The Grand Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Eastbourne
About the Hotel
Accommodation Options
The Grand Hotel offers Classic Bedrooms with inland views, Superior Classic Sea View Rooms with full ocean vistas, and Junior Suites with sofa beds for families. Presidential and Penthouse Suites feature whirlpool baths and balconies overlooking the coastline. All rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, and en-suite bathrooms. Dog-friendly rooms are available upon request.
Dining Experiences
The Mirabelle Restaurant serves modern European cuisine and has been featured in the Good Food Guide. The Garden Room offers breakfast, Sunday lunch, and British classics with locally sourced ingredients. Afternoon Tea in the Great Hall includes finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and Chef's seasonal Gâteau. The Cocktail Bar serves drinks from 5pm, with The Grand Hour offering cocktails at £12 each.
Leisure Facilities
The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, heated outdoor pool (open Easter to autumn), whirlpool spa, steam room, and gymnasium. The Sussex Spa offers treatments including the 'Grand' Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage and thermal salt exfoliation. Live music plays Friday and Saturday evenings from April to September.
Coastal Location
The Grand Hotel sits on King Edwards Parade in Eastbourne, directly facing the English Channel with views of Beachy Head cliffs. It is 80 km from London Gatwick Airport. Nearby attractions include Pevensey Castle (8 km), Towner Art Gallery (1 km), and Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (0.5 km).
Guest Services
The hotel provides meeting rooms for up to 350 people, wedding coordination services, and private dining options. Family services include children's high tea menus, bike hire, games room, and staffed playroom. The Elite Diners membership offers complimentary golf passes to Ashdown Park Golf Club and room stay vouchers after three dining visits.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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