Is parking available at the hotel?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 2.5 per day. Reservations are not required.

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

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located in Eastbourne City Centre, within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Eastbourne Beach. It is 0.1 mi from Eastbourne Beach and 0.2 mi from Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The Strand Hotel Eastbourne Seafront

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Strand Hotel is praised for friendly, helpful staff and a seafront location near the town, with generally clean, budget rooms that often deliver sea views but feel basic and show signs of age.

Common drawbacks include very warm rooms with limited ventilation, patchy in-room Wi‑Fi, and maintenance issues such as dated bathrooms, inconsistent hot water, and an occasionally out-of-order lift. Facilities and dining are limited, with no on-site parking reported by several guests, a simple bar that can be short-staffed, and no regular breakfast or restaurant service. Some guests also reported slow check-in times and rare booking cancellations with refund delays. Overall, expect a simple, good-value seaside base.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: several reviews note no on-site parking, and the lift is sometimes out of order or needs restoration. The bar and terrace feel simple, with occasional short staffing.

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Dudley

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cheap, clean and tidy . Skeleton staffing meant a wait if you needed anything , waited 10 - 15 mins to get checked in and at the bar . Great location

8

Jennifer

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very friendly helpful staff. No parking at hotel but easy to park in a nearby side road. Very convenient for the town and surrounding areas so we didn't need to use the car for the 4 days we stayed.

10

Hilary

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The whole experience was awesome. But lift needs restoration. Room was clean. The staff were brill! The Bar was something else!!!!

8

Paula

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms clean and pleasant sea view,mattress was small and lumpy no bar staff

8

gregory

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good and competitively priced.No parking though.

10

Agnes

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no where to park, although there was parking it was all taken, maybe because I arrived late at around 11.30pm. Could do with a bit of updating, it was clean and comfortable.

8

Clare

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was small and comfortable , door on the bathroom did not shut fully from the inside and the tv remote did not work . The lift was out of order which was a bit of a pain as I had a bad back but overall it was clean and I would definately stay again .

6

D G

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Place looks a little run down from the outside. I was worried when i arrived. Paid to park outside but was told later when checking in to ask them for a parking permit at 2.20 a day. Much cheaper than the parking meter. The room was small and basic but had the sea view we paid extra for. The room had been freshly pained and carpeted. The shower and toilet door didn't close properly due to the thick paint on them. The room was extremely warm and only one window opened a couple of inches. The other was pained shut. Overall the room was fine for a base. My only issues were lack of plugs with only one each side of the bed and the huge headboard that creeked with every movement. Staff are all great and couldn't be faulted. Bar was fine and they offer pizzas on site. That's the only food available i was aware of. All in all a nice stay.

8

Stephen

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Terrace area very basic, ended up using terrace bar of hotel next door

8

William

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Gòd location but poor fa ilities

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Cleanliness

Most guests found the hotel clean or spotless, including rooms and common areas. Some reported issues like mould, dirty windows, leftover toiletries, and worn decor.

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Dudley

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cheap, clean and tidy . Skeleton staffing meant a wait if you needed anything , waited 10 - 15 mins to get checked in and at the bar . Great location

8

Andrew

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

MUCH IMPROVED since staying there 10 years ago! Looks like they take a pride in the place now - new ownership I think. Very clean and great price

10

Sue

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is spotless. I was that impressed, i asked them to pass on the message to their housekeeping staff. The building shows signs of usual wear and tear but Nadia & her team obviously work hard at keeping the areas clean. No signs of cobwebs or dust...anywhere. For the price we paid, it was an excellent choice. Ive paid much more for hotels which have no where near the cleanliness of this place. Staff are very pleasant and welcoming. Well done to all.

4

Mysti

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Upon arrival, the front entrance stairs had loose step bars which is a shame. lThe room was excessively hot, no A/C, just one window. Had to leave the bathroom fan on all night to draw the hot air out. The walls were so paper thin that we could hear other guest conversations very clearly. We couldn’t articulate the television, which meant when laying in bed, the telly was unwatchable due to it looking like it was filmed in a negative resolution. The towels that were provided were big enough to dry a small child not a fully grown adult. The windows in the single room that we booked for our daughter were extremely filthy. Such a shame really, because the building and where it is situated in itself are beautiful, this place could be so so much better!

8

Wayne

1 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value hotel, good location, clean rooms good stay

4

Matthew

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very reasonably priced for it's location and the bed was comfortable. However, the room was very cold and the curtains didn't cover the window which made sleeping difficult. There was also mould in the shower and the decor in general was very faded. You could also hear any internal noise from the corridor and the wifi didn't reach to my room.

