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Reviews of The Pier Hotel 3 stars

4 Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3EH, United Kingdom

#19 of 34 hotels in Eastbourne

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1014 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    8.0
    Nice location in the center of everything.. Bed was too soft.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bed is too soft.

    close to everything in Eastbourne. Staff is friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    8.0
    Ideal location for the Tennis. Room was small but clean and well maintained. Excellent breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    My single room was very small, particularly the en suite. The disused soap dispenser needs to be removed as it is in the way. It is impossible to splash water on your face from the basin.

    Being an old hotel, I was expecting poor maintenance and therefore pleasantly surprised to find all in all the hotel was well presented. Excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    8.0
    Was impressed with the hotel and with eastbourne
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Conditioner for showers would have been nice, only shampoo provided. Also, not really the hotels fault but trying to cross the road in front of the hotel is a nightmare. There’s no pedestrian crossings and it’s rather dangerous.

    Breakfast was nice to have included with the stay, food was tasty, tables were well set and staff very friendly. Emerald bar staff also lovely, gave us jugs of water to take up to room rather than charging us for bottles, was very appreciated. Rooms were also nicely cleaned upon return to hotel.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Pleasent and satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Everything perfectly adequate for my needs

    Didnt have hotel breakfast

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    6.0
    Comfortable, clean bed right near the pier
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom could be cleaner, finger print marks on walls near bed

    Comfortable and clean bedding, right on the pier

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We could hear everything from the surrounding rooms; people’s conversations, music, showers, footsteps. Found it hard to sleep.

    Great location, mostly the interior was smart and modern. Very clean.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    8.0
    Great location value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Low water pressure in some showers and slow to receive hot water - no bar service in hotel bar as not enough staff to man Noisy rooms throughout evening and night with surrounding streets and seagulls

    Location, superb for the Rothesay Tennis tournament - alternative bar next to property - breakfast was plentiful and worth the money £10 pp

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    6.0
    Lovely staff, great location, showers ok and could do with an upgrade.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers were very poor. Weak pressure and disappointing generally. Hairdryer was also fairly useless.

    Staff were lovely and very accommodating and helpful. Great location and sea views.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant stay in a good location. Lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    tap in room 300 dripped constantly so disturbing at night.

    location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    8.0
    Convenient hotel for a weekend with a nice location and quite friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The size of the bedroom and bathroom, especially, a bit small for a double room.

    Breakfast was fine for me but my wife was disappointed as a gluten-free cstomer Excellent location abd very good bed and shower Room small but with everythin you need for a weekend.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    6.0
    Good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t much of an atmosphere in the hotel due to the lack of guests. There was little incentive to stay in hotel itself any longer than necessary. The bed mattress was old and soft and kept ‘bowing’ btowards the centre. Hard to get a good nights sleep

    The breakfast was fine and plentiful.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    6.0
    As above
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor plumbing in single room tucked in close to the lift Poor value for money as other rooms for the same price were of a higher standard Room also rather snug !

    Clean comfortable beds

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    6.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No water from hot tap. Bar not open in the evening

    Great location and helpful staff

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There was nowhere to hang clothes apart from a hanger on the back of the bathroom door (but I would not have swapped the fridge for a wardrobe!) The front doors were locked at 8 pm and access after that was by key fob with a phone number if any problem. It probably won’t bother most people but as an elderly female solo traveller I prefer somewhere I can just walk in until 9pm or so.

    Excellent location opposite the pier. Room was clean and comfortable, recently decorated, sea view. A fridge was provided in the room which great in the hot weather.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    6.0
    not enough for me to go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    lack of facilities - bar not open, restaurant not open, Irish bar open only at the weekend. water pressure in shower poor.

    location was amazing - opposite the pier. location was quiet. room was surprisingly big enough. breakfast was pretty good too.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    7.0
    Very basic, short stay at The Pier Hotel. Very much no frills.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No shower/wash gel in the shower, very small bed, heard music from downstairs bar all through the night which didn't help my sleep. No wi fi in my mum's room/part of the hotel .

    Easy check in, place to store bike as requested, friendly staff, in the heart of Eastbourne and opposite the beach.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    6.0
    Fair enough.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The door had a gap on the floor, it didn't feel comfortable, someone can just peek from the outside, I had to put my suitcase and cover it. There was a bell tolling every now and then and also there was a loud music from the outside of the hotel on Saturday night, sounds like a bar or something. I hardly had sleep on my last night.

    The location was good. The room is enough space for one person, also had a good view of the pier.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floors, stair etc are on a slant and gave the impression that there is major subsidence.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    7.0
    Probably the last time in this hotel.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My cards did no work for payment of the deposit. My window was very close to the kitchen exhaust.

    My cards did not work for payment of the deposit. Fortunately I could also pay this in cash (with money I got from a cashpoint using the same card...

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    8.0
    Overall good stay. Nice location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Mattress uncomfortable needs replacing

    Didn't have breakfast. Location was good.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    8.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom/ shower was hairy. Rusty plughole- shower curtain brown and stained.

    Lovely comfy bed, i slept so well. The room decor was nice and up to date. The soft swivel chair was comfy too- I’d love to buy one.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    6.0
    great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room had an amazing view although small it was spotless but the mattress and pillows were extremely soft and we both had a bad night sleep. I woke up with a bad right arm it was numb

    location was superb. spotless throughout. a good 3 star property . reception staff were so lovely received a warm welcome and breakfast was delicious

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    'Sea view' was mostly a view of the pier. The breakfast was one of the worst I ever ate in a hotel/bnb. Boiled mushrooms with a tonne of salt, hash browns that were cooked on the outside but still frozen in the middle, low quality egg, beans kind of sour like they had vinegar in them. Wouldn't bother spending the extra tenner if I were you, just go to a cafe nearby. Other than that, hotel was alright.

    I slept like a baby, and I usually can't sleep well in hotels. Decor and cleanliness was fine, not an outstanding hotel but perfectly fine for a few nights and the price was OK for the South.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2023

    6.0
    Great location, Small rooms even smaller bathroom
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms are pretty small, so is the toilet/bathroom. You actually get cramped between the washbasin and toilet while using the toilet. The fan provided was broken and the remote of the television did not work.

    The location is great (right in front of the Pier).The staff was very helpful and courteous in providing any information that we needed.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2023

    8.0
    I would recommend and go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    all good

    very modern and clean

    Stayed in May 2023

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