Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Seaside Escape Awaits at Langham Hotel
Established in 1913, we are proud to offer guests a memorable experience with exceptional service. Located on the beautiful Eastbourne seafront, our family-run hotel combines timeless elegance with modern comforts. With 77 well-appointed en-suite rooms, breathtaking views of the bay, and dedicated hospitality, we ensure a truly memorable stay. Guests can enjoy Langham's Bar, the Langham Restaurant & Conservatory featuring stained glass windows and nostalgic memorabilia, or relax by the seafront.Our property includes the historic Bathing Machine, a local landmark refurbished in 2018. We provide seasonal offers, private dining options, and event spaces for meetings or receptions. Our team's commitment to hospitality bridges over a century of tradition with contemporary guest needs.
Services
Accommodation
Dining
Private Events
Afternoon Tea
Car Parking
Details
- Year established: 1913
Highlights and features
- We are a family-owned hotel operating since 1913
- Our rooms offer uninterrupted seafront views of Eastbourne
- We maintain the historic Bathing Machine as a local landmark
- Our restaurant features original stained glass and artwork
- We offer exclusive direct booking discounts for guests
Services
Accommodation
Our 77 en-suite bedrooms combine comfort with coastal charm, featuring sea view options, flexible bed configurations, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy direct seafront access, heritage interiors, and exclusive online booking discounts. Each room maintains the hotel's historic character while meeting contemporary comfort standards.
Dining
The Langham Restaurant & Conservatory serves seasonal British cuisine amidst stained glass windows and original artworks. Special menus include traditional afternoon tea with panoramic sea views. Our bar offers a curated selection of local ales and international wines in a heritage setting.
Private Events
We host weddings, corporate meetings, and private receptions in our function spaces overlooking Eastbourne's seafront. Our dedicated events team provides tailored packages including catering, AV equipment, and themed decorations. The venue combines historic grandeur with modern event technology.
Afternoon Tea
Our grand afternoon tea features freshly baked scones, delicate finger sandwiches, and a selection of premium teas served in the Conservatory. Available daily with optional champagne upgrades, this traditional experience showcases our hospitality heritage against a backdrop of coastal views and Victorian architecture.
Car Parking
Secure on-site car parking available for guests with limited spaces. Reservations recommended during peak seasons. Our central Eastbourne location provides easy access to local attractions while ensuring vehicle safety within our premises.
People
Neil Kirby
Proprietor
As third-generation proprietor, Neil Kirby oversees daily operations and maintains the hotel's heritage standards. With over 25 years in hospitality management, he ensures the family legacy continues through attentive guest service and preservation of historic features.
Questions
Does Langham Hotel offer sea view rooms?
Yes, we have multiple room categories with direct sea views including Double, Superior Double, and Junior Deluxe options.
Can I book hotel rooms online?
Yes, our website offers direct bookings with a 5% discount available when using code Langham5 at checkout.
Is parking available at the hotel?
We provide limited on-site car parking for guests, with reservations recommended during busy periods.
What dining options exist nearby?
Our own restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while Eastbourne's seafront offers multiple independent eateries within walking distance.
Are events permitted in the hotel?
We host private functions, weddings, and business meetings in our function spaces with tailored packages available.
What historic features does the hotel have?
We display original stained glass windows, artworks, and the 2018-restored Bathing Machine, one of only two remaining in the UK.
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Reviews (7)
Diane Walker
Jan 04, 2022
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Amazing staff, real old fashioned, good quality service. A refreshing change in this world. Very clean, breakfast, although not overly generous, was in fact perfect and obviously high quality ingredients. Fairly prices in bar and room service too
Will definitely be back
Will definitely be back
Michelle Hutton
Dec 30, 2021
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Excellent hotel. Staff and owners cannot do enough for you. Food plentiful excellent quality. Will definitely be returning next year. Thank you all at the Langham for making our Christmas so do special as normal. Happy New Year to everyone. Xx
John Stygle
Dec 26, 2021
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Amazing food, venue, atmosphere and staff. Luxury stay with a seafront included. Always a wonderful stay.
Ann Chandler
Dec 23, 2021
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An Excellent Hotel. The staff are very helpful Neil and Wendy the owners are lovely. Excellent breakfast and evening meal. Good value.
John Cooper
Dec 19, 2021
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Stayed for 1 night in December 2021
I have stayed in many hotels over the years and this really is very nice. The parking is easy, the staff are very friendly and the rooms are nice (some squeaky floorboards, but it is an old building).
BUT THE BREAKFAST - 1 small sausage, 1 rasher of bacon, 2 tablespoons on scrambled egg, 2 tablespoons of baked beans, a few mushrooms and a slice of fried bread the size of a playing card. Just not enough after a night out.
I have stayed in many hotels over the years and this really is very nice. The parking is easy, the staff are very friendly and the rooms are nice (some squeaky floorboards, but it is an old building).
BUT THE BREAKFAST - 1 small sausage, 1 rasher of bacon, 2 tablespoons on scrambled egg, 2 tablespoons of baked beans, a few mushrooms and a slice of fried bread the size of a playing card. Just not enough after a night out.
Daniel Stickland
Nov 22, 2021
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Lovely place to visit for afternoon tea. Visited today as a group of 4 and were immediately made to feel welcome. We had an allergy in our party that was catered for brilliantly which showed good attention to detail on their part and they still provided a delicious selection of food. We were also celebrating a birthday, and once we finished lunch the waiter surprised us by bringing out a beautifully iced sponge cake which said happy birthday on top. A very thoughtful touch which we certainly did not expect! All in all a fantastic place to visit for afternoon tea, and the rest of the hotel looked
Roger Dawson
Nov 17, 2021
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Just had three days at the Langham . Accommodation fantastic , our room was squeaky clean. Bed was very comfortable. The food was excellent with a great choice. The staff were polite and extremely professional, nothing was too much trouble. Comfortable lounge and bar area. A very well run Hotel and a notch or two up from most, can't wait to return, thankyou.
