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The Cumberland Hotel

3.0 star property
Friendly staff create a homey atmosphere at this Eastbourne City Centre hotel, where guests can enjoy balcony views or take peaceful afternoon walks nearby

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Located in Eastbourne City Centre, The Cumberland Hotel offers a warm atmosphere. Enjoy views from the terrace, English breakfast, and relax at the bar and restaurant. Helpful staff and free in-room WiFi make it perfect for unwinding after exploring the area.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €66
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

Room options

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Double Room (Double Inland)

Double Room (Double Inland)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Shared Balcony

Double Shared Balcony

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room (Inland Room)

Twin Room (Inland Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room, Sea View

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room (Inland)

Single Room (Inland)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Single Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Single Shared Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Shared Balcony)

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Shared Balcony)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room (Sea View Shared Balcony)

Superior Double Room (Sea View Shared Balcony)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located on the beach, The Cumberland Hotel is in Eastbourne City Centre, a neighbourhood in Eastbourne. Eastbourne Bandstand and Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Shinewater Park. Treasure Island and Fort Fun are also worth visiting. Visit our Eastbourne travel guide
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34 - 36 GRAND PARADE, Eastbourne, England, BN21 3YT

What's nearby

  • Eastbourne Bandstand featuring general coastal views
    Eastbourne Bandstand
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Eastbourne Pier, definitely a must if you find yourself in the area.
    Eastbourne Beach
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • #BeachTips Eastbourne Pier at the close of day
    Eastbourne Pier
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Congress Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Eastbourne Station
    10 min walk

Restaurants

  • To the Rise Bakery
    3 min walk
  • Pomodoro e Mozzarella
    6 min walk
  • The Soup Shack
    5 min walk
  • Qualisea Fish Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • La Locanda Del Duca
    6 min walk

About this property

The Cumberland Hotel

Hotel located in Eastbourne City Centre
Take advantage of a terrace, a bar and a restaurant at The Cumberland Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 72 individually furnished rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 2.35 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10.50 for adults and GBP 10.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 January and 9 February.
The following facilities are closed for New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Front desk

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.50 for adults and from GBP 10.50 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 2.35 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Cumberland Eastbourne
Cumberland Hotel Eastbourne
Cumberland
The Cumberland Hotel Hotel
The Cumberland Hotel Eastbourne
The Cumberland Hotel Hotel Eastbourne

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cumberland Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cumberland Hotel?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cumberland Hotel on 14 Mar 2026 start from €66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Cumberland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Cumberland Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Cumberland Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastbourne City Centre hotel is just steps away from Eastbourne Bandstand and Eastbourne Beach. Devonshire Park Theatre and Eastbourne Heritage Centre are also within 5 minutes. Eastbourne Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Cumberland Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 356 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Nice room. Good atmosphere. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pak king lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly environment, good location to access visiting points, many restaurants around too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Quiet Clean Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and staff were lovely, hotel needs a little attention
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hui Jie Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view if you get sea view rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

keilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel friendly staff great location been twice will definitely go back again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly, helpful staff. Rooms were spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mhari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious warm room. Very comfortable bed. Lovely staff. Highly Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The views from the hotel were really good. The decor and rooms needed upgrading, especially the bathroom. The food was goid
View from my room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and clean good location and staff were helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room was at the front of the hotel with an amazing view of the sea front from 3 huge windows. A classic old English seaside hotel with a lot of character, seems to be slowly and unobtrusively getting some updates - think my room has been recently refreshed and another nearby was being decorated, but it wasn't at all disruptive or very noticeable as it went on. Had everything you need and seconds away from the sea front.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Friendly helpful staff. Conveniently located. Cheap parking near hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn’t really know what to expect as we have never been to Eastbourne before but the hotel and our balcony were just splendid! We really enjoyed our time on our balcony and every employee we encountered was courteous and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

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

Friendly place to stay

Clean and friendly place to stay no frills stay. The room was freshly decorated but no pictures and the lighting was harsh with no bedside lamps. The WiFi was poor with no internet in the room. Staff were helpful and friendly great for a visit to the theatres.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t normally leave reviews, but the standard of the Cumberland was top level that I feel I have to. By far the cleanest hotel I’ve ever stayed at! Professional too. All round 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was basic but very clean. Staff were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

jaqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful my room was freshly decorated and spotless
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Abdul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good spot for hotel and restaurant but rooms are not in good condition very small and balcony is shearing with other people and no privacy at all but room views excellent when are on balcony sea looks great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We got to the hotel on Friday night and we was looked after by all the staff and the room was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

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

Good stay

Good location for the seafront and town. Good condition and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend , all staffs from reception , night lagers and breakfast staff were welcoming friendly and answered any questions i had . I wish I had this experience in other parts of UK and the world
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff cannot do enough for you, very friendly and efficient. My room was basic, but thats what i paid for. Clean and fresh room, with beach view, plenty big enough for 1 person, which is what i booked. Thankful to all staff, and that there is a lift, as i was on the 4th floor! Perfect stay and great range of breakfast! Many thanks to all at the Cumberland!😁
Perfect space for single visitors
Telly and fan too!
Great views
Great views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025