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Experience world-class service at The Berkeley Guesthouse

Situated in the heart of Eastbourne, The Berkeley is a 3-storey Victorian guest house, just a 2-minute stroll from the beach and the Eastbourne Conference Centre. Rooms at The Berkeley Guesthouse are elegantly designed and all feature an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. They are also equipped with a TV with satellite channels and tea and coffee making facilities. Ironing facilities can be requested from reception. Guests will find a range of restaurants and cafes within walking distance to choose from. Eastbourne Rail Station is a 10-minute walk from the guest house and there are a number of theatres no more than 200 metres away. Eastbourne town centre and Eastbourne Pier are both less than half a mile from The Berkeley.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Eastbourne, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The communication with Joy and Diane was before my stay was excellent. I was warmly welcomed and nothing was too much. I would definitely recommend to others and will definitely stay again.
  • Caitlin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The manager, Joy is A JOY! She's brilliant and makes you feel so at home. The room was cosy and inviting.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It's a lovely place to stay. And joy is always cheerful and happy.and so welcoming.
  • Bjorn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff I met were really pleasant and helpful (finding somewhere nice to eat - the recommended place (Sabeidee Thai) was perfect), and just a 2 minute walk away. There's a nice lounge area to chill in, and free overnight parking a 2 minute...
  • Marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    booked single room, very happy, room was clean & comfortable
  • Carmela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice guesthouse in a great location. Staff was professional and friendly. Room was spotlessly clean and equipped with everything we needed. It's possible to get a parking permit at reception which costs £3 per day.
  • Djsb
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warmly welcomed to a lovely modern well furnished hotel. Room clean and comfortable. Many shops and cafe's within 5 minutes walk. Seaside 2 minutes walk.
  • Ashley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant location 👏 neat and clean, perfect for a night away.
  • Fionnuala
    Australia Australia
    See my previous review. Location, cleanliness, helpful owner - all as good as previously.
  • Fionnuala
    Australia Australia
    Joy was so friendly and helpful especially as I arrived late in the evening, exhausted after a very long journey. The location is perfect for the seafront , the railway station and the town centre. The room, bathroom and all facilities are...

Managed by Berkeley Guest House

Company review score: 8.9Based on 253 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Welcome to our property! Hosting guests is our passion, and we’re thrilled to share our space with you. We love creating a comfortable and memorable experience for every guest, whether you’re here for relaxation, adventure, or a little bit of both."We enjoy exploring local attractions, trying new recipes, and meeting people from all over the world." As locals, we’re happy to offer insider tips about the best places to eat, shop, and explore in the area. Our goal is to make your stay as seamless and enjoyable as possible. If there’s anything you need during your stay, don’t hesitate to ask out—we’re here to help! We can’t wait to host you and help make your trip truly special.

Property information

Situated in the heart of Eastbourne, The Berkeley is a well-established Victorian Guesthouse; with just a few minutes stroll to the promenade, beach, theatres and conference centre, not forgetting the band stand, which holds performances nearly every night from May to September. With a wide selection of different restaurants and cafes, all within walking distance, you will be spoilt for choice. Eastbourne Railway station is a 10 minute walk as is the town centre. The Berkeley Guesthouse offers a warm and friendly welcome to all guests. The rooms are well appointed and sympathetic to the building vintage and its surroundings. This is a conservation area with the typical multi storey town houses which are what you would expect of Eastbourne. All our rooms are en-suite with complimentary toiletries for your arrival, luxurious towels, Free Sat TV, alarm clocks, complimentary beverage making facilities and hair dryers. An iron and ironing board can be requested from Reception and delivered to your room. The guest house is modern, well furnished and we make an effort to extend a warm welcome to our guests. Our check in times are from 14:00 to 19:00, and the check out time is 11:00.

Neighbourhood information

The premises are situated in the heart of Eastbourne's vibrant theatreland, with both the Devonshire Park and Congress theatres within an easy minute's walk of our front door. The sea front is close at hand being at the end of our road, and the town centre, along with a full range of good quality restaurants, is within 7 to 10 minutes walk. Beachy Head is within 15 minutes walk.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Berkeley Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
The Berkeley Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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 option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 4 years are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroBankcard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

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

The Berkeley cannot accept guests referred by a local authority DSS (Department of Social Security). There is a late check-in fee of £20 for arrivals after 19:00. Please note that the property cannot accommodate arrivals after 23:00.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Berkeley Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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