Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, breakfast is available for a fee.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?

The property is located in St Leonards-On-Sea, within a 15-minute walk of St Leonards Gardens and Hastings Beach. It is approximately 17.5 miles from Camber Sands and 0.7 miles from Filsham Reedbed Nature Reserve.

Highlands Hotel and Bar in St Leonards-On-Sea

Average nightly price at Highlands Hotel and bar by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$59
February	US$63
March	US$73
April	US$76
May	US$83
June	US$86
July	US$96
August	US$104
September	US$87
October	US$73
November	US$63
December	US$60

What guests think

Reviews of Highlands Hotel and bar describe a budget-friendly stay close to the seaside, balancing positives with notable trade-offs, including limited on-site parking and ongoing refurbishment that affects the building’s appearance.

Many guests highlight friendly staff, comfortable beds, restful sleep, and an inviting on-site bar. Common negatives include dated rooms with broken fixtures, drafts or poor heating, creaky floors, and cleanliness issues such as mould, stained towels, and musty odours. Breakfast service is limited or inconsistent, with several reports of no breakfast despite expectations. Overall, expect a simple, no-frills stay.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the on-site bar. Parking is limited, so some used nearby street spaces; the exterior appears shabby or under refurbishment.

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10

Richard

19 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly place with great staff especially the barmaid Kim really nice girl

8

EDWARD

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

PRETTY AVERAGE HOTEL UNDER REFURBISHMENT HAD ISSUES TRYING TO GET IN THE CARPARK DUE TO VAN BLOCKING PART OF THE DRIVE.

10

Toni

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

2nd time of visiting, room what we booked warm clean ample tea coffee ect.The gem of the place is the public bar great friendly staff manager brilliant and so welcoming. The lady behind to bar great 😉

4

Daniel

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The general standard of cleanliness is not very good, particularly the stairs going to our room were very dirty. The advert for our stay said that breakfast was included but it was not. Breakfast would have cost another £9. It also advertised parking although there were only 3 parking spaces. I had to park approx. 400m away from the hotel which was not ideal. The room is not worth £100 for the night.

6

Kevin

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is quite special with lots of history, has a nice little bar, heating didn’t work of a night so got very cold

10

Deryn

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The view over the painted front facades and roof tops of the Victorian houses further down in West Hill gave way to the sea and sky on the horizon. There was a gentle breeze coming in from the window cooling the high temperature of the day. The external lighting of the grounds was turned off around about the time I went to bed, so there was no light intrusion from outside - which was great. The clean, modern hard laminate style flooring in the room was clean and well maintained, with carpeted communal areas for sound proofing. Very nice welcome, comfortable double bed. Slept very well. The ensuite shower in my room was small, attractive and very clean. It looked recently updated with metro tiles and new flooring, the water pressure was excellent. Parking on the premises was easy.

10

Nathan

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quirky, friendly. Nice little bar downstairs and nice garden. Could see the sea, which was a bonus. Thanks.

6

SLAVKO

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was an adequate stay for the price. The car park was full but there was a car park nearby.

8

David

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for money. Not many parking spaces, although you can find free spaces in the surrounding roads. Quiet location.

8

Leslie

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel and pub, but was let down by one female member of staff who was very rude and therefore let the establishment down somewhat. But overall a nice place to stay.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent, with repeated reports of dirty carpets and towels, mould in bathrooms, and musty odours; some rooms were described as clean.

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2

Gloria

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gosh. Crumbling frontage held up with scaffolding. Breakfast only served at weekends but given the grubby state of the staff and the hotel, i wouldn't risk it. Shower and sink so full of black mould i left unwashed. Dreadful place.

4

Ian

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is dated and in desperate need of decoration. The bedroom floor was wood flooring which looked dirty and created a cold room. The shower handles were coming away from the wall. I did sleep well and the service I did receive was good.

4

Sarah

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awful & outdated, terrible room, mould in bathroom, dirty windows, flooring unfinished, filthy carpets, dirty stale water left in kettle! Absolutely not worth £80 a night! DO NOT STAY HERE!

8

Lauren

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed on a Sunday night in a HUGE family room. Beautiful high ceilings and a stunning stained glass window in an old building. The room was clean and had complimentary tea/coffee/milk etc and bottled water. The small bathroom was functional and clean and met all of our needs. The beds were comfy and we all slept very well. The staff were friendly and welcoming. No hot food was served but the staff had lovely recommendations for food nearby. There was no breakfast but we found a nice cafe nearby.

