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Just over a mile from Eastbourne Pier on the south coast and 20 miles from Brighton, this award-winning inn has a great location 2 minutes’ walk from the sea. There is free WiFi and free parking on site. Rooms at The Pilot Inn are light and elegant in style, and each benefits from a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and an private bathroom. Each morning guests can enjoy a freshly cooked full English breakfast, which you can eat in the restaurant or the outside in the garden area. A modern British menu is served every day for lunch and dinner. You can take a leisurely stroll from The Pilot Inn for 15 minutes along the seafront, and it will take you to the Congress Theater and Towner Art Gallery. Arndale shopping center is also nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marie-josee
    Canada Canada
    Restaurant / pub was great, rooms were clean and comfortable. Location - quiet neighbourhood but close enough to everything.
  • D
    Don
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amber Michaela Becky rianna were the best in the world, awesome service helpful and welcoming
  • Christopher
    United States of America United States of America
    Convenient location for hiking and the coast. Food was delicious. Staff extremely helpful.
  • Glenn
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was wonderful, and the good was very good too! We had a very nice stay.
  • K
    Kathleen
    United States of America United States of America
    Dinner was amazing!! Pub was beautiful Town was gorgeous! Suite was amazing
  • Summers
    Ireland Ireland
    Great team working there who are very attentive and friendly. Room was top hotel standard. Good in pub is excellent.
  • 3marmots
    United States of America United States of America
    We had to leave early so missed breakfast. However, we had dinner in the dining room our first night. It was fabulous. Great food and service. You've got to try the Steak and Guinness Pie! The fridge in the bedroom was useful!
  • Jodie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We’ve stayed here a couple of times and very consistent with staff, room and service. It’s also a great pub and friendly atmosphere.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the whole ambience is great, the food was superb and the staff are amazing
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was amazing! The decor was fabulous, the colours and quality of furniture very well thought out. I would love whoever did this to decorate my home. Huge comfy bed & there was even a roll top copper bath in the room. Very clean and...

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi there - do you have any vegan breakfast options available?

    Hello We offer Vegan & Vegetarian Breakfast's
    Answered on 5 January 2023
  • Do you have twin bedded rooms

    All our rooms have double beds
    Answered on 9 February 2022
  • Hi! Is it possible to book a single room for a family of 2 adults+7yo child?

    Hello All of our rooms are double bedded and can only accommodate 2 people in them Regards Lisa
    Answered on 19 March 2024
  • How far are you from Devonshire Park tennis? Could we walk there and how long will that take?

    Hello It would take about 20 mins to walk to Devonshire Park tennis
    Answered on 16 December 2022
  • Hi Do you offer late check out? Thank you

    Hello We can not offer a late check out
    Answered on 30 January 2023
  • Hi Are you dog friendly?

    Hello We allow dogs into the pub, but not into the B&B bedrooms
    Answered on 9 September 2022
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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of The Pilot Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Pilot Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note the last check-in time on a Sunday is 19:30.

    A full English Breakfast is served from 09:00 to 10:30. Cereal and toast are available from 08:00, by prior request only.

    The pub is open from 11:00 - 23:00 Monday to Saturday and 11:00 - 20:00 on Sundays.

    FAQs about The Pilot Inn

    • The Pilot Inn has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • The prices at The Pilot Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from The Pilot Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Pilot Inn is 1.4 miles from the center of Eastbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Pilot Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • The Pilot Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Beach
    • Room options at The Pilot Inn include:

      • Double