Kemptown's vibrant streets offer a perfect contrast to this peaceful retreat, where travelers can relax just steps away from Brighton's most iconic beaches
The Gullivers Hotel in Kemptown provides a welcoming haven with complimentary in-room WiFi for guests. Travelers appreciate this smoke-free guesthouse for its convenience - Brighton Pier and Brighton Beach are just a short walk away.
Located in Kemptown, a neighborhood in Brighton, The Gullivers Hotel is near a train station and near the beach. Brighton Pier is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Brighton Beach and Preston Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The 1st Central County Ground Hove or Withdean Sports Complex. Visit our Brighton travel guide
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you, key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Frequently asked questions
Is The Gullivers Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
This guest house doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Gullivers Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Gullivers Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is The Gullivers Hotel located?
Located in Kemptown, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of SEA LIFE Brighton, Brighton Beach, and Brighton Pier. Queens Park and Brighton Royal Pavilion are also within 10 minutes. Brighton Station is 18 minutes by foot and Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) is 19 minutes.
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.
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Reviews
The Gullivers Hotel Reviews
6.6
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The cheapest room to stay in brighton that is not a hostel for a reason. Very small, old-style furnishing, room heating can’t be controlled, it comes and goes for hours if not days at a time. For the cheapest rooms, bathroom is not private.
However, clean, service is ok, and security locks all work well. Internet is solid for everyday use, not highspeed. Also 3 minute walk to the beach, and a local co op right outside.
I would suggest innit saltwater which is another budget hotel nearby, it strikes a good balance between low cost and cosiness with a much more modern and stylish feel
Alex
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Brendon
Dec 16, 2023
Room looks much better in the photos than it does in person, my room hadn’t been cleaned at 3pm when I turned up to check in. I had my door knocked on dead on 11am to make sure I was leaving (not a problem but unnecessary). Not bad for somewhere to stay after a day of drinking but not somewhere to take the girlfriend for a romantic weekend
Brendon
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Dec 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Catfishing rooms
We arrived at the hotel confused on how to get in, you have to call a number on the side of the hotel to get checked in, The man who showed us in didn’t seem very welcoming at first but livened up after a few days of bumping into him and asking questions, be prepared for dodgy windows and bad shower pressure, it’s a good hotel for a short stay although the rooms look different online
We didn’t even stay in the end we booked another hotel we felt very uncomfortable and unsafe
Deanna
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lena
Aug 21, 2023
For a budget hotel where you can rest your head, this is a good place to go. The bed was nice and comfy and it wasn't as unclean as the past reviews make it out to be. Perhaps they have improved since then?
Hotellet hade ingen reception och jag hade inte fått någon information om hur jag skulle checka in.
Lakanen i sängen hade fläckar på sig, musavföring på badrumsgolvet, vattnet i duschen var alldeles för varmt för att kunna duscha och det gick inte att ändra temperaturen. Elkablar hängde löst vilket inte kändes säkert. Hela stället kändes väldigt förfallet och smutsigt.
Enda positiva med hotellet var hur centralt det låg.
I was shocked that such an establishment exists in modern Britain! It was filthy, stains all over the badly-fitted carpets, shower in the room had not been cleaned (evidence of urine in shower, as there is no toilet in the room). The shower didn't work and in desperation, I searched and found a shower two floors down, also filthy, but at least with a trickle of water of a bearable temperature. There was no lock on the door to this shower. Out of 5 lights, only two worked, so no light above sink. The bedding was horrid, pillows full of cheap, lumpy synthetic material, like my dog pulls out of his toys. The smell was awful. It is a disgrace that Hotels.com have this place on their books. I met a woman in tears at the entrance - she hadn't slept either. A humiliating experience!
Good location. No rail in the wardrobe, shower cubicle dirty and poor water pressure. Curtain nailed to the rail and didn't fit the window so everyone could see in, complained but nothing was done. Furniture painted and chipping off, only a couple of lights working. Would not stay here again.
Remember you get what you pay for this is one of the cheapest rooms in Kemtown Brighton but it was ideal for what we needed it’s not as bad as the other reviews make out - if your on a tight budget it’s about your only choice & it’s good value for money excellent location.
I had to fumble about finding my glasses and code making it difficult to enter the property, no staff about . Finally then had to try and enter room, which was not easy and broke my nails. The room was disappointing in need of repair with bare wires hanging from ceiling and no main light. No toilet on my landing or upstairs (this was out of order) so down 2 flights of stairs. Very noisy until 5am. As i was leaving a man asked which room i stayed in. Worst stay ever
My shower had hair and dirt in it there was mould in my cupboard the shower didn’t work and nobody came to fix it after me calling six times and then had random people trying to get in my room in the morning poor staff and management there is no communication and no hygiene would not recommend
Whencwe arrived 2 ladies were walking out. They warned of the fillth ofcthe place. Chipped doorstep. Cardboard covering tge downstairs window. Duvet stuffed into