This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Free English breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Hydro Hotel offers 82 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Event facilities measuring 2551 square feet (237 square meters) include conference space. This Eastbourne hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden.
Hydro Hotel is a smoke-free property.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Crystal Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Orangery Restaurant - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Restaurants on site
Conservatory
Orangery Restaurant
The Crystal Restaurant
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
2,551 square feet of conference space
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
4 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
More
Heating
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Property is also known as
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Hydro Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 478 reviews
10 - Excellent
248
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 478 reviews
8 - Good
167
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 478 reviews
6 - Okay
47
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 478 reviews
4 - Poor
10
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 478 reviews
2 - Terrible
6
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Bev
Business traveler
Dec 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The Hydro has a yesterday charm; it’s inviting and for me a pleasure to stay when working away.
Food was not as good as the last time I stayed, but hoping that is just a blip.
An excellent stay in a quiet part of Eastbourne in an elegant hotel embracing traditional values. The breakfast was particular good as was the service provided.
I had a great stay staff were friendly the hotel was everything you need. the food was excelent on the evening and breakfast was lovely as well. I would be happy to stay here again.
Neil
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Dave
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well situated for walking and getting into town
We were there to walk 7 sisters and hotel conveniently situated. Public rooms were very large and pleasant. Breakfast was adequate and serving staff excellent. Couldn't reserve car parking but managed to find space on arrival and plenty of free street parking available.
Bedroom/bathroom was a bit tired but adequate. Had dinner in the hotel one night, plenty of choice and service good.
Property in good condition comfortable atmosphere in most of the hotel comfortable bedrooms but very large restaurant for the breakfast which really lacked atmosphere
John
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Bev
Business traveler
Oct 8, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel feels safe for lone traveller. Breakfast was included and hats off to chef.
I really enjoyed my stay at The Hydro as the room was very comfortable. Breakfast was included with good food and service. All together this hotel is a real gem, offering excellent service, location and decor.
Love this hotel. Makes you feel you have stepped back in time. Beautiful view of the South Downs from the bedroom window. Room very clean with plenty of hot drinks provided on the drinks tray. Staff friendly and helpful.
Hot breakfast very tasty. There was also plenty to choose from from the cold table including juices, cereals, fruit, cold meat and rolls.
When we stayed the weather was really sunny which made our room really hot. A fan was provided but the room was still really hot during the night as the windows could only be only opened slightly so that the birds did not come into the room.
The staff were lovely with excellent service. The rooms were comfortable with good quality facilities. Breakfast was very good.
The hotel was fairly quiet but you could hear people talking in the room above. It might have been a problem if they had put a loud TV on, but fortunately they did not.
The Hydro has bags of character in the public rooms. The receptionist was dealing with another customer when I arrived but I waited 10 minutes before being acknowledged and the other customer wasn't spoken to during that time, which I thought was odd. The bedrooms are nice but the bathroom in our room was reminiscent of the 1970s with a poor shower over the bath. Breakfast service was great. The Asian head waiter was very efficient and the staff were helpful and friendly. The tea room staff on the other hand were super slow in taking and delivering our order. Overall a not unpleasant experience.
There is something of a refined charm about the Hydro. All the guests behave nicely and yet it is not over formal. The sea views from the rooms that have them (I have stayed twice) are gorgeous, across the hotel's lovely garden you can see the start of the climb up to Beachy Head framed by sea and sky. The sheltered pool area is a real sun trap and a real selling point. The lounges and public areas are elegant and comfortable. All in all a great place for a little more civilised break in Eastbourne.