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Situated in the heart of Eastbourne, The Berkeley is a 3-storey Victorian guest house, just a 2-minute stroll from the beach and the Eastbourne Conference Centre. Rooms at The Berkeley Guesthouse are elegantly designed and all feature an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. They are also equipped with a TV with satellite channels and tea and coffee making facilities. Ironing facilities can be requested from reception. Guests will find a range of restaurants and cafes within walking distance to choose from. Eastbourne Rail Station is a 10-minute walk from the guest house and there are a number of theatres no more than 200 metres away. Eastbourne town centre and Eastbourne Pier are both less than half a mile from The Berkeley. No Bicycle Park Outside of the Property,

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Eastbourne, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was generally very well kept, aside from the two things. It was a lovely welcoming environment and whilst I didn't need anything, I got the impression that I would have been helped in any way I could. The location is great.
  • Meg
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful building in a fabulous beautiful peaceful location
  • Wagn
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The lady who received us kindly helped us with the adapter issue. She was very warm, polite, and friendly. The overall environment was excellent.
  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Having stayed several times at the Berkley, we thoroughly enjoy our time here. Positioned within walking distance to pier, town, restaurants, cafes, theatres. There's plenty to do in Eastbourne. Joy is an absolute star, keeps a tight ship ,...
  • Jack
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This guest house is located close to the beach and prom and about ten minutes from the station and next to Devonshire park. The house is tastefully decorated with rooms on four levels. My room was on top floor which made me breathless - medically...
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    VERY COMFORTABLE GROUND FLOOR ROOM WITH GOOD AMENITIES ATTACHED. VBREAKFAST ADEQUATE. NO FRUIT AVAILABLE AND ONLY ONE SLICE OF TOAST.
  • Dobson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful large room was a surprise upgrade. Powerful shower in bathroom. The guesthouse was very close to the bandstand where I seeing two tribute acts.The owner very helpful in suggesting places 2 eat 😋 and ordered taxi when I left
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and comfortable, great location and parking
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Returning guests. Comfortable hotel in perfect location. Host is lovely. Recommended
  • Bree
    Australia Australia
    Quaint. Clean. Excellent location. Friendly staff.

Managed by Berkeley Guest House

Company review score: 8.6Based on 220 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Welcome to our property! Hosting guests is our passion, and we’re thrilled to share our space with you. We love creating a comfortable and memorable experience for every guest, whether you’re here for relaxation, adventure, or a little bit of both."We enjoy exploring local attractions, trying new recipes, and meeting people from all over the world." As locals, we’re happy to offer insider tips about the best places to eat, shop, and explore in the area. Our goal is to make your stay as seamless and enjoyable as possible. If there’s anything you need during your stay, don’t hesitate to ask out—we’re here to help! We can’t wait to host you and help make your trip truly special.

Property information

Situated in the heart of Eastbourne, The Berkeley is a well-established Victorian Guesthouse; with just a few minutes stroll to the promenade, beach, theatres and conference centre, not forgetting the band stand, which holds performances nearly every night from May to September. With a wide selection of different restaurants and cafes, all within walking distance, you will be spoilt for choice. Eastbourne Railway station is a 10 minute walk as is the town centre. The Berkeley Guesthouse offers a warm and friendly welcome to all guests. The rooms are well appointed and sympathetic to the building vintage and its surroundings. This is a conservation area with the typical multi storey town houses which are what you would expect of Eastbourne. All our rooms are en-suite with complimentary toiletries for your arrival, luxurious towels, Free Sat TV, alarm clocks, complimentary beverage making facilities and hair dryers. An iron and ironing board can be requested from Reception and delivered to your room. The guest house is modern, well furnished and we make an effort to extend a warm welcome to our guests. Our check in times are from 14:00 to 19:00, and the check out time is 11:00.

Neighbourhood information

The premises are situated in the heart of Eastbourne's vibrant theatreland, with both the Devonshire Park and Congress theatres within an easy minute's walk of our front door. The sea front is close at hand being at the end of our road, and the town centre, along with a full range of good quality restaurants, is within 7 to 10 minutes walk. Beachy Head is within 15 minutes walk.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

The Berkeley Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about US$134. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 4 years are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroBankcard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The Berkeley cannot accept guests referred by a local authority DSS (Department of Social Security). There is a late check-in fee of £20 for arrivals after 19:00. Please note that the property cannot accommodate arrivals after 23:00.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Berkeley Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.