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The Cumberland Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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34 - 36 GRAND PARADE, Eastbourne, England, BN21 3YT
  • Place, Eastbourne Bandstand
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastbourne Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastbourne Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬

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Double Room (Double Inland)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Shared Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Shared Balcony

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Single Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Single Shared Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Cumberland Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and a front desk safe.
The Cumberland Hotel offers 72 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Eastbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Cumberland Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Eastbourne Bandstand. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Eastbourne Bandstand and Eastbourne Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Cumberland Hotel also features a terrace, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a front desk safe.

This 3-star Eastbourne hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Cumberland Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 2.35 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10.50 for adults and GBP 10.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 January and 9 February.
The following facilities are closed for New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Front desk

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.50 for adults and from GBP 10.50 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 2.35 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Cumberland Eastbourne
Cumberland Hotel Eastbourne
Cumberland
The Cumberland Hotel Hotel
The Cumberland Hotel Eastbourne
The Cumberland Hotel Hotel Eastbourne

The Cumberland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 353 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed.

Lovely looking Hotel, friendly reception on arrival. Nice room, but had to move rooms in the middle of the night after being bitten by a bedbug, the staff pulled up the carpet the next morning and found more bedbugs lurking but didn't give a fig for my welfare and didn't seem at all concerned with my experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice room, clean hotel, dogs was no hassle.

We had a nice stay, we brought our dog, in the booking process there was no way of booking for a dog but when we arrived we just said we had a dog and we paid an extra ten pounds so that was fab and no hassle. The room was clean and bright and very spacious, but it was quite warm so sleeping was a little difficult. A fan was provided which was great but the sash window only opened four inches or so, so it was quite hard to get a breeze going, I assume the windows are fixed like this as a safety precaution but maybe a few more inches could help with air flow.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn’t really know what to expect as we have never been to Eastbourne before but the hotel and our balcony were just splendid! We really enjoyed our time on our balcony and every employee we encountered was courteous and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a gem of a hotel this is. Had a lovely sea view single room that was comfortable and spacious. Bed was lovely and comfortable. It is right by a bus stop and close to all amenities. Three theatres nearby and a short walk to the town and the pier. I can't comment on the dining as didn't eat there and also can't comment on parking as travelled by train. The staff were lovely too,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Alycia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Really friendly staff, so accomodating and the hotel manager was lovely. Unfortunately there was only one room in the window which had been blocked so that it would only open 5 inches max. It meant our room was unbearably hot and stuffy from lack of ventilation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mini break

Hotel in a perfect position on the sea front across the road from the beach and band stand and a short walk from the station. Bedroom looked newly decorated and the staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

russell

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

FANTASTIC STAFF

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernadette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, our experience was not good as my sister has rashes due to bed bugs and had to go to A&E hospital for immediate treatment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stately old pile in genteel Eastbourne right opposite the beach, well maintained and very traditional, slept well, no noise issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel

We absolutely love this hotel with it's friendly staff. Nothing is too much trouble for them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with partner
The hotel has a great location on the seafront yet near to restaurants and bars in town . Staff were lovely. Our room however, although clean really needed the furniture updating. It was also far too hot but on request we were pleased to have a fan provided which helped. It was great to have a side sea view. We didn’t eat there but the bar service was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

tp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a good spot on the seafront. The staff are very helpful and attentive. Jameson the manager was great in supporting me eoth getting things for me dye to my mobility concerns.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great one night stay, very comfortable pleasant hotel would certainly stay again and so close to the beach too staff were all very helpful and freindly too would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderfull customer service

Lovely airy and big hotel with lovely friendly staff who really made our stay special!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed , a little dated and noisy but plenty of character and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mhari

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed before many years ago. Superb location. You can have morning coffee on the beach. Lovely young receptionist. Very clean room. The bed was very comfortable. A treat to have a small bath :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roy, RUISLIP

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The hotel had a slightly faded charm but the room was comfortable, the staff were excellent and the location superb
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Good value accommodation,breakfast and location. Hotel needs upgrading especially the bathrooms but overall a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025