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Hotel Overview and Details

Willingdon Drive--Eastbourne, Eastbourne, United Kingdom, BN23 8AL

Premier Inn Premier Inn Eastbourne - Family-friendly hotel near Eastbourne Beach

Located 10 minutes from Eastbourne Beach, Premier Inn Eastbourne is 5 minutes from Hampden Park train station and 75 km from London Gatwick. The hotel features an attached Hungry Horse restaurant serving breakfast and meals. Nearby attractions include Shinewater Lake (1 km), Southbourne Lake (2 km), Fort Fun (2.5 km), and Eastbourne Pier (4 km). Local landmarks within driving distance include Beachy Head, Seven Sisters cliffs, and Eastbourne Redoubt fortress. Drusillas Park Zoo is 8 miles away, while Winter Garden Theatre is 4 miles from the property.

Additional perks of the hotel

All-you-can-eat cooked breakfast with bacon, hash browns, sausages, and eggs

Continental breakfast option with fruit, cereal, and pastries (included)

10-minute drive to Eastbourne Beach for family days and romantic breaks

20-minute drive to other beaches including Birling Gap Beach and Holywell Retreat

Family activities at Treasure Island activity park

Free Wi-Fi throughout

Rigorously cleaned rooms and communal spaces

Room Options

The hotel offers double rooms with super-comfy Hypnos beds, power showers, and free Wi-Fi. Twin rooms feature a double bed paired with a sofa bed that converts to a single bed. Accessible rooms provide wider entry bathrooms with lowered baths or wet rooms. Room sizes vary based on the hotel and number of guests.

Other conveniences

Super-comfy Hypnos beds for a good night's sleep

Power showers

Restaurants offering nutritious meals for children

CD players in rooms

Base for business and leisure stays

Accessible rooms with wider entry bathrooms

Phone service available at 13p per minute

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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre
Eastbourne 4.0 km
Airports
London Gatwick (LGW) 73.7 km
London City (LCY) 113.2 km
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Hotel Location

Willingdon Drive--Eastbourne, Eastbourne, United Kingdom, BN23 8AL
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Willingdon Drive--Eastbourne, Eastbourne, United Kingdom, BN23 8AL
Nearby
76 Larkspur Dr
Shinewater Park
300 m
Restaurants
Toby Carvery Willingdon Drove
2.5 km
Willingdon Drove

Guest Reviews and Hotel Ratings

Honest Guest Feedback Based on Real Stays
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 5 reviews
Jennifer
United States, November  2024
6.0/10

The staff were lovely and helpful, but the room itself had some issues and the adjacent pub's breakfast was disappointing.

Rooms
5.0
Room was generally comfortable but the bathroom had water damage and limited plug sockets. Loud noises from above made sleeping difficult.
Service
10.0
Reception staff were lovely and helpful.
Location
8.0
Convenient location for visiting Eastbourne and surrounding area.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast in the adjacent pub was disappointing; items were missed on the order and the overall cleanliness and service was poor.
Facilities
8.0
Plenty of parking available.
Frank
United States, July  2024
10.0/10

A comfortable and relaxing stay. The staff were very nice, going above and beyond!

Rooms
10.0
Room was clean, comfortable, and relaxing, with a quiet fan.
Service
10.0
Staff were incredibly friendly and efficient, going above and beyond to resolve issues.
Location
10.0
Great location for exploring Eastbourne and the surrounding area.
Dining
6.0
Breakfast was not great, but the issue was resolved by the staff.
Facilities
8.0
Ample parking available.
Edwin
United States, June  2024
6.0/10

A mixed bag. Staff were wonderful, but the pub's food and the room's noise issues were disappointing. Needs some maintenance.

Rooms
5.0
Room was okay, but noise from other guests was excessive and disturbing.
Service
10.0
Reception staff were very pleasant and helpful, even offering a refund for breakfast issues.
Location
8.0
Convenient location, easy access.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast in the 'Hungry Horse' pub was inedible, service was terrible, food was served incorrectly and greasy.
Facilities
5.0
Nothing specific mentioned about facilities, except for the noise issue.
Matt
United States, May  2024
6.0/10

Friendly staff, comfy room, but the bathroom needs some TLC. Breakfast was a bit of a let down.

Rooms
6.0
Room was comfy, but the bathroom could use some updating. There was some water damage.
Service
8.0
Reception staff were excellent and helpful.
Location
8.0
Good location, easy access, good parking.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast in the adjacent pub was not great, cold food and poor service.
Facilities
8.0
Parking was convenient.
John
United States, January  2024
5.0/10

Decent stay, but the room and the pub's breakfast were less than stellar. Staff were great though!

Rooms
5.0
Room was tired-looking, with peeling paint and a creaky bed. Heating was a struggle.
Service
8.0
Reception staff were pleasant and efficient.
Location
8.0
Easy to get to, good position for exploring.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast in the adjacent pub was subpar, items were missed on our order and the cleanliness and organization was terrible.
Facilities
6.0
Parking available.
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