Hotels in Polegate
87 handpicked places to stay
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Polegate itself keeps its accommodation modest: a handful of B&Bs and small guesthouses cater mainly to travellers passing through, visiting family in the area, or working nearby, and they tend to be simple, well-priced and unpretentious rather than aimed at leisure tourists. That suits the town's character as a practical base rather than a destination, and it means rooms are usually easy to book even at short notice outside peak summer weekends.
For a broader choice, including larger hotels, seafront options and more established chains, Eastbourne is only five miles south and offers everything from traditional Victorian seafront hotels to budget and boutique options, all within easy reach of Polegate by train or car. Staying in Eastbourne also puts the pier, promenade and Beachy Head within walking or short-drive distance, while Polegate remains a handy stop for the Cuckoo Trail and the South Downs.
Travellers heading further into the Downs or towards villages like Alfriston and Wilmington will find a smattering of rural inns and guesthouses too, often set in period buildings with the kind of quiet, countryside outlook that a stay in the town itself won't provide. Whichever option you choose, Polegate's railway junction makes it a convenient hub for reaching hotels across this stretch of East Sussex without needing to rely on a car for every journey.
Chalk Farm LDC
Hotel · Coopers Hill, Eastbourne · 1.6 miles away
Hotel on Coopers Hill in Eastbourne with a restaurant, bar and snack bar, plus free on-site parking near the seafront.
Travelodge Eastbourne Willingdon Drove
Hotel · Highfield Park, Eastbourne · 2.7 miles away
Budget hotel near Shinewater Park, Eastbourne, with an on-site restaurant, cooked breakfast and free parking for 42 straightforward rooms.
Premier Inn Eastbourne
Hotel · Willingdon Drove, Eastbourne · 2.7 miles away
Premier Inn Eastbourne is a 47-room hotel on the edge of town with on-site restaurant, bar and free parking near the seafront and South Downs.
The Crown Hotel
Hotel · 19 High Street, Hailsham · 2.8 miles away
Central Hailsham hotel with en-suite rooms and drinks on hand, moments from the town's pubs and restaurants.
The Horseshoe Inn
Hotel · Windmill Hill, Hailsham · 2.8 miles away
A 21-room pub inn at Windmill Hill, Hailsham, with a proper bar and restaurant, handy for the South Downs and Herstmonceux Castle.
The Lamb Inn
Hotel · 36 High Street, Eastbourne · 3.7 miles away
A historic pub hotel on Eastbourne's High Street, with generous Sunday roasts and en-suite rooms above a well-kept bar.
Downs Edge Anex
Guest Accommodation · Holywell Road, Eastbourne · 3.8 miles away
A modest annexe on Holywell Road, Eastbourne, offering en-suite rooms and garden views close to the South Downs.
The Albany Lions Hotel
Hotel · Grand Parade, Eastbourne · 3.8 miles away
Seafront hotel on Eastbourne's Grand Parade with restaurant, bar and breakfast, plus 50 rooms and free parking.
The Mansion Lions Hotel
Hotel · 1 Grand Parade, Eastbourne · 3.8 miles away
A 106-room hotel on Eastbourne's Grand Parade with its own restaurant and bar, plus free on-site parking near the seafront.
Boship Lions Farm hotel
Hotel · Lower Dicker, Hailsham · 3.8 miles away
A 45-room countryside hotel at Lower Dicker near Hailsham, East Sussex, with free parking and gardens to unwind in after exploring the area.
West Lodge B&B
B&B · Lower Dicker, Hailsham · 3.8 miles away
Adults-only B&B in Lower Dicker near Hailsham, East Sussex, suited to couples wanting a quiet break with garden views and free parking.
Travelodge Hellingly Eastbourne
Hotel · A22 Boship Farm Roundabout, Eastbourne · 3.9 miles away
Budget hotel just off the A22 near Eastbourne, handy for exploring the High Weald AONB, with free parking and pet-friendly rooms.
