Curated luxury hotels in East Sussex

With a stay at Hotel du Vin & Bistro Tunbridge Wells in Royal Tunbridge Wells (Tunbridge Wells Town Centre), you'll be steps from Assembly Hall Theater and 3 minutes by foot from Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery. This eco-friendly hotel is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from Surrey Hills.

When you stay at The Burlington Hotel in Worthing, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Arundel Castle and Gardens and South Downs National Park. This beach inn is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Brighton Beach and 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Brighton Centre.

With a stay at Norfolk Arms Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Arundel – a 1-minute drive from Arundel Castle and Gardens and 6 minutes from South Downs National Park. This hotel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Goodwood Motor Circuit and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Arundel Jailhouse.

When you stay at Maple Manor Hotel in Crawley, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Gatwick Aviation Museum and Manor Royal Business Park. This hotel is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Surrey Hills and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ifield Golf Club.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel is a 3-minute drive from Dunorlan Park and 5 minutes from Pantiles. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Tonbridge Castle and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Hop Farm Family Park.

When you stay at The Corner House Hotel Gatwick in Horley, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Archway Theatre and Manor Royal Business Park. This hotel is 15 mi (24.2 km) from Surrey Hills and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Gatwick Aviation Museum.

When you stay at Avisford Park Hotel in Arundel, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Arundel Castle and Gardens and South Downs National Park. This family-friendly hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Goodwood Motor Circuit and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Avisford Park Golf Club.

Located in Horsham, Random Hall Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Surrey Hills. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from River Arun and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Virtual Flight Centre.

Located in Bexhill-on-Sea, The Relais Cooden Beach is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Pevensey Castle and Sovereign Harbour. This beach hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Hastings Pier and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from White Rock Theatre.

When you stay at Courtyard by Marriott London Gatwick Airport in Gatwick, you'll be near the airport and 6 minutes by car from Archway Theatre. This hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Surrey Hills and 17.4 mi (28 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens.

The White Hart Wadhurst has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Wadhurst. This 5-star inn offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 31 km from Hever Castle.

At the inn the rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

The White Hart Wadhurst offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast.

Glyndebourne Opera House is 34 km from the accommodation, while Ightham Mote is 37 km from the property. London Gatwick Airport is 50 km away.

On the border of Kent and East Sussex, The Queen’s Inn in Hawkhurst offers luxurious rooms alongside its high-quality restaurant and bar. Around 7 miles from Sissinghurst Castle and 4 miles from Bedgebury Pinetum, this Weald of Kent inn dates back to 1561 and offers free parking and WiFi.

Each room includes a flat-screen TV, seating area, wardrobe, iPod dock and tea and coffee facilities including a coffee machine. All have an en suite bathroom with a bath and shower, with a hairdryer, bathrobes and toiletries provided.

The Queen’s Inn restaurant menu offers 21-day aged steaks, vegetarian antipasti and Moroccan lamb tagine alongside classic British favourites like cod and chips and pie, mash and gravy. Tempting homemade desserts include Bramley apple, plum and cinnamon crumble, and peanut honeycomb mascarpone cheesecake.

The bar features a beamed ceiling and large open fireplace, and serves Kentish wines, ales and ciders. You can also enjoy fresh coffee, tea and hot chocolate at The Queen’s Inn.

Hawkhurst is around 20 minutes’ drive from pretty Tenterden, and 25 minutes from the royal spa town of Tunbridge Wells. Bodiam Castle is just over 4 miles away, and you can reach the Eurostar terminal in Ashford in a little over 40 minutes.

Less than 200 metres from Eastbourne beach and opposite the Western Lawns, the The Lansdowne, Eastbourne has sea-facing lounges with original Victorian features and free Wi-Fi. Beachy Head’s chalk cliffs are just 2 miles from the hotel.

1912 Seafood & Steak restaurant officially opened on 14th October 2022. Over the past few months we have transformed the space and the offering to be one of the go-to dining hotspots in Eastbourne. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the hotel and can be accessed through the hotel or its new street-side entrance. It is a large airy restaurant offering spectacular views over the sea, and a gorgeous backdrop to any meal.

The 1912 brand represents the Lansdowne’s fascinating history. The hotel is currently in its 110th year of being owned and run by the same family, now in its fourth generation. It is believed that the Lansdowne is one of only a handful of hotels in the UK that have been owned and run by the same family for over a century. Family is really important to us.

Eastbourne Pier is a 10-minute walk away and the Royal Eastbourne golf club can be reached after a 5-minute drive. Eastbourne Rail Station and the town centre are a 15-minute walk from the The Lansdowne, Eastbourne.

All rooms are decorated and include a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. Some rooms have views across the sea and feature antique furniture.

We have 98 well appointed bedrooms of which seven are double bedded executive rooms, three are superior rooms and a Junior Suite, all south facing. All executive, superior and suite rooms are provided with bottled water and upgraded toiletries. We also have a number of family rooms available and can accommodate a family of four.

Please note we have an ongoing refurbishment programme. Recently refurbished rooms are subject to availability and not guaranteed when making your reservation.

Gravetye Manor has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in East Grinstead. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. All rooms have a safety deposit box.

Hever Castle is 22 km from Gravetye Manor, while Glyndebourne Opera House is 37 km from the property. London Gatwick Airport is 14 km away.

With a stay at The Swan at Forest Row in Forest Row, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Forest Way Country Park and Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club. This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from Surrey Hills.

Located in Cranbrook, The Goudhurst Inn is a 3-minute drive from Go Ape at Bedgebury and 5 minutes from High Weald. This inn is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Leeds Castle and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest.

With a stay at The White Swan in Arundel, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Arundel Castle and Gardens and 9 minutes from South Downs National Park. This inn is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Goodwood Motor Circuit and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Arundel Ghost Experience.

When you stay at Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth by IHG in Crawley, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Worth Way Country Park and High Weald. This hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Surrey Hills and 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens.

With a stay at The Old House Inn in Crawley, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Surrey Hills and Effingham Park Golf Course. This inn is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 3 mi (4.9 km) from London England Temple The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Located in Crawley, 28 km from Box Hill, Gatwick Hotel Guest House - Short & Long Stay, Airport Parking, Airport Shuttle, Early & Late Check In - 49, RH11 8QX provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 30 km from Hever Castle.

At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe and a patio with a garden view. At Gatwick Hotel Guest House - Short & Long Stay, Airport Parking, Airport Shuttle, Early & Late Check In - 49, RH11 8QX, each room is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Preston Park is 31 km from the accommodation, while Brighton railway station is 35 km away. London Gatwick Airport is 7 km from the property.