The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne

The Grand Hotel - A 5-star seaside resort with panoramic ocean views, multiple dining venues, and comprehensive wellness facilities

This 5-star luxury resort on King Edwards Parade commands panoramic views of the sea and Beachy Head cliffs, featuring 152 rooms with inland, town, or full sea views. Accommodations range from Classic Bedrooms with tea and coffee facilities to Master Suites with separate sitting rooms, 4-poster beds, and spa baths. The property offers two award-winning restaurants: The Garden Restaurant serves British cuisine with locally sourced produce, while The Mirabelle Restaurant provides modern European dining. Afternoon tea is served in the Great Hall with finger cut tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and Sussex Charmer & tomato quiche. Leisure facilities include heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa with eight treatment rooms offering massages and thermal salt exfoliation, and a gymnasium. The Grand Hotel hosts conferences for up to 350 people with business center services and meeting rooms. Family amenities include interconnected rooms, sofa beds, children's menus, and a games room. London Gatwick Airport is located 49.5 miles from the property.

Pros

The property features heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools with spa facilities including eight treatment rooms

Multiple dining options include award-winning restaurants and afternoon tea served in the historic Great Hall

Comprehensive business facilities accommodate conferences for up to 350 people with full audio-visual equipment

Family-friendly amenities include interconnected rooms, children's menus, and a dedicated games room

Panoramic sea views and proximity to Beachy Head cliffs provide dramatic coastal scenery

Cons

The outdoor swimming pool operates seasonally from Easter through autumn, weather permitting

Some room categories cannot accommodate extra beds, limiting flexibility for larger groups