This review is only for the hotel (for the food review, please refer to the Godfrey restaurant)…read more Hotel staff Hugh, Harry, Paul were pleasant, extremely helpful and efficient. They will answer your email quickly if you have any questions when booking your reservation, as well as send you a confirmation email a few days before you arrive. We came here for the 2017 AIMS Summer Music course in Eastbourne College and loved the convenience of having the Birley Centre directly across from the hotel and the rest of the classrooms one or two blocks away. The cleaning staff were friendly and helpful, although a little absent minded at times (they forgot to refill our toilet paper a few times during our one week stay). On the main floor, there is an electronic piano that saved my life on a few occasions when the practice rooms in the Birley Centre were locked. Overall, I would definitely return on my next trip to Eastbourne!

A lot of Hotels in Eastbourne claim to be three stars, when you check them out they shouldn't be…read more The Devonshire deserves a four! Spotlessly clean, staff can't do enough for you. Brilliant for exploring the Sussex Coast and the Downs. Highly recommend this one.

ROOM 31 Large room lower ground…read more Room darkish being below pavement level. Window blinds need attention as cords have snapped. Large car drivers need to be aware of the limited car park entrance size as it is somewhat narrow with a height of 1.9m. Front door fob key entry was a plus ! Good Wi-Fi. In a nutshell the property in question is in need of some T.L.C. Location is good, close to centre and seafront. Breakfast was good.The two staff I spoke with were pleasant enough. Eastbourne itself is what you expect from an ageing town.The sea front is flat which was ideal for our wheelchair. Toilets available as you meander along, free at the moment, but there are barriers installed for high season use I guess. There is a choice of theatres, depending on your choice. This review should be taken as constructive criticism.

Having stayed in a dozen or more hotels and B&B's in Eastbourne over the years, I can happily…read moreconfirm that they are a mixed bag and this small hotel is amongst the best. The staff are very welcoming and friendly, and the hotel has recently been refurbished to a very high standard. It is spotlessly clean and the rooms are all bright and very comfortable, decorated in neutral colours enlivened by attractive modern artwork. There are specious lounge areas for those who wish to meet with friends, take advantage of the free WiFi, or read in quiet, comfortable surroundings - but most of the bedrooms also have easy chairs and satellite TV. Onsite parking is provided for all guests, which is a real bonus in this part of Eastbourne. And the breakfast... well that is superb - and very generous! The sea, the shops and the theatres are all just short stroll away so, although you won't have a sea view at The Sheldon, the location is close to perfect. It will be a regular bolt hole for me in future.

Very friendly welcome by our host Tony and his cute Jack Russell (whose name I need to find out!)…read more First impressions of this Seafront bed and breakfast are very good. Attention to cleanliness throughout the house is excellent. Room is welcoming, well furnished with a stylish, homely feel. Bathroom is a little dark being decorated in a mix of fawn and black slate tiles, but clean and functional all the same. Lovely finishing touches with welcome chocs on pillows, scented handwash in the en-suite (not too highly fragranced so boyfriend is happy to use too!) and hyacinth in a glass vase on the shelf above the sink (silk, but all the same, nice attention to detail). Breakfast in the morning will report back on quality there too. Big thumbs-up thus far!

A great B&B, very well located with lots of restaurants and shops within walking distance due to…read morethe seafront and town centre both very nearby. Great breakfasts which were a decent size and didn't wait long at all for them either. The owner(i think or manager) was very helpful with lots of info and history on the area that i didn't actualy know myself. He was able to answer every question i had about his already interesting stories and gave great recommendations on where to go. I didn't have a problem with the wireless internet except that it didn't work in some of the rooms, so I needed to sit in a small common area which i didn't mind really as they are comfortable enough.

This is a fantastic Bed & Breakfast run by a lovely couple, Wendy & David Dugdill, who go out of…read moretheir way to make you feel at home. We arrived late on a Friday night and were warmly greeted and given a small tour of the house. Wendy brought us up some tea and home-made cake, served on fine china with silver cutlery. There are only 3 rooms in the house and all of them are decorated beautifully, as is the rest of the house. The breakfast (prepared by Wendy) is fabulous. There's a nice selection of fruit, cereals, tea & coffee, juice, and a warm breakfast including fantastic crispy bacon and fried mushrooms which are to die for. The breakfast is completed with home-made bread and jam, and most importantly, brilliant conversation at the breakfast table. The whole place is delightful, and if you're looking for a quiet romantic getaway on the south coast, I don't think you'll get better than this. Ocklynge Manor deserves far better than 5 stars. I'd give them 6 out of 5!

This is a friendly, well decorated, ideally located accommodation just off the main seafront road…read moreand a few minutes walk to the pier. I was a solo traveller and stayed at the Gyves House for 1 night. I arrived on the last evening of the Airbourne tatoo and despite having been flat out that week, the owners were still cheerful and helpful. Breakfast was very nice too. I will definitely check the Gyves House first for availability when I next pay a visit to Eastbourne and recommend it to anyone who wants a more personal stay in Eastbourne.

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