6

Adriana

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Could really do with some repairs and more attention to detail on the cleanliness. Noisy bed frames, creaky floorboards, a horrible damp smell, broken shower door handle, really old and damaged shower head, cracks on walls and the bathroom floor was lifting up. Staff was attentive and the location was ok, but overall not a great stay.

4

Daniel

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The general standard of cleanliness is not very good, particularly the stairs going to our room were very dirty. The advert for our stay said that breakfast was included but it was not. Breakfast would have cost another £9. It also advertised parking although there were only 3 parking spaces. I had to park approx. 400m away from the hotel which was not ideal. The room is not worth £100 for the night.

6

Allan

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was of a poor standard for the cost of the room. No washing products were in the bathroom. The toilet flush was broken. The window vibrated when you moved in the room.

2

Hazhar

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed smelled. The towels were dirty.

10

Linda

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I stayed in a basic room which was more than adequate. The bed was super comfy. There was also plenty of tea and coffee. The room was nice and clean. I would definitely return.

4

Shruti

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Terrible. Paint falling off the roof. Blinds broken. Carpets dirty and towels stained

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Rooms

Rooms vary widely: several are large with comfortable beds and occasional sea views, but many feel dated with broken fixtures, drafts or poor heating, and creaky floors.

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4

Sharon

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is in dire need of a refurbishment. The walls need re-painting. New furniture is needed. I had a wardrobe where one of the doors was non existent because it was broken & a broken leg on a stool. The wind was very strong & blowing through the windows. I wouldn’t recommend this property.

4

Peter

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had what can only be described as an Attic room, 6 sets of stairs, room was ok for our night stay, very clean all round but desperately in need of TLC broken shower holder and window needs fixing.

10

Robert

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A simple hotel but perfect for what I needed. Nice large room and a very comfy bed

8

Andrew

2 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I had a good nights sleep without interruptions. The bed was comfortable.

6

Andrew

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

If you are expecting the Ritz, well this isn't, however, at the prices it never could be. A very tired property. The shower was powerful with plenty of hot water. The bed was very comfortable and I enjoyed a wonderful night's sleep.

6

Adriana

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Could really do with some repairs and more attention to detail on the cleanliness. Noisy bed frames, creaky floorboards, a horrible damp smell, broken shower door handle, really old and damaged shower head, cracks on walls and the bathroom floor was lifting up. Staff was attentive and the location was ok, but overall not a great stay.

8

luke

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the room but it was very windy so maybe could've done with double glazing!

6

Kevin

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is quite special with lots of history, has a nice little bar, heating didn’t work of a night so got very cold

10

Deryn

6 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The view over the painted front facades and roof tops of the Victorian houses further down in West Hill gave way to the sea and sky on the horizon. There was a gentle breeze coming in from the window cooling the high temperature of the day. The external lighting of the grounds was turned off around about the time I went to bed, so there was no light intrusion from outside - which was great. The clean, modern hard laminate style flooring in the room was clean and well maintained, with carpeted communal areas for sound proofing. Very nice welcome, comfortable double bed. Slept very well. The ensuite shower in my room was small, attractive and very clean. It looked recently updated with metro tiles and new flooring, the water pressure was excellent. Parking on the premises was easy.

6

Margaret

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The general area around the hotel was old and a bit untidy. St Leonard's itself is not a great location for travellers. Our room was large and OK but the hotel was a bit rundown. Breakfast was only available on the week-end.

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Service

Service is generally friendly and welcoming, with helpful staff and a sociable bar team noted. There are occasional lapses, including one rude interaction and times when the hotel is unmanned.

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10

Richard

19 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly place with great staff especially the barmaid Kim really nice girl

8

Lauren

19 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

We stayed on a Sunday night in a HUGE family room. Beautiful high ceilings and a stunning stained glass window in an old building. The room was clean and had complimentary tea/coffee/milk etc and bottled water. The small bathroom was functional and clean and met all of our needs. The beds were comfy and we all slept very well. The staff were friendly and welcoming. No hot food was served but the staff had lovely recommendations for food nearby. There was no breakfast but we found a nice cafe nearby.

10

David

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff made you feel at home and the breakfast was very good.

10

Toni

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

2nd time of visiting, room what we booked warm clean ample tea coffee ect.The gem of the place is the public bar great friendly staff manager brilliant and so welcoming. The lady behind to bar great 😉

6

Adriana

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Could really do with some repairs and more attention to detail on the cleanliness. Noisy bed frames, creaky floorboards, a horrible damp smell, broken shower door handle, really old and damaged shower head, cracks on walls and the bathroom floor was lifting up. Staff was attentive and the location was ok, but overall not a great stay.

