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The Mowbray

East Sussex · United Kingdom

2 Lascelles TerraceView location

8.2/10Excellent250 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/108.4
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition7.8/107.8
Location9.6/109.6
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities7.2/107.2
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About The Mowbray

The Mowbray guarantees a quiet stay as it counts with just 13 units. Everyone staying at this accommodation may take advantage of the Wi-Fi connection on public areas. This hotel does not operate a 24-hour reception.

All guests staying at this property may practice sports or enjoy activities offered on the premises. The hotel may charge a fee for some services.

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With a stay at The Mowbray in Eastbourne, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Seven Sisters. This bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Devonshire Park Theatre and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Eastbourne Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and luggage storage.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 11:30 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available LGBTQIA+ friendly Pets not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property prior to 6 PM on the day of arrival for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. Please note that late check-in is not available for the Family or Superior Quadruple Room.
  • Instructions
    • 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/debit cards
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 9 for children
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 2.00 per stay

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Eastbourne Beach 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Devonshire Park Theatre 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Congress Theatre 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Towner Art Gallery 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Western Lawns 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Eastbourne Bandstand 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Eastbourne Pier 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Cineworld Eastbourne at The Beacon 1 km / 0.6 mi
Eastbourne Town Hall 1 km / 0.6 mi
Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
South Downs Way 2 km / 1.2 mi
Treasure Island 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Princes Park 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Fort Fun 2.9 km / 1.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

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  • Beach
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Lift access
  • Luggage room
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Game roomExtra charge
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  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Banana boatingExtra charge
  • DivingExtra charge
  • WindsurfingExtra charge
  • CanoeingExtra charge
  • Horse ridingExtra charge
  • Bowling alleyExtra charge
  • Tennis
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
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Room types

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU

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    Room SUPERIOR

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  • TWIN SUPERIORTWIN • SUPERIORTWN.SU

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    TWIN SUPERIOR

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    Room code: TWN.SU

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • Room ONE BEDRoom • ONE BEDROO.1B

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    Room ONE BED

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    ONE BED

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    Room code: ROO.1B

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • JUNIOR SUITE DELUXEJUNIOR SUITE • DELUXEJSU.DX

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    JUNIOR SUITE DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: JSU.DX

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  • Room THREE BEDSRoom • THREE BEDSROO.3B

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    Room THREE BEDS

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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.3B

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    Room code: DBT.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Mowbray

8.2
Excellent
250 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.4 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
7.8 /10
Location
9.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
7.2 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jul 2026
Oleg
Friendly staff, good breakfast. The extra bed was extremely uncomfortable; they promised a thicker mattress but never provided one. No air conditioning.
8/10
Excellent
28 Jul 2026
Gail
Booked this hotel because of the location.
The hotel was very clean staff very pleasant and helpful.
We booked breakfast, but found out afterwards that we couldn’t sit down to breakfast until 8.00sm
Which for us was a bit late!
I guess for most people on holiday, this would be fine?
Would stay here again,but in my opinion it is not a **** hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
rachel
Was In room 6 on 1st floor.
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jul 2026
John
Ideal for a cheap overnight stay.
Partner
4/10
Poor
25 Jun 2026
Judith
This is definitely not a 4 star hotel! It is over priced. The rooms are small as is the shower room. The hotel needs updating. It is expensive and definitely don't book breakfast. We were not asked what we would like for a cooked breakfast. Instead this was placed in front of us within 2 minutes of us sitting down! It had been sitting around and definitely not cooked to order. The tables weren't laid. Instead you had to get your own cutlery etc. There were a few teabags and small kettle. The choice consisted of very cheap sliced bread, a few cereals and jams plus a few squashed, chewy croissants. This is the worst breakfast selection I've had and definitely not worthy of 4 stars. You only see one member of staff when checking in and when giving you the cooked breakfast. If there is a problem it wasn't made clear how to contact anyone. There is an antiquated lift but this doesn't go down to the breakfast room. The signage is poor so the only way to find anything is by opening doors. The sensor lighting on the stairs needs adjusting so you are not coming down the stairs in the dark. There was a lot of confusion about parking permits despite me sending emails and the hotel charged £1 more for them.
The only positive was being clean and within 2 minutes walk of Devonshire Park where the tennis was taking place. I won't be staying here again.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jun 2026
JOEL
The room was spacious but dated. Everything worked but was worn. The bed was 2 bed frames stuck together with a king size mattress on top. Firm sleep - not the most comfortable.
Quiet property and the man running it was nice and helpful. It was cheap and cheerful and suited me ok, but would not take my wife. Location is great. 1 block from the beach and a short walk from the town centre. Overall happy with the visit.
Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2026
Steven
Breakfast was excellent. Had a leak in my room. Staff were very helpful.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Vania
I had a great experience.
The room was bigger and greater.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2026
Karen
Staff were very attentive & helpful.
Nice breakfast and close to the beach. Woukd stay again.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 May 2026
Rajini
The hotel is in a convenient spot, in one direction is town quite quiant and in the opposite direction is the beach.
I looking around and close by are some more beaches in different directions and I have to go exploring.

