Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, location and food.
9.2864Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 10:30 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.4 out of 10, at 89 Meads Street.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Award-Winning Inn near Eastbourne Pier
Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities Experience light and elegant rooms at The Pilot Inn, each equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and an en suite bathroom for your comfort.
Delicious Dining Options Indulge in a freshly cooked full English breakfast each morning and savor a modern British menu for lunch and dinner. Choose to dine in the restaurant or garden area for a delightful experience.
Convenient Location for Exploring Located just minutes from the sea, enjoy leisurely strolls to nearby attractions like Congress Theatre, Towner Art Gallery, and Arndale shopping centre. Book your stay at The Pilot Inn for a memorable coastal getaway.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Garden
- Bar
- Soundproof rooms
Rooms
9.2
Top rated
Rated 9.2 out of 10 by 864 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.4
- Service9.9
- Location9.4
- Rooms8.9
- Amenities8.4
- Value9.4
- Food & drink9.4
Guests mention
Friendly staffGreat locationExcellent foodClean roomsComfortable stay
FRANCOItalyPiacevole soggiorno in un vero Pub nel sud del Regno Unito
Alloggiare in questo Pub è stata una esperienza da non dimenticare. Si respira tutta l'atmosfera del luogo e si possono apprezzare la gentilezza delle persone e l'originalità dell'arredamento. Colazione ottima!
Manca…
EmmaUnited StatesGreat stay with amazing staff and wonderful amenities all around!
Lovely area and easy walk to bus stop!
johannesNLTop
Parkeren
RiccardoUnited KingdomFlies around when eating
Friendliness of staff!!
The decor, seating layout, lots of natural light.
I didn't like the flies around eating, on both days.
Even at night, near closing.
Ventilation in the restaurant seating area becomes rather…
GraciellaNLHeerlijke overnachting voor onze tussenstop
Sfeervolle kamer en een super locatie op loopafstand van prachtige kliffen. Parkeren was eenvoudig. Het ontbijt was niet inclusief, maar wel erg smakelijk en genoeg keuze. Voor ons de perfecte eerste tussenstop locatie…
MartinUnited KingdomGood value for money, good evening meal but not so much the breakfast good but … staff were excellent looking forward to
Very welcoming staff, clean room, very well maintained
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Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
89 Meads Street, Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 9.4 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Check-out by 10:30 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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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. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about The Pilot Inn
What time is check-in and check-out at The Pilot Inn?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:30 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does The Pilot Inn allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at The Pilot Inn?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does The Pilot Inn have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book The Pilot Inn?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is The Pilot Inn?
89 Meads Street, Eastbourne.
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