. Give it a miss and go in to town. Parking is a nightmare. I drove around for about 20 minutes looking for a spot. I did find somewhere but it was a bit dodgy with the double yellows.
The staff here are great. But the hotel has seen better days, much better days. The windows just didn't seal so we had a gale blowing in all night, VERY tired decor and threadbare carpets, very noisy fan in the bathroom. The shower wasn;t a mixer, you just had to try and balance the hot and cold. Breakfast was expensive at £14 and not very good. Hours were 8 to 10, we went down at 9 (so not late) and the food was stone cold. The coffee, although marked as filter or instant, was all instant. Very basic choice of non cooked. For the money I expected alot more. Give it a miss and go in to town. Parking is a nightmare. I drove around for about 20 minutes looking for a spot. I did find somewhere but it was a bit dodgy with the double yellows.
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Elizabeth
14 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived at reception at 2.40 and without even checking were told our room was not ready until 3.00! So we had to return in 20 minutes! Our evening meal in the restaurant was very good indeed. Breakfast was well below average, with most of the food either cold or dried up. Certainly not worth £29. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. The sofa in the lounge was somewhat small but luckily we didn't spend much time sitting on it.
We arrived at reception at 2.40 and without even checking were told our room was not ready until 3.00! So we had to return in 20 minutes! Our evening meal in the restaurant was very good indeed. Breakfast was well below average, with most of the food either cold or dried up. Certainly not worth £29. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. The sofa in the lounge was somewhat small but luckily we didn't spend much time sitting on it.
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Cheryl
31 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I loved the hotel, lovely historical place. A little tired in places. Overall the place was worth the money charged. The food at the restaurant was nice.
I loved the hotel, lovely historical place. A little tired in places. Overall the place was worth the money charged. The food at the restaurant was nice.
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Andrew
17 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very pleasant stay. Lovely old grand hotel. Friendly service, good dinner and excellent breakfast.
Very pleasant stay. Lovely old grand hotel. Friendly service, good dinner and excellent breakfast.
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Lorraine
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a very nice stay for 2 nights at the royal Victoria.beautiful building but could do with a little updating. Disappointed that scaffolding outside windows without pre warning. Breakfast was self serve but waiting times for replenishing hot food and toasting machine didn't toast so had to queue for one tiny toaster. It meant one element of breakfast always got cold. The staff were very helpful though but could do with more at breakfast time. Also disappointed as sat in piano bar 2 nights and no one played it!
Had a very nice stay for 2 nights at the royal Victoria.beautiful building but could do with a little updating. Disappointed that scaffolding outside windows without pre warning. Breakfast was self serve but waiting times for replenishing hot food and toasting machine didn't toast so had to queue for one tiny toaster. It meant one element of breakfast always got cold. The staff were very helpful though but could do with more at breakfast time. Also disappointed as sat in piano bar 2 nights and no one played it!
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J David
11 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Condition of hotel is dated. Worn out and stained carpet. Baths need significant updating. Food was average.
Condition of hotel is dated. Worn out and stained carpet. Baths need significant updating. Food was average.
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Natalie
8 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved the music played throughout great ambiance, size of the rooms was fabulous and well presented. Food available was great across the day parts breakfast and evening meal was delicious. Real selling point is the lovely afternoon tea this was splendid. No issues with the property our stay was awesome. Thank you
We loved the music played throughout great ambiance, size of the rooms was fabulous and well presented. Food available was great across the day parts breakfast and evening meal was delicious. Real selling point is the lovely afternoon tea this was splendid. No issues with the property our stay was awesome. Thank you
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Francis
2 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room provided had 4 steps down to the bathroom and no mirrors in the main area. Every time I needed the bathroom or a mirror, I had to go down the steps that had no hand rail. I am disabled and use a cane. Was not very convenient. The breakfast provided was great and plentiful. The staff was pleasant and helpful.
The room provided had 4 steps down to the bathroom and no mirrors in the main area. Every time I needed the bathroom or a mirror, I had to go down the steps that had no hand rail. I am disabled and use a cane. Was not very convenient. The breakfast provided was great and plentiful. The staff was pleasant and helpful.
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Kenneth
6 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely, characterful, old hotel in a great location on the sea front. Easily walkable to Hastings. Breakfast was a bit lacklustre but view from the dining room compensated somewhat.
Lovely, characterful, old hotel in a great location on the sea front. Easily walkable to Hastings. Breakfast was a bit lacklustre but view from the dining room compensated somewhat.
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Jonathan
3 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A lovely unspoilt hotel which still has all its classic features and isn’t a bland, generic place. Breakfast is one of the best I’ve had in awhile. It all tasted fresh and didn’t look like it had been sitting around for hours.
A lovely unspoilt hotel which still has all its classic features and isn’t a bland, generic place. Breakfast is one of the best I’ve had in awhile. It all tasted fresh and didn’t look like it had been sitting around for hours.
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Cathie
31 Aug 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice comfortable room & helpful staff.
Nice comfortable room & helpful staff.
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Tunde
30 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
I have already sent a complaint letter to the hotel for not having a bad bed base and mattress that my wife and I had to sleep on the floor for the two nights. Consequently I have requested for a refund for the two nights. Should you need a copy of the complaint letter, copy of this email will be sent to you. Thanks
I have already sent a complaint letter to the hotel for not having a bad bed base and mattress that my wife and I had to sleep on the floor for the two nights. Consequently I have requested for a refund for the two nights. Should you need a copy of the complaint letter, copy of this email will be sent to you. Thanks
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Kip
21 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely old seaside hotel, mostly very nice, huge double room but in need of an update, especially the bathroom, all very clean and tidy but a bit dated. Breakfast buffet all very good, nice selection and freshly cooked. Staff all very helpful and efficient. These hotels are the very essence of the English seaside, but, cost a fortune to upkeep, and now they have to try and compete with the likes of airb&b! I love these old places and hope that they can continue offering good accommodation with style for many years to come.
Lovely old seaside hotel, mostly very nice, huge double room but in need of an update, especially the bathroom, all very clean and tidy but a bit dated. Breakfast buffet all very good, nice selection and freshly cooked. Staff all very helpful and efficient. These hotels are the very essence of the English seaside, but, cost a fortune to upkeep, and now they have to try and compete with the likes of airb&b! I love these old places and hope that they can continue offering good accommodation with style for many years to come.
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Barbara
14 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
It’s expressive looking building and the lounges etc are beautiful but a bit tired looking. We had a large comfortable twin room with a sea view it was just a bit tired looking. We only had breakfast there and it suited us. We would certainly stay there again
It’s expressive looking building and the lounges etc are beautiful but a bit tired looking. We had a large comfortable twin room with a sea view it was just a bit tired looking. We only had breakfast there and it suited us. We would certainly stay there again
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KEITH
2 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Cool hotel steeped in history and my room was huge and good. Hotel looks a bit jaded in places but really doesn't distract from fact it's a good place at a good price
Cool hotel steeped in history and my room was huge and good. Hotel looks a bit jaded in places but really doesn't distract from fact it's a good place at a good price
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FAQs about Royal Victoria Hotel
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 14.00 for adults and GBP 7.00 for children.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
The property allows pets in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and additional charges may apply.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in the heart of St Leonards-On-Sea, just 0.1 km from St Leonards Gardens and 0.4 km from Hastings Beach. It is also 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Camber Sands.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14.00 for adults and GBP 7.0 for children
- Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
- Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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