Situated only 9 minutes' walk from the Meads, the grand Hydro Hotel Eastbourne offers chaise longues and a shared lounge. Located within reach of the 8th Duke of Devonshire statue, the 4-star smoke-free hotel features a safety deposit box.
The hotel has an ideal setting about 1 km from the Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum, while natural sights like the friendly Gildredge Park are merely 1.8 km away. St John the Evangelist is not far from the Hydro Eastbourne, and London Gatwick airport is 80 km away. Guests might as well visit Western Lawns, which is nearly 5 minutes away by car. The nearby family attractions include the Fort Fun 3.4 km from the property. Chelmsford Court bus stop is also just near this Eastbourne hotel.
Hydro Hotel has 83 rooms, comprising a seating area. Complimentary wireless internet and a multi-channel television, along with coffee making facilities, are offered. A trouser press are featured for guests' comfort. You can enjoy views of the sea.
The accommodation offers an English breakfast made fresh daily. Among other facilities at the hotel, there is Crystal Restaurant restaurant serving British cuisine as well as Conservatory restaurant featuring international dishes. The cosy bar is also available. You can try British cuisine in a restaurant which is located very close by.
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How We Lived Then Museum Of Shops
984 km
Devonshire Park Conference Centre
724 km
Art at the da Vinci
1040 km
Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum
784 km
Towner Art Gallery
626 km
Emma Mason Gallery
955 km
Devonshire Park Theatre
811 km
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London Gatwick
76 km
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Hydro Hotel has 83 rooms, comprising a seating area. Complimentary wireless internet and a multi-channel television, along with coffee making facilities, are offered. A trouser press are featured for guests' comfort. You can enjoy views of the sea.
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Phil
2024-05-08
9/10
The bedroom was extremely pleasant and brand-new. The breakfast was freshly cooked with good variety. The location was convenient, overlooking the sea. The staff were all responsive, well managed.
Jon
2024-03-30
8/10
It was tastefully decorated, good enough for celebrating anniversary. It had exceptionally nice location close to nice grounds/ gardens, the horizontal UPVC bars and the lounge and restaurant areas.
Mike
2024-03-19
8/10
Particularly helpful staff with the service afforded by their staff and stunning location make it a great choice! Plus, the hotel is 2 km from Genting Casino Blackpool.
Bobby
2024-03-13
9/10
Everything is good here, had a quite comfortable stay at a wedding fair. The venue has brilliant and exceptional location in the conservatory with views out to sea. The place to have lunch relatively close to the hotel is The Mulberry.
Julian
2024-03-06
9/10
Particularly good setting, near bistros and bars. Plenty of food for a buffet breakfast.
Sean
2024-02-24
9/10
The positives include great location and parking on street.
John
2024-02-08
7/10
The rooms of our place were tastefully decorated and well-kept with goo functioning bathroom, everything was very comfortable. The location was comfortable and the private parking was on street.
Mark
2024-02-05
8/10
Exceptional old-fashioned hotel with splendid views of the sea and South Downs. Responsive, fabulously helpful personal with the service afforded by their staff. Good food for breakfast in the pool area. Perfect location in the very pleasant area, not far from the immaculate gardens and also the free parking a real bonus in Eastbourne, Eastbourne town centre and local pub or cash point.
Robert
2024-02-01
9/10
It's comfortable and absolutely gorgeous hotel, everything was perfect. The breakfast is reasonably good, and the location is magnificent close to pub and the conservatory which overlooks the gardens. Rooms are huge with a view into the fire escape and the bedroom plus TV, food is delicious.
Penelope
2024-01-30
9/10
The room I stayed in was good-sized with sea views. The location was gorgeous, not far from the conservatory overlooking a lovely lawn and the sea.
Andrew
2024-01-29
9/10
Its location in the Eastbourne area was nice. It was well decorated in the bedroom 218, good enough for celebrating anniversary.
Gordon
2024-01-15
9/10
The location of the hotel was central, just next door to beach, pool, nice grounds/ gardens, the conservatory serving drink and food during the day the day in excellent surrounding, and the library. The breakfast was freshly cooked, well presented and with a lot of options.
George
2024-01-05
8/10
Well lit, neat place, worth its 4 stars. Particularly good and gorgeous location, near all attractions.
Martin
2023-12-23
7/10
Tidy place with really good and exceptional staff and perfect view over the sea. Modest and exceptionally clean rooms, light breakfast. Hot drinks at cocktail bar, exceptional service. Free internet, parking on street. Great location in front of conservatory and good area.
Elizabeth
2023-12-18
7/10
Newly remodelled, functional room with a view of the Seven Sisters, dressing table, for example! Excellent service from the staff.
