Sea Shell Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

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15 Burlington Place, East Sussex, Eastbourne, England, BN21 4AR
  • Place, Eastbourne Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastbourne Bandstand
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sea Shell Hotel

This hotel features free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Sea Shell Hotel offers 40 accommodations with a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).

During your stay at Sea Shell Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and meeting rooms.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Services include luggage storage
  • 6 minutes by foot from Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club and a 5-minute drive from South Downs National Park
WiFi is free in public spaces.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property does not have a front desk. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

Property is also known as

Palm Court Hotel Eastbourne
Palm Court Eastbourne
The Palm Court Hotel
Sea Shell Hotel Hotel
Sea Shell Hotel Eastbourne
Sea Shell Hotel Hotel Eastbourne

Sea Shell Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 85 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic beach within 2 minutes walk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable stay

Was an ok stay, comfortable sleep, room was in ok condition for my short stay, bon empited most days.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Francis

Second stay at Sea Shell

Sea shell is very sensible priced
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s clean and the staffs were very nice. Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location 5-10 mins walk to most parts of town for shops restaurants and bars. Excellent service on arrival. Room surprisingly big for what it costs to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Amenities
Love the staff xx
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice Hotel very close to Eastbourne pier

had a great time with my new ot si little kids
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandeep

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for overnight stay for solo business traveller. The WiFi was reliable. Bathroom clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Francis

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

Sea shell stay

I was Treated well. A Convenient place just off the seafront. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Samit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights and the room was good but the size of the double bed was a little smaller than expected. Overall worth the price 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruby

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

Value for money stay

A pleasurable stay. The room was clean and well presented. The queen bed was very low and quite sunken in as I nearly fell off the bed in my sleep. New mattress’s to be placed and full 5 stars would be given.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
it was warm , clean bedding , very basic . , didnt use shower or bath as no blinds over large window , i would rate it 5/10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for the price paid. It must be a nightmare keeping these old buildings going
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next time the lift works.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

The hotel is in need of updating but it was ok for what we needed. the only real big thing was that the lift was not working and we were in the 3rd floor with a toddler. The staff were very friendly when there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dalma Virag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed couple of nights with my friend. The hotel is okay for the stay we needed it for. We left in the morning and returned back late night, so we didn’t spend much time in the hotel. The seaside is literally 2minutes from the hotel, which is great. The station is approximately 10min walk and there are shops and restaurants close by. The staff is polite and always helpful. Thank you ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maurice

A good stay. Shame about the fire alarm going off, on Sunday morning at 9.00 . Not good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Everything other than shower having no pressure at all was good but feel a little let down by shower as stayed before and never had problems. Maybe just in this room not so good?
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Tennis weekend

in general very good, arrived very early but that was not a problem as my room was ready. was given key and car park permit, that was very helpful. pity lift was brocken as i was 2 floors up. very space room for a single. will came again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

perry

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could be better

Hotel room was nice size but a bit undated couldn’t of done with a clean here and there bathroom shower try was painted and bits coming of shower was very dirty around it all could not flush toilet properly has handle hits the wall it was ok for a one night stay room did not look like in photos when we booked
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

SIMON

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is old and very basic. The shower is very weak which takes time for bath. Toilet flushing is weak and the water replenish is very very slow that it may take 2-3 times to clear up the waste. The credit is they provide tooth brush, slippers, shampoo and shower gel that a bit surprise. Location is good, just few minutes to the bus station for journey to Seaford or Brighton. Staff are nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Iain

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

Dangerous Behaviour

The staff had been clearing the adjacent room and left everything in the corridor blocking access to my room. This is a tripping hazard and in the event of a fire a serious risk to safety.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

James

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

Do not waste your time and money

Extremely dirty, tired, stunk of cigarettes and staff not up to running a hotel. Mattress had collapsed by just pressing on it and was stained. Don’t let the professional stock photos fool you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
When i arrived i was shown to an unacceptable room with a blind stuck into the open window .the sink looked not particularly clean & the room smelt unpleasant. However ,to be fair to the staff ,when i complained i was given a much better ,clean room with a functioning window and curtains. I was travelling to visit my brother who us in hospital. I am just disappointed that i was not initially considered Deserving of a Decent room .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice big triple room at a good price, the helpful lady on arrival let me check in early which was very much appreciated, the room itself was clean/tidy and very comfortable, it even had a fan to cool me down if I got hot, the shower worked ok but slightly under the pressure I prefer for a shower but it does the job, I will say the drainage of the shower needs looking at I was standing in a puddle by the time I finished my shower, the room view wasn't great but that wasn't a problem as I wasn't looking for that, the hotel lift appears to be out of use with signs reminding you not to use which can be a problem if your carrying heavy bags and luggage up the narrow stairways, the overall decor of the hotel is in need of some updating but the room I had was more then suitable, I would stay here again when I visit Eastbourne should they have the right price and availability.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024