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About this property
A short walk from the city centre and only 50 metres from Eastbourne seafront, this family-run B&B offers rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Set in an elegant Victorian townhouse only 10 minutes’ walk from Eastbourne Train Station. Spacious en suite rooms at 17 Wilmington Square include tea and coffee making facilities and Egyptian cotton linens. Front hotel rooms overlook The Square and have fabulous sea views. An extensive breakfast menu is served at 17 Wilmington Square, with a full English breakfast served alongside a choice of yoghurts with fresh berries, granola, freshly squeezed orange juice and freshly ground coffee. The property is set in the heart of the cultural quarter, opposite the Congress Theatre, Winter Gardena and the Devonshire Park Tennis Centre. Various restaurants and bars are within 3 minutes’ walk.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Chris
United Kingdom
“Location & parking. Welcome upon arrival Presentation & room detail Breakfast 2 minute walk to the Seafront & the theatre.” - Suzanne
United Kingdom
“We went to Eastbourne for the first time for our Anniversary weekend. We were met by a lovely man (owner, can't remember his name) who told us all about the history of the building, gave directions to nice restaurants and upgraded our room when he...” - Fiona
United Kingdom
“Easy to find with the directions given to us by the owners. Clean, excellent breakfast and all round great.” - Richard
United Kingdom
“The breakfast and ladies working there are superb and better than in many hotels we've stayed in. Great location. Very friendly and accommodating Parking is well arranged and the associated council charge small compared to what you could be...” - Ayesha
United Kingdom
“Cozy family environment, perfect location 👌, delicious breakfast 😋” - Lorina
United Kingdom
“The property was well appointed and very clean. The room was spacious and airy and the bed was very comfortable with quality bed linen. The en-suite bathroom facilities were excellent with towels, flannels, soap and hair/body wash provided. The...” - Malcolm
United Kingdom
“Very friendly staff, anything asked was no problem to them, extra toast, coffee, no tomato but extra egg !” - Kelly
United Kingdom
“We liked the location, size of the room, breakfast, and staff. The beds were excellent, and the mattress, sheets, bedding, and pillows were all really clean and comfy.” - Gyula
Austria
“The owners of the hotel were really nice and welcoming. We really enjoyed our stay here. Highly recommended” - Mike
United Kingdom
“The manager and staff went above and beyond, very friendly and really wanted us to enjoy our stay. The location was so very convenient, only fifty yards from the lawns and prom. The breakfast was one of the best I've had anywhere, and included...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 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
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
This hotel does not accept payments made by American Express.
Please note, there is no lift.
Guests are requested to inform the property of their expected arrival time. This can be noted in the Special Request box when booking.