James
2023-12-17
7/10
Comfortable and pleasant accommodation with exceptional staff from the Manager to the room attendants were so helpful anything we asked for. Marvellous location down a hill and easy access to a shopping mall and a market. Plus, 5 minutes drive from International Slavery Museum. Plenty of food in the hotel, Michelin-starred restaurant.
Adam
2023-12-15
5/10
By and large, it was lovely old place with patient staff from the Manager to the room attendants were so helpful anything we asked for. The sea view was magnificent and the location was beautiful, not far from the immaculate gardens and also the free parking a real bonus in Eastbourne, The Conservatory restaurant overlooking the waterfront and a hill about 3 minutes walk from the seafront.
We didn't like the bed, it was very small.
Richard
2023-12-03
7/10
I was surprised with the twin room. The location was stunning and fantastic, not far from restaurant, the conservatory which had a very good menu and excellant proportions of food and the bay and the town. Particularly helpful folks in the traditional manner by the serving stuff.
The room had not very good views.
Alan
2023-12-01
9/10
Stunning location and particularly helpful staff members with quick service and attentive staff. Buffet breakfast with fab food selection.
John
2023-11-10
6/10
The hotel was beautiful and pleasant with very kind staff members and a cocktail bar. The restaurant was reasonably priced with quick service and attentive staff, we ordered excellent dishes.
The breakfast they served was cold, hope one day it will be better.
Ian
2023-10-12
9/10
Breakfast with scrambled egg. Ideal central location, short walk to the gardens and the sea and the conservatory which had a very good menu and excellent proportions of food.
Marie
2023-10-11
8/10
Thank you everyone for a very enjoyable short stay at a wedding fair. The staff was responsive & well managed. Its perfect, central location was a plus.
Reg
2023-09-21
9/10
Modern and perfectly clean hotel with magnificent view of the ocean. Central location, particularly helpful staff from the Manager to the room attendants were so helpful anything we asked for. A lot of options for breakfast, fabulous cereals and fruit.
Jim
2023-08-31
9/10
Neat property with efficient and amazingly efficient staff. Buffet breakfast with plenty of options. Functional room and gorgeous location near to also the free parking-a real bonus in Eastbourne, the conservatory overlooking the garden, and the centre of town.
Jim
2023-08-23
7/10
Exceptional staff from the Manager to the room attendants were so helpful anything we asked for, spotless and huge rooms.
John
2023-08-19
9/10
The room is well-kept with a very big bed and pillows. The staff is very friendly efficient at all the levels.
Edward
2023-08-16
9/10
The rooms were brand-new and air-conditioned with splendid views over the town.
Damian
2023-08-05
9/10
The location was perfect and convenient, by the coast, in the very pleasant area. Went to The Ship Inn for drink or two, set a 10-15 minute walk from the hotel.
Chris
2023-08-03
7/10
The view of the side sea was brilliant, as well as central location right by the cliffs that rise up towards Beachy Head, the main restaurant, and the beautifully maintained gardens. I ate in the Michelin star rated restaurant nearby. The staff were both polite and understanding.
Malcolm
2023-07-24
8/10
We would love to return, loved its particularly good and gorgeous location. Neat and simply stunning place, has exceptional views to a side sea view which was lovely. Everyone who works in the hotel is competent and decent. It is set in a really quiet area, near an art gallery and a theatre.
James
2023-07-20
8/10
Everything was very good and met standards. Sincerely, it was a thoroughly enjoyable stay at a wedding fair. The location was particularly good, not far from the christal restaurant, and the conservatory overlooking a lovely lawn and near an art gallery and a theatre. Furthermore, it was a 10-15 minute walking distance from an Eastbourne pier.
David
2023-06-24
9/10
A comfortable and pleasant hotel with exceptional employees with the service afforded by their staff. Marvellous location in the very nice conservatory, in the good area.
James
2023-06-24
8/10
Top-class and particularly helpful staff team from the Manager to the room attendants were so helpful anything we asked for. Beautiful location immediatly in front of conservatory, elegant style building.
Michael
2023-06-14
7/10
Comfortable bed in the twin room, plus an air conditioner and a radiator. The buffet breakfast with outstanding food, comfortable restaurant.
Christopher
2023-06-14
9/10
Possibly the best and very enjoyable short stay for three nights to take in our wedding anniversary plus a boost before stem cell replacement treatment for my husband. Nicely decorated unit with crisp bed linen. Handy and comfortable location, down to a very large Conservatory looking towards the sea. Also - short walk to The Conservatory restaurant overlooking the waterfront, and the receptions areas and the resting areas.
