Name: Eastbourne Riviera
Address: Marine Parade, 26, Eastbourne, BN22 7AY, GB

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Angelica

Aside from the room that is extremely hot as we were given the room that os facing directly the afternoon sun so it’s unbearably hot though we didn’t bother to escalate it anymore cause we are out most of the day anyway the rest of the service ,like the staff ,facilities and location are really good .

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Stephan

I had an excellent stay in this accommodation

Self

4/10

Poor

12 Jul 2026

Sue

We stayed at the hotel for two nights. There was no aircon and asked for a fan to be told they only had four and were being used. One of the beds was sunken and the shower was in a bath. Very basic and overpriced at £235. Paid for breakfast for two, which was cold and gave us both upset stomachs for the day. Not a good experience, won’t be going back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Lorna

My single room although small was very clean, including the bathroom. The only downside was that the walls are thin and I could hear someone snoring in the next room!

All the staff, reception and breakfast staff, were very friendly and helpful.

Overall I would really recommend this hotel. It is on the seafront and good value. Breakfast is extra but there was a good choice and was well cooked.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2026

James

Great for a bargain night at the beach. The hotel was beachfront and close to the pier, so that sums up the highlights. The staff were great and very helpful. As for the room, it was clean. However, the TV didn't work, there was a bit of mold in the bathroom, and the mattress was lumpy and not wonderful as a large male. Focusing on positives, location, staff, and 85 quid for a Saturday night. Would I stay there again, ehhh, maybe? Probably not.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2026

Phey

Functionally acceptable, but there were better hotels along the seafront for similar prices. I won’t be staying there again. It was a hot night, so I had the windows open and the environment was very noisy, so I didn't get much sleep. The following night, I realised fans were available but only noticed discreet signs mentioning them, even then very uncomfortable, but on the upside the staff did very well with what they had to work with.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Paul

Clean room does what it says on the tin

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Michelle

Love staying at the Riviera we stay here 3/4 times a year staff are helpful and friendly.It is a great location, seafront near the pier and a short walk to shops and restaurants.Would highly recommend this hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Devorah

Yes

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Dee

Everything

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Dee

Great staff lovely room

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Dec 2025

Angela

We stayed in an economy room for one night -
Bed was a double and fairly comfortable.
Our room was small, tv en-suite - the shower was fixed and to small for my partner.
Staff were friendly.
We stayed as we went to the theatre which was a short walk.
All in all a little dated but clean.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Chris

Clean and comfortable room, great locations and very helpful staff and particularly Natela on reception

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

ruth

Very clean, comfortable room. Hotel is in good condition with midern furnishings. Lovely sea view. Friendly staff. A very enjoyable stay.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Dee

Every thing was great apart from the shower don’t work

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2025

John

Clean warm and quiet, adequate sized. Good shower.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2025

Sriyantha

Friendly staff

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2025

Karen

It was just basic

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2025

Slavko

Hotel for the price offered was excellent.

Business

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

Alexa

Good location near pier. Friendly staff

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Paul

Clean room and lovely staff.
Only thing was that the breakfast was served cold but other than that was good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2025

Peter

Staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfast was very nice, our room was clean suffient. We would come again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

Tunde

The room and the bath room , and tha Hotel is very clean and tidy.👍
The bed is comfortable. The furnishings and furniture are in perfect condition. 👍 All electronic devices work. There are enough towels available..
The staff/receptionists are particularly nice and tidy.
I will have the opportunity, I will be happy to return.✨🙂✨
Thank you fir everything.
Ma Tunde Jakob
🙋‍♀️

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Neil

It was all 100% excellent

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Graham

Room very clean with enough space. Well maintained and neat.
Food was lovely, staff super polite and helpful. Lovely and quiet, and rather homely.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2025

Jack

Good for the money

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Tianyuan

Nice room and nice staff

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

sherree

Have a room with a view of the ocean literally across the street was a joy! The room was lovely, a good size and an amazing big bathtub. Great value for the money. Being right in the promenade and listing to the ocean was wonderful. I would stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Dee

Lovely hotel great staff

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Sep 2025

Sarah

Being partially sighted I found the subdued lighting very difficult to navigate the route to my distant room. Also having no evening meal facilities meant I had to go out every night

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Sharlene

Sunrise

Lovely little room. I watched the sunrise over the sea. Very clean, adequate for all my needs.
Staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

tashi

It was a good trip, and view from my room was beautiful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Carol

Perfect Location, lovely lounge, comfy bed with everything needed for a short stop. Would use again

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2025

David

It was a reasonable price. Because it was warm I had the window open and could hear people screaming and shouting for hours.