A nice peaceful quiet stay and a cute little food festival has popped up. I might some of the culinary delights the sweets looked huge, I will try one of everything and walk miles!
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2026
Rajini
The staff are lovely and warm the hotel is very pleasant and convenient to the shops, beach everything you need.
The hotel does not stick out and in a way this is ideal because you privacy. And the seagulls do not send you up the wall outside on the street and near your window.
The traffic is less about 90% and you can breathe fresh air actually.
Walking and sught seeing are expetional and being close to the theatre and conference centre, galleries imakes the hotel attractive.

And the decor, furnishings are quite pretty sultle not standing out.
I feel nice and happy, relaxed apart from the weather. Remember to bring your coat, hat, gloves, and wellies, car, umbrella as well as sun cream
Do not attempt to swim because the water is very cold

Remember the festival is on the week end, this week end and there is the bank holiday on Monday

Come and see for yourself
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2026
Katie
Ok for a short stay. Bed linen didn’t fit the bed and not particularly comfortable. Room was clean. There were a selection of toiletries if needed, tea/coffee and biscuits in room. Good location.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 May 2026
Andrew
I stayed here alone, so the setup worked well for me. If I were traveling with someone, I’d probably choose a larger hotel or an Airbnb, but I would absolutely stay here again.
The staff were friendly whenever they were available, and they responded quickly when I needed anything. They provided extra towels and shower gel promptly, which I appreciated.
A few areas could use improvement. The shower would benefit from an update, even if it’s just a new showerhead, and the towels could be much softer. That said, overall it was a good stay.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Andy
Lovely old building close to shops and station about 100 metres to the prom and sea.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2026
Jennifer
Great location. Great for price we paid. Check-in easy.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Joe
Amazing value.

I can’t believe it was that cheap to be honest. Was expecting a bit of a dive but it was really pleasant. Comfy bed, good shower.

Staff were very accommodating. Had a small issue with the toilet cistern not refilling in the first room, got moved straight away to an even better room.

Can’t fault any of it. Nice little stay
2/10
Poor
01 Mar 2026
Victoria
The bathroom was dreadful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2026
Daniel
Very good value for money
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2026
Ryan
Helpful staff and good location
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2026
Colleen
Room, very clean. Staff unobtrusive, polite, friendly.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
James
Room was a decent size and clean staff was friendly and helpful
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2026
Katie
Staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Room was clean and well equipped.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
Verified traveler
This was an attempt to put a modern air bnb approach to an old hotel industry.

Reception was manned only when you called, entry was by digital number pads and the rooms were quiet.

Centrally located and walking distance to the seafront. Will definitively use again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Oct 2025
Howard
The stay was very good. The room was nice. I like the fact there are codes on the doors rather than having to worry about a key. Only minor issue is that the WiFi didn’t work.
Partner
4/10
Poor
07 Oct 2025
Mark

