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The Cumberland Hotel

3.0 star property

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On the beach
Balcony view
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Experience the charm of Eastbourne at The Cumberland Hotel, set amidst a lush tree and classic architecture.
Enjoy a fine dining experience with a view of the ocean from our waterfront restaurant.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
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
  • Eastbourne Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Eastbourne Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Shared Balcony | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Shared Balcony

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Double Inland) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room (Double Inland)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room, Sea View

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Shared Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 lift
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Estonian, Italian, Polish, Russian

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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 10.00 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 10.00 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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 289 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

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

Good stay

Good location for the seafront and town. Good condition and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

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

Very very beautiful

It was a very good experience. Lovely hotel and it exceeded my expectations. Welcoming workers and very patient and offered us a nice room. Helped us on our whole stay and it was very clean. Very lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

Nice hotel

The hotel is large and well presented. The rooms themselves were medium sized and had a shared balcony area above the first floor, and as I have been to Eastbourne countless times at many hotels I would put this definitely in the upper ranks compared to all others. The man on reception was very friendly and funny. The only downside was that due to being immediately on the seafront, you have no choice but to listen to whatever is playing on the bandstand, which wasn’t great for my mother who wanted an early night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Locked out of the hotel late at night, quite rowdy but it was a Saturday night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

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

Eastbourne Weekend

Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, lovely room and balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great team of staff ; always helpful and chatty what makes for good customer service , the manager is also hands-on and visible ,interacting with guests which is a good sign ; fantastic single room with sea view and looking straight down on the bandstand ( free concerts). Floor board creek like mad but is part of the hotels charm!; reminds me of childhood sea side holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious clean room. Bathroom could do with updating. Good location on sea front by the bandstand. 5 mins to town and 10 mins to station. A drinks fridge in the room would be nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, Walton-on-Thames

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Seven Sisters hike

Good hotel for three star Nice and relaxed. Great location on the sea front
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location,spacious and bright.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like - cleanliness, location, very helpful maintenance man. Dislike - Boiling hot room, no fan, only 1 plug which didn't work, ceiling leaked when it rained, shower holder broken & not much of a flow. Reception not helpful & ignored when I asked for a fan. Looked at me as if it was my fault! Lovely maintenance man got us a fan & an extension lead as we had to unplug the tv which had no space to get another appliance in (kettle) & would have been on the floor!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view to the sea front! Would recommend the balcony room, where you could enjoy the view with a drink. Very friendly staff and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room faced the promenade and was just opposite the Bandshell. At 8 pm, the band began to play, and as they finished at 10 pm, we were thrilled by the fireworks visible from our room and our balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

ARTEM

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Old Skool!

The hotel is in a great location, right opposite the sea front. The staff are friendly from the front desk team to the housekeepers- all very nice. The sleep quality is very good; comfy beds, pillows and nice linen. The hotel itself is very dated and in desperate need of an update. Threadbare chairs, dirty carpets and old skool decoration. I can forgive the decoration as it does have a charm, but replace the chairs that are so worn you don’t even want to sit on them. It is quiet for saying the location, however the rooms do get hot and there’s no fan. This is especially difficult when they tell you not to open the window due to seagulls. The shower is bad, more like a portable tap than a shower really. It’s fine- but there does need to be investment to bring this hotel up to standard; not even former glory.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

sheena

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel should be done up quickly. Our room/cupboard with a view of the rusty fire escape was outdated with a bathroom door out of the Ark, As for the breakfast, we payed £20 to make our own! make your own tea/coffee, toast, from a 2 slice 1930's toaster, form an ordely queue. No rolls/pastries/fresh fruit, just prunes and the hot food served out of a trolley/ban marie. Cheapest cereals as well. No parking, not even disabled. We left early.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
there was no air conditioning and the all floorboards squeaked in our room which was 204 and the room above which you could hear every movement
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024