The Halcyon, Eastbourne ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

8 South Cliff, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, United Kingdom, BN20 7AF

The Halcyon is a 3-star Eastbourne hotel housed in an Edwardian building, featuring refurbished accommodations with sea views and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast and access various leisure activities nearby, including fishing and windsurfing.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Halcyon include a mix of single, double, twin, and triple configurations, all equipped with en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities. Many rooms provide panoramic views of the English Channel, enhancing the guest experience.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options at The Halcyon include a continental breakfast to start the day. Nearby restaurants such as Rosetto and The Green Almond offer additional dining choices for guests.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure activities around The Halcyon encompass fishing, windsurfing, and walking. The hotel is also close to attractions such as the Towner Art Gallery and Eastbourne Pier, providing guests with various entertainment options.

Transport & Accessibility

Transport options to The Halcyon include bus stops within a 5-minute walk and Eastbourne Train Station 18 minutes away on foot. The nearest airport is London Gatwick, located 49.5 miles from the hotel.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

King Room

Max:

2 persons

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Bathtub

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Quadruple Room Bath

Max:

2 persons

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Sea view

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Standard Single Room Sea View

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2 persons

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Sea view

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Eastbourne900 m

Airports

London Gatwick (LGW) 75.3 km

London City (LCY) 118.3 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spotless Comfort

“The room was impeccably clean and well-organized, providing a truly relaxing environment during my stay.” view full review

Lovely Breakfast

“The breakfast spread had everything I needed, including fresh cereals, cheeses, and an inviting atmosphere to start the day.” view full review

Charming Lounge

“The front lounge area was beautifully designed, creating a cozy space to unwind and enjoy conversations with other guests.” view full review

Cozy and Inviting

“The bedroom was exceptionally cozy, with comfortable bedding that made it easy to settle in after a long day.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
No parking
No pets allowed

Sports & Fitness

Wind surfing
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

8 South Cliff, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, United Kingdom, BN20 7AF

Map view

8 South Cliff, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, United Kingdom, BN20 7AF

City landmarks

Harbour

Eastbourne Pier

1.5 km

20 Cornfield Terrace

Museum of Shops

1.5 km

Gallery

Nigel Greaves Gallery

750 m

Gallery

Emma Mason Gallery

690 m

Gallery

Henry Paddon Contemporary Art

840 m

Museum

Eastbourne Redoubt

2.1 km

Museum

The Story of Eastbourne

1.0 km

Gallery

Art at the da Vinci

1.0 km

Unit 7

At The Makery

1.2 km

Mall

The Beacon

1.2 km

Park

Carpet Gardens

1.5 km

Beachy Head Countryside Centre Beachy Head Road Beachy Head Road

Beachy Head

3.4 km

Park

Princes Park

1.5 km

Eastbourne BN20 7DA

Grange Gardens

680 m

Church

Parish Church of St Saviour & St Peter

770 m

Church

Christ Church

2.0 km

Meads

1.1 km

53 King Edward's Parade

Italian Gardens

950 m

Eastbourne Seafront

Eastbourne Airbourne Airshow

1.0 km

Garden

Motcombe Gardens

2.0 km

Gallery

Devonshire Collective

1.2 km

Holywell

1.5 km

King Edward's Parade

Helen Garden

1.5 km

Park

Gildredge Park

1.8 km

Nearby

Gallery

Towner Art Gallery

290 m

Museum

Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum

460 m

Museum

The Eastbourne Heritage Centre

460 m

Tower

Wish Tower

460 m

Event hall

Devonshire Park Conference Centre

540 m

Western Lawns,

8th Duke of Devonshire

290 m

Restaurants

Cafe 32

1.1 km

32 South Street

Coffee & Carrot

1.0 km

42 Cornfield Road

Cornfield Garage

1.1 km

21-23 Cornfield Road

The Holywell Tea Chalet

1.1 km

King Edwards Parade

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

8.3

Location

10.0

Service

9.0

Dining

7.7

Desmond

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.6/10

The hotel offers a cozy stay with surprising treats in the rooms. The location is fantastic, right on the seafront with convenient access to local attractions and dining options. The service is excellent, and the dining experience includes delicious homemade pastries.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are spacious, clean, and come with unexpected treats for guests to enjoy.

Service

9.0

The service is top-notch, and the housekeeping is excellent.

Location

10.0

The hotel is perfectly situated on the seafront, offering easy access to nearby attractions and restaurants.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience includes delicious homemade pastries.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are well-kept, but some areas might need improvement.

Willie

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.8/10

The hotel is a true gem located right on the seafront with stunning views and delightful surprises in the rooms. The service is top-notch, and the dining, although traditional, lacks variety. The location is unbeatable, surrounded by gorgeous buildings and in the heart of the center. The facilities are excellent, ensuring a comfortable stay with great value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were impressive, with surprising treats awaiting guests and a fantastic view of the sea.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, ensuring a pleasant and comfortable stay.

Location

10.0

The hotel is perfectly situated on the seafront, surrounded by other stunning buildings, offering breathtaking views and a central location.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered traditional meals, but lacked variety.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities are top-notch, providing everything needed for a luxurious and convenient stay.

John

United Kingdom, April 2023

8.2/10

The hotel offers surprising treats in the rooms, with a great view and good facilities. The service, particularly housekeeping, was top-notch. The location is right on the seafront with plenty of on-street parking, surrounded by beautiful buildings and close to the Italian gardens and pier. The dining includes hot dogs. However, the price might not match the value for money in terms of facilities.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were beautifully appointed with surprising treats awaiting guests.

Service

9.0

The housekeeping service was excellent and attentive to every detail.

Location

10.0

The hotel is perfectly situated on the Sea Front with plenty of on-street parking, offering a picturesque view of the surroundings.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience includes hot dogs and was satisfactory.