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7.5

783 reviews

New Wilmington Hotel

New Wilmington Hotel

25-27 Compton Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4DU, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Tennis court

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

New Wilmington Hotel

Welcome to the vibrant shores of Eastbourne, where the New Wilmington Hotel awaits to elevate your seaside escape! Nestled just 0.5mi from the city center at 25-27 Compton Street, this charming 3-star hotel is the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. With a nightly rate starting at an unbeatable price, it's a treasure trove for travelers looking to explore the breathtaking coastline and local attractions while enjoying all the comforts of home.

At the New Wilmington, your furry friends are more than welcome! Enjoy delightful meals at the on-site restaurant while your pet lounges in luxury (pet fees apply) or unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar after a day of adventure. When it’s time to relax, retreat to your non-smoking room equipped with free Wi-Fi, room service, and complimentary access to fantastic meeting and banquet facilities. For those feeling sporty, challenge your companions to a friendly match at the free tennis court just steps from your room.

But that's not all—our guests rave about their stay, leaving us with 783 glowing reviews that speak volumes about the welcoming atmosphere and attentive service! With a 24-hour front desk ready to cater to your needs, you'll never miss a beat in this delightful destination. Adventure, relaxation, and delightful encounters await at the New Wilmington Hotel, where every stay feels like a home away from home!

At the New Wilmington Hotel, culinary delights await you at The Mulberry Restaurant & Bar, where a scrumptious array of British and local flavors is served in a family-friendly ambiance. Start your day with a hearty breakfast, perhaps indulge in a classic Sunday roast, or share a pint with friends while laughing over shared memories! The combination of warm hospitality and mouthwatering dishes will leave your taste buds dancing and craving for more. With both indoor and outdoor seating, you can soak up the delightful Eastbourne atmosphere while savoring each bite.

Exploration is at your fingertips! The stunning coastline is just a stone's throw away, making it the ideal base for seaside adventures. Stroll along the scenic beach, get that dose of Vitamin D, or take a leisurely bike ride along the picturesque promenades. For the more adventurous spirit, don’t miss out on opportunities for local water sports or guided excursions to the nearby South Downs National Park. There's never a dull moment, and when the sun sets, the vibrant nightlife of Eastbourne awaits just a short distance from the hotel.

At the New Wilmington, comfort and fun go hand in hand! With a 24-hour front desk always ready to assist and a thriving atmosphere humming with laughter and joy, it's no wonder guests rave about their experiences here. Beyond the friendly interaction, revel in the opportunity to connect with fellow travelers or simply relish in the gorgeous views from the hotel’s communal areas. Whatever your heart desires, let the New Wilmington Hotel be your launchpad for the unforgettable moments that Eastbourne has to offer!

Closest airports

Lydd Airport

31.6mi

London Gatwick Airport

33.9mi

London City Airport

52.4mi

London Heathrow Airport

58.7mi

Le Touquet – Côte d'Opale Airport

61mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Tennis court

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Superior, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

Private Bathroom

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

Free toiletries

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Providing free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating and a TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

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This comfortable, heated room features a TV, telephone and private bathroom with hairdryer.

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Standard, Single, Single Use

1 Twin Bed

65 sqft

Private Bathroom

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

Free toiletries

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This comfortable, heated room features a TV, telephone and private bathroom with hairdryer.

Classic, Triple

1 Twin Bed

1 King Size Bed

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The triple room provides a tea and coffee maker and heating. The unit offers 2 beds.

Standard, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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This room has a TV, telephone, and a hairdryer.

Deluxe, King Size

185 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room

1 King Size Bed

185 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

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Standard Ensuite, Twin

1 Twin Bed

Pet Friendly

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior Ensuite Double Room

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Classic Family Ensuite

Pet Friendly

Free wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Classic Family

Pet Friendly

Free wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Guest reviews

7.5

783 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

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Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Matthew

8.2

September 2024

Clean room, comfortable bed, good shower. Nice breakfast. Good value for money.

Minor issue in the room was dealt with immediately,.thank you. Some quiet music in the breakfast room would make the breakfast experience better.

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Verkhovskaya

8.2

August 2025

Great location, 3 min from the seaside. Quite, not on main street. 10 min walk from rail staition. Hotel is clean, and it probably was refurbished a while ago.... There is a lift, even stairs lift. Clean towels on arrivel, normal matrasses,hair dryer, kettle and tea coffee in the room. Big bright triple room. Simple basic ,but freshly cooked breakfast But HOUSEKEEPING service in room while staying is disaster. Removing only garbage in the room, not in the toilet. No towels change, neither toilet nor sink were cleaned for 3 days.

Cleaness of room while staying!!! Nowhere was posted that they don't change towels for 3 days, if you drop them on the floor you will find them back hanging on hooks..... no comments. Toilet and sink were not cleaned during 3 days.

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41

9.1

August 2025

We booked this hotel for three nights to see the Eastbourne Air Show. The location is perfect for this, being just a few minutes level walk to the seafront, it is also a simple 15 minute walk to the station and the shopping centre. Before arrival, I was concerned about parking, particularly because this is probably the busiest weekend of the year. Outside the front of the hotel is a loading bay where you can park up to half an hour during the restricted period. The hotel will provide parking permits, one day at a time which you can buy in advance, they are very cheap. Within fifteen minutes, a space became available a few yards down the road which we used for the duration of our stay. I believe this is a family run hotel, the staff were exceptionally agreeable and helpful. Also within a few minutes walk is a street filled with restaurants and bars which was mighty handy.....the Italian and Thai restaurants in particular were well worth a visit.

