Drakes Hotel
43-44 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton & Hove, BN2 1PE, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 1232 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The staff was extra friendly! The room was so beautiful and we had a lovely time there even though we only stayed for one night! I would 100% go back and also recommend this place to our friends and family.

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Drakes is a luxury boutique hotel on Brighton’s seafront, overlooking the Brighton Palace Pier. It offers unique 4-star accommodation, and has a fine-dining restaurant and vibrant cocktail bar. The fully air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV with Sky channels, along with free WiFi. The ‘Vi Spring’ beds have Egyptian cotton sheets, velvet throws, and goose or duck-down bedding. Some rooms also have a free-standing bath tub next to stunning Georgian windows, with views of Brighton or the seafront and pier. Drakes has an award-winning restaurant on site, with a modern and original European menu. Food is made using seasonal, and where possible, locally sourced ingredients. The 24-hour lounge bar boasts sea views, and serves bespoke and classic cocktails, spirits, wines, champagnes and craft beers.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Fabulous breakfast

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- Maria
United Kingdom
“The staff was extra friendly! The room was so beautiful and we had a lovely time there even though we only stayed for one night! I would 100% go back and also recommend this place to our friends and family.” - Duncan
United Kingdom
“We had a fantastic stay at Drakes Hotel. It is positioned within easy walking distance of the town centre, the pier and facing the beach. It has very good and friendly staff, a lovely little bar and lounge for guests overlooking the seafront; and...” - Shaun
United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel with a nice view of the sea from our room , very clean, excellent location, fabulous breakfast , friendly staff”
Hotel surroundings
Facilities of Drakes HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Fabulous breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Beachfront
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Beach
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge service
- Wake-up service
- Fax/photocopying
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Room service
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
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 room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
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.
Cash is not accepted
Drakes Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note breakfast is not included in the rate. It can be ordered and paid for on check out.
Kindly note the accommodation is located on the first, second, third and fourth floors, and is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment as the property does not have a lift.
Please note, the Luxury Double Room has frosted windows.
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.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
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.
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.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
FAQs about Drakes Hotel
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The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Drakes Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Drakes Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Beachfront
- Beach
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Drakes Hotel is 0.9 miles from the centre of Brighton & Hove. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Drakes Hotel include:
- Double
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Check-in at Drakes Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at Drakes Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.