10

Deryn

6 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The view over the painted front facades and roof tops of the Victorian houses further down in West Hill gave way to the sea and sky on the horizon. There was a gentle breeze coming in from the window cooling the high temperature of the day. The external lighting of the grounds was turned off around about the time I went to bed, so there was no light intrusion from outside - which was great. The clean, modern hard laminate style flooring in the room was clean and well maintained, with carpeted communal areas for sound proofing. Very nice welcome, comfortable double bed. Slept very well. The ensuite shower in my room was small, attractive and very clean. It looked recently updated with metro tiles and new flooring, the water pressure was excellent. Parking on the premises was easy.

10

Michael

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Welcoming host clean room comfortable beds

6

Joanne

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel looked shabby from the outside, though our room had been newly refurbished. The owners were very helpful and were obviously trying their best. The ho tel is not manned at all times.

8

Leslie

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel and pub, but was let down by one female member of staff who was very rude and therefore let the establishment down somewhat. But overall a nice place to stay.

10

Mark

27 Sept 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The 1876 property was in wonderful shape, the room had lots of channels on TV, and the staff was friendly and informative. And it was only a short walk to the seaside. My stop in St'. Leonard's!

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Location

Location is walkable to the beach and seaside, with some sea views and a generally quiet setting. A few found the area less appealing, and poor lighting made the property hard to find at night.

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8

Abidat

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The serene environment

8

Sharna

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was very convenient and comfortable.

10

Rene

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great inn near the beach

10

Deryn

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The view over the painted front facades and roof tops of the Victorian houses further down in West Hill gave way to the sea and sky on the horizon. There was a gentle breeze coming in from the window cooling the high temperature of the day. The external lighting of the grounds was turned off around about the time I went to bed, so there was no light intrusion from outside - which was great. The clean, modern hard laminate style flooring in the room was clean and well maintained, with carpeted communal areas for sound proofing. Very nice welcome, comfortable double bed. Slept very well. The ensuite shower in my room was small, attractive and very clean. It looked recently updated with metro tiles and new flooring, the water pressure was excellent. Parking on the premises was easy.

8

Tina

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Weekend away with grandson. Friendly hotel and near beach

10

Nathan

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quirky, friendly. Nice little bar downstairs and nice garden. Could see the sea, which was a bonus. Thanks.

8

David

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for money. Not many parking spaces, although you can find free spaces in the surrounding roads. Quiet location.

6

Gina

14 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel not well lit up at night - difficult to find. Room was very cold. Breakfast was supposed to be included but we were told there's no breakfast with our booking.

6

Margaret

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The general area around the hotel was old and a bit untidy. St Leonard's itself is not a great location for travellers. Our room was large and OK but the hotel was a bit rundown. Breakfast was only available on the week-end.

10

Mark

27 Sept 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The 1876 property was in wonderful shape, the room had lots of channels on TV, and the staff was friendly and informative. And it was only a short walk to the seaside. My stop in St'. Leonard's!

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Dining

Dining is limited: breakfast is often unavailable or only on weekends, and inclusion in bookings can be unclear or incorrect.

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Gloria

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gosh. Crumbling frontage held up with scaffolding. Breakfast only served at weekends but given the grubby state of the staff and the hotel, i wouldn't risk it. Shower and sink so full of black mould i left unwashed. Dreadful place.

8

Lauren

19 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

We stayed on a Sunday night in a HUGE family room. Beautiful high ceilings and a stunning stained glass window in an old building. The room was clean and had complimentary tea/coffee/milk etc and bottled water. The small bathroom was functional and clean and met all of our needs. The beds were comfy and we all slept very well. The staff were friendly and welcoming. No hot food was served but the staff had lovely recommendations for food nearby. There was no breakfast but we found a nice cafe nearby.

10

David

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff made you feel at home and the breakfast was very good.

4

Daniel

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The general standard of cleanliness is not very good, particularly the stairs going to our room were very dirty. The advert for our stay said that breakfast was included but it was not. Breakfast would have cost another £9. It also advertised parking although there were only 3 parking spaces. I had to park approx. 400m away from the hotel which was not ideal. The room is not worth £100 for the night.

6

Gina

14 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel not well lit up at night - difficult to find. Room was very cold. Breakfast was supposed to be included but we were told there's no breakfast with our booking.

6

Margaret

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The general area around the hotel was old and a bit untidy. St Leonard's itself is not a great location for travellers. Our room was large and OK but the hotel was a bit rundown. Breakfast was only available on the week-end.

4

Ian

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No food including breakfast room was clean but rest of the hotel needs facelift

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Highlands Hotel and bar

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Double Room, Ensuite (Large)

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Stairs)

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Double Room, Ensuite

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