The seafront beckons just steps away, with Brighton Pier and beach offering relaxation or strolling options, while a friendly 24-hour team ensures a wonderful stay
The Willows sits conveniently close to Brighton Pier and Brighton Beach, providing a warm welcome to travelers. Guests can connect using in-room WiFi, get assistance from the helpful 24-hour front desk, or take advantage of the practical luggage storage service.
Seafront, a neighbourhood in Brighton, is home to The Willows. Old Police Cells Museum and Corn Exchange are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Brighton Lanes and Churchill Square Shopping Centre. Brighton Pier and SEA LIFE Brighton are also worth visiting. Visit our Brighton travel guide
27 Lower Rock Gardens, Brighton, England, BN2 1PG
What's nearby
Brighton Beach
1 min walk - 0.1 km
SEA LIFE Brighton
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Brighton Pier
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Brighton Royal Pavilion
11 min walk - 0.9 km
Brighton Centre
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Preston Park Station
8 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
47 min drive
Restaurants
The Royal Oak
3 min walk
Legends
2 min walk
Hand in Hand
4 min walk
Little Jack Fullers
5 min walk
Happy Family
4 min walk
About this property
The Willows
Hotel near Brighton Beach
Close to Brighton Pier and Brighton Centre, The Willows has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at The Willows include amenities, such as free WiFi.
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
No lift
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
The Willows Hotel
The Willows Brighton
The Willows Hotel Brighton
Frequently asked questions
Is The Willows pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Willows?
As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Willows on 9 Mar 2026 start from ฿1,763, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Willows?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Willows?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Willows?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Willows located?
Located in Seafront, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Brighton Beach and Brighton Pier. Volk’s Electric Railway and SEA LIFE Brighton are also within 10 minutes. Brighton Station is 21 minutes by foot and Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) is 21 minutes.
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Reviews
The Willows Reviews
5.0
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.More informationOpens in a new window
A very good location for staying in Brighton for a short visit. Has got everything that you need for a night or two. Longer stay with more time spent in the room than the sleeping and getting ready time would be an individual decision of whiat requirements are of importance or not for your own convenience.
The trip was great and the accomodation was brilliant, the management allowed me to check in early for a small fee which was fantastic. the room was well presented and it was very quiet considering the hotels location and the room i was given was next to their reception area.
It was basic but pleasant at the same time. I would strongly recommend booking one of their three parking spots outside the hotel if you’re taking the car. It’s £20 out front but £40 a day in the multi story car parks that are a fair Walk away with heavy cases!
The hotel was in a good location for when you’ve had enough and need to sleep without loads of noise!
Only saw a receptionist once during my stay so can’t say anything about the staff.
It’s average, get a good price. Enjoy yourself!
Nick
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
4/10 Poor
Jack
20 Nov 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The building tried. Hard to hide flaws with quirky paint scheme. First glance is very nice but facilities are awful. Our shower didn’t work and had to was using the sink. Bed was rock solid on a flimsy frame. Walls are not sound proof and anyone moving even a floor below would resonate in our room. Bloke snoring downstairs was soothing tho. Couple having sex in our ears was not so. Staff was incredibly friendly and never felt unsafe.
Bed was comfy (even if did fill room) I was expecting a single but got a double which was a plus. I had a good nights sleep.
Parts are looking tired and the floor in bathroom needed repairs and the sink was literally falling off the wall…put my hand on it whilst brushing my teeth and literally moved!
I hope they spend time now season coming to an end that they rectify these issues.
Only mirror was above sink so couldn’t really see what I was wearing, but plug socket by bed near door to bathroom, meant I could straighten my hair.
Bad points: Arrived at the hotel to find that my booking was not on the list despite booking back in January. The staff member then asked us to wait outside as there was no indoor seating area meaning we had to wait with our luggage. After approx 15 minutes the staff member advised us he ‘found a room’ for us and gave us the key. The hotel is small and very compact, spread over 3 floors. The room I specifically stayed in felt very small and there was not much standing height. The bathroom was tiny and there was a small sink in the corner that was too small to do anything with. The room appears to need a revamp as there is dried marks on the wall that looks like old condensation. The room I stayed in looked nothing like the pictures. There was also a brown smear near the bed frame that I washed off myself, I refrained from flagging this to the staff as I knew there would be no other room to transfer to as the hotel was at capacity. The bed was very firm and uncomfortable and the room was overal very stuffy
Good points: very close to city centre and beach front
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
4/10 Poor
Laura
29 Jun 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not great
Bed hard, very badly decorated, shower took 20 mins to get warm then went freezing while in it, no hot water in the sink, you get what you pay for.
