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The Mowbray

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Eastbourne with bar/lounge and outdoor tennis court

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Explore the area

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2 Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne, England, BN21 4BJ
  • Place, Congress Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastbourne Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Triple Room, Ensuite (Double/Twin + Sofa)

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite (Double/Twin + Sofa)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (SuperKing)

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (SuperKing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (SuperKing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Ensuite

Luxury Suite, Ensuite

Luxury Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Heating
Fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed

About the area

Eastbourne

At The Mowbray you'll be within steps of Eastbourne Heritage Centre and Devonshire Park Theatre. .At the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and an outdoor tennis court. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Eastbourne B&B include Eastbourne Beach and Congress Theatre.
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What's nearby

  • Devonshire Park Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Eastbourne Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Congress Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eastbourne Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Eastbourne Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪To the Rise Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bistrot Pierre - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bohemian - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Grand Hotel Cocktail Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro e Mozzarella - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Mowbray

Bed & breakfast in Eastbourne with bar/lounge and outdoor tennis court
The Mowbray offers its guests a lift. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 4-star Eastbourne bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Mowbray offers 14 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property prior to 6 PM on the day of arrival for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. Please note that late check-in is not available for the Family or Superior Quadruple Room.

Access methods

Smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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/debit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Mowbray B&B Eastbourne
Mowbray Eastbourne
The Mowbray Hotel Eastbourne
The Mowbray Eastbourne
The Mowbray Bed & breakfast
The Mowbray Bed & breakfast Eastbourne

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Mowbray?

Yep, The Mowbray is a short 3-minute walk from Eastbourne Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing and sailing.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mowbray?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mowbray on 7 Dec 2025 start from NZ$173.91, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Mowbray?

No, The Mowbray does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Mowbray?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Mowbray?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Mowbray Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 206 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

MYKOLA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Problems with a parking space. Misunderstanding of the system with breakfast. There is no drinking water in the room. If any drink is left cold in the evening, it will be hot in the morning. The lack of a refrigerator, and the heat, are definitely tests. The room is hot, there is a poorly working fan. The shower cabin is not complete. Of the 2 doors, there is only one. Switch water and shower modes, periodically fail. On the positive side: cleanliness and order, cleaning in the rooms. Coffee is very tasty in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Didn’t get what we booked

Booked a superior triple room which should have had a separate sofa bed and partial sea view, was given a standard double room with a view of the theatre inland. The bathroom is so tiny you cannot comfortably dry yourself after showering without leaving the bathroom. Stayed two nights, no clean towels after first night, quilt had a urine stain, blinds dirty. We regularly visit Eastbourne, first and last stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Clara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything in the room was very old and not very clean. The towels had holes in them. The bathroom and shower were very narrow and difficult to move around in for two petite women. The shower pressure was very low, the toilet was poorly designed and set up. There was noone at reception whenever we were at the property. One of the windows could not be opened, which made our top level room very hot and stuffy! It was not a 4 star experience as labeled in Expedia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefania

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum, Englefield Green

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Mowbray to see the Sussex Coast and Kent. The hotel proved to be a great choice. My room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. I had an easy walk to Eastbourne’s board walk, great local places to eat and a nice building btw.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Oscar

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was Superb Kitchen Staff were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cramped space and dirty bathroom

Not much space in the room or bathroom. Window was difficult to move. Worst part was bathroom. Mildew stains on ceiling and felt dirty. It really needs major updating. Glad we only had a 2 night stay. Would definitely not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

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

Rude and vitriolic

Roy, I presume the owner, is so rude it’s almost comical. I booked a suite for my son and I, and requested single beds placed as far apart as possible. On arrival, they were 4 inches apart, so we moved one of them to the other side of the room. It was on wheels so took a few seconds. The exposed carpet was filthy so we left the bed where it was in the morning to allow them to give it a rare vacuuming. Roy actually phoned me after we’d left to remonstrate..he was almost apoplectic that we had dared to move a bed! I’d like to know what award the ‘award winning breakfast’ has won? Maybe the most anaemic and unappealing sausage? Or perhaps an award for cramming the most tables in to a tiny basement breakfast room? To be fair I’ve had worst breakfasts but also many far better The hotel is tired and dated but the owner is incredible..I’m still feeling a bit stunned by his tirade
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I think they have made a great job of providing comfortable conditions for the clients of Mowbury court hotel.....Really good breakfast with a variety of cereal ..pastries ..cooked breakfast and extras...warm friendly staff making sure your stay is home to home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s very old fashion hotel, which I have prepared for that. The condition of the property is worst than I expect. The size of room is just like London. You probably could find something better if you book advance somewhere else in Eastbourne.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THIS PROPERTY IS TOTALLY UNSUITABLE FOR ELDERLY FOLK AND THOSE WITH MOBILITY PROBLEMS, TOO MANY STAIRS !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great option in Eastbourne

Great b&b option in Eastbourne. Roy was absolutely fantastic with the communication and the room was perfect for a weekend stay. Close to the seafront and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, the staff couldn’t be more helpful and we had a really nice couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointed. Wouldn’t recommend.

The location was great but that is the only good thing about The Mowbray. As soon as we entered the lobby there was a damp smell. No one to greet you or help with your bags etc. The bed was horrible, it was uncomfortable and the two mattresses that made up a double, constantly came apart with a sheet that didn’t fit properly. The duvet came out of the cover too. The room and bedding smelt of damp and the shower was dirty and mouldy. Glad we only stopped for the one night. We didn’t have breakfast, so can’t comment on that. If you find it difficult mobility wise, there are big steps up to the property and although there is a lift to the rooms, I’m not sure it went down to where the breakfast was being served and there were lots of steps down to it. I would not recommend The Mowbray and for the money I would have expected a lot more.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to access. And privacy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ideally located for eating out and sea front strolls. Basic hotel , easy parking, good breakfast however the housekeeping in the rooms could be improved especially in the bathrooms, toilet brush disgraceful !! . Blinds also thick in dust and tv unwatchable as signal kept going.

2/10 Terrible

Shukra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023