The only thing we really missed was a fan in the room as the weather was warm overnight. Our room was very nice, the only issue was a broken shower holder, but nonetheless, it worked, the water was immediately hot and had good pressure.

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Simon

10

May 2025

I liked everything about my room at the hotel! It was extraordinarily good value for money: spacious, comfortable, well-appointed, clean and attractive. I don't think I've ever had a better room at such an affordable price. The staff were helpful and responsive, particularly Ajmal and Wajiha, who demonstrated such patience and positivity when I, er, mislaid my key. Their friendly approach to me and my partner was very much appreciated. Thank you! We had a wonderful, relaxing stay, right in the heart of the beautiful seaside town of Eastbourne

Nothing! All our questions and concerns were met with prompt and courteous responses.

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Janice

9.1

June 2025

The staff here were friendly and greeted us when we walked in and it was great value for money. The beds were comfortable and the carpet looked new. We could make a coffee in the room and it was spacious. It's an older hotel so it's not going to be the same as the View. But then View is three times the price. And I like older buildings. We didn't have breakfast so I can't comment. But overall I was very satisfied and came back the day after for another night because my work was extended a day.

It takes a little while for the water to run cold at the sink, but really I can't think of anything else negative. Perhaps just remind guests that they get a room key and a front door key when there is no one on reception in the middle of the night. At first I wondered how to get back in after I had to leave for a short time in the night, then realised I could open the door with my extra key.

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David

9.1

June 2025

There were two double beds in the room, a bonus! There was plenty of room to move around even if my disabled friend had been in a wheelchair. The cooked breakfast was not from a buffet but freshly cooked so the plates were very hot on Saturday when they arrived-less so on Sunday! However, all the food was good. One tiny point-we commented on the first day about the wash handbasin not holding water as the catch to release the plug was broken. Unfortunately,a part had to be bought so it could not be repaired till the day after we left(Sunday!) The staff were most apologetic but it meant I could not keep my water cool! The fan in the bathroom kept going for sometime after the light/shower was switched off but, at least,that kept the bathroom cool! It seemed that many family members worked at the hotel,giving it a nice feel.

Handbasin plug

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Ronald

9.1

May 2025

We had an excellent short stay at the New Wilmington Hotel. We had a deluxe room which had recently been refurbished. It fully met our expectations. The owners were friendly and welcoming. Parking was on the street outside the hotel with a special daily permit from the Council (issued by the hotel) for only £2.35. The well maintained sea front is only a few minutes walk. Ideally located for both the town centre facilities and walks towards Beachy Head. Breakfast was a standard English format; freshly prepared and good value.

While it did not affect us, our room was not fully accessible by the lift. This information should be available at the time of booking so that those with mobility problems can ensure that they have no problems. (it may be on the booking website and I just missed it)

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Junfu

10

June 2025

The hotel is very close to the beach, 5 minutes walking distance. The receptionist is very nice and kind. They offered me the opportunity to park in front of their hotel for free for two days, as the parking belongs to the hotel, labelled 'loading only'. If their front is fully parked, you can drive to 'Jevington Gardens' road for parking, a small charge for one day. To be honest, the facilities of this hotel are a little old but clean. I booked one family room, and that room is big and bright, west-facing, with sunshine in the afternoon. Daytime, I can hear the Seagull sound. In the evening, it is quiet but sometimes I can hear the sound from the corridor if they make too loud noise. Overall, I am happy with this hotel for family trip to Eastbourne.

Overall, the breakfast is ok, with a full English breakfast, some cereal and yogurt options, and juices. I think they can do even better if they can offer more breakfast options, e.g. cake and snacks.

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Anonymous

9.1

July 2025

The hotel room was lovely, we had paid for a bigger bed/room and were not disappointed! The decor was lovely, very modern (more modern than the outside/lobby) and clean. Bathroom and shower very nice, twin basins were a plus! We didn't have breakfast and the only downside was breakfast was between 8am-9am which is feel is a smaller time window than we would expect and finished earlier than we would have liked. The location was perfect for us, really close to the seafront and could buy a permit for parking from the hotel for £2.35 a day which was great.

Breakfast time to be extended.

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Lisa

8.2

June 2025

It was priced reasonably and was perfectly placed for visiting the Eastbourne tennis tournament. You can purchase a parking permit from reception and this will allow you to park in any free space within a designated zone (ours was ‘H’, just around the corner, until 11am the next day). We didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment on that, but found the bed in our room to be super comfy and the hotel staff were friendly and helpful. We will return again in the future.

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Points of Interest Around New Wilmington Hotel

Attractions

SEA LIFE® Brighton

18.8mi

Brighton Dome

18.9mi

The Lanes

19mi

Brighton i360

19.4mi

Rye

23.6mi

Kent & East Sussex Railway

27.5mi

Tenterden

27.6mi

Sissinghurst Castle

27.7mi

Penshurst Place & Gardens

28.8mi

Hever Castle

30.3mi

Restaurants

The Mulberry Restaurant & Bar

Cuisines

  • British
  • Local

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Amenities of New Wilmington Hotel

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Tennis court

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - New Wilmington Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property