Definitely not an 8.6. More like a 6

King size bed was 2 old singles pushed together with a wafer thin double quilt which was smaller than the bed. Old flat pillows. Room was freezing cold. No towels. Cold showers with mould all over the tile grout. Won’t book again
Business
6/10
Pleasant
24 Aug 2025
Georgina
Self check in, when we arrived the main door had a code which we had not been given so i called the number, the gentleman come and opened the door and said checkin is not till 2, my email states 12. He said the room was not ready and come back at 2, gave us the code for the front door and room.
When we arrived nothing was said about the resturant or comunal area both had codes so couldnt access them, and wasnt told about breakfast times.
No towels in the room.
On the second day we discovered the door was not locking, we reported this aswell as not haveing any towels the door lock was fixed within a few hours but still no towels
Room smelt of damp, shower area not clean( mold limescale) and push button on tiolet was broken but working
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
19 Aug 2025
Angela
The hotel was under new management and was not being run well. The two young men were trying their best but obviously they had no guidance as to how to run it.
There were no towels available until our second day when they gave the two of us one bath towel between us.
The breakfast was also not up to standard, especially since the website was still the old owners one and showed delicious, well presented food.
This hotel should not still be showing an AA 4 star grading as this is totally misleading.
I complained to Expedia on Monday morning but haven’t heard back from you as yet.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2025
Natalie
We enjoyed our stay. Staff were exceptional and couldn’t be more obliging and helpful. We were even able to grab a shower before we left for the long journey home. 5 stars!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2025
MYKOLA
Problems with a parking space. Misunderstanding of the system with breakfast. There is no drinking water in the room. If any drink is left cold in the evening, it will be hot in the morning. The lack of a refrigerator, and the heat, are definitely tests. The room is hot, there is a poorly working fan. The shower cabin is not complete. Of the 2 doors, there is only one. Switch water and shower modes, periodically fail.
On the positive side: cleanliness and order, cleaning in the rooms. Coffee is very tasty in the room.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
13 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Didn’t get what we booked

Booked a superior triple room which should have had a separate sofa bed and partial sea view, was given a standard double room with a view of the theatre inland. The bathroom is so tiny you cannot comfortably dry yourself after showering without leaving the bathroom. Stayed two nights, no clean towels after first night, quilt had a urine stain, blinds dirty. We regularly visit Eastbourne, first and last stay here
4/10
Poor
13 Jul 2025
Clara
Everything in the room was very old and not very clean. The towels had holes in them. The bathroom and shower were very narrow and difficult to move around in for two petite women. The shower pressure was very low, the toilet was poorly designed and set up. There was noone at reception whenever we were at the property. One of the windows could not be opened, which made our top level room very hot and stuffy! It was not a 4 star experience as labeled in Expedia.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2025
Callum
I stayed at the Mowbray to see the Sussex Coast and Kent. The hotel proved to be a great choice. My room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. I had an easy walk to Eastbourne’s board walk, great local places to eat and a nice building btw.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Feb 2025
Oscar
Good
Business Friends
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2024
Jan
Breakfast was Superb Kitchen Staff were very accommodating.
2/10
Poor
18 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

Cramped space and dirty bathroom

Not much space in the room or bathroom. Window was difficult to move. Worst part was bathroom. Mildew stains on ceiling and felt dirty. It really needs major updating. Glad we only had a 2 night stay. Would definitely not return.
Partner
2/10
Poor
17 Aug 2024
Michael

Rude and vitriolic

Roy, I presume the owner, is so rude it’s almost comical. I booked a suite for my son and I, and requested single beds placed as far apart as possible. On arrival, they were 4 inches apart, so we moved one of them to the other side of the room. It was on wheels so took a few seconds. The exposed carpet was filthy so we left the bed where it was in the morning to allow them to give it a rare vacuuming. Roy actually phoned me after we’d left to remonstrate..he was almost apoplectic that we had dared to move a bed!
I’d like to know what award the ‘award winning breakfast’ has won? Maybe the most anaemic and unappealing sausage? Or perhaps an award for cramming the most tables in to a tiny basement breakfast room? To be fair I’ve had worst breakfasts but also many far better
The hotel is tired and dated but the owner is incredible..I’m still feeling a bit stunned by his tirade
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2024
Catherine
I think they have made a great job of providing comfortable conditions for the clients of Mowbury court hotel.....Really good breakfast with a variety of cereal ..pastries ..cooked breakfast and extras...warm friendly staff making sure your stay is home to home
6/10
Pleasant
31 May 2024
Verified traveler
It’s very old fashion hotel, which I have prepared for that. The condition of the property is worst than I expect. The size of room is just like London. You probably could find something better if you book advance somewhere else in Eastbourne.
Self
4/10
Poor
26 May 2024
Phillip
THIS PROPERTY IS TOTALLY UNSUITABLE FOR ELDERLY FOLK AND THOSE WITH MOBILITY PROBLEMS, TOO MANY STAIRS !
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2024
David

Great option in Eastbourne

Great b&b option in Eastbourne. Roy was absolutely fantastic with the communication and the room was perfect for a weekend stay.
Close to the seafront and very quiet.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2024
Carl
The room was nice, the staff couldn’t be more helpful and we had a really nice couple of days
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
27 Oct 2023
Verified traveler

Very disappointed. Wouldn’t recommend.