William
2023-06-12
9/10
My airy and modest room came with a bath, a nice ensuite bathroom, for instance.
Chris
2023-06-11
7/10
Well-maintained venue, no complains at all. Nicely decorated and well-kept units with excellent view and responsive staff. Freshly cooked choice for breakfast. Perfect and convenient location in the bistro in The conservatory, and only about 15 minutes' walk to Eastbourne centre.
Alan
2023-06-10
7/10
Well-maintained and nicely appointed place all in all, has responsive staff on the reception desk. The units are nicely decorated, brand-new with a view. The location is comfortable and they have parking on street. I would go back in flash, thanks a lot.
Jake
2023-05-17
7/10
The room was huge with a fully equipped bathroom. The staffs were really good and exceptional and the service was exceptional.
Kevin
2023-04-25
7/10
Appetising food, exceptional service and gorgeous view over the ocean. Location - magnificent, close enough to the centre of town, within walking distance of the shops and the main promenade. The Michelin star rated restaurant with excellent food and cheerful staff.
Bruce
2023-04-21
9/10
Glad I took twin room, it was newly remodelled and extremely pleasant. It has nice interior design and great view of the sea. All in all they offer terrific service.
William
2023-04-20
5/10
Location: exceptionally nice, just off the lounge. Again, not far from Meads.
Wi-Fi was bad.
John
2023-04-03
9/10
The location is marvellous, the room is budget & huge.
Matthew
2023-03-15
9/10
Sensational breakfast and lots of goodies.
Daniel
2023-03-12
8/10
The breakfast served in the pool area was fresh. Its location was convenient and handy, right on the seafront, and in a very pleasant area.
David
2023-03-11
9/10
Actually the room was neat with the fan and comfy beds plus seaview. The food was brilliant and the location was unbeatable. The restaurant was good with excellent food and cheerful staff.
Henry
2023-02-25
7/10
It was airy, recently renovated and with seaview.
Michael
2023-01-24
7/10
The location in a lovely area was brilliant and pleasant. The pool was amazing and I had warm drinks in the cocktail bar.
Dean
2023-01-09
8/10
The location was unbeatable and fab for walking around Meads. Exceptionally comfortable beds, stunning and attractive rooms - we enjoyed it.
Philip
2023-01-02
9/10
Tidy room, comfortable bed and pillows. Appetising food choices for breakfast. Efficient, well organised staff towards all guests. Marvellous location for our visit to a performing arts theater within easy walking distance of the hotel.
Kevin
2022-12-31
9/10
My airy room was immaculate and beds were exceptionally comfortable. It was in a fab location with Meads nearby.
James
2022-12-28
7/10
Original place with pleasant stuff and free wi-fi. The sea view and attractive and cool room.
Juliet
2022-12-19
8/10
Loved the place, had a very pleasant stay for an Anniversary weekend away. Our room was newly remodelled and attractive with an extra bed.
William
2022-12-17
9/10
The restaurant was nice with excellent food and cheerful staff here, I had appetising dishes.
Charles
2022-12-05
8/10
Efficient staff, nice views to the garden and beyond, everything is very good. The location is magnificent, the breakfast is excellent. The restaurant is nice with tasty dishes to choose from.
Edward
2022-12-02
8/10
The place was immaculately clean with an efficient staff. The breakfasts with scrambled egg. What a very enjoyable stay, nothing too much trouble.
Nancy
2022-11-21
9/10
The location was stunning, for example, Italian Gardens was just a short walk away from the hotel. The staff were well-trained, with extra attention to the details.
James
2022-11-18
8/10
Whole place was clean with excellent views; incredible location near to the beach. Location: the hotel was next to the main restaurant for dinner. Spent our evenings in nearby The Ship Inn enjoying drinks and atmosphere.
Charlie
2022-11-01
8/10
It was a great stay for an Anniversary weekend away. The breakfast was satisfactory with scrambled egg and all the food was incredible.
Alex
2022-10-23
9/10
Airy room with comfy beds, and good pool. Exceptional service, fab position to the back garden. Near to the beach.
Thomas
2022-10-10
9/10
I was here for celebrating anniversary, everything was very good. The most important was the staff - amicable and competent people. I got wonderful and airy room, it was included with comfy beds, a wonderful view, for example. The food was delicious, drinks were cold.
John
2022-10-03
9/10
The restaurant was good with excellent food and cheerful staff, I tried fresh dishes. The staff were amicable, nothing too much trouble. A special and original hotel, my first choice in Eastbourne.
Brian
2022-09-27
9/10
The rooms were airy and cosy and the location was stunning. The entire staff were flexible.