The hotel felt tired and dated.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2025

Marion

Well priced for a seafront hotel but generally it is very tired.
The original double room I was offered had 2 single beds pushed together with 2 single duvets & was a small very basic room. I enquired about a double bed & duvet & was kindly upgraded to a larger room with a double bed. Still tired but spacious.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2025

Jonathan

Amazing location. Excellent staff. Tiny room. A bit outdated. Great sea view. Traffic noise. Overall, we liked it.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2025

Sriyantha

Awesome Staff!

Really nice hotel, excellently situated opposite the beach, with the sound of the waves sending me to sleep.
The best bit was the staff. They were very helpful and supportive of my needs.

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2025

B

Good place to stay

Seafront , literally just cross the rd to swim.
Good sized , clean , modern (this is unusual for many of the seafront hotels) single rooms.
Like all Eastbourne hotels fronting the beach , the seaview is taxed by unavoidable traffic noise NB The Riviera also has a busy road to the rear.
Lovely staff.
Good wifi
£2.35 voucher for street parking 8am to 11am next day.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Nice clean hotel

The hotel was clean for its age. We had a sea facing room, and there was a lot of road noise so it was difficult to sleep. The rooms that are not facing the road may be quieter.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Dee

Great has usuall

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2025

Michaela

Right on the seafront.

The hotel is in a good location on the front. The room we had was at the back and was very hot. Even with the window open. It was also very noisy due the road at the back. The staff are lovely.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Brian

The best part of staying there was the staff. Each of them were sincerly nice and quite helpful. The breakfast was hot and very good. A great deal for the price. I would stay there again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Helen

I often stay at this hotel for overnight stop or short stay in Eastbourne. It is clean, secure and easy to to get to on foot from the central town area. Location is ideal for an evening stroll ore early morning walk along the promenade.

I can't comment on car parking as I always use public transport to/from and around Eestbourne.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Patricia

Lovely hotel on the seafront

A perfect location, directly on the seafront and walkable to the town and theatre.
An old hotel, but our room was recently decorated and clean.
We parked in the NCP about a 10 min walk from the hotel, but there were options to park along the seafront.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Peter

Staff are pleasant and speak English. I had a problem with my leg and they managed to find me a room opposite the lift.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

Sandra

Friendly staff excellent breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Henrieta

The staff were lovely. Very polite and helpful.
My room was clean. A bit noisy traffic, but it got quiet after 10pm.
The breakfast was good as well.
Good value for money.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

24 Jun 2025

Marjory

I liked the restaurant/breakfast area as it was bright and beach front. Car permits was given for the stay.There was no uniqueness regarding the hotel.
The stairs, bedroom and bathroom needs modernisation. The whole hotel is very dated with caution tapes on the stairs.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Medwyn

Staff was very helpful, friendly. Room was clean and bed comfortable. Great location on seafront. This was my 2nd stay at this hotel and would recommend. Stayed for 5 nights on both occassions.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Gary

it was OK

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

KEV

Friendly check in

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

PAUL D.

Good value for money.

Self

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2025

Charles

An attractive garden gave welcome to a spacious and clean entrance. Since our stay was on a bank holiday early in the season the bar was not open and we were not able to dine from what looked like a tasty menu. Check in was easy and the room spotless and well- appointed. Location central and near the sea made this a pleasant stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Corey

Charming and perfectly located, this quaint Eastbourne hotel is just steps from the seafront and local shops, making it ideal for a peaceful, walkable getaway. The staff were incredibly warm and attentive, adding a personal touch that made the stay feel truly special.

