Name: By The Sea Bed And Breakfast
Address: 62 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ, GB

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Lydia

We enjoyed our stay at By the Sea. The owner Matthew was welcoming and friendly and helped us with our luggage to the top floor up two flights of stairs. The whole property was spotless and our room (no 6) was very comfortable with a sea view. The only inconvenience was that we had a bath with a handheld shower head for hair washing not for overall bathing. This was stated on the website, however, and I just hadn’t realised.

Breakfast items had to be chosen the night before and there were hot and cold choices. Everything was nicely cooked on the day. I would have liked some preserves for the toast though as well as the butter on offer.

Unfortunately there weren’t many restaurants in the vicinity but we did find one fairly near by along the prom which suited our purposes.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Joseph

The room was spacious and clean.
Breakfast was excellent.
The host, Matthew, was very accommodating.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2024

Mark

This is a top level B&B. Only 6 rooms and Adult only. We stayed in room 3, which overlooked the street behind the hotel and was very quiet.
The room was large enough for us and had a wardrobe with plenty of hangers, vanity unit with drawers and 2 bedside pedestals. The drinks tray was well stocked.
Mattie was the perfect host, explaining everything on arrival. Breakfast was chosen the night before, and cooked fresh for your chosen time - delicious.
3 parking bays available behind the hotel, free street parking or paid car park a short walk £4 8am to 6pm (08/2024).
Would definitely recommend. A great stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2023

Sarah

We had a fabulous stay. Matthew is a friendly and welcoming host.
Room was a good size, as was the bathroom. Had everything we needed, was clean and comfy beds.
Breakfast was 10/10, couldn't fault it!
Good location, close to the beach, shops and public transport.
Would love to stay again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2023

Pauline

Thoroughly enjoyable

Terrific place with friendly hosts.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2023

Jennifer

Excellent hospitality. Fantastic breakfast choices, great quality.
Couldn’t be more happier with my stay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2023

Stephen

Very good

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2021

dean

GREAT STAY

We really enjoyed our stay at by the sea,room(4) with a view with a nice balcony,great breakfasts,would def recommend this place as service was 1st class from mathew and his mum,thanks again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2021

Peter

Excellent place to stay. Property was clean fresh tidy and well looked after. Slept very well- bed was comfortable with little noise Location was ok with onsite parking which was good. Good Breakfast and personable owners, Would recommend.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Very clean traditional B&B, very friendly hosts, great choice of breakfast, parking on a first come basis but off street parking close by. Close to all amenities. would happily recommend By The Sea

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Matthew was a great host. We had the balcony room at the front, which very comfortable, clean and nicely decorated. Great shower. Amazing breakfast options with a lovely cooked breakfast available.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2020

Chris

Located on the sea front.close to the promenade.The room was good size with double bed wardrobe and ample storage for our stay. The bed was comfortable, and the shower was powerful. Due to social distancing restrictions breakfast was brought to your room you had a choice of 3 fillings plus hash browns and croissants and orange juice. There were ample supplies of tea/coffee in the room to cover out stay of 4 nights. Again, due to the social distancing restrictions we had limited interaction with the owner. But she was extremely helpful and pleasant. I would definitely stay here again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2020

l

great b and b

night away, great b and b... clean comfortable, and breakfast in the bag was brilliant

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2020

Jen

Lovely room with window seat overlooking sea. Friendly host. Good cooked breakfast. Parking. The only negative was a bath instead if a shower but worth that sacrifice for the window seat.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2019

AnneWynveen

The owners were extremely welcoming and accommodating . The room was very comfortable and tastefully decorated . Breakfast was made to order ..... high quality & delicious . Actually . , their’s was the best breakfast I had during my 2 week stay in the UK. I would definitely use By The Sea again .

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2019

Geoffrey

Great single room!

Great value b&b. Makes a change for a single room to be bigger than a broom cupboard! Recommended for a stay in Eastbourne!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2019

Susan

Lovely property , exceptionly clean and tidy.Good selection at breakfast and tea and coffee board in room refilled daily. Free parking. Highly recommended

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Very clean excellent breakfast and friendly owners.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2019

Paul

Wonderful B&B

We arrived early and our host were extremely accommodating and helpful providing us with refreshments while we waited a short time for the room to be ready. Room was very clean and breakfast was incredible. Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2019

Mr Stephen

wonderful place

We had a lovely room overlooking the sea with a balcony. Great breakfast. It was my wife's birthday on the day we arrived & on the next day the owner had put 2 little scones with a candle in our room.
Can thoroughly recommend this b & b.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Nice and peaceful, clean and tidy. Reasonably priced and lovely breakfast

