The Ellesmere Hotel Eastbourne, Eastbourne ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

11 Wilmington Square, Eastbourne, United Kingdom

The Ellesmere Hotel is situated across from the new Congress Theatre and close to cultural attractions like the Winter Garden and Devonshire Park. This small hotel has 15 guest rooms and a guest lounge overlooking Wilmington Square. It features essential amenities such as free parking and Wi-Fi. The hotel is located in a residential area known for its good shopping options.

Location

The Ellesmere is conveniently located 46.5 miles from London Gatwick Airport and only a short distance from Eastbourne Pier and Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club. The hotel faces Wilmington Square's gardens and is surrounded by entertainment venues, including Eastbourne College and the Winter Garden. Good shopping options are within walking distance for guests.

Rooms

Each of the 15 guestrooms at The Ellesmere Hotel is equipped with LCD televisions and DVD players. The rooms include ensuite bathrooms and basic conveniences such as tea and coffee facilities. Comfort is emphasized with features like carpeting and ironing facilities. Guestrooms are designed to provide a clean and spacious standard of accommodation.

Eat & Drink

Full English cooked breakfasts are served daily from 07:30. Guests can enjoy their meals in the lounge or bring their own drinks to the comfortable lounge area. The hotel does not have a full restaurant, yet the bar provides a relaxed atmosphere for light refreshments. Dining options are also accessible nearby, given the location's proximity to local shops and eateries.

Leisure & Business

The hotel offers various leisure facilities, including the option for reflexology and aromatherapy services from qualified therapists. Group events and parties, such as pre-wedding gatherings, can also be accommodated. Business travelers will find amenities like free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities, enabling essential work functions.

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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

Compact Double Room

Max:

2 persons

10 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Eastbourne2000 ft

Airports

London Gatwick (LGW) 46.6 mi

London City (LCY) 73.3 mi

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Accommodations

“I had an unexpected upgrade to a flat next door, which was incredibly spacious and offered breathtaking views from the balcony.” view full review

Great Facilities

“The tea and coffee facilities were impressive, providing a cozy touch that made mornings relaxing and enjoyable.” view full review

Comfortable Rest

“The bedroom was cozy and beautifully decorated, ensuring a peaceful night's sleep after a long day of exploring.” view full review

Cozy Lounge Space

“The living area was inviting, perfect for unwinding after a day out, with comfortable seating and a welcoming atmosphere.” view full review

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Free off-site parking lot
Express check-in/ -out
Front desk
Pets allowed
Baggage storage
Multilingual staff

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Laundry

Dining

Paid breakfast
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Cribs

Room features

Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

11 Wilmington Square, Eastbourne, United Kingdom

Map view

11 Wilmington Square, Eastbourne, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Harbor

Eastbourne Pier

3100 ft

Museums

The Story of Eastbourne

2300 ft

Parks

Carpet Gardens

2800 ft

Museums

Eastbourne Redoubt

1.4 mi

Gallery

Art at the da Vinci

2900 ft

Unit 7

At The Makery

3200 ft

Mall

The Beacon

2800 ft

Parks

Princes Park

2900 ft

Church

Christ Church

1.0 mi

Eastbourne Seafront

Eastbourne Airbourne Airshow

2400 ft

Gallery

Devonshire Collective

2800 ft

Meads

4500 ft

53 King Edward's Parade

Italian Gardens

4200 ft

King Edward's Parade

Helen Garden

4700 ft

Parks

Gildredge Park

5000 ft

Garden

Motcombe Gardens

1.5 mi

Manor Gardens

5200 ft

Holywell

1.2 mi

Nearby

Gallery

Towner Art Gallery

1900 ft

Museums

Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum

1800 ft

20 Cornfield Terrace

Museum of Shops

1800 ft

Museums

The Eastbourne Heritage Centre

500 ft

Tower

Wish Tower

1400 ft

Events

Devonshire Park Conference Centre

400 ft

Gallery

Nigel Greaves Gallery

1500 ft

Gallery

Emma Mason Gallery

1200 ft

Gallery

Henry Paddon Contemporary Art

1800 ft

Western Lawns,

8th Duke of Devonshire

700 ft

Church

Parish Church of St Saviour & St Peter

1600 ft

Eastbourne BN20 7DA

Grange Gardens

1900 ft

Restaurants

Downdown Deli

600 ft

9 Carlisle Road

Simply Patisserie

2100 ft

112 South Street

Coffee & Carrot

2100 ft

42 Cornfield Road

Cafe 32

3000 ft

32 South Street

Qualisea Fish & Chips

2700 ft

189 Terminus Road

Duke of Devonshire

2900 ft

155 Terminus Road

Rumours Cafe

2800 ft

214 Terminus Road

Asda Cafe Eastbourne

2900 ft

The Crumbles

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

54%

liked the hotel and would stay again

clean

comfortable

dated

basic

5.4/10

Guest rating

Rooms

6.5

Location

7.0

Service

6.0

Dining

7.0

Sean

United Kingdom, August 2023

5.8/10

The hotel advertises a very modern lovely room, but instead, the rooms are very dated and old. They were clean and comfortable but in need of serious refurbishment unless you like 70's decor. The rooms were very basic with old tired furnishings that ideally need updating.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable but in need of refurbishment.

Service

5.0

The service was more focused on belittling than on serving guests.

Location

8.0

The location was ideal for the purpose of the visit, just across the road.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good with plenty of choices and a clean dining room.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were basic and in need of updating.

clean

dated

Phil

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.0/10

My stay at the hotel was overall satisfactory. The room, although needing some updates with old furniture, was decently sized on the top floor. The price I paid was fair for what I got, but perhaps a ground floor room would have been more convenient.

Rooms

7.0

The room was of okay size with an average toilet and shower. Some furniture was old and could use refreshing.

Service

9.0

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially considering our late booking and arrival. I appreciated their welcoming attitude and the unexpected cooked breakfast provided.

Location

6.0

The location was the highlight of my stay, perfect for an early morning seaside experience. However, some areas of the hotel felt tired, and there were cleanliness issues with previous guests' leftovers in the shower.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs. Although there was a good variety of food and a self-service cooked breakfast, some items were tasteless, and the breakfast hours ended quite early for my liking.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel had basic facilities that served their purpose adequately. Nothing extraordinary but satisfactory for a short stay.

Friendly staff

Outdated furniture