Places to Stay Near an Ice Cream Parlour in Eastbourne

What's on offer in Eastbourne

If your idea of a seaside break involves an ice cream in hand and somewhere comfortable to head back to afterwards, Eastbourne is a straightforward choice. There are 44 places to stay in Eastbourne on BritStays, and 43 of them are hotels, with a single cottage. Every one of the 44 is listed as near a train station, so you can leave the car at home without much fuss.

We don't list individual ice cream parlours on this page. The simplest approach is to ask at reception when you arrive, as staff will know the nearest spot for a cone. Each hotel's own page is the best place to confirm anything else before you book.

Choosing a stay for your kind of trip

Eastbourne isn't split into separate areas in our listings. Nearly everything is simply listed as Eastbourne, so you're choosing a hotel rather than a neighbourhood. The facilities are what really separate one stay from another.

• Coast lovers: 9 of the 44 stays list sea views. The Pier Hotel is one of them, and it's also near a train station.
• Countryside walkers: there are no rural stays listed here, but Seven Sisters Cliffs is the region's best-known coastal landmark if you want open scenery during the day.
• Couples: 9 stays have a bar and 7 have a restaurant, so you can eat and have a drink without going out again. The Cumberland Hotel has both, plus WiFi. The Chatsworth Hotel offers a hot tub and spa.
• Families: Best Western York House Hotel has a swimming pool, bar and restaurant. The East Beach Hotel has indoor areas, which help on a wet afternoon. Only 4 stays list evening entertainment, and The Chatsworth Hotel is one of them.
• Dog owners: just 4 stays are listed as pet friendly. West Rocks Townhouse Hotel is one, with a bar and WiFi too.

What the example stays tell you

Among the examples, the most common listed feature is being near a train station. Premier Inn Eastbourne Town Centre, Mansion (Lions) Hotel, The Cavendish Hotel, Sea Shell Hotel, The Langham Hotel, OYO The Strand Hotel and Bay Majestic Eastbourne Hotel all list it. For several of these, it's the only facility we have on record. That doesn't mean they offer nothing else, so check the individual listing.

Parking is less common, with only 7 of the 44 mentioning it. Savoy Court Hotel is one example, and it also lists WiFi. WiFi itself is listed at just 7 stays, so if you need to work or stream, confirm it rather than assume.

Things to do once you're there

In Eastbourne itself, Redoubt Fortress is the heritage landmark to know about. Seven Sisters Cliffs covers the coast and beach side of things.

Every stay is near a train station, so day trips further along the coast are easy to plan:

• Brighton has the Brighton Toy and Model Museum and Hove Museum. Saltdean Lido is a good pick on a warm day.
• Hastings is home to The True CRIME Museum and Rye Castle Museum at Ypres Tower.
• Charleston House, elsewhere in East Sussex, appeals if you like art and history.
• The Doll's House Museum in West Sussex suits a longer day out.

Check opening times directly with each attraction before you set off.

When to book

Hotels make up almost all of the supply here, so you'll usually find something. The specific features are a different matter, because they're thin on the ground. With only 4 pet-friendly stays, 4 with evening entertainment and 9 with sea views, those rooms are the first to go when the weather's good and the schools are off.

If any of these matter to you, book as early as you can. Weekdays and quieter months generally give you more choice. If you're driving, confirm parking at the time of booking, as most stays don't list it.