About Sea View Guest House
Conveniently located opposite the beach and the historic Redoubt Fortress on Eastbourne seafront in East Sussex, Sea View Guest House is a family-run Victorian guest house retaining many period features.
Homely rooms with seaside-themed decor boast either en suite or shared bathrooms plus flat-screen Freeview TVs, cotton linens, hospitality trays, hairdryers and DVD players. Many rooms enjoy sea views and balconies. Ground floor rooms are available.
Conveniences comprise a sun room enjoying sea views, bicycle lock-up, free Wi-Fi throughout and ironing facilities. Free parking is possible nearby.
A cooked breakfast is included. Homemade cakes are served in the guest lounge. Cafes and pubs serving food plus Thai and Indian restaurants are situated within half-a-mile.
Positioned at the eastern gateway to the South Downs National Park, non-smoking Sea View Guest House is a short drive from scenic hills and sea cliffs. The seafront Eastbourne Bandstand is about one mile away. Eastbourne Pier is ten minutes’ walk away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Excellent seafront location
The location of this seafront guest house appealed to reviewers, who loved being over the road from Eastbourne promenade for beaches and seaside attractions. Furthermore, the town centre was a brisk walk away for shopping, dining, theatres and the railway station. Motorists liked the way free parking was possible nearby. Non-drivers liked the way there were bus stops right outside. Many drivers said it was simple to reach regional attractions, golf courses and beauty spots like the South Downs National Park.
positive:
Clean and comfy rooms
Many travellers said the homely rooms at this traditional seaside guest house were pleasantly decorated, comfortable and well-cleaned. Features like the flat-screen televisions and cotton bed linens also proved popular. Reviewers also admired the lovely sea views from selected rooms. Budget-minded visitors often said the rooms were reasonably-priced, prompting many to add that they got good value for money.
positive:
Great service and tasty food
Not only did guests frequently say they experienced a warm welcome from friendly and obliging hosts at this well-run guest house, but also there were appealing little touches like free homemade cakes. The delicious and plentiful breakfast appealed to diners.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Claims guest house had some shortcomings
Travellers occasionally wished all the rooms had featured en suite bathroom facilities. Instead, guests in certain rooms had to make do with shared facilities. Moreover, some visitors with limited mobility or heavy luggage bemoaned the lack of a lift.
negative:
Food service delays reported
Critics occasionally claimed the breakfast service was prone to slowing down during the busiest periods.
negative:
Critics mentioned flaws in some rooms
Guests sometimes commented that some of the smallest rooms were a little cramped. There were also occasional grumbles about small showers. Meanwhile, light sleepers were occasionally disturbed by traffic noise in certain rooms facing towards the main road.