The Manse B&B
B&B · 7 Dittons Road, Eastbourne · 4 miles away
Adults-only B&B on Dittons Road in Eastbourne, with en-suite rooms and drinks provided, plus free parking.
Ye Olde Smugglers Inne
Hotel · Waterloo Square, Polegate
Traditional inn in Polegate, East Sussex, with its own restaurant and bar, handy for the South Downs and Eastbourne.
The Star Inn Alfriston
Hotel · High Street, Polegate
Set on Polegate's High Street in the South Downs National Park, The Star Inn Alfriston offers 37 en-suite rooms with room service and drinks on request.
Wingrove House
Hotel · High Street, Alfriston · 4 miles away
A colonial-style hotel on Alfriston's High Street, with garden and free parking close to Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters.
Deans Place Hotel
Hotel · Seaford Road, Alfriston · 4.1 miles away
A 36-room hotel in the South Downs village of Alfriston, East Sussex, with gardens and an outdoor pool close to the Seven Sisters cliffs.
Number Ninety One
B&B · 91 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.1 miles away
A five-room B&B on Eastbourne's Royal Parade, well suited to couples wanting a quiet seafront base with sea views and free parking.
The Garfield Guest House
B&B · 90 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.1 miles away
A seafront B&B on Eastbourne's Royal Parade with breakfast and kids' meals included, plus sea-view rooms and a garden.
Beamsley Lodge B&B
Guest Accommodation · 86-87 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.1 miles away
A seafront-area B&B on Eastbourne's Royal Parade, with en-suite rooms and a garden, handy for coastal walks and cycling.
The Langtons Guest House
B&B · 85 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.1 miles away
An adults-only B&B on Eastbourne's Royal Parade, close to the seafront, with 9 en-suite rooms and free on-site parking.
Coast Guest House
B&B · 4 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.1 miles away
A small seafront B&B on Royal Parade in Eastbourne, suited to travellers wanting a quiet, no-fuss coastal base with free parking.
Devonia Eastbourne
B&B · 74 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.2 miles away
A seafront B&B on Royal Parade in Eastbourne, with 8 rooms, a garden and free on-site parking just steps from the water.
Bassets House
B&B · 72 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.2 miles away
Small B&B on Eastbourne's Royal Parade with a bar, breakfast and free parking, just over a mile from the town centre.
Ebor Lodge
Guest Accommodation · 71 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.2 miles away
A small, relaxed B&B on Eastbourne's Royal Parade, suited to travellers who want sea views and a low-key stay near the pier.
By The Sea Bed and Breakfast
B&B · 62 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.2 miles away
Adults-only B&B on Eastbourne's Royal Parade with en-suite rooms, sea views and free on-site parking.
Bay Lodge Hotel Eastbourne
Guest House · Seafront, Royal Parade · 4.2 miles away
A small, family-run seafront guest house on Royal Parade, offering straightforward sea-view rooms a short walk from the pier and town centre.
Sea View Guest House
Guest Accommodation · 57 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.2 miles away
A Victorian guest house on Eastbourne's Royal Parade, with simple sea-view rooms and free on-site parking.
Breakers Bed and Breakfast
B&B · 56 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.2 miles away
A seven-room seafront guesthouse on Eastbourne's Royal Parade, with airy rooms, sea views and free on-site parking.
Eastbourne Reymar - B&B
B&B · 2-4 Cambridge Road, Eastbourne · 4.2 miles away
A 15-room B&B in Eastbourne, close to the seafront, offering breakfast and free parking within easy reach of the town's attractions.
Albert & Victoria
Guest Accommodation · 19 St Aubyns Road, Eastbourne · 4.2 miles away
Adults-only B&B on St Aubyns Road in Eastbourne, with Victorian-style rooms and sea views just a short walk from the seafront.
Loriston Guest House
Guest Accommodation · 17 St Aubyns Road, Eastbourne · 4.2 miles away
Small six-room guest house in Eastbourne, close to the seafront and countryside, well placed for golf, cycling and coastal walks.