8

clare

5 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean property fairly close to the centre of town. We booked single rooms which are hard to find these days and they were perfect for us. We even had a sea view at a great price. Housekeeping came every day. The room was very warm and the windows didn't open but I brought a fan from home so it was fine.

10

Agnes

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no where to park, although there was parking it was all taken, maybe because I arrived late at around 11.30pm. Could do with a bit of updating, it was clean and comfortable.

4

Roseanne

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked this hotel for a one night stay when no other options were available. The room was clean and the bed was surprisingly comfortable but it was very dated! We knew that when we booked it so really, it was exactly what it said on the tin - basic and dated but if you need a cheap night, it’s clean.

8

Steven

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff and sorted out a minor issue with the room quickly, very clean and quiet

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Rooms

Rooms are budget and often small or basic, with some offering good sea views. Frequent complaints cover very warm rooms with limited ventilation, intermittent hot-water or plumbing problems, patchy in-room Wi‑Fi, thin walls, and mixed bed comfort.

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Andrew

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The receptionist was great and very helpful. All the staff were friendly and never far away. The room was a good size and the bed and bedding were all good. The bathroom and toilet were tiny but worked. When sat on the toilet my knees touched the wall in front of me. The shower worked as it should and there was plenty of hot water. The drain smelt. The basin was do small I could not wash my hands in it together had to rinse each hand one at a time. Other than that the room was warm and quiet.

4

Matthew

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very reasonably priced for it's location and the bed was comfortable. However, the room was very cold and the curtains didn't cover the window which made sleeping difficult. There was also mould in the shower and the decor in general was very faded. You could also hear any internal noise from the corridor and the wifi didn't reach to my room.

6

Erica

28 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice budget hotel for what you pay, sea view was great. Only one of three bay windows opened the 5 inches legally allowed for the 2nd floor, all had been painted shut so had no air flow. No hot water in room, maintenance came to look and said room hadn't been used for 7 days so needed to run the hot tap for over 15 minutes to get it to tepid. Had to do this the next two mornings aswell and gave up using the sink as was only cold water, fine for brushing teeth.

8

clare

5 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean property fairly close to the centre of town. We booked single rooms which are hard to find these days and they were perfect for us. We even had a sea view at a great price. Housekeeping came every day. The room was very warm and the windows didn't open but I brought a fan from home so it was fine.

6

D G

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Place looks a little run down from the outside. I was worried when i arrived. Paid to park outside but was told later when checking in to ask them for a parking permit at 2.20 a day. Much cheaper than the parking meter. The room was small and basic but had the sea view we paid extra for. The room had been freshly pained and carpeted. The shower and toilet door didn't close properly due to the thick paint on them. The room was extremely warm and only one window opened a couple of inches. The other was pained shut. Overall the room was fine for a base. My only issues were lack of plugs with only one each side of the bed and the huge headboard that creeked with every movement. Staff are all great and couldn't be faulted. Bar was fine and they offer pizzas on site. That's the only food available i was aware of. All in all a nice stay.

8

Denise

13 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great view of the pier and access to the beach ect

8

Aa

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Strand staff were polite and helpful. Double room with sea view was of medium size with nice view and east facing, so plenty of morning sunshine.

4

Kerry

26 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When going to used the shower we had no water coming out of it. We were in a rush to get out so went down to tell the receptionist. When arriving back to the hotel that evening the hotel staff said it was sorted. Went upstairs and my 5yr old daughter got into the shower. We managed to get it to a warm temperature at this point I started to wash her hair what I didn’t realise was when I went to rinse the shampoo out the temp continued to rise and burnt her but I was quick to remove! The shower had no cold water going to it at all. They did move us to another room but this could have been very messy if I hadn’t been so quick. WC and Shower room could do with updating as looking very old and tired. Also still had someone’s empty shower gel bottle left in the shower.

4

Jack

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very Basic. Real trouble was the room was far far too hot to sleep in. Appreciate it’s hot outside this time of year but need to supply a fan or something. Very bad nights sleep for both of us.

6

Monsour

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Wifi not available in some rooms

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Some guests experienced slow check-in or bar service, and a few reported booking cancellations or delays with refunds.

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6

Dudley

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cheap, clean and tidy . Skeleton staffing meant a wait if you needed anything , waited 10 - 15 mins to get checked in and at the bar . Great location

2

Ian

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolute disgrace, we booked and paid for our stay in March through Expedia. We turned up and were told the HOTEL had cancelled our booking in April. They had not informed Expedia or ourselves or given us our money back! Expedia refunded us quickly after contacting the hotel AVOID!

