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The Berkeley Hotel

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Eastbourne with a bar

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The Berkeley Hotel sits near a train station, offering an upscale retreat with a cozy bar and in-room WiFi. The warm atmosphere complements staff who readily assist with tour planning and luggage storage for a seamless stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Television
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Television
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Television
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Television
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Television
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Television
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
3 Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne, England, BN21 4BJ

What's nearby

  • Eastbourne Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Congress Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eastbourne Bandstand - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eastbourne Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Eastbourne Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪To the Rise Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bistrot Pierre - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bohemian - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Grand Hotel Cocktail Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro e Mozzarella - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Berkeley Hotel

Upscale bed & breakfast near South Downs National Park
The Berkeley Hotel provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at The Berkeley Hotel include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 7.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 6 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 7.50 per person
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Berkeley Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Berkeley Hotel?

The Berkeley Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Berkeley Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM for a fee of GBP 20.

What time is check-out at The Berkeley Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Berkeley Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is steps away from Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne Heritage Centre and Eastbourne Beach. Congress Theatre and Towner Art Gallery are also within 5 minutes. Eastbourne Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Berkeley Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 209 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Hotel is currently closed but refusing to issue refunds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First hotel where I genuinely had to leave after an hour and pay for a different (far better) place. Felt incredibly unwelcome, as if a nuisance that I actually turned up despite Covid 19. Room was fine, but creaked constantly and the TV was hilariously tiny. Had to walk up 6 sets of stairs with my disabled mother, despite the place being all but abandoned at the time with only a couple other guests. Despite no restaurants being open, was still expected to eat takeaway in the lounge or outside.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A small but comfortable room, for a very cheap price, TV on the small side, but good value stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good central location but you need to be fit to climb the stairs if your room is on the top floor!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

V

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

Lovely room but PARKING IS PROBLEM

First, the positives. The hotel is great and as clean as a very old building can be - the lovely cleaner works very hard. We stayed in the family suite which has two spacious rooms.The kids loved it and want to go back. Now, the downsides. Parking is a massive issue. The manager had no parking permits when we arrived and sounded almost surprised that we expected any kind of assistance with parking arrangements. Said she tells all her guests to just get a ticket from the parking meter (which isn't the impression you get from the website - and I trailed through many reviews to make sure it wasn't a problem - what a mistake!). Cost isn't an issue, it's around £4-£5 max depending on which road you park in and free between 6pm and 8am, BUT you can only park for 4 (charging) hours at a time so if you were planning to spend your entire holiday in the vicinity (e.g. on the beach), you're in big trouble. Likewise, if you drive away for the day, you might come back and find there's nowhere to park. Even in mid-Feb there weren't many spaces, in summer I wouldn't even take the risk. However, most small hotels in the area have the same problem. Another big disappointment - they don't actually serve breakfast in winter! Fair enough - but why not say that on the website? Also we were asked for ID, again fair enough but an advance warning would be nice because most people don't carry ID! Oh, and Favo'loso cafe we were recommended is an utter disaster. Never again. Flamenco Tapas was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is situated at very good location, there is in street parking. Rooms and
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sad that owner/staff are not on site Would have lived later check in. But staff were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great value, friendly staff

Great place for a fair value. Very friendly staff and an outstanding breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheena, Essex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel were very friendly and welcoming. Excellent breakfast. Would definitely, stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to things. LOTS of stairs. An older building but we were lucky to be able to change from the ATTIC to a 2nd floor room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room had high ceilings and was very elegantly decorated in a classy style. The whole hotel is located in the Victorian row house lovingly renovated. There was even a sitting room with board games and books near the lobby area. The breakfast staff was militant and so was the check-out staff. I did not like it. They were very bossy and mean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Avoid at all costs

The worst place we have ever stayed. Incredibly rude staff. Made us feel extremely unwelcome. If we hadn’t prepaid we would have walked out. Speaking to several other guests over breakfast, it seems we all shared the same opinion. Eastbourne is a lovely place but this establishment which calls itself a “guest” house leaves a poor impression of the place. To be avoided at all costs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast ! Clean chamber, beautiful town with concert
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Kate

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

Brilliant Eastbourne!

Welcome from time of arrival. The Berkeley guest house is A very efficiently run guest house. Well deserving of its stars ****rating. Prime location minutes for all you can hope for on a picturesque pebbles beachfront, cafes catering for all taste, brilliant Eastbourne Tribute nights are highly recommended, The theatre opposite The Berkeley, train station and various bus's to go further are all very accessible. Sunshine throughout my stay Happy to recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant and quirky stay!

A very pleasant overnight stay in this guest house. Our room was clean, bed comfy and breakfast delicious though service from the quirky staff was a little slow but just added character to the place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel great breakfast! Staff helped me with my luggage and were very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

allan

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

Brill Place

absolutely brill, very friendly staff, thanks Joy for a nice couple of days.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about our stay. the Grand children had their own room attached to ours which they loved having their own space. The breakfast was amazing the staff could not do enough for us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family room was big and spacious with a separate room for the kids, with a bunk bed. High ceilings and big windows to view the outside. Clean bathroom and soaps and shampoo included. A great place, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I and my family really love to stay here. Joy of the general manager is very kind and has a very warm heart to the guest especially the kids. Thanks to the Berkeley and Joy, Eastbourne has become a very special place for my family.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Your welcome at the Berkeley

Immediately made to feel very welcome, which was nice after a long journey. There is no lift so if on the top floor could be awkward if you have a mobility problem. Accommodation clean and comfortable and warm with plenty of hot water. Decor and furnishings a little sad but I found no problem Good substantial breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming staff, lovely white linen, drinks and biscuits in the room and great breakfast. Looking forward to our next visit,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

raymond, Brighton

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

Exceptional customer service

Exceptional! From signing in to leaving,Joy and her team were excellent! Berkeley is one of those hotel you stumble on ,once in a while!and you never want to leave, because it's a happy place!a hotel with a heart, in shape of Joy!and her son!and excellent staff!I would definitely recommend a visit to experience it¡You!if your honest will understand what I mean?a great four days break! it has stairs!be warned but gd chance to test your fitness! breakfast again ,no problems!a beautiful start to the day ahead! convenient to beach, shop's beachy head walks etc,etc! Thank you Joy and staff! for your hospitality and welcome..
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Donnie, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasing overall and good value for the price. Come prepared for lots of stairs. I'm younger than most of the other folks I met who were staying at the hotel, but I'll presume everyone got regular exercise, especially at the hotel! :-) The building is over 150 years old and has no lift. That necessitated, in my case, lugging a 65-lb bag up a total of about 72 steps (including the staircase from the street to the front door). Huff and puff! But, the breakfast (located another 15 stairs down in the basement dining room) is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018