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2019

Jonathan

Perfect

Great stay, very handy with plenty of parking in the streets near by. Great breakfast and lovely helpful owners. Would definitely stay again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

The property was nice, easy access, friendly staff/owners. We felt welcome.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely welcome, lovely owners, lovely room, lovely experience. Will go again

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

When I said my disabled friend could not manage stairs so had not stayed,I was offered a discount as a single room! Sun shone into room for some hours so very light in afternoon and evening. Also quiet as at back of building.Matthew was very helpful,rebooting Wifi when I could not get access.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2019

A

Tony

Great stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2019

Graham

Low ceiling in top room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2019

Ron

Great time at By The Sea

Had a great time at By The Sea. The proprietor was friendly, helpful and provided a great service in a homely atmosphere. The room was comfortable with sea views. Plenty of hot water. The attention to customer service and satisfaction is second to none. Highly recommend this establishment and would be very happy to make a return visit.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2019

J b

Second visit.

Second stay and as good as the first. Comfortable bed, spotlessly clean and powerful shower. Fresh fruit salad, yoghurt and cereals and Matthew cooks a delicious breakfast to order. Highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2019

Phillip

Loved By the Sea

We had a great stay at By the Sea. The food was great and the location is ideal. Matthew goes out of his way to insure a good stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2018

Kieran

Excellent value for money.

Clean and comfortable room. Private bathroom was clean and well kept. Excellent range of Breakfast choices, hot breakfast prepared for you at your preferred time. Free parking at rear of accommodation. WiFi excellent. It was a business stay.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2018

Martin

A little gem

Nothing to complain about, clean, friendly, comfortable and lovely breakfast

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2018

Terri

Good value for money

Very close to the beach, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent and Heather was very obliging. Good value

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

By the sea

Friendly & a good brekkie.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2018

Tracey

Great Guest house by the sea

Family run hotel . Clean and nearby to bars and restuarants . Breakfast fresh and cooked to what you like . Balcony room is lovely

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2018

Adrian

Great location comfortable stay

This was a great b&b close to the beach. We had a room at the back of the establishment and had no problems with noise. It was about 10 minutes from the busiest section of Eastbourne which was straight down the sea front and was a great stroll. No problems with parking. We stayed for 3 nights including a Friday night
Staff were all very friendly. Breakfast was a great experience with a choice of cooked options.
We have no problems recommending this establishment

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2018

inger

Lovely little hotel close to the beach.

Very comfortable little hotel close to the beach. Easy walk to restaurants and pubs. Clean and friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2018

Mark

A great place to stay

From the welcome to the goodbye we were treated with friendliness and enthusiasm. Clean, well appointed and well situated hotel. Room was great, comfortable bed, good shower. Breakfast was excellent - huge variety and all very appetising. Would definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2018

Kevin

Great value, great service

Very comfortable B&B, everything you could want! Comfy, quiet room, off-road parking, good location right opposite the Redoubt Fortress.

Owners went out of their way to make sure I had an early breakfast every day, and couldn't have been more friendly.

Would definitely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2018

Guy

Our stay at \"By the Sea Bed & Breakfast\"

It's a very pleasant, clean and comfortable hotel. The hosts were very accommodating. Off street parking was a big plus point and the breakfast was the icing on the cake. Thank you for an enjoyable stay. Will definitely recommend the hotel to anyone..

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2018

GRAHAM

Great place to stay

Great overnight stay in welcoming environment,convenient for the beach, pier and town centre. Bedroom immaculate, clean, fresh and very comfortable. Delicious freshly cooked breakfast with great choice of cereals and fresh fruit. WiFi available in room not just communal areas. Highly recommend a stay here and will definitely return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2018

marian

Super

Great service lovely breakfast thanks very much

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Perfect stay

Large double bed so comfy, breakfast was perfect they took my order the night before so it’ll be ready in the morning.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2017

Tracey

Looking forward to booking again

Fantastic friendly service. Host was knowledgeable about the local area. He also provided a breakfast tray for my daughter who had to leave before breakfast service began. It is located opposite the redoubt. If you don't do stairs there are 2 rooms on the ground floor. There are a few steps to the front door. I will certainly book again next time I stay in Eastbourne.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2017

Peter

Faultless.

I could not fault it and Mark the owner was very helpful and pleasant.The breakfast was great and spot on.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2017

Trees

Lovely