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2025

Mark

It was a functional room. Clean. Tidy. Comfortable bed. Nothing special beyond that.

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Julie

Was quiet and safe and convenient. Staff were very helpful

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2025

Bruno

Good place for a night.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

It was not as expected for a comfortable break!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

keilly

Lovely couple of nights stay very clean and had everything we neede deffo cone back when we are next in Eastbourne

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2025

Arkar

Slightly expensive compared to other

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2025

Mandy

Although a little tired it was spotlessly clean and tidy with all the usual facilities (tea/coffee and tv etc) great value for money would stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2025

Iain

Traditional hotel right on Eastbourne seafront close to shopping, restaurants and bars. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was comfortable, clean and well maintained.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2025

Dee

Brilliant

Brilliant stay again love the hotel always stay here when we come to Eastbourne lovely staff and great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2025

Andy

A very Pleasant stay

Very pleasant , staff very friendly and helpful . Nice lounge area with flat screen tv.. Bar serving various beers , ciders and spirits as well as teas and coffees.
Full breakfast if required .
Room clean and tidy with a bathroom , tv , phone , safe , desk and chair .
Right opposite the beach and a short walk to the pier and town .

Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Feb 2025

Mr R

Eastbourne Hotel stay

Good for money we paid,service was good, room was small though

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2025

Richard

Sea view hotel

Nice comfortable hotel, good value..
Comfortable bed,..
A little noisy with the window open, quieter after the traffic stopped...
Directly across from the beach...

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2025

Delia

Great staff great room we always stay here when we come to Eastbourne

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2024

Constantine

A very dated hotel on the seafront. Not particularly comfortable but it was reasonably priced.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2024

Paul

Check in very good,. Room was good

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

A lovely quite clean hotel with nice friendly staff .

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2024

Helen

All was excellent for me as a solo traveller. Convenient, quiet and the staff were helpful.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2024

Gale

Room was very clean. Wifi was strong staff were very helpful and always available.was cheap hoyel bit very clean and comfortable.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

Overall, very good value for money. Very clean. Room was at the back. Window had a second sliding inner window which kept out the traffic noise, so it was quiet despite being by a road. Water temperature a little unpredictable, but I was able to finish my shower. There's small elevator, but some rooms require going up and down extra steps to get to them, so if mobility is an issue it's worth checking first. Great location, just a short walk to the pier and on the road behind the hotel there's a convinience store, a laundrette (but this is closed on Sundays), take-aways and there are restruants nearby too. Town centre is within walking distance too.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2024

Delia

Lovely stay has usual amazing lady on the reception made us fill really welcome great staff all round even night staff booked again for new years and next year

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2024

CHRISTOPHER

Seafront view was lovely hotel a bit run down

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2024

Boris

Great value

The good: Great value for money, clean room, daily housekeeping (if you keep the tag on the door handle), friendly receptionists, tea/coffee and kettle in room, clean room and nice decor in the hallways.

Particularly liked the heated mirror in the bathroom, although the integrated light was a bit dim (but maybe it’s meant to be a nightlight?).

Parking vouchers are available from the reception for £2.20 which will last you till 11am the following day (I.e. you’re covered till checkout the following day.

Great location for walks along the beach or Eastbourne Pier. Lots of restaurants nearby and the high street is just a 15 minute walk.

Could be improved:
- They should have some coat hooks or a stand in the room. We had to keep our wet coats on the chair which probably isn’t great for their furniture either
- Washrooms have separate hot and cold taps which was annoying to use (especially in the shower)
- Would be nice to have a lamp near the mirror

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2024

Marie

Lovely accommodation on the beach front

Beachfront, comfortable, clean, affordable, value for money, friendly service.

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2024

David

Receptionist was out standing and very nice and polite

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

anthony

Lovely friendly little hotel in a superb location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Hotel was good! Does the job for one night stay! The view ftom the window was lovely! Property could do with a refresh. Staff was very nice and helpful!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2024

Derek

Hotel in a very convenient location. The staff were excellent The lift is rather small.
Bathroom in need of complete updating - at the moment not very safe to use the shower over the bath - no grab rail.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2024

Blagoy

Amazing!