The room was decorated nice but was very dirty. There were marks all on the toilet and shower floor that looked easily wipeable with a cloth. The hot water tap didn’t work. There was dust all over the room - on the lampshade and under bed was incredibly thick dust.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
ANDREW
9 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was small, but comfortable, I only stayed a night there, the place is nicely decorated, bathroom facilities are a little small, taps in the sink did not work which need looking at urgently, overall though I was happy for what I paid.
We stayed for one night during the beach festival. The location is unbeatable, right by the beach, but the property itself is very outdated and doesn’t feel like a proper hotel.
Check-in was quick and efficient, but the room was tiny and had a terrible smell, likely from an overpowering plug-in scent, which I had to unplug. Keeping the window open helped clear it out a bit.
There were no bathroom amenities provided, which added to the overall disappointment.
It’s a shame because the location is great and the place has real potential, but it seriously needs an update.
Please do not use any scent in the room.
Samuel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
James
11 Sep 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Only issue I had was hearing other people in same accommodation late at night
James
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
David
11 Sep 2023
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
One night ok.
Very run down. Was ok for one night. Wouldn't book again.
Not a great stay, was very dirty, carpet had so many stains the seating part by the window which could have been lovely to look out to the sea was ripped and really filthy, as for the shower, we didn't have one, a slow trickle of water but the main reason didn't have a shower was because it was so dirty didn't look like it had been cleaned for months.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Jillian
29 Nov 2022
Disliked: Room comfort
The room was exceptionally small and didn’t resemble the photo on the hotel site! Windows rattled and was very noisy. Clean and fairly well- maintained.
Jillian
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
6/10 Okay
milad
24 Aug 2023
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This street is very unsafe as my experience and me and my family felt very unsafe even left a day earlier. The reception was not always around and there were no cleaning during our stay even it mentioned in the ads
milad
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Allison
22 May 2023
Disliked: Staff & service
Garlicky bathroom stench to wake you up!
Hotel was in a great location.
Room was very small and on the top of a 4 storey house which was not advertised.
Bathroom stank of garlic in the morning.
Chap on front desk didn’t advise the front door would be locked once all guests had checked in - there was a key for the door but would have been nice to have been advised.
Glad we only stayed for the one night.
Allison
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
4/10 Poor
Paula
31 Mar 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Willow Hotel
Our room was very dusty, the sink and toilet had limescale build up.
The room doesn't have double glazing, so the room was very chilly in March.
Our room had a small kettle and only 3 sashes of coffee for the 3 night me and my daughter stayed. We had to buy our own. The view was nice
Paula
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
4/10 Poor
Neil
22 May 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The first room I saw was not good (nowhere to put clothes, dodgy lamp). The second one was better but no way was this worth the price paid. The saving grace was the one member of staff, who was very helpful.
Needed somewhere cheap for a couple of days, was ok as only there to sleep and tried to stay out all day and was clean. Bathroom very small and door difficult to lock and keep shut. Shower head low so difficult to do more than a quick rinse. Bed not overly comfortable but could be personal preference for a softer mattress.
Rooms do not match the pictures, our room was tiny and dirty, we didn’t even stay, booked another hotel and left, no one on reception so had to drop the keys off and go, have emailed numerous times to try and get a refund and no one bothers to respond. avoid at all costs
Booked for my Daughter for 3 nights a non refundable room , she managed 1 night and checked out and found a friend to stay with for the remaining 2 nights , the bed sheets were stained the room smelt damp and had mould in it , unfortunately as an asthma sufferer this exacerbated her symptoms and she made the decision to leave . I did message the property on the day my daughter left and still have had no response ! Don’t stay here
Helen
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
2/10 Terrible
cindy
18 Sep 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
shower not working
The shower wasn’t working it was burning hot or freezing cold it wouldn’t adjust i went down to ask someone at the front but it was close sunday i really wanted a shower before check out felt awful all day without shower :(