The location was great but that is the only good thing about The Mowbray.
As soon as we entered the lobby there was a damp smell.
No one to greet you or help with your bags etc.
The bed was horrible, it was uncomfortable and the two mattresses that made up a double, constantly came apart with a sheet that didn’t fit properly. The duvet came out of the cover too.
The room and bedding smelt of damp and the shower was dirty and mouldy.
Glad we only stopped for the one night.
We didn’t have breakfast, so can’t comment on that.
If you find it difficult mobility wise, there are big steps up to the property and although there is a lift to the rooms, I’m not sure it went down to where the breakfast was being served and there were lots of steps down to it.
I would not recommend The Mowbray and for the money I would have expected a lot more.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2023
Janice
Very easy to access. And privacy
6/10
Pleasant
25 Aug 2023
kim
Ideally located for eating out and sea front strolls.
Basic hotel , easy parking, good breakfast however the housekeeping in the rooms could be improved especially in the bathrooms, toilet brush disgraceful !! . Blinds also thick in dust and tv unwatchable as signal kept going.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2023
Clare F

Great short break

A lovely two night stay. In a great location, close to restaurants, pier and beach. Parking is great too. Breakfast is lovely as are the staff. Arrival instructions are very
clear. Room was compact, although fine for us.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2023
Susan
A fab property in a fantastic location, beach front 2 mins walk, town centre 5 mins walk,
Thank you for a lovely weekend 🤗
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2022
Dorota

Not my first stay and it won't be the last

It was my 2nd stay in Mowbray. Very friendly and lovely hotel. I think I booked last available room, small single bed one. Even though it was very small, it was furnished in a way it was very convenient and comfortable for my short stay. Large windows give a spacey feeling. Small en-suite bathroom could use a little bit of renovation but everything was in working order so no issues there. Staff was super nice and accommodating.
Great location, 3 minutes from the sea, 10 minutes walk from the train station
Self
6/10
Pleasant
23 May 2022
Alex

Good bed for the night....

We stayed for 2 nights as a group of 12. Hotel was 'fine'. Nothing spectacular, fulfilled its needs as a bed to stay at night. Hotel is un-staffed in terms of reception, parking isn't free as stated (£2.50 per day, permits purchased in advance), living room area was nice, however, the honesty bar was empty for the whole stay and genuinely the information within the hotel is outdated (Referring to places to visit which closed in 2015). Email communication was none-existent and went unanswered. Breakfast was fine.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2022
Francis
Lovely stay, very well presented room.
Overall very highly recommend.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
16 Oct 2021
Jessie

Basic

Very basic small room. Tiny bathroom. Clean & comfortable bed.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jun 2021
Carol
Check in was easy but strange not to see anyone.
Extremely disappointed when we opened the room door especially for the price we paid. The room was very small and claustrophobic. It was a hot day and the room was stifling hot. Could only open one of the sash windows about 4 inches so we couldn’t get any through air.
To be honest there was so many things wrong with the room that I rang the manager and we negotiated a price to upgrade the room. But

Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2020
Valerie

Fantastic

The bed was huge the place is in a nice good location staff very friendly all very clean good facilities and wonderfull breakfast i will go again and will recommend ot for sure the price is extremely good value
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Pleasant location with on street parking. Good en suite room.
Antiquated but functional lift. Useful door coding systrm for late arrival. Friendly accommodating welcome and decent breakfast.
Business
8/10
Excellent
24 Jan 2020
Syed
Good guest house facilities. Excellent breakfast. Room comfortable. Bathroom very cold, no proper heating in bathroom.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Jan 2020
Tracy
Staff were fantastic and made us very welcome. Fabulous breakfast, would stay again. Beds were comfortable
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Really lovely staff and friendly place to stay.

Bed was huge and bedroom was comfortable. Good value. Breakfast was included and was very good portion - only had the full English so cannot comment on the other options though.