It was very, very good!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2024

Christopher

Hotel in a convenient position, on seafront with easy parking and transport links on the buses.

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2024

Louise

Bath was not very clean. No bin in bathroom or lock on bathroom door. Window next to bed and could not be opened. Coffee and milk indrinkable - yuck. Reception did not know how to operate the coffee machine. Lots of nice painings. Very nice communal area. Not expensive.Shower was feeble and kept changing temperature. Only one bedside plug and one spoon for two people.

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2024

Isobel

Very clean and comfortable. Always someone at the desk to help.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

01 Sep 2024

Suzanne

The staff were very helpful and pleasant. The cleanliness excellent.
However, the walls were paper thin and we were kept awake until 3:30am because of the unacceptable, antisocial behaviour of other people in the hotel, crashing and banging around, speaking loudly, running a bath (?) and their extractor fan sounded like it was in our room, and generally destroying any chance of sleep. The night porter was very kind and helpful and went to speak to the offenders but I was so infuriated that it took me ages to go to sleep, bearing in mind I had a long drive home today with inadequate sleep. Unfortunately, due to this, we won’t be returning.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2024

Stuart

Every member of staff was welcoming and pleasant.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2024

Izabela

Great location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2024

Jan

Weekend break

Nice budget hotel. Right on the seafront. Rooms a little small but ok for a weekend. Staff were freindly. I would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2024

Darren

Clean and tidy, helpful and polite staff

4/10

Poor

16 Aug 2024

yuen ying crystal

We chose this hotel based on the reviews but felt it was a complete let down. The double bed was small and uncomfortable. The cold tap at the sink wasn’t working properly. Service at the front desk was alright but not excellent like how others had reviewed it. My partner was utterly disappointed by the state of the room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2024

David

Lovely clean property with very helpful staff! Only a 10 min walk to the pier / town!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2024

Waldeck

Very good hotel

Amazing, very clean. I will use it again if I’m there

Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

O K STAY

room was ok at the back of hotel a bit tight but was very clean downside small double bed could do larger one ie king also tv was the smallest I've seen in a room with very bright colours needs a bigger one and set up properly. the room was adequate for a 2 night stay as wasn't in it much
parking was good managed to get outside for £2.20 24hrs with card from reception

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2024

Margaret

Safe and quiet

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

01 Aug 2024

Janice

Would not stay here again.

When we arrived we was happy with the outside, we parked right out front of the hotel on the seafront. We entered and had to check in at the bar, not a reception. The young lady working was lovely hence the one star. As we walked to our room we noticed the building was very dated with pictures of queen Victoria everywhere. Our room was quite far into the building, we had to walk up multiple staircases and down other staircases to get to our room. As we entered our room we was pleasantly surprised until we actually looked around. First we went to check our view, our window faced a brick wall so we had no view at all, the curtains were stained and mouldy. The window itself was mouldy and filthy. The bedside tables had chewing gum and bogies stuck underneath. The bathroom was just as bad, the bath was dirty, the toilet was dirty and the bathroom floor was flooded and covered in hair. We decided we was only there for a night so we would deal with it. Later when we decided to get into bed, there was literal pubic hairs on the bed and my partner spotted what looked like a bed bug. The bed was squeaky and felt like it was going to break even when you just sat on it and the mattress was like a rock. I also woke with bites. The man working at night came out of the building smoking so he had lit the cigarette inside the building. Breakfast was surprisingly nice although it’s a small plate of food, wouldn’t say it was worth £9.90. Doors are locked at 11pm so your on a curfew.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

5 stars for staff, will chose this place again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2024

Robert

Very clean and friendly staff

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Chris

Great Stay

Can’t fault my stay, the staff were amazing, always helpful and friendly. My room was spotlessly clean, including the bathroom. The room had everything I needed.

Exceptional value for the price.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2024

Helen

It was clean, quiet and the staff were very helpful.

Leisure Self