Hydro Hotel

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pool

Room service

24/7 front desk

Breakfast included

Laundry

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Mount Road, Eastbourne, England, BN20 7HZ

Eastbourne Beach
‪6 min walk‬
Congress Theatre
‪10 min walk‬
Devonshire Park Theatre
‪12 min walk‬
Shoreham-By-Sea (ESH-Shoreham)
‪61 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, Sea View

Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Sea view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Sea View

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Twin Room, Partial Sea View

Partial sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Partial Sea View

Partial sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Restaurant

Air conditioning

Breakfast available

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

14 Feb - 15 Feb

About this property

Eastbourne hotel in Meads with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Free English breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.

Hydro Hotel offers 82 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hydro Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Western Lawns. You'll find features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants.

Free English breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Enjoy French cuisine while dining at The Crystal Restaurant
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and wedding services
Within a 10-minute walk of Western Lawns and Eastbourne Beach
Pets welcome for a fee

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 2551 square feet (237 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Hydro Hotel.

This 4-star Eastbourne hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free English breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

The Crystal Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Orangery Restaurant - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Reservations are required.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
2 restaurants
1 bar
Room service available

Restaurants on site

The Crystal Restaurant
Orangery Restaurant
Conservatory

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services

Business services

Conference space (2551 square feet)
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels

Entertainment

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Hydro Eastbourne

Hydro Hotel Eastbourne

Hydro Hotel Hotel

Hydro Hotel Eastbourne

Hydro Hotel Hotel Eastbourne

Hydro Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Neil

19 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I had a great stay staff were friendly the hotel was everything you need. the food was excelent on the evening and breakfast was lovely as well. I would be happy to stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

17 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Well situated for walking and getting into town

We were there to walk 7 sisters and hotel conveniently situated. Public rooms were very large and pleasant. Breakfast was adequate and serving staff excellent. Couldn't reserve car parking but managed to find space on arrival and plenty of free street parking available. Bedroom/bathroom was a bit tired but adequate. Had dinner in the hotel one night, plenty of choice and service good.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

9 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Property in good condition comfortable atmosphere in most of the hotel comfortable bedrooms but very large restaurant for the breakfast which really lacked atmosphere

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bev

Business traveller

8 Oct 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

The hotel feels safe for lone traveller. Breakfast was included and hats off to chef.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Travelled with partner

2 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We were lucky enough to have some sunny weather which meant we were able to fully enjoy the great outdoor swimming pool.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

25 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I really enjoyed my stay at The Hydro as the room was very comfortable. Breakfast was included with good food and service. All together this hotel is a real gem, offering excellent service, location and decor.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

Love this hotel. Makes you feel you have stepped back in time. Beautiful view of the South Downs from the bedroom window. Room very clean with plenty of hot drinks provided on the drinks tray. Staff friendly and helpful. Hot breakfast very tasty. There was also plenty to choose from from the cold table including juices, cereals, fruit, cold meat and rolls. When we stayed the weather was really sunny which made our room really hot. A fan was provided but the room was still really hot during the night as the windows could only be only opened slightly so that the birds did not come into the room.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff were lovely with excellent service. The rooms were comfortable with good quality facilities. Breakfast was very good. The hotel was fairly quiet but you could hear people talking in the room above. It might have been a problem if they had put a loud TV on, but fortunately they did not.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Travelled with partner

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely view,attentive staff. No air con in our south facing room. Also asked for more milk at reception for our room one evening but it never appeared

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacy

12 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

11 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with family

10 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property was ok. Prices for dining were/are slightly excessive!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Relaxing and elegant, beautifully situated near beachy head, east end of the S. Down Way.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

8 Sept 2024

Lovely stay at The Hydro Hotel. Immaculately clean and full of charm and character. The staff were friendly and helpful

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with partner

6 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Hydro has bags of character in the public rooms. The receptionist was dealing with another customer when I arrived but I waited 10 minutes before being acknowledged and the other customer wasn't spoken to during that time, which I thought was odd. The bedrooms are nice but the bathroom in our room was reminiscent of the 1970s with a poor shower over the bath. Breakfast service was great. The Asian head waiter was very efficient and the staff were helpful and friendly. The tea room staff on the other hand were super slow in taking and delivering our order. Overall a not unpleasant experience.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

There is something of a refined charm about the Hydro. All the guests behave nicely and yet it is not over formal. The sea views from the rooms that have them (I have stayed twice) are gorgeous, across the hotel's lovely garden you can see the start of the climb up to Beachy Head framed by sea and sky. The sheltered pool area is a real sun trap and a real selling point. The lounges and public areas are elegant and comfortable. All in all a great place for a little more civilised break in Eastbourne.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful historic hotel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

30 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with partner

30 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great old building, lovely old photos from yesteryear on the breakfast menu. Room and bathroom a little dated but very comfortable and staff were all lovely

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I totally enjoyed my stay at the hydro hotel .i used the outdoor pool ,with towels provided.drinks service also at pool side.My room was clean and fresh ,but next to the carpark so early morning delivery noise woke me .The staff at breakfast and dinner in the crystal room were regimental and smoothly run.food was great ,thanks to the chef .What let the ambience down for me at dinner was other guests allowed to enter the crystal room wearing t shirts ,hats ,flip flops ,when i made the effort with a suit as being it was my first time at the Hydro .would recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay at our favourite Eastbourne Hotel

I stayed overnight with my son as we love The Hydro. We had dinner in The Crystal Restaurant which was very nice but I think I should have chosen something different as my steak was a bit thin and fatty. The rest of the meal was nice and perhaps I was just unlucky with the steak. My son had the rump steak (rare) and he said it was delicious. The beds were very comfortable and the views from our room were lovely. Breakfast was very good and staff very attentive. Hope to come back soon and will definitely choose a front sea view room, as it is well worth the extra money. I would just add though that the shower pressure in our room was not brilliant so the bath was probably the best option in that particular room. I think there are other rooms though that have stand alone showers and which are probably a bit more effective. Wouldn’t put me off coming again though as the ambience and general feel of the hotel is lovely.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Business traveller

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel with professional standards throughout. Old fashioned menus but good quality

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Travelled with partner

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Room very small, nearly no Seaside view. 2 singles beds were comfortable. Breakfast poor. Yogurt and some other items were finished at 9.00 and not supplemented

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024