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The Cumberland Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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On the beach
Exterior
Superior Double Room
Balcony view
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room, Sea View

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Double Shared Balcony

Double Shared Balcony

Highlights

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

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Double Room (Double Inland)

Double Room (Double Inland)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Shared Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Located on the beach, The Cumberland Hotel is in Eastbourne City Centre, a neighborhood 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.
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34 - 36 GRAND PARADE, Eastbourne, England, BN21 3YT

What's nearby

  • Eastbourne Bandstand - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Eastbourne Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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
  • ‪Cafe Express - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Chippy on the Pier - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flamenco Tapas Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Locanda Del Duca - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Cumberland Hotel

Hotel near South Downs National Park
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 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, free newspapers, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 72 individually furnished rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Estonian, Italian, Polish, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10.50 for adults and 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 10.00 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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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 Aug 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cumberland Hotel on Aug 24, 2025 start from CA $106.49, excluding 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out 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 from Eastbourne Bandstand and Eastbourne Beach. Eastbourne Pier and Devonshire Park Theatre are also within 5 minutes. Eastbourne Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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The Cumberland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 311 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great one night stay, very comfortable pleasant hotel would certainly stay again and so close to the beach too staff were all very helpful and freindly too would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Amenities
Good value accommodation,breakfast and location. Hotel needs upgrading especially the bathrooms but overall a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Amenities
The hotel had a slightly faded charm but the room was comfortable, the staff were excellent and the location superb
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed , a little dated and noisy but plenty of character and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay welcoming staff lovely room couldn’t ask for mire
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Mhari

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed before many years ago. Superb location. You can have morning coffee on the beach. Lovely young receptionist. Very clean room. The bed was very comfortable. A treat to have a small bath :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

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

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

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was spotlessly clean and the staff were brilliant. There was renovation work going on in the hotel next door which caused noise. Because of the age of the hotel there were some very creaky floorboards, both in our room and the room above us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Amenities
I have mobility problems and my friend and I were put on the fourth floor. Unfortunately the bathroom was so small the toilet was stuck between the toilet roll and the shower with hardly any room to move so I couldn't use the shower also the width between the wall and shower was the size of the wash basin. I think my hall cupboard was bigger than that bathroom. The actual bedroom was ok but very hot being at the top of the building. Would not like to stay in that room for more Thane one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carson

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the close proximity to the waterfront and city centre. All staff were very nice and helpful. However the interior of the property requires updating. While we recognize the properties historical significance, the rooms require modernization, bathrooms are small, poor air circulation (felt stuffy) with no fan or ac, window screen to keep bugs out. The bed linens and bath linens were low quality, would have been nice to have a hand towel or face cloths. Small changes would have improved the experience, especially given the location opportunity.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great , even got a free upgrade from single to double room , only downside was a noise i think from a boiler or water system every 30 seconds or so that made sleeping more difficult , maybe i got an unlucky room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rahul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Asked for Ice no ice in the hotel. Staff asked why i need ice!!! I shocked to listen from staff why need Ice??
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

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

Very very beautiful

It was a very good experience. Lovely hotel and it exceeded my expectations. Welcoming workers and very patient and offered us a nice room. Helped us on our whole stay and it was very clean. Very lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good reliable hotel, with very friendly reception.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023