Langham Hotel Eastbourne
Hotel · Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.2 miles away
Hotel on Eastbourne's Royal Parade with a well-regarded restaurant and bar, many rooms enjoying sea views over the front.
OYO The Strand Hotel
Hotel · 35-42 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.2 miles away
A 110-room hotel on Eastbourne's Royal Parade, right along the seafront with sea views and easy access to the promenade.
Sea Breeze
Guest Accommodation · 6 Marine Road, Eastbourne · 4.2 miles away
On Marine Road in Eastbourne with sea views, Sea Breeze is a modest, cosy guest house handy for the seafront and local pubs.
Gyves Guest House
Guest Accommodation · 20 St Aubyns Rd, Eastbourne · 4.3 miles away
Adults-only guest house on St Aubyns Road in Eastbourne, close to the seafront and South Downs, with just five en-suite rooms.
The Majestic Hotel
Hotel · 26 - 34 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.3 miles away
A grand seafront hotel on Eastbourne's Royal Parade, with sea-view rooms, a restaurant and bar, and space for the whole family, pets included.
East Beach Hotel
Hotel · 23-25 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.3 miles away
East Beach Hotel is a seafront hotel on Royal Parade, Eastbourne, with sea-view rooms and a short walk to the pier.
The Olde Forge Hotel
Hotel · Old Road Magham Down, Hailsham · 4.3 miles away
Countryside hotel near Hailsham, East Sussex, handy for local walks, golf and pubs, with free on-site parking and en-suite family rooms.
Best Western York House Hotel
Hotel · 14-22 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.3 miles away
On Eastbourne's Royal Parade seafront, this 76-room hotel has sea-view rooms and an indoor pool, with Beachy Head an easy trip away.
Port Hotel
Hotel · 11-12 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.3 miles away
A 13-room hotel on Eastbourne's Royal Parade with stylish, comfortable rooms, powerful showers and sea views from some windows.
Beach Front Guest House
Guest Accommodation · 13 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.3 miles away
A seafront guest house on Eastbourne's Royal Parade, well suited to couples and families wanting sea views without hotel prices.
Atlanta
B&B · 10 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.3 miles away
A B&B on Royal Parade in Eastbourne, with cosy en-suite rooms, many looking straight out over the sea.
Glastonbury Hotel
Hotel · 4-9 Royal Parade, Eastbourne · 4.3 miles away
A seafront hotel on Eastbourne's Royal Parade with sea-view rooms, a bar and games room for rainy afternoons.
Croft House Eastbourne
Guest House · Old Town, near Motcombe Gardens · 4.3 miles away
A small, well-reviewed guest house in Eastbourne's quieter Old Town, offering individually decorated rooms and a personal, home-from-home style of stay.
The Iverna
B&B · 32 Marine Parade, Eastbourne · 4.3 miles away
A seafront B&B on Marine Parade, Eastbourne, well suited to travellers who want traditional rooms and sea views without a fuss.
Eastbourne Riviera Hotel
Hotel · 26 Marine Parade, Eastbourne · 4.3 miles away
Hotel on Eastbourne's Marine Parade, close to the seafront, golf, watersports and coastal walking trails, with sea-view rooms.
Cromwell House
Guest Accommodation · 23 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne · 4.4 miles away
Eight-room Victorian B&B on Cavendish Place in Eastbourne, a short walk from the seafront, with breakfast and free WiFi included.
Shore View Hotel
Hotel · Marine Parade, Eastbourne · 4.4 miles away
A 90-room seafront hotel on Marine Parade in Eastbourne, with clean if slightly dated rooms and free on-site parking.
OYO Marine Parade Hotel
Hotel · 13-14 Marine Parade, Eastbourne · 4.4 miles away
Hotel on Eastbourne's Marine Parade, close to the pier and seafront, with 29 rooms and sea views over the Channel.
