8 South Cliff, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, England, BN20 7AF
What's nearby
Eastbourne Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Congress Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Eastbourne Bandstand - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Eastbourne Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Pevensey and Westham Station - 15 min drive
Bishopstone Station - 16 min drive
Eastbourne Station - 17 min walk
Restaurants
Dem Shish - 13 min walk
Bistrot Pierre - 5 min walk
PizzaExpress - 14 min walk
Pomodoro E Mozzarella - 12 min walk
Wish Tower - 5 min walk
About this property
The Halcyon
The Halcyon puts you just a 5-minute drive from South Downs National Park. Guests can keep active with nearby surfing/body boarding.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
What to do
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Room amenities
Freshen up
Private bathroom
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
The Halcyon Eastbourne
The Halcyon Bed & breakfast
The Halcyon Bed & breakfast Eastbourne
Frequently asked questions
Does The Halcyon offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Halcyon does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Halcyon?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Halcyon?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Halcyon and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, body boarding, and windsurfing.
What's the area around The Halcyon like?
The Halcyon is a short 3-minute walk from Eastbourne Beach and 6 minutes' walk from Congress Theatre.
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The Halcyon Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
View
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Ocean
Parking
Value
Ocean view
Towns
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with a good selection and friendly service. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2025
Highly recommended.
Great location, comfy bed, lovely staff and great parking outside.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 27, 2025
The original room we were allocated was a bit small so we changed to the family room. At an off peak price it was good value and I would summarise it as a cheap and cheerful hotel. The staff were all very friendly. The breakfast at £6.95 per person was enjoyable.
I would return but only at off peak prices.
Julian
Julian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 4, 2025
I enjoyed a two night stay
The room was clean and well equipped
The staff were friendly and welcoming
The hotel was by the beach with easy access to shops and restaurants and a wonderful walk along Beachy Head
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Friendly helpful reception staff. Nicely renovated room. Excellent value for money
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 27, 2025
A boarding house pretending to be a hotel
Had dropped our bags off earlier in the day, got back to hotel at 10pm, night porter wanted to go eventhough the details say it is manned until 10:30.
Porter offered no help with our bags, 2 women up stairs.
While sections of the hotel have been updated the reception has the most terrible threadbare carpet.
Breakfast is basic served by people who only come in for that. So the hotel is unmanned during the night.
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Traveling as a single person I felt very safe, I loved the single room that was comfortable, had everything you could possibly need.Lorraine who helped with the breakfast was absolutely wonderful, she is an asset to the Hotel.I would recommend the Halycon to anyone looking to stay in the area.I would live a return visit. The owner was very accommodating with a late check in. Loved the whole experience.
JOANNA
JOANNA, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Brilliant property with comfortable rooms and good breakfast.
Constantine
Constantine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2025
Very friendly staff , warm, spacious, modernised room with a beautiful sea view.
Would like to come back here again. Enjoyed my stay .
Karolina
Karolina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 11, 2024
Nice place to stay room had a good sea view nice friendly staff clean tidy comfortable would definitely stay again when back in Eastbourne.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 5, 2025
Great spot at the quieter end of town. My room had a lovely view. Bed was comfy.
A few things not working- the wifi only worked in the corridor or in the room, the clock needs a battery and the water pressure in the shower was poor. Other than that all good!
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 21, 2025
Bathroom lock is not working
Keyur
Keyur, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
We had a really good time in the hotel. It was very clean and the staffs were very helpful.
Tanim
Tanim, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2025
Can’t fault helpfulness of staff. Room was simple but comfortable with sea view. Chest of drawers and coat stand. En suite toilet, wash basin and shower. Down side of hotel: No parking, scaffolding on front elevation, no lift, residential area away from town.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2023
Amazing property, friendly staff, great breakfast and beautiful view!
Seschant
Seschant, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2024
Staff was super helpful and friendly. Rooms were clean and of great quality. All round pleasant stay!
Ulrike
Ulrike, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2023
Great location, great view of the ocean and extremely comfortable. Great value all round.
Vaughn
Vaughn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2024
Had a lovely 2 night stay here. Absolutely amazing view of the sea from my room, couldn’t get enough of waking up to it.
Definitely booking The Halcyon again when I’m back in Eastbourne.
Thanks to all the staff for being so amazing and helpful! Lots of love and best wishes.
Billy
Billy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2022
Nice people. enjoyed the stay. only 1 day, would stay again.
i
i, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2023
We had a very cozy and quiet time, would love to come back again. Lee welcomed us warm and friendly prepared us a large room than , Lorraine helped us with the breakfast in the morning, everything was neat and organised.
Nayano
Nayano, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Great location, very clean, great friendly staffs. I got a very good deal. In future I will consider the same place if it is in my price range.
Thank you.
Ash
Ash, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2024
Eastbourne
Great value in a good location on the sea in Eastbourne. Friendly staff, clean, and quiet. Good access to the South Downs Way as well, heading towards the Seven Sisters. Only drawback was the tiny shower, but for the price, it’s worth it.
Bradford
Bradford, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 18, 2024
Great! Clean and comfy. Although, it’s quite noisy with other guests coming in and out.
Sudha
Sudha, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2023
Awesome room (room9) safe and helpful.
andrew
andrew, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Nov 27, 2024
Pros: room looked nice and modern, everything was tidy and clean and cleaning service was great.the windows were nice and big and the view vas nice as well
Cons: the mattress in room 8 was terible, it needs replacing as could feel every spring and when siting down you just sink through it.
The room was cold in the morning and there was a weird smell in the hallway when you reach around second floor.
Edgars
Edgars, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2023
Perfect
We had a wonderful stay.
The staff made sure that we felt like home.
Especially big thanks to Sue for all the tips for must see must do and must eat’s.
The room was perfect ( we booked extra nights).
Good breakfast served with a friendly smile every day a treat.