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Hydro Hotel

4.0 star property
Guests enjoy a traditional English breakfast on the peaceful terrace overlooking gardens - a perfect start to a day of relaxation at this charming hotel

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Located in Meads, Hydro Hotel welcomes travelers with its tranquil garden setting and outdoor pool. Enjoy English breakfast and French cuisine at its two restaurants. Helpful staff and free WiFi enhance the upscale experience, making it ideal for a relaxing getaway.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Twin Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, Partial Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Partial Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Partial Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Partial Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Located near the beach, Hydro Hotel is in Meads, a neighbourhood in Eastbourne. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Shinewater Park, while Congress Theatre and Eastbourne Heritage Centre are cultural highlights. Treasure Island and Fort Fun are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking and other activities like golfing.
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Mount Road, Eastbourne, England, BN20 7HZ

What's nearby

  • Eastbourne Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Congress Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Devonshire Park Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Eastbourne Bandstand - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Eastbourne Station - 3 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grand Hotel Cocktail Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bistrot Pierre - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro e Mozzarella - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Black Cat Tearooms - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Bohemian - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hydro Hotel

Upscale hotel near South Downs National Park
Consider a stay at Hydro Hotel and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and French cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and a front desk safe
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 82 rooms offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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.
  • Lift
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

Hydro Eastbourne
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne
Hydro Hotel Hotel
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne
Hydro Hotel Hotel Eastbourne

Frequently asked questions

Does Hydro Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hydro Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hydro Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hydro Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hydro Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Hydro Hotel located?

Located in Meads, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Western Lawns and Eastbourne Beach. Congress Theatre and Towner Art Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Eastbourne Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hydro Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 513 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 513 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 513 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 513 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 513 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful and courteous. Food excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was clean, staff smart friendly and very willing to help. Will be coming back again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the staff very friendly and helpful. Only criticism was the shower was not up to the standard of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have been frequent visitors to Hydro Hotel including our wedding reception and have always received an excellent, friendly and efficient service. Not hesitating to recommend the Hydro to others.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good hotel, the room was great, and a good breakfast. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beatifil scenery , perfect setting. Staff pleasant and efficient. Food excellent. What more can I say. Beautiful hitel with kind and efficient people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hydro Bank Holiday weekend

Excellent value. Breakfast very good. Grounds superbly maintained. Staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room. Like a suite with a separate sitting room. Sea and downland views from the bedroom and sea view from sitting room. Spotless rooms and bathroom. Lashings of hot water. Super quiet too. I eat in the conservatory in the evening and the menu was very varied. Everything I had was cooked perfectly. The breakfast offered excellent choice on the cold front, but i did not try, cold meats, cereals, yoghurt, fruit juices, fruit salad, grapefruit. It was limited on the cooked front and I had the full English. I would have liked to have seen Eggs Benedict or Eggs Royale as like these when away, but this is a suggestion for improvement. For the price I paid I was very satisfied. The staff were lovely and very attentive. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel Friendly staff Extremely clean and accommodating Will return again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Hotel

Excellent stay. Relaxing environment with very spacious room overlooking the Sea. Very good service and tasty breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before but this was just an overnight due to family business. The staff are unfailing helpful and courteous. The property itself shows its age but that is part of its charm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a good position on the outskirts of Eastbourne , walking distance from the lovely village of Mead. Where there are shops and two pub/ restaurants. We found the staff to be both helpful and charming . Many thanks for an enjoyable stay .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eastbourne charm

Beautiful historic hotel with lovely position and loads of charm. Friendly staff, good food and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

We enjoyed our stay, nice comfortable room, excellent breakfast, heated out door pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

A great place to stay. Wonderful helpful staff. Will definitely be back for another stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel, lovely hard working staff. The bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was lovely. Only minus was the shower pressure, took a while
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Percy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with fantastic views over the sea ,food was excellent and staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prompt check in a nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay in a lovely hotel, room was good but extremely hot and didn’t really cool down. Gardens are beautiful, swimming pool cold but to be expected in April. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very comfy and an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with beautiful grounds and private pool. Breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property in good condition comfortable atmosphere in most of the hotel comfortable bedrooms but very large restaurant for the breakfast which really lacked atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good with excellent reception staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024