Savoy Court Hotel
Hotel · 11-15 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne · 4.4 miles away
In Eastbourne, close to the seafront, the Savoy Court Hotel offers 29 straightforward rooms and a walled garden for quieter moments.
Regent Hotel
Hotel · 3 Cavendish Place Eastbourne, Eastbourne · 4.4 miles away
A straightforward seafront-area hotel in Eastbourne, well suited to travellers who want an easy base near the beach and South Downs.
Royal Hotel - Adults Only
Guest Accommodation · 8-9 Marine Parade, Eastbourne · 4.4 miles away
Adults-only guesthouse on Eastbourne's Marine Parade with sea-view rooms and a genuine seafront outlook.
The Queens Hotel Eastbourne
Hotel · Seafront, opposite the pier · 4.4 miles away
A traditional seafront hotel standing opposite Eastbourne Pier, with sea-view rooms, a spa and one of the most central locations on the promenade.
Afton Hotel
Hotel · 2-8 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne · 4.4 miles away
A 54-room hotel on Cavendish Place in Eastbourne, close to the seafront, offering warm rooms and three-course dinners at a fair price.
The Pier Hotel
Hotel · 4 Grand Parade, Eastbourne · 4.4 miles away
A seafront hotel on Grand Parade in Eastbourne with sea and pier views from many rooms, right by the town centre.
Ravilious
B&B · 16 Blackwater Road, Eastbourne · 4.4 miles away
A B&B on Blackwater Road in Eastbourne, within easy reach of the pier and Beachy Head, with parking on site.
The Burlington Hotel
Hotel · Grand Parade, Eastbourne · 4.4 miles away
A budget-friendly seafront hotel on Eastbourne's Grand Parade, suited to travellers who want sea views and a big breakfast without a big bill.
The Guesthouse East
Guest Accommodation · 13 Hartington Place, Eastbourne · 4.5 miles away
Guest accommodation in Eastbourne, a short walk from the seafront and town centre, with 7 rooms and free on-site parking.
The Sheldon B&B
B&B · 9-11 Burlington Place, Eastbourne · 4.5 miles away
A B&B on Burlington Place in Eastbourne, close to the seafront and South Downs, with free parking and a resident dog.
Haddon Hall Hotel
Hotel · Devonshire Place, Eastbourne · 4.5 miles away
Long-standing hotel on Devonshire Place in Eastbourne, some rooms with sea views, close to the seafront and East Sussex coast.
The Chatsworth Hotel
Hotel · Grand Parade, Eastbourne · 4.5 miles away
A 30-room seafront hotel on Grand Parade in Eastbourne, with an old-world lift and rooms overlooking the sea.
Imperial Hotel
Hotel · Devonshire Place, Eastbourne · 4.5 miles away
Classic seafront hotel on Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, with spotless en-suite rooms and evening entertainment thrown in.
Hadleigh Hotel
Hotel · 24 Upper Berkeley Street, London · 4.5 miles away
A 19th-century townhouse hotel with just 10 rooms in Marylebone, close to Baker Street and Regent's Park.
The Cumberland Hotel
Hotel · 34-36 Grand Parade, Eastbourne · 4.5 miles away
Facing the sea along Grand Parade in Eastbourne, this hotel pairs sea-view rooms with friendly service and a lively bar and restaurant.
The Cavendish Hotel Eastbourne
Hotel · Grand Parade seafront, central · 4.5 miles away
A large Victorian hotel directly on Eastbourne's central seafront, with sea-view rooms, a pool and easy walking access to the pier and shops.
da Vinci Hotel
Hotel · 9-10 Howard Square, Eastbourne · 4.5 miles away
A 19th-century building on Eastbourne's Howard Square houses this modern hotel, with colourful rooms and a small art gallery close to the seafront.
The Berkeley
Guest Accommodation · 3 Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne · 4.5 miles away
A 13-room Victorian bed and breakfast on Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne, close to the seafront and within easy reach of pubs and restaurants.
