Meads stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Meads hotel, you'll find Western Lawns and Eastbourne Beach. Congress Theatre and Towner Art Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
Eastbourne Beach - 6 min walk
Congress Theatre - 10 min walk
Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 13 min walk
Eastbourne Pier - 20 min walk
Beachy Head - 5 min drive
Getting around
Eastbourne Station - 3 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 75 min drive
Restaurants
Dem Shish - 18 min walk
Bistrot Pierre - 9 min walk
Pomodoro E Mozzarella - 16 min walk
Wish Tower - 10 min walk
Urban Ground - 17 min walk
About this property
Hydro Hotel
4-star hotel in Meads
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.
Event space at this hotel measures 2551 square feet (237 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Hydro Hotel.
This 4-star Eastbourne hotel is smoke free.
1 building
82 guestrooms or units
4 levels
2 dining venues
Meeting rooms
2551 sq ft of conference space
237 sq m of conference space
English breakfast (free)
Conference space
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Wedding services available
Terrace
Garden
Beauty salon
Elevator
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
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.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
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–10:30 AM
2 restaurants
1 bar
Room service available
Things to do
Outdoor pool
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)
Room amenities
Entertainment
TV
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
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: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, 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
Hydro Eastbourne
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne
Hydro Hotel Hotel
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne
Hydro Hotel Hotel Eastbourne
Hydro Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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
17 Oct 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 traveller
8 Oct 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.
Great old building, lovely old photos from yesteryear on the breakfast menu. Room and bathroom a little dated but very comfortable and staff were all lovely
I totally enjoyed my stay at the hydro hotel .i used the outdoor pool ,with towels provided.drinks service also at pool side.My room was clean and fresh ,but next to the carpark so early morning delivery noise woke me .The staff at breakfast and dinner in the crystal room were regimental and smoothly run.food was great ,thanks to the chef .What let the ambience down for me at dinner was other guests allowed to enter the crystal room wearing t shirts ,hats ,flip flops ,when i made the effort with a suit as being it was my first time at the Hydro .would recommend.
I stayed overnight with my son as we love The Hydro. We had dinner in The Crystal Restaurant which was very nice but I think I should have chosen something different as my steak was a bit thin and fatty. The rest of the meal was nice and perhaps I was just unlucky with the steak. My son had the rump steak (rare) and he said it was delicious. The beds were very comfortable and the views from our room were lovely. Breakfast was very good and staff very attentive. Hope to come back soon and will definitely choose a front sea view room, as it is well worth the extra money. I would just add though that the shower pressure in our room was not brilliant so the bath was probably the best option in that particular room. I think there are other rooms though that have stand alone showers and which are probably a bit more effective. Wouldn’t put me off coming again though as the ambience and general feel of the hotel is lovely.
Good hotel with professional standards throughout. Old fashioned menus but good quality
Jane
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Yvonne
Travelled with partner
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room very small, nearly no Seaside view. 2 singles beds were comfortable.
Breakfast poor. Yogurt and some other items were finished at 9.00 and not supplemented