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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 Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastbourne Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club
    ‪9 min walk‬

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Double Room (Double Inland) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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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 with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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.

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 349 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

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Good value

Great position on seafront. Single room on top floor, a bit hot, but a fan was quickly supplied on request. Over -friendly seagull rather annoying tapping on my window on 4 or 5 occasions! Another guest must’ve fed it. Comfy bed, reasonable Wi-Fi (not great), breakfast good, especially tasty sausage (after I sent it back because pink inside). Overall, good value. All staff were pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Relaxing and Comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was spotlessly clean and the staff were brilliant. There was renovation work going on in the hotel next door which caused noise. Because of the age of the hotel there were some very creaky floorboards, both in our room and the room above us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Abdul

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good spot for hotel and restaurant but rooms are not in good condition very small and balcony is shearing with other people and no privacy at all but room views excellent when are on balcony sea looks great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

helen

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff cannot do enough for you, very friendly and efficient. My room was basic, but thats what i paid for. Clean and fresh room, with beach view, plenty big enough for 1 person, which is what i booked. Thankful to all staff, and that there is a lift, as i was on the 4th floor! Perfect stay and great range of breakfast! Many thanks to all at the Cumberland!😁
Perfect space for single visitors
Telly and fan too!
Great views
Great views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauraine

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Fabio

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the close proximity to the waterfront and city centre. All staff were very nice and helpful. However the interior of the property requires updating. While we recognize the properties historical significance, the rooms require modernization, bathrooms are small, poor air circulation (felt stuffy) with no fan or ac, window screen to keep bugs out. The bed linens and bath linens were low quality, would have been nice to have a hand towel or face cloths. Small changes would have improved the experience, especially given the location opportunity.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Something new

I needed a quick break and The Cumberland met the bill (this was my first visit). Staff were courteous, helpful and friendly whilst the breakfast was amply sufficient and good quality. The room was bigger than I had expected and came equipped with a fan since we were in the middle of a heat wave and I think this top floor room was hot at the best of times. I really like these characterful Victorian hotels with their old world charm and decor. Much more interesting in my mind than a boxy travelodge or similar! Definitely would recommend the hotel and I hope to go back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rahul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Asked for Ice no ice in the hotel. Staff asked why i need ice!!! I shocked to listen from staff why need Ice??
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jaqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful my room was freshly decorated and spotless
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend , all staffs from reception , night lagers and breakfast staff were welcoming friendly and answered any questions i had . I wish I had this experience in other parts of UK and the world
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
All good and in particular Reception
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025