Reviews of The White Rock Hotel 3 stars
Seafront, 1-10 White Rock, Hastings, TN34 1JU, United Kingdom
#4 of 9 hotels in Hastings
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 958 hotel reviews
8.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.4
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Comfort
8.4
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
8.1
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
7.9
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
James
Germany85 reviews5 helpful votes7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Room with Rear View
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The rooms could use an upgrade in style, but nonetheless I did sleep well at night.
Staff was very friendly and was helpful when needed.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Jacqueline
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0“Brilliant location, lovely sea views”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lights in communal halls left on at night
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Barbara
United Kingdom1 review8.0“5 star”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
All lovely
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Ann
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Premium King room with sea views”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hot drink facilities were rather bland and were located in a cupboard without a light. I spilt boiling water in the tiny, dark drinks recess. Rather a petty fault to mention but otherwise it was faultless.
Early Spring weekend. Premium king room with Juliet balcony and patio doors and overbath shower. Wonderful views with comfortable chairs perched in front of the doors. Superb watching and relaxing. Great whilst the sun was shining. This visit was also a windy weekend watching the waves crash. Don't know if I would like that room location when people are sat out on the terrace smoking and drinking, maybe a bit smelly and noisy. Check out was 12 noon, excellent. Free car parking behind the hoteal if you get there at a reasonable time.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Raquel
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Was really pleased!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Rear view
- • Stayed 2 nights
bathroom towel hooks or rail for hanging towels thin walls - don't talk too loudly no lift from parking area to lobby so travel light
Clean room with 2 comfy double beds Clean white good linen Complimentary water, tea, coffee, tea, cookies - in room Nice clean bathroom with ample storage and shampoo/shower gel dispenser also shower caps Was a rear facing room but the plants on the back wall helped make the view of the wall more pleasant 2 bedroom windows and a bathroom window so good light and ventilation Nice breakfast with 20% discount for hotel guests We didn't have dinner at the hotel but had cake for dessert one evening which was nice. Nice bar and lounge area downstairs for after dinner drinks/games etc Excellent location on the seafront near the pier, for easy walking along the seafront, to the attractions, restaurants, train stations, shopping. Free parking - once you found a spot you could stay there for days and just walk to attractions. There is an elevator from lobby to rooms
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Brown
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0“Stress free stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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Fantastic location just across from the sea. Room spacious and comfortable Bar and restaurant excellent A loverly terrace outside with a view of the sea.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
James
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Amazing view and friendly and chatty staff. Felt welcomed.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
How uncomfortable the beds were and the price of it
Beautiful place
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Scheila
United Kingdom48 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Couple
- • Premier King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Close to the teatre and town
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Sharon
United Kingdom13 reviews1 helpful vote8.0- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Deborah
United Kingdom68 reviews10 helpful votes7.0“Well placed for all the features of Hastings.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Room with Rear View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
While you don’t spend all day looking at the floors and walls, the decor is rather bland and dated and the carpet tiles in the rooms could do with replacing, or at least some form of underlay added. The revolving door, while typical of hotels of its age, does make it quite difficult to get in and out with bags and/or the dog!
The hotel is very centrally located, opposite the pier and next door to the theatre. It’s dog friendly, clean and comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Dave
United Kingdom9 reviews8.0“Comfortable room - sea view at a decent price”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Broken catch on window let in more traffic noise than it should - reported on departure.
Check in
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Ann
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0“Continent, great location . Pleasant staff . Nice bar. Old school.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room with Rear view
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Corridors (2nd floor) a bit grotty (old carpets etc) and ancient elevator. But part of its charm?
Comfortable and clean room. Clean etc. Superb location for Hastings old town and the beach etc
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom7 reviews9.0“Comfortable overnight stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Rear view
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Great location on the seafront opposite the pier, and next door to the theatre.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Paul
United Kingdom15 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Nice hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A little tired, but clean and tidy
Good location
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Fiona
United Kingdom22 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Will certainly return when next in Hastings.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room with Rear View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Toilet in room didn’t flush very well. Told staff it needed repair.
Stylish, friendly staff, good location, bed and pillows comfy. Nice cafe. Great mugs.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Anne
United Kingdom25 reviews9.0“Lovely few days.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Rear view
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The friendly staff and non dairy milk for my room.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Gary
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Would definitely use again, the staff and location were great.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Bed not too comfortable.
Staff were friendly and approachable without exception. Food mostly very good. Great sea views. I felt most things were good value. I enjoyed not being in a corporate environment.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Ber
Ireland12 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Fabulous view”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It's old and creaky and corridors very narrow. Some doors didn't have numbers on them.
Great location. Everything in walking distance. Beautiful view
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Paul
United Kingdom7 reviews7.0“Very acceptable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Premier King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Slightly rundown - but shabby chic
Good location and they were genuinely ‘dog friendly’
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Urszula
Poland14 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Great stay and absolutely friendly staff!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Maybe I would expand restaurant breakfast menu for plant based diet but hey, not every place has to provide vegan meals. I appreciate honesty about avocados not being riped 👌
Location is absolutely fantastic, rooms are simple but clean. Sea view is amazing.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Dennis
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A bit dated and I felt overpriced although the sea view was nice
Perfect location for the event I was attending
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Les
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Lots of stairs lifts need to improve food small car park good as no free pay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Food not very hot second time been there and no Guinness
Very near town
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Heloise
United Kingdom38 reviews8 helpful votes7.0“Good location but rooms need a revamp”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s all a bit tired. We were right up in the eaves - the number of our door was stuck on with sellotape, carpets threadbare. Expensive for what it is
Location is ace - staff are super nice, rooms are of a reasonable size and food in restaurant affordable and perfectly nice. Beds comfy too.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Terence
United Kingdom3 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Stayed as we had tickets to the theatre, very short walk to take our seats.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room with Rear View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was all fine.
Location.
Stayed in January 2024
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