As a negative I thought the shower was very weak and the bathroom a bit cramped, but as an option for a short stay I would visit again.
8/10
Excellent
19 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Good location near the seafront. Staff pleasant and helpful. Good sized room and large comfy bed
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2019
John

Eastbourne get away

A very enjoyable stay with a superb breakfast
Very many thanks
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2019
Clive

Excellent.

Very comfortable with a superb breakfast. The only downside was a broken bathroom door which would not lock or properly secure.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2019
Tom
The hotel is situated in a perfect location,next to the theatre and tennis courts two minutes from the promenade and five minutes from the town restaurants and bars. The room that my wife and I had was of a good size with huge double bed and excellent sized efficient shower.

The whole premises were clean comfortable and warm. The breakfast had superb selection of cereal fruit yogurt cold meats and cheeses. The warm selection again was excellent and of good quality products. No corners were cut on quality.

Without doubt an excellent stay of 4 nights and would re book without any hesitation
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2019
Shaun
Lovely place
Business
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2019
Ndc
its a well kept B & B with nice cozy rooms and great breakfast in the morning and Staff are all friendly
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Very quiet, had a really good sleep. Everything close by was a bonus.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
No further comment: it was all perfect from the welcome to the comfy bed and the lovely breakfast. I would recommend it to anyone.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Good central location. Great service. Room fine, good breakfast. Free overnight parking outside. Good value. What's not to like?
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Sep 2019
VT
Location is great, just 10mins from the centre of Eastbourne. Parking is easy to find and £1 with a permit for 24hrs. The room was cosy. Breakfast was excellent, definitely worth pay for a room rate that includes breakfast!
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
30 Aug 2019
Dwarika
Very small bathrooms, even one can't bend to wash face. Dirty carpets and dusty windows. Noisy neighborhood.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2019
Julie
The room was nice but way to hot .. We're had the air-conditioning on but it was so hot couldn't sleep
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
We loved the size of the room and the super comfy bed. The breakfast was scrumptious with so much choice. Location of the hotel was spot on so close to theatres and restaurants, also short walk to the promenade.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Nice property, if not a little dated but that is to be expected for the area. Good location. Most staff were friendly, although the owner was a little curt and abrupt (seemed stressed but not very approachable)
Unfortunately the towels and sheets were not the cleanest. bed sheets looked a little grubby but the hand towel and bath mat had stains.

Overall pretty good but could do with a bit of updating and clean towels and sheets is a must
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2019
nigel

Comfort with a quality service

Superb breakfast that rivals any 5 star hotel
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
The property was in a good location, full of character. The room was well made up and clean however the bathroom was very dated and in need of refurbishment.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2019
Peter
Great couple of days made all the better by the wonderful service we received from all at the Mowbray. The breakfast, well just ‘Wow’
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2019
Verified traveler
Central location with good amenities. Room was clean & comfortable. Very good choice of breakfast options. Quite happy to stay again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2019
Darwin
Place was very clean. Room is big enough for a family of 3. Internet is fast. The english breakfast in the morning is superb. We will be coming back here. Thanks Mowbray
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2019
Paul
We had a lovely stay here over the Easter Weekend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Family triple room was a little small with all our luggages, but overall clean and comfortable. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was excellent, with variety of cold selection and generous servings of cooked warm food. We were also given a voucher/permit for parking at the roadside. Lovely stay
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2019
Katherine

Seaside visit

Very comfortable and welcoming hotel. Excellent breakfast with a very wide choice. For tennis fans, some rooms look out onto the Eastbourne Tennis Club but we were too early for pre-Wimbledon play!
A super shower would fit the family in!! Very good location just off the sea front, close to restuarants and walking distance of shops. A good place to return to.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Even though the bar was not open upon our return in the early evening there were facilities there to grab a beer/wine or snack from the lounge fridge/bar area, you just need yo write what you had and your room number. Very convenient
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
A 5-star breakfast and great service and parking facility.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2019
andrew

😀😀😀

Very friendly staff. Good breakfast
Very pleased with service
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2019
Richard

Fantastic B & B at a great location!

