The Cumberland Hotel

3.0 star property

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On the beach
Superior Double Room (Sea View Shared Balcony) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Interior
Superior Double Room (Sea View Shared Balcony) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Balcony view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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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

Room options

Double Room (Double Inland)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Shared Balcony

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room (Inland Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room (Inland)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Shared Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Shared Balcony)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room (Sea View Shared Balcony)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Cumberland Hotel

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 Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club. 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 helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 9 minutes by foot from Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club and a 5-minute drive from South Downs National Park
  • 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 3 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 12 for adults and GBP 12 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 12.00 for adults and from GBP 12.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 3.00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 151 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 375 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pak king lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly environment, good location to access visiting points, many restaurants around too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice stay at the hotel, close to the high street. we enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Quiet Clean Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Nice room. Good atmosphere. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

keilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel friendly staff great location been twice will definitely go back again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hui Jie Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view if you get sea view rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good sea view!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly, helpful staff. Rooms were spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and staff were lovely, hotel needs a little attention
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Barbara

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
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10/10 Excellent

Carole

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
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8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The views from the hotel were really good. The decor and rooms needed upgrading, especially the bathroom. The food was goid
View from my room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

George

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and clean good location and staff were helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mhari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious warm room. Very comfortable bed. Lovely staff. Highly Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lauraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay welcoming staff lovely room couldn’t ask for mire
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Colin

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
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10/10 Excellent

James

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

A Quality Seafront option

Charming hotel with v.good range of services and attentive staff - all makes for a comfortable stay, and right on the seafront too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant, clean, well located hotel. Much nicer room than in the photos and friendly reception staff. Only stayed one night, but it was quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was basic but very clean. Staff were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Friendly helpful staff. Conveniently located. Cheap parking near hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024