Guy
2022-09-21
9/10
They offer sensational breakfast in the pool area. All of the hotel's staff are well-trained and well organised.
Jessica
2022-08-20
9/10
The room was stunning with a view when I arrived. The location was amazing and fab, relatively close to The Story of Eastbourne.
Christine
2022-07-27
8/10
We are happy to say that we really enjoyed staff and rooms.
Jock
2022-07-13
9/10
Everything was really good, exceptional staff made our stay really lovely.
Sean
2022-06-25
8/10
We really enjoyed every detail about our fantastic 2 nights stay here. The breakfast was sensational and enjoyable, with plenty of meals.
Paul
2022-06-02
9/10
Good value, room was airy, staff were welcoming.
The bed was too hard, that's sad thing.
Oscar
2022-04-21
7/10
Enjoyed this place, it was immaculately clean and had very good staff and food. I was offered a plentiful breakfast with scrambled egg. I came here for 2 nights and had a very relaxing stay.
Arthur
2022-03-29
9/10
So glad we choose it, it's excellent base for staying in Eastbourne.
Will
2022-02-24
8/10
Location and rooms are great, I loved very clean bed. The hotel has a nice restaurant with excellent food and cheerful staff.
James
2022-01-01
8/10
Lovely little room, comfortable bed, delicious breakfast. Everything was superb, the staff were pretty poor. Really handy location, 5 minutes' walk to wish tower. The beach nearby was sandy and the view was fantastic. All in all, good value.
Harry
2021-12-24
8/10
It was a relaxing base for our fairly nice stay. The service we got was good.
James
2021-12-24
8/10
We had a great stay, the hotel was original, clean, with fab location right by the sea with short walk to the town centre. The English breakfast was hot and had plenty of meals.
Maria
2021-12-22
8/10
A majestic hotel with a particularly good restaurant and incredible food. The staff best throughout 3 days of our stay.
The area was scary.
George
2021-12-15
9/10
It's incredible base for visiting some must see attractions in Eastbourne.
John
2021-11-26
9/10
Staff and location are magical, I loved it.
Thomas
2021-10-24
8/10
I loved staff and food here.
Paul
2021-09-29
8/10
The hotel was very peaceful, but I stayed for 1 night only. The bed was very comfy and it was great having central heating, a sitting area and a radio. Generally everything was first-class, though the bathroom was terrible. Absolutely fabulous views and gorgeous garden.
Nathan
2021-09-28
9/10
I loved the beds, they were lovely, and how very, very nice the staff was. Continental breakfast included the most tasty pastries, toast, eggs and breads. They made my stay warm. The location was awesome, close to the beach and a hill. Also, Meads was just a few steps away from the hotel.
Ray
2021-09-18
8/10
So many outstanding options for breakfast, such as pastries, slices of fresh bread, eggs and toast. Very suitable location to beachy head.
Bob
2021-08-10
8/10
We stayed 1 night and it was a very nice fit. Liked location and views, they were fab.
Julie
2021-07-07
9/10
Handy location, spacious enough and spotless, functional rooms. Very traditional hotel in a lovely area of Eastbourne. Very attentive personnel was willing to help with any request. The continental breakfast we were provided was very good. We truly enjoyed that there was a bathtub.
Tom
2021-06-10
8/10
Food provided was affordable! Fairly clean place and attentive service. Well, free wifi was available throughout the property. The location was wonderful, within walking distance of wish tower.
Derek
2021-05-19
9/10
Such wonderful stay in a beautifull hotel. Reasonably priced location, warm staff, a good choice of food for the buffet breakfast. In my king room there was a really comfy bed that I liked. Splendid rear views. The cocktail bar was attractive and the drinks were hot.
Jason
2021-04-01
9/10
My favourite hotel in Eastbourne, the staff was informative. Accommodation was reasonably spacious and fab, beds were extra comfortable. I loved the twin room and had a relaxing stay. Panoramic position in the pretty quiet area.
David
2020-12-25
8/10
Cosy base for 2 nights. Our family suite included a TV set, a sitting area and a radio.
John
2020-10-02
8/10
The breakfast was superb, the staff was well-trained! Besides, parking was available nearby.
Paul
2020-08-04
8/10
the hotel created a relaxed environment. the placement was magnificent and the service was fantastic. we loved delightful food.
Stanley
2020-05-07
9/10
The breakfast was GOOD, there was everything. We really enjoyed staying at hydro. No complains at all with the hotel.
Aaron
2020-02-16
9/10
Within a walking distance of the restaurant The Green Almond. We appreciated hydro. For those travelling by car free parking nearby will be useful
