Skip to main content

The Downs Hotel

3.0 star property
Wake up to a delicious breakfast then sing your heart out with friends or make memories that last.

Choose dates to view prices

Located at The Downs Hotel, start your day with a delicious free breakfast, then explore the garden or enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. With karaoke nights and luggage storage available, this hotel also offers multilingual staff and wedding services to ensure a memorable stay.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 10 of 10 rooms

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, Ensuite ( 4 Poster)

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite ( 4 Poster) | 1 bedroom

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite ( 4 Poster)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room, Ensuite ( 4 Poster)

Superior Quadruple Room, Ensuite ( 4 Poster) | 1 bedroom

Superior Quadruple Room, Ensuite ( 4 Poster)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Single Room, Ensuite

Basic Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Basic Single Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View

Exterior

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Mobile Home, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Brighton is home to The Downs Hotel. Brighton Pier is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Brighton Beach and South Downs National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at American Express Stadium or The 1st Central County Ground Hove. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling and other activities like birdwatching. Visit our Brighton travel guide
View more Inns in Brighton
Map
BN2 6BB, England, Brighton, Warren Road, Woodingdean

What's nearby

  • A modern building with cylindrical structures and a grassy lawn in front.
    University of Sussex
    5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • A large, empty stadium with blue seats and a green field.
    American Express Stadium
    5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • A staircase leading to the University of Brighton's entrance.
    University of Brighton
    6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Deans Leisure Centre
    5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Brighton Racecourse
    6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Brighton Falmer Station
    4 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dobbies Coffee Shop
    4 min drive
  • Brighton & Hove Albion FC Players Lounge
    4 min drive
  • Fox On the Downs
    3 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    6 min drive
  • The Swan
    3 min drive

About this property

The Downs Hotel

  • Inn near Brighton Marina
  • Free breakfast, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Downs Hotel. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
    • Karaoke and luggage storage

Similar properties

Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre
Brighton City Centre
  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 986 reviews
The price is ￥21,045
￥25,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Downs Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Downs Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Downs Hotel located?

Situated in Brighton, this inn is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Brighton Racecourse and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Brighton Beach. American Express Stadium and University of Sussex are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

The Downs Hotel Reviews

6.6

7.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 578 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Helge

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zunächst das Positive. Ich konnte sehr früh in der Unterkunft einchecken und mein Auto auf dem großzügigen Parkplatz neben dem Haus abstellen. Darum hatte ich die Unterkunft auch gebucht. Fast direkt vor dem Hotel fährt der Bus nach Brighton. Ein 24h-Ticket kostet 5,50£. Ich wurde sehr freundlich begrüßt. Dann wurde mir mitgeteilt, dass es am nächsten Morgen keine warme Küche gäbe. Ich bekam daraufhin gleich ein Lunchpaket für den nächsten morgen. Jetzt zu den weniger schönen Dingen. Ich hatte ein Einzelzimmer gebucht. Diese war auf der Rückseite des Gebäudes und besaß einen eigenen Eingang ( Zimmernummer 14). Das Zimmer war sehr schlicht und zweckmäßig. Daher war erstmal alles ok und ich hab mich gleich mit dem Bus nach Brighton aufgemacht. Nach einem langen Tag in Brighton hab ich mich dann auf mein Bett gefreut. Ich musste dann feststellen, dass die Heizung nicht funktionierte und es sehr kalt wurde. Ich hatte auch das Gefühl, dass die Fenster nicht richtig dicht waren. Dann ist das Haus wahnsinnig hellhörig. Man hört die Straße sehr laut. Außerdem kam ich mir wie Harry Potter unter der Treppe vor. Die Eigentümer müssen ihre Wohnung direkt über dem Zimmer haben. Es war bis nachts um 1 abartig laut. Es hat gescheppert und gerumpelt. Am nächsten Morgen wollte ich meinen Schlüssel abgeben. Es war niemand zu erreichen und das B&B war auch komplett geschlossen. Da war mir klar, warum es keine warme Küche gab. Ich war anscheinend der einzige Gast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine heruntergekommene Absteige. Kein Hotel,eine laute,dreckige Kneipe mit veralteten Zimmern.Gebäude von außen und innen verdreckt und runtergekommen. Sind sofort wieder abgereist.Frechheit sowas anzubieten bei Expedia
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic, cheap but clean accommodation, perfect for a 1 or 2 night stay. I didn’t eat here so can’t comment on the food. Walking distance to local shops and various takeaways, petrol station just down the road and bus stop right outside. Large car park. Beautiful views of the coastline. Would consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Louise

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing!

I had booked a room which included cooked breakfast. On arrival was told no chef no food. I was handed a breakfast bag containing a croissant, cereal bar, cocoa pops (i must of looked 5 years old) and half carton of milk which was warm by the morning. No apology no offer of a refund. Small towel was discoloured and shower head was rusty. All in all not impressed at all!!
Discoloured towel
Rusty shower head
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Functional room. Quick stay. Enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room helpfull friendly staff good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Collette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the hotel room was quite clean but the building itself was quite run down and not particularly clean. The bedroom windows were covered in bird poo. I think it was a reasonable price for 3 people to stay there and there was plenty of car parking space but if you want a fancy hotel this isn’t it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Disappointed.

I booked the room late as it advertised a restaurant - not available due to staff shortages and no notification before, during or after booking. Not impressed. The room was cold - there was a second heater so that tells the story and the bathroom was freezing so that where the extra heater went. The room and bathroom condition was poor. It advertised free wifi but it was impossible to connect and I was next to the main building (pub) - not impressed. Free parking was useful. I left before breakfast which I expected but start time is 08:00 which is quite late. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

matthew

Stayed in one of the small solo rooms while travelling for business, although the staff were friendly and the breakfast very nice not much else good can be said. No evening food was being served although it was advertised online and outside The room opened to the smoking area, the loud locals can't be helped but the small blind gave little privacy. The water temperature was lukewarm at best and the door to the bathroom struck the bed every time it was opened I'm sure the more expensive rooms are fine but for a single traveller, I would avoid
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

andrew

No food at the inn

No evening food available due to no kitchen staff. No mention of this at booking, room very basic and consistent noise from something throughout the night. Breakfast was available and the guy was lovely and breakfast ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Amazing hotel, extremely friendly staff, felt so welcomed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay staff and owner fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good easy stay!

Good service, clean, public transport close by!!! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A pleasant surprise

Chose this hotel because of a) its proximity to Sussex University and b) the low price. My modest expectations were exceeded: the staff were really friendly and helpful, the bar was pleasant, and the room - while small and slightly shabby - was very clean. My only criticism is that breakfast didn't start until 9am on Saturday (an hour after I had to leave) so I missed starting the day with a full English.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great value for money, super friendly staff and would say price point spot on. Even had a lovely sea view, which was a great surprise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would not and could not fault the Downs hotel. Was absolutely perfect for my needs. Great value for money, friendly staff, lovely cooked breakfast, and free on site parking. I regard this place as a real find and will be booking again :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time we have stayed here (1st in September) and will stay again when we are in the area again. Friendly and relaxed, with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
NA
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice room great full English

Hotel was shabby from outside... An old pub which could do with updating. Room was nice and clean and modern and very comfortable. Full English breakfast was good in morning. Staff friendly. Noisy road at front so need windows shut at night. All in all a nice affordable stay thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff so nice loved my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Zoe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

When you pay for an ensuite room it isnt allt to ask to have running water and heat. Neither of qhichbi had for my entire 2 day stay. I had no running water in the shower at all. Zero and the sink tap had a cold water tap and a luke warm tepid tap. I gave up and had to boil a kettle to have a wash. The radiator was stone cold and no heat for 2 days. I was so cold i had to get under the quilt just to warm up. It was dreadful. A lady at breakfast did come to see and chexked the shower and confirmed it needed fixing and she advised me to use a communal bathroom. As a lone female traveller I would not use them as a matter of safety and especially as alcohol is served inma pub below. I paid for a bathroom and this is what i wanted. Another couple at breakfast complained that they had running water but it was cold and no heat. I cannot believe they have had the cheek to take money for another booking which I cancelled based on this exoerience. Under the consumer act they are in breach of contract and have not provided the service paid for and not to a comfortable standard. I dont enjoy writing such a negative review but sadly ive been left with little choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No heating and no hot water
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Chi Wai

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
附近環境嘈雜，不能安睡，房間細小，早餐卻不錯。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We needed a Hotel close to the Hospital. Fawlty Towers comes to mind. It was very adequate for us, beds comfy, staff very helpful and friendly. Breakfast brilliant when the chief turns up! Would stay there again as all the staff make it homely. Pity they were not doing evening meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

60th

Nice big room Superb breakfast Easyparking Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021