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The Cumberland Hotel

3.0 star property

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On the beach
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.
Balcony view
Enjoy a fine dining experience with a view of the ocean from our waterfront restaurant.

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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin Bed

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About this property

The Cumberland Hotel

3-star hotel in Eastbourne City Centre
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 hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Eastbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a terrace, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a front-desk safe.

The Cumberland Hotel is a smoke-free property.

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 January 1 and February 9.
The following facilities are closed on New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10.50 for adults and 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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