The Cumberland Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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On the beach
Balcony view
Exterior
Superior Double Room (Sea View Shared Balcony) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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34 - 36 GRAND PARADE, Eastbourne, England, BN21 3YT
  • Place, Eastbourne Bandstand
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastbourne Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastbourne Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room (Double Inland)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Shared Balcony

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room (Inland Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room (Inland)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Shared Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room (Sea View Shared Balcony)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Eastbourne

Located in Eastbourne City Centre, The Cumberland Hotel is next to Eastbourne Bandstand and Eastbourne Beach. This 72-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Eastbourne Bandstand - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Eastbourne Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Eastbourne Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Congress Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Eastbourne Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪To the Rise Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro e Mozzarella - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Belgian Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flamenco Tapas Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Qualisea Fish Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Cumberland Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
The Cumberland Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and a terrace. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. This beach hotel also has a banquet hall.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and phones.

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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.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 10.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

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 a free cancellation option available at The Cumberland Hotel?

The Cumberland Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to The Cumberland Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Eastbourne City Centre, just steps from Eastbourne Bandstand and Eastbourne Beach, and within a short walk of Devonshire Park Theatre. You'll also find Congress Theatre and Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Cumberland Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does The Cumberland Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, The Cumberland Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Cumberland Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Cumberland Hotel?

At this beachfront hotel, couples will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include sea views.

Does The Cumberland Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Cumberland Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Cumberland Hotel serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Cumberland Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Cumberland Hotel for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Cumberland Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Cumberland Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy sea or courtyard views.

The Cumberland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 355 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly, helpful staff. Rooms were spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 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

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cheap not very cheerful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Only thing we thought it really need to be improved is breakfast. Even a few more items like cheese or salamis and maybe a few patries. Just a few extra items.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice stay at the hotel, close to the high street. we enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dexter

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

valerie

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

Stay at cumberlanf

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hui Jie Andy

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

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed.

Lovely looking Hotel, friendly reception on arrival. Nice room, but had to move rooms in the middle of the night after being bitten by a bedbug, the staff pulled up the carpet the next morning and found more bedbugs lurking but didn't give a fig for my welfare and didn't seem at all concerned with my experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

penelope

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

Nice room, clean hotel, dogs was no hassle.

We had a nice stay, we brought our dog, in the booking process there was no way of booking for a dog but when we arrived we just said we had a dog and we paid an extra ten pounds so that was fab and no hassle. The room was clean and bright and very spacious, but it was quite warm so sleeping was a little difficult. A fan was provided which was great but the sash window only opened four inches or so, so it was quite hard to get a breeze going, I assume the windows are fixed like this as a safety precaution but maybe a few more inches could help with air flow.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a gem of a hotel this is. Had a lovely sea view single room that was comfortable and spacious. Bed was lovely and comfortable. It is right by a bus stop and close to all amenities. Three theatres nearby and a short walk to the town and the pier. I can't comment on the dining as didn't eat there and also can't comment on parking as travelled by train. The staff were lovely too,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Alycia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Really friendly staff, so accomodating and the hotel manager was lovely. Unfortunately there was only one room in the window which had been blocked so that it would only open 5 inches max. It meant our room was unbearably hot and stuffy from lack of ventilation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

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

Mini break

Hotel in a perfect position on the sea front across the road from the beach and band stand and a short walk from the station. Bedroom looked newly decorated and the staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

russell

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

FANTASTIC STAFF

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernadette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, our experience was not good as my sister has rashes due to bed bugs and had to go to A&E hospital for immediate treatment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stately old pile in genteel Eastbourne right opposite the beach, well maintained and very traditional, slept well, no noise issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Amazing hotel

We absolutely love this hotel with it's friendly staff. Nothing is too much trouble for them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025