Could do with a non slip mat in the bath . Biscuits with the tea , coffee in room 🤣 .

The View in the room , the clean bathroom . Lovely breakfast , friendly hosts .

Stayed in August 2025

Would have been nice to have a small fridge in the room especially as the weather was hot. Some of the draws were getting stuck, would have been better with handles on them.

Friendly and helpful staff and very modern and spacious room with windows what open well, so allowing plenty of fresh air to get in.

Stayed in August 2025

No complaints.

Great Location near to Devonshire Park Tennis. We had a large room with two double beds which were very comfy and a nice sea view. The room was very clean with all the amenities as was the bathroom. The man on reception (Could have been the owner) was very nice and helpful. We were only there for one night.

Stayed in June 2025

The water in the shower was rather tepid even after running the hot tap for a bit. Luckily it was such a hot day it didn’t matter.

We were warmly welcomed on arrival and given good suggestions for our evening meal. Breakfast was very good value and I only wish I hadn’t eaten so much the night before. The staff member showing us everything was very friendly and chatty.

Stayed in August 2025

Like many seafront hotels, it's a little tired round the edges (literally in the case of the stair carpet) but our room and the view more than made up for it - clean, a fridge, two double beds and a spectacular sea view through all three bits of the bay window. I think we'd been upgraded! The staff were very nice. Wi-fi is now fixed (re another review). We chose the location to be nearer to the Meads/Downs side of town, but it's also still very close to the centre. A very quiet, relaxing stay.

Stayed in August 2025

Shower rather then over bath which had to be held

Continental option variety and as much as u want also flexible with having breakfast or not and good value for money

Stayed in August 2025

Not so much a big deal but there’s just a bit of creaking on the floor.

Stunning views and simple but elegant room!

Stayed in July 2025

I extended my stay by one night and was moved to a different room that had a slight musty/mouldy odour to it. Also the wifi was out during my entire stay, and there was no cellphone reception -- which is fine while I was on holiday, but would be troublesome if I needed to work/contact people.

I was upgraded to the best room in the hotel, and what a treat it was! Stunning view of the ocean with sitting chairs overlooking it. A mini fridge was provided with fresh bottles of water. The staff was wonderfully helpful and kind. I loved the location, though it was slightly on the outskirts of town. It was very peaceful.

Stayed in July 2025

Noisy bed. Wasps. Very small bathroom

Easy check-in. Great location. Friendly staff. Lovely room

Stayed in July 2025

pillow were a little floppy

Location is excellent, right on the waterfront, on the edge of the central strip.

Stayed in July 2025

Our room was on the 4th floor, there was no lift. There were very few spaces in the room where one could put ones clothes, no space for toiletries in the bathroom.

Very comfortable beds, very clean room, lovely view. Very friendly staff.

Stayed in July 2025

As a lone traveller room 2 was ok size wise. Double check breakfast is included; booking.com it appeared included, the hotel said it wasn’t. the hotel did honour this which was great customer service.

A great location for the tennis. Loved the sea view. A comfortable room.

Stayed in June 2025

WiFi not great

Lovely room bright fresh. Great staff went out of their way for breakfast and good local information

Stayed in June 2025

N/A

Good location Clean

Stayed in June 2025

No lift. However the lovely staff helped with my bags.

Nice room. Comfortable & clean. Very nice staff

Stayed in June 2025

Everything was perfectly adequate for a 3 star hotel

Great location, good value for money

Stayed in June 2025

Staff was very professional and polite, and made sure I was happy with the room, which was nice, spacious, clean and had a beautiful sea view. For the price I really have nothing to complain about.

Stayed in June 2025

Not much as a hotel but rather like a B&B in a house with a few rooms and a breakfast room on the ground floor. There wasn't anything we didn't like. Perhaps prices a bit high but it was half term and compared to other places in Eastbourne on the seafront was cheaper, while still being in a very good location and the rooms being really good.

We got the family room on the second floor. Very good location with fantastic 180 degrees views on the sea front from its large bay windows. Room was very clean and modernly furnished. Bathroom was also very clean. We haven't tried the breakfast as we had it elsewhere but the breakfast room also was OK. Guy and lady running the place very nice and friendly.

Stayed in June 2025

Breakfast room not so inviting

Loved the location as it was away from the crowds but close enough to reach facilities and tourist spots

Stayed in June 2025

Very small signage indicating it was The Halcyon. You can easily walk past and miss it (we did). The hotel exterior, reception area and stairs to the room were definitely on the shabby side and could use a bit of TLC. Pricey as well.

Once found the location is excellent. The room was spacious and pretty clean. Cool, complementary water was a nice touch. Having a sea view was also worth an extra amount.

Stayed in May 2025

Maybe a few finishing touches to the decoration here and there.

The continental breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice and the atmosphere informal and relaxed. The ladies who tended the dining kitchen were helpful and lovely. Also the reception and cleaning staff were very welcoming and helpful also, finding a ground floor room for me as the flights of stairs to the top floor were a struggle for me. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who prefers a less formal environment.

Stayed in May 2025

Clean comfortable and perfectly adequate for our stay giving us what we needed. Only comment is 60 steps to climb to your room needs someone fit!!!

Stayed in May 2025

Not a criticism as such as personal preference & was only short stay & reasonably priced. Could have done with a blind on window Between toilet & shower room. Made room very light. Toilet door would not shut properly. Top pain of glass in shower room cracked right across & bottom window would not close. Drawers very difficult & noisy to shut. Divan very noisy when in bed. Could have done with one comfy chair. These are just small things which could so easily be rectified.

Staff very helpful & friendly. Continental breakfast excellent. Lots of c Choice. Excellent service. Room very clean & well decorated. Bedding very nice & pillows. Mattresses very comfortable.

Stayed in May 2025

Our room was lovely (1) but unfortunately the room above had a child/children who were constantly running around their room - no carpets meant that the noise was quite loud from 6.30am - 10.30pm, whenever I returned to the room they were there. I am recovering from being ill and needed to rest so I heard it more than most others may have done!

Very clean, well serviced, good continental breakfast, nice staff, good location, free parking close by

Stayed in May 2025