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Just over a mile from Eastbourne Pier on the south coast and 20 miles from Brighton, this award-winning inn has a great location 2 minutes’ walk from the sea. There is free WiFi and free parking on site. Rooms at The Pilot Inn are light and elegant in style, and each benefits from a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom. Each morning guests can enjoy a freshly cooked full English breakfast, which you can eat in the restaurant or the outside in the garden area. A modern British menu is served every day for lunch and dinner. You can take a leisurely stroll from The Pilot Inn for 15 minutes along the seafront, and it will take you to the Congress Theatre and Towner Art Gallery. Arndale shopping centre is also nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nancy
    United States United States
    Location was fine. Facilities were wonderful. Restaurant was great. Everything was excellent.
  • Reuben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fourth time I've stayed here in the past year, in fact now if I need to be in Eastbourne I will not stay anywhere other than here: since my first visit in July 2023, I've planned all my subsequent trips around when the Pilot Inn had accommodation...
  • Louis-nicolas
    Canada Canada
    Great inn with clean rooms and great food. I highly recommend.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of The Pilot Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    The Pilot Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash The Pilot Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note the last check-in time on a Sunday is 19:30.

    A full English Breakfast is served from 09:00 to 10:30. Cereal and toast are available from 08:00, by prior request only.

    The pub is open from 11:00 - 23:00 Monday to Saturday and 11:00 - 20:00 on Sundays.

    FAQs about The Pilot Inn

    • The Pilot Inn has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • The Pilot Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Beach

    • The prices at The Pilot Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at The Pilot Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Room options at The Pilot Inn include:

      • Double

    • The Pilot Inn is 1.4 miles from the centre of Eastbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.