This B & B provided what we needed. A clean comfortable room with ensuite shower, free wifi and a very tasty breakfast to start the day. Very convenient to the sea, town centre, train and buses. Tried the Bamboo fish and chips and The Pilot Inn, both excellent food places to eat, within walking distance of The Mowbray. Really enjoyed our stay.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2019
John

Wonderful B&B

First rate B&B. I loved everything about it - except, only showers, no baths. I hope to stay again soon.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Rooms are small, but breakfast if large. Nice people.
8/10
Excellent
04 Dec 2018
Lindsay

Lovely guesthouse

Friendly welcome and comfy room! Location of guesthouse is close to sea front and the town for shops and restaurants. Great breakfast too...overall a very enjoyable stay.
Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Nov 2018
Christine

More for business people

It was ok .the room was not I would call a superior room .plus right next to main door .door opening early hours of morning .
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2018
David

Pick a good un.

Always a good stay at the Mowbray. Best breakfast in Eastbourne, I think, and friendly staff with nothing too much trouble. One point to mention is that it is cheaper to book directly with this hotel than using a comparison site as it is with many others we stay at during the year.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2018
Verified traveler
Great location, helpful staff, good breakfast selection.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2018
David

Enjoyable stay

Book breakfast it's really worth it and,staff were very helpfull.would book this hotel again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2018
Karen

Lovely little find

Lovely family run hotel. Perfect location for town, train station and the beach. Warm & friendly welcome. Would stay again and would recommend for a short stay
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2018
ann
excellent
est breakfast eve eaten in a hotel
great greeting
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2018
Adam
Really enjoyed my stay. Would stay again in the future. Good service.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2018
Gill

Excellent hotel - close to everything!

Very close to the sea front and also to the theatre. Amazing facilities - we loved both the honesty bar/freezer and also the breakfast where the choice was exceptional for a small hotel.
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2018
Brenda

Comfortable friendly guesthouse

Comfortable guesthouse, friendly helpful staff. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice both hot and cold.
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Convenient location in Eastbourne

Landlady/host was working too hard.

Perhaps from bad experience, but the thick rules book has too many pages of rules.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2018
Roy
We took a 4-night break in Eastbourne and decided on a B&B rather than a hotel. It is the end of a terrace of a 4-storey-plus-basement Edwardian houses and looks quite imposing as you approach it. It has a lift, so there was no problem with the cases. We had a twin bedroom (#6) on the 1st floor, which had lovely high ceilings and windows, so it was really light and airy. The beds were not together but pushed against the wall so they were at right angles. This unusual arrangement meant there was plenty of room to move around in the room.

The breakfast was really great as many of the reviews report. As far as we were concerned, the eggs were perfectly fried and the bacon really fresh and tender, not at all tough as you get in some breakfast buffets. The breakfast was a full English including fried bread. There was also a great selection of fruit, fruit juices, granola, nuts, yoghourt and other things that we didn't get round to trying. Worth noting is that there were a number of other items on the menu, it's just that we only tried The Full English because it was so good!

All the staff were very pleasant and efficient and the room and hotel generally was quiet. The only noise in the room was that of seagulls when the window was open.

It is one block from the seafront and right next to a theatre. It was about 8 minutes walk to terminus road where there are a lot of cafés and restaurants.

It was a very pleasant stay and we will return when we go back to Eastbourne.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2018
Val
Perfectly placed for what I wanted. Was able to park quite close to the hotel. The breakfasts are amazing
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2018
Ian

Enjoyable stay at the Mowbray

I was very impressed with the Mowbray starting with a friendly welcome at check in. The location is fantastic, near to the town centre and the beach but in a quiet area with no parking problems.
The bedroom was spacious although the bathroom was very small and wifi in the room was unpredictable. The cooked breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice.
Overall, I enjoyed my stay at the Mowbray and if I am ever in Eastbourne again I would certainly stay there and definitely recommend it.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2018
maxine

excellent

very pleasant and comfortable place to stay. Great and friendly staff. Recommended.
8/10
Excellent
28 Feb 2018
The Lawrences

Well-positioned hotel near to the sea

We enjoyed our stay at the Mowbray, where the staff were welcoming and very helpful. It was particularly useful to have daily parking permits provided and there were plenty of spaces available (off season) nearby.
The most memorable aspect of the hotel was the excellent quality of the breakfast and the wide choice offered. In particular, the selection of fruit was particularly good.
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2 Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne, United Kingdom

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