The Mowbray
B&B · 2 Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne · 4.5 miles away
A 12-room B&B on Lascelles Terrace in Eastbourne, close to both the seafront and town centre, with free on-site parking.
The Sherwood - Guest house
Guest Accommodation · 7 Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne · 4.5 miles away
An 11-room Victorian-terrace guest house on Lascelles Terrace in Eastbourne, with a beach hut and deckchairs for guest use.
West Rocks Hotel
Hotel · Grand Parade, Eastbourne · 4.6 miles away
A seafront hotel on Eastbourne's Grand Parade, well suited to sea-view stays and couples wanting space to relax by the coast.
Osborne Aparthotel
Hotel · 39 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne · 4.6 miles away
Self-catering apartments on Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, with full kitchens and an easy walk to the seafront.
Pearl & Pebbles Eastbourne
Hotel · 12 Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne · 4.6 miles away
A 50-room townhouse hotel on Lascelles Terrace in Eastbourne, close to the beach and handy for the coastline beyond.
The Devonshire Park Hotel
Hotel · Carlisle Road, Eastbourne · 4.6 miles away
A traditional townhouse hotel on Carlisle Road in Eastbourne, close to the seafront, with free on-site parking and a garden.
Alexandra Hotel Eastbourne
Hotel · King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne · 4.6 miles away
A 38-room hotel on King Edwards Parade in Eastbourne, with sea-view rooms and easy parking a short walk from the seafront.
The Oban Hotel
Hotel · King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne · 4.6 miles away
A budget-minded seafront stay on King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, best suited to travellers who want sea views without a big price tag.
17 Wilmington Square
B&B · 17 Wilmington Square, Eastbourne · 4.6 miles away
A 12-room B&B on Wilmington Square in Eastbourne, within easy reach of the pier and Beachy Head, with free on-site parking.
The Big Sleep Hotel Eastbourne
Hotel · Town centre, near the station · 4.7 miles away
A design-led budget hotel in central Eastbourne, close to the railway station and a short walk from the seafront and shops.
The Rose Cottage Inn
Hotel · The Village, Selmeston · 4.7 miles away
A quiet inn in the Sussex village of Selmeston, well suited to walkers and drivers exploring the South Downs and Lewes at an easy pace.
Lansdowne Hotel Eastbourne
Hotel · Western seafront, near Wish Tower · 4.7 miles away
A family-run seafront hotel near the Wish Tower, with traditional rooms, a lounge bar and a loyal following of returning guests.
The Grand Hotel Eastbourne
Hotel · Western seafront, near Meads · 4.7 miles away
Eastbourne's landmark Victorian seafront hotel, known locally as the White Palace, with formal gardens, a spa and sea views along the western promenade.
The Cherry Tree Guest House
Guest Accommodation · 15 Silverdale Road, Eastbourne · 4.7 miles away
A 10-room Victorian townhouse guest house in Eastbourne, East Sussex, with free parking, breakfast and a garden for relaxing after the seafront.
Beachy Rise
B&B · 5 Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne · 4.7 miles away
An 1890s townhouse B&B on Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne, with relaxed en-suite rooms and a garden-view dining room for breakfast.
B&B The Little Garth
B&B · 17 Blackfields Avenue, Bexhill-on-Sea · 4.8 miles away
A garden B&B on Blackfields Avenue in Bexhill-on-Sea, near the coast with free on-site parking and en-suite rooms.
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne
Hotel · Western seafront, Mount Road · 4.8 miles away
A long-established seafront hotel near Meads, with sea-view gardens, an indoor pool and a traditional dinner-bed-and-breakfast style of stay.
Tiger Inn
B&B · The Green, Eastbourne · 4.8 miles away
A traditional pub B&B on The Green in Eastbourne, with en-suite rooms above a bar known for hearty food and a friendly atmosphere.
The Pilot Inn
Hotel · 89 Meads Street, Eastbourne · 5 miles away
A pub-hotel in Eastbourne's Meads Village, close to the South Downs National Park, known for generous Sunday roasts and spotless rooms.