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Reviews of Central Wave

29-31 New Steine, Kemptown, Brighton & Hove, BN2 1PD, United Kingdom

#60 of 71 B&Bs and Inns in Brighton & Hove

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Review score

Based on 360 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    7.2

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 2 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    The closeness to all the attractions I

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It said it was a 300ft room but it was small

    It's very close to the clubs and beach

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Simple checkin

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    8.0
    Unbelievable value and perfect for a family overnight trip to Brighton
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with some freshening up

    Location and value

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    8.0
    Will be happy to stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pebble beach.

    It had a little fridge, TV was working. Carpet was soft. Kettle was working with enough tea and coffee but not enough milk. Quiet, calm

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    7.0
    Clean and comfortable, budget feeling but entirely adequate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Although everything worked out well without it, we rather missed having contact with any human being — owner, manager, receptionist, anyone. It's people that give character to a place. Also, another resident pointed out that there was a kitchen downstairs. Maybe it's still a work in progress, but a more fully functional kitchen and information about it to guests would be a boon.

    Clean and fresh, it had everything we needed with no superfluous frills. The location was perfect for our needs.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were uncomfortable and a very small double. As our room was on the ground floor it was very noisy with people walking past late into the night. However the hotel itself was quiet

    Good location, simple check in with great communication and easy to follow instructions for self check in. Large room, booked for 3 guest but our room slept 6! [double bed and 2 x bunk beds)..so really good value. Room was basic but clean and well maintained

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    6.0
    Great location … glad we only booked one night as the hotel was
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was more like a hostel The room was extremely basic & one extension lead for all appliances. I felt the photos on booking. Com was misleading & we only found out that the hotel had no receptionist after booking .

    Location Beds was comfortable

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable as easy access and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was ok

    Situation

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    6.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very warm even with radiator turned off but too noisy to sleep with window open Extractor fan in bathroom not working so windows in main bedroom steamed up An extra bin in bedroom not just little one in bathroom would have been useful Road noise but should have guessed problem as earplugs were supplied !

    Fair room for price paid, good location, easy to enter and get key and felt secure Thank you

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was easy, clean and comfortable. Thanks, wouldn't hesitate to book again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    no wardrobes no were for clothing

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    7.0
    You get what you pay for
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No staff, but this is made clear o. Booking. I had some bugs in the room, but it is summer and the windows were open.

    Location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only complaint is that there is no air outlet. During the night, I felt suffocated because there is no window to open. It was a horrible feeling of lack of air.

    Clean and organized apartment, great location 🤩

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Stairs

    Location great and bed very comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Great little place, you won't get cold!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Single Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing I struggled with was the heating. It was great it worked but it worked too well, it was on the entire stay and the adjuster on the radiator didn't make a difference. It was hot hot even on the snowflake setting. I had to keep cooling the room by propping the window open. This was particularly an issue at night on Saturday because it meant it was too loud from the seafront clubs. I shut the window and put up with being too hot.

    Check in was easy, the room was clean and had a great view. It was small but not a bad thing, it was perfect for what I needed it for. The WiFi was good and stable. Everything was fully stocked. The location was great and worth the money on its own.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    6.0
    Reasonable hotel close to Brighton Centre
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Heating was broken so radiator permanently on making upstairs and our room uncomfortably warm. Carpet was horrible and felt dirty No parking nearby so had to lug bags on a 20 minute walk with no where to store bags after check out.

    Room, beds & bathroom was clean, good location close to beach and town centre

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower had black mould on the roof, which is really uncool. Windows had a heap of condensation so couldn't see the seaview and probably why there's mould as there is not a lot of ventilation unless you open the window where it's super windy. Stairs were pokey and there was a weird weed smell everywhere at the entrance. No staff at 6pm either??

    So ole check-in, good size room, nice bed and chairs and fridge was handy, as were the power sockets as I needed a lot.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No fridge in the room, even though this was advertised.

    Good location, easy check-in

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant place, if ever so slightly over-priced. Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As above

    Very cosy, if slightly small room. Shower and toilet a little cramped, but adequate. Beds comfy and room generally clean. Nice sea view from room.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    6.0
    It's fine for 1 night
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rude staff, the hallways to get to the room are very cramped and awkward, the shower didn't work properly.

    Really convenient location and the beds were comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You have to check in yourself, and they only send the information for it a few hours beforehand

    Very good location. Close to the beach, 5 minutes away from the pier and 10 minutes from the city center. Great pubs in the area. Room was recently renovated and very clean.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    8.0
    Brilliant! Would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing I could comment on is some decor is looking a little tired but not really a problem.

    Location was excellent! Very comfy bed, very clean and great price!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    7.0
    Nice little hotel and a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a bit outdated and single glazed windows do not stop the noise from the street. I think it is not a big problem though but for others it can be an issue.

    Great location, fair price especially if you plan to only sleep at the hotel, fridge and kettle in the room helps to make it even more economical. Clean.

    Stayed in August 2024

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