Situated in the sunniest town in the UK, this well-established seafront hotel enjoys an exceptional location just 79 miles from London landmarks including Buckingham Palace and Big Ben, and 49 miles from Gatwick Airport. The property offers excellent transport connections throughout the UK and to mainland Europe.
Location & Transport
The hotel benefits from outstanding accessibility by road, rail, and ferry:
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By Car
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London (via A22/A23): 79 miles (approx. 2.5 hours)
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Gatwick Airport: 49 miles (approx. 1 hour)
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By Rail
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London Victoria: approximately 1.5 hours
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Gatwick Airport: approximately 40 minutes
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Paris via Eurostar (through Folkestone): approximately 3 hours 50 minutes
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By Ferry
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Newhaven Port (Dieppe, France): approximately 20 minutes
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Dover Port (Calais/Dunkirk, France): 151 miles (approx. 4 hours)
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Located in the heart of a renowned seaside resort, the hotel occupies a prime seafront position just 100 yards from the pier and 700 yards from the railway station.Hotel OverviewThe hotel caters exclusively to individual leisure and business travellers from the UK and international markets and does not accept coach tour groups. Reservations are generated primarily through leading online travel platforms such as Booking.com, Expedia, and Agoda, while approximately 30–40% of bookings are made directly via telephone and email.
The property offers:
37 well-appointed guest rooms, including 10 with sea viewsApproximate total floor area: 19,128 sq ftEnergy Performance Certificate (EPC): Rating C (55)
Restaurant & Conference Facilities:
The spacious restaurant accommodates up to 120-140 guests and is supported by a fully equipped commercial kitchen that complies with all current Health & Safety regulations.
A separate conference and function suite, complete with its own entrance and bar, comfortably accommodates 25–30 delegates, making it suitable for meetings, private events, and corporate functions.
Property Condition
The hotel is maintained to a high technical standard, with ongoing investment in repairs and infrastructure. Recent capital improvements (2022–2024) include:
- Installation of high-efficiency gas boilers
- Upgrade of all Onity electronic door locks
- Lift refurbishment
- CCTV system upgrade
- Fire alarm system upgrade
- New reception computer, modem, and payment terminal
Development Potential
Previous feasibility studies by HFP Architects explored the possibility of adding two additional floors, increasing accommodation capacity from 37 to approximately 60 guest rooms. Given the property's existing infrastructure—including sufficient gas, water, and electrical capacity, a generously sized commercial kitchen, and extensive public areas—this expansion could be achieved at a relatively moderate cost while significantly increasing revenue and overall profitability.
Additional income opportunities exist through reinstating weddings, celebrations, conferences, and other social events, which would further enhance the hotel's earning potential.
Reason for Sale
The hotel is a well-established family business.
The property is being offered for sale due to the owner's retirement.
Asking Price £2,400,000
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