2

Helen

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was cancelled three days prior then kept emailing to ask how my stay was, still chasing refund

8

Jennifer

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very friendly helpful staff. No parking at hotel but easy to park in a nearby side road. Very convenient for the town and surrounding areas so we didn't need to use the car for the 4 days we stayed.

10

Helen

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reception staff very polite and helpful. Changed our allocated room to one downstairs to accommodate my disabled husband which was much appreciated. Rather noisy in the morning.

10

Hilary

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The whole experience was awesome. But lift needs restoration. Room was clean. The staff were brill! The Bar was something else!!!!

10

Sigitas

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff

4

John

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

No plug was provided for the sink as was said when we queried how we could wash in the sink. They said we don't provide one, which was later after three days provided, after we had used 2 toilet rolls in the plughole to enable us to wash.

6

Daniel

16 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was average, we got what we paid for, but the staff member on the front desk was amazing. We can't complain for £57 for the night, especially as we were only staying after a family funeral

8

Steven

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff and sorted out a minor issue with the room quickly, very clean and quiet

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Location

Seafront location close to the pier and within walking distance of town. Many guests appreciated sea views.

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Dudley

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cheap, clean and tidy . Skeleton staffing meant a wait if you needed anything , waited 10 - 15 mins to get checked in and at the bar . Great location

8

Jennifer

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very friendly helpful staff. No parking at hotel but easy to park in a nearby side road. Very convenient for the town and surrounding areas so we didn't need to use the car for the 4 days we stayed.

8

Wayne

1 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value hotel, good location, clean rooms good stay

8

clare

5 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean property fairly close to the centre of town. We booked single rooms which are hard to find these days and they were perfect for us. We even had a sea view at a great price. Housekeeping came every day. The room was very warm and the windows didn't open but I brought a fan from home so it was fine.

10

Steven

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to beach

8

Chris

27 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

In a lovely place, staff very friendly and helpful always

8

Rastsislau

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located directly in front of the beach, was practicle for a short stay.

8

Denise

13 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great view of the pier and access to the beach ect

10

Tim

8 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, lovely reconditioned hotel.. Nice sea views.

8

Aa

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Strand staff were polite and helpful. Double room with sea view was of medium size with nice view and east facing, so plenty of morning sunshine.

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Dining

On-site dining is limited: multiple reviews mention no breakfast or restaurant, with only a simple bar and occasional pizza available. Bar service can be slow, and some guests used nearby venues instead.

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6

Dudley

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cheap, clean and tidy . Skeleton staffing meant a wait if you needed anything , waited 10 - 15 mins to get checked in and at the bar . Great location

10

Hilary

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The whole experience was awesome. But lift needs restoration. Room was clean. The staff were brill! The Bar was something else!!!!

8

Paula

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms clean and pleasant sea view,mattress was small and lumpy no bar staff

4

Janice

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When i arrived couldnt get anything to eat except a bag of crisps, no evening meal , no breakfast! Thankfully kettle in room with coffe n tea, told couldnt check in till 3 despite your site says 2! Noisy guests coming in at 1.00 noise from tv till early hours so not much sleep , not impressed!

6

D G

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Place looks a little run down from the outside. I was worried when i arrived. Paid to park outside but was told later when checking in to ask them for a parking permit at 2.20 a day. Much cheaper than the parking meter. The room was small and basic but had the sea view we paid extra for. The room had been freshly pained and carpeted. The shower and toilet door didn't close properly due to the thick paint on them. The room was extremely warm and only one window opened a couple of inches. The other was pained shut. Overall the room was fine for a base. My only issues were lack of plugs with only one each side of the bed and the huge headboard that creeked with every movement. Staff are all great and couldn't be faulted. Bar was fine and they offer pizzas on site. That's the only food available i was aware of. All in all a nice stay.

8

Yasmin

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. Especially for such a budget price. Although it does not have the facilities of other hotels like breakfast and a restaurant, everything else was excellent. My one gripe is the heat of the room and the view from the window which looked out on an internal recess area which was grubby. It was stiflingly hot with the window only able to be opened marginally. It did not matter however as I was out most of each day for the tennis. The staff were friendly and helpful and the shower was amazing. A pity I did not find out that I could have had an electric fan until I left. I would recommend this hotel for budget travellers.

8

Stephen

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Terrace area very basic, ended up using terrace bar of hotel next door

8

William

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Gòd location but poor fa ilities

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The Strand Hotel

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Single Room

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room

Standard Single Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Compact Double Room

Family Room (Family of 3 with 1 Child Max)

Standard Triple Room, Sea View

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