The Cumberland Hotel
Eastbourne
📍 34-36 Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3YT
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.5 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.1 mi (Open Charge Map)
🌊 Eastbourne: Good bathing water 0.2 mi · Environment Agency
Photo: N Chadwick (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Seafront position overlooking the promenade, bandstand and pier
- Lounges, bar, terrace and restaurant all have sea views
- One of the oldest hotels in Eastbourne
- 72 tastefully decorated, centrally heated bedrooms
- Afternoon tea served in the conservatory
Hotel Cumberland sits on the seafront in Eastbourne, East Sussex, one of the oldest hotels in the town, commanding a position overlooking the flower-decked promenade, the bandstand and Eastbourne Pier. Inside, you can relax in the lounges, bar, terrace and Araluen Restaurant, all enjoying classic sea views, or unwind over afternoon tea in the conservatory. There are 72 tastefully decorated, centrally heated bedrooms, including twin, double and single rooms. The hotel is close to Eastbourne station and the beach, with the Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum, Eastbourne Heritage Centre and Treasure Island & Adventure Golf all within easy reach, making it a relaxing base for exploring England's South Coast.
How far to…
- Station
- 0.5 miles away
- Beach
- 0.2 miles away
Practical details
- Parking
- Guest parking permits available
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 16 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
- 🌊 Sea Views
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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