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Reviews of The Mowbray 4 stars

Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 4BJ, United Kingdom

#37 of 41 B&Bs and Inns in Eastbourne

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Review score

Based on 540 B&B reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    7.0
    We had a lovely stay, thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 1 smelled a little musty and there was condensation on the windows in the morning, however, room 10 was light and bright being on the 2nd floor.

    Good night’s sleep, breakfast and location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    6.0
    A disappointing stay AND a very long walk to Hippodrome theatre
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Steps to front door AND three steps from lift to room,NOT warned! Tiny washbasin,very hard to fill kettle without wetting floor! One of three overhead lights not working. Only one keycard so I had to phone friend to let me in on returning twice on Saturday. The info in the room said"Coffe,tea and soft drinks in sitting room"BUT NO kettle. When I asked waitress,she said bring down from your room BUT disabled friend could NOT have carried hot cup down three stairs,into lift then along corridor to sitting room. We feel there was not enough information provided AND some was incorrect. We cannot understand how hotel got 4 stars from AA,as there were not the facilities we expect in a 4 star,e.g.pool,bar,etc!

    Breakfast was excellent an served in the sitting room as my disabled friend could not manage stairs to lower ground floor and lift never went there

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one key card and we really needed two.

    Good location, great room with lovely bay windows.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Great position,very clean, but wouldn’t stay again because of steps
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really suitable for people with walking issues, steps outside, first step very high, and steps to breakfast room

    Very good location very clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    A splendid find - excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super King Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff very professional yet friendly very welcoming beforehand and during our visit. Very comfortable bed. Excellent proximity to theatre and close to vg restaurant for pre-theatre meal. Excellent breakfast. Very helpful parking permit arrangement.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super King Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didnt like not being able to open the windows! It smelt a bit damp.

    The style and location. Nice shower, comfy bed, selection of tea and coffees etc.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    7.0
    A few tweaks needed but only for own preference, a nice stay and would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super King Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was not very powerful Heating not very good Room a little small much preferred room 1 on our first stay there

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family triple room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattresses were not very comfortable and it did affect our sleep.

    The location was perfect.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    6.0
    Very disappointed. Got the feel that owner not to bothered as long as funds come in.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super King Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Although the room was large there was a smell of damp when you entered. The bed had draws underneath and the front kept falling off. The bed was a king but the quilt only a double. A plug socket was broken. Some sweets were left in a tray but some had been there a loooong time. The bathroom was cramped as they had used part of the bathroom to make a guest toilet on the hallway. The shelf was on the side as you couldn't use the sink when fixed. The shower was in need of a good clean there was mould and scale build up as it was a walk-in shower but wasn't inviting. As the shower was near the door going into the bedroom the water would wet the carpet and I think this is were the damp smell comes from. We paid for breakfast on the last day which was awful. My husband had kippers which were cooked to a inch of their life. The cups and teapots were stained brown and the chrome table legs were covered in remains of dryed food. There was also slug trails under some of the tables, I couldn't wait to get out. The access for disabled wasn't clear if they did have. The steps at the front are very step and not suitable for people who have trouble. Door handles were off, lots of little DIY issues. The owners post left on the mat for days.

    Location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    8.0
    Good budget option for an overnight stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Twin room was a little small, OK for an overnight.

    Good location, close to the seafront.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    6.0
    Ok.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super King Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to phone to gain entry when we arrived. The lift does not go down to the Breakfast room in the basement. Front of property unswept.

    2 minute walk to the Winter Gardens and Sea front. Breakfast good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super King Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    great location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Super King Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were one of 2 couples staying and we were put in Room 15 which looked nothing like the photos. Now considering we were supposed to have had a room upgrade to a deluxe king size......we were disappointed to say the least. Bed was huge. Room was tired and scruffy.....definitely NOT deluxe. Shower head was loose and electrics on the top of shower unit open to water so beware. Electrical items....hairdryer and iron...hadn't been pap tested since 2019!

    The Mowbray was in a great location for the seafront and restaurants. Parking was easy aswell as long as you have a permit. Angela was brilliant....breakfast was absolutely amazing. The main building was lovely as was the lounge.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was very good

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family triple room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was not sure about not having a reception although was easy to access hotel

    Great breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    7.0
    staff ver
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    bed was a bit small

    breakfast very good

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    8.0
    Relaxed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family triple room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good

    Breakfast, freshly cooked, and good choices. Location was good for town and seafront

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    7.0
    Birthday Theatre trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Super King Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room somewhat run down. Difficulty getting in/out of chair as tables a bit too close to each other.

    Location,was very central to theatres, seafront and city centre. Accomodation quiet considering near road. Nice large bed. Nice breakfast and lovely dining room staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    7.0
    Good but a bit impersonal.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Too impersonal with no landlord or landlady or staff who might've been there during the day.

    Good breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    8.0
    Not to bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super King Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No we're to get cold drinks from.

    Everything was fine

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    8.0
    It was comfortable and a great breakfast
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet was quite low and lift didn’t go down to lower ground floor for breakfast which wasn’t in information

    Good explanation re key codes etc to enter building etc good info in information book in room

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Super King Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sausages ! Noise on 1 night from guests in next room.

    Location fantastic. Comfortable bed Good choice of breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    7.0
    Did the job. Great breakfast . No frills
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the property fault - noisy outside Dated room though clean and comfortable enough. No staff present on site apart from a breakfast

    Breakfast was very good indeed

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    8.0
    Good stay. Would come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super King Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower needs more pressure.

    Location great. Room good enough size. Plenty of storage. Good selection at breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2023

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