Hydro Hotel
Hotel in Eastbourne
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hotel
Eastbourne hotel in Meads with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Free English breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Hydro Hotel offers 82 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Free English breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Hydro Hotel offers 82 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Eastbourne
Available Rooms
Twin Room, Sea View
2 Single
Sleeps 2
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Double Room, Sea View
1 Queen
Sleeps 2
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Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View
1 Single
Sleeps 1
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Twin Room, Partial Sea View
2 Single
Sleeps 2
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Double Room, Partial Sea View
1 Queen
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 10.0
Beautiful historic hotel with lovely position and loads of charm. Friendly staff, good food and bars.
4.0 / 10.0
We were there to walk 7 sisters and hotel conveniently situated. Public rooms were very large and pleasant. Breakfast was adequate and serving staff excellent. Couldn't reserve car parking but managed to find space on arrival and plenty of free street parking available.
Bedroom/bathroom was a bit tired but adequate. Had dinner in the hotel one night, plenty of choice and service good.
5.0 / 10.0
Love this hotel. Makes you feel you have stepped back in time. Beautiful view of the South Downs from the bedroom window. Room very clean with plenty of hot drinks provided on the drinks tray. Staff friendly and helpful.
Hot breakfast very tasty. There was also plenty to choose from from the cold table including juices, cereals, fruit, cold meat and rolls.
When we stayed the weather was really sunny which made our room really hot. A fan was provided but the room was still really hot during the night as the windows could only be only opened slightly so that the birds did not come into the room.
5.0 / 10.0
The staff were lovely with excellent service. The rooms were comfortable with good quality facilities. Breakfast was very good.
The hotel was fairly quiet but you could hear people talking in the room above. It might have been a problem if they had put a loud TV on, but fortunately they did not.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely view,attentive staff. No air con in our south facing room. Also asked for more milk at reception for our room one evening but it never appeared
8.0 / 10.0
Property was ok.
Prices for dining were/are slightly excessive!!
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing and elegant, beautifully situated near beachy head, east end of the S. Down Way.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely stay at The Hydro Hotel. Immaculately clean and full of charm and character. The staff were friendly and helpful
6.0 / 10.0
The Hydro has bags of character in the public rooms. The receptionist was dealing with another customer when I arrived but I waited 10 minutes before being acknowledged and the other customer wasn't spoken to during that time, which I thought was odd. The bedrooms are nice but the bathroom in our room was reminiscent of the 1970s with a poor shower over the bath. Breakfast service was great. The Asian head waiter was very efficient and the staff were helpful and friendly. The tea room staff on the other hand were super slow in taking and delivering our order. Overall a not unpleasant experience.
10.0 / 10.0
There is something of a refined charm about the Hydro. All the guests behave nicely and yet it is not over formal. The sea views from the rooms that have them (I have stayed twice) are gorgeous, across the hotel's lovely garden you can see the start of the climb up to Beachy Head framed by sea and sky. The sheltered pool area is a real sun trap and a real selling point. The lounges and public areas are elegant and comfortable. All in all a great place for a little more civilised break in Eastbourne.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful historic hotel
8.0 / 10.0
Great old building, lovely old photos from yesteryear on the breakfast menu. Room and bathroom a little dated but very comfortable and staff were all lovely
4.0 / 10.0
I totally enjoyed my stay at the hydro hotel .i used the outdoor pool ,with towels provided.drinks service also at pool side.My room was clean and fresh ,but next to the carpark so early morning delivery noise woke me .The staff at breakfast and dinner in the crystal room were regimental and smoothly run.food was great ,thanks to the chef .What let the ambience down for me at dinner was other guests allowed to enter the crystal room wearing t shirts ,hats ,flip flops ,when i made the effort with a suit as being it was my first time at the Hydro .would recommend.
5.0 / 10.0
I stayed overnight with my son as we love The Hydro. We had dinner in The Crystal Restaurant which was very nice but I think I should have chosen something different as my steak was a bit thin and fatty. The rest of the meal was nice and perhaps I was just unlucky with the steak. My son had the rump steak (rare) and he said it was delicious. The beds were very comfortable and the views from our room were lovely. Breakfast was very good and staff very attentive. Hope to come back soon and will definitely choose a front sea view room, as it is well worth the extra money. I would just add though that the shower pressure in our room was not brilliant so the bath was probably the best option in that particular room. I think there are other rooms though that have stand alone showers and which are probably a bit more effective. Wouldn’t put me off coming again though as the ambience and general feel of the hotel is lovely.
5.0 / 10.0
Good hotel with professional standards throughout. Old fashioned menus but good quality
6.0 / 10.0
Room very small, nearly no Seaside view. 2 singles beds were comfortable.
Breakfast poor. Yogurt and some other items were finished at 9.00 and not supplemented
5.0 / 10.0
Stayed at hotel as a wedding party. Wedding was amazing as was hotel room,clean comfy and spacious.
10.0 / 10.0
all good with excellent reception staff
5.0 / 10.0
Grand old hotel - with great service, good room and decent breakfast. Only let itself down due to very noisy wedding party on Sunday night, with screaming kids outside on the croquet lawn. Oh and outdoor heated swimming pool although only small is a nice bonus.
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely hotel with beautiful grounds and private pool. Breakfast was fantastic.
10.0 / 10.0
N/a
5.0 / 10.0
Very comfortable at an excellent price
5.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay, nice comfortable room, excellent breakfast, heated out door pool.
4.0 / 10.0
My ensuite room 217, was located opposite the communal stairs and lift. In addition, my room was near a dog that barks a lot. I should have requested a quieter room.
10.0 / 10.0
Good not a lot busses
5.0 / 10.0
Our 6th time at this hotel. We love it for a night away plus Dinner in the Crystal Restaurant as the food & service is also very good. Superb breakfast served, lots of choice.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice place
5.0 / 10.0
This hotel is an absolute gem, I would highly recommend a stay at this hotel five star all the way
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful room, spotlessly clean. Great location, easy walk into Eastbourne. Fabulous breakfast, continental and cooked breakfast freshly made to order.
5.0 / 10.0
A great place to stay. Wonderful helpful staff. Will definitely be back for another stay
8.0 / 10.0
All round comfort.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful hotel with fantastic views over the sea ,food was excellent and staff very friendly
6.0 / 10.0
This is my second time this year.
In both occasions the TV needed tuning!
This time the shower lacked power. Just a trickle!
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The service at breakfast was superb
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice hotel. Easy walking distance to the centre. Lots of parking including a fast charger for the electric so could quickly recharge battery within an hour and a bit, meaning it’s available most the time.
8.0 / 10.0
I only stayed one night as I was seeing OMD at Winter Gardens. It’s a lovely big hotel, old but nicely decorated and maintained. I had a single room with a sea view. Hotel entrance is very nice with big high ceilings, would have stayed longer but had to get back to work.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent food, service and room.
5.0 / 10.0
First class hotel. The check in was quick as was check out. The room and bathroom was spotless, very comfortable beds and a nice selection of toiletries in the bathroom. The food at breakfast and dinner were delicious and served on hot plates. There was plenty of choice, something for everyone. We had lunch in the lounge area and again, the food was excellent. All the staff were very friendly and helpful!
4.0 / 10.0
All round lovely no problems whatsoever
4.0 / 10.0
Our first visit to this hotel, but hopefully not our last! The hotel oozes old-time elegance and service. We had a sea view room, and had a stunning view of the sunrise each morning. We were travelling with our dog, so were unable to visit the restaurant, but were able to order from the restaurant menu to be delivered to our room, for both dinner and breakfast. The bed was so comfortable! With the exception of the lady who checked us in (who rushed and was very abrupt), the staff were warm and friendly, and very helpful. The bathroom was very tight for size, but not a lot that can be done about that. Parking was easy on the road outside the front door, so we didn't investigate the car park. I would stay here again without hesitation when in Eastbourne!
5.0 / 10.0
Very comfy and an excellent breakfast.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Eastbourne?
The average price for a rental in Eastbourne is $171 per night. This rental is $112 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hydro Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hydro Hotel. Enjoy the water!
Is Hydro Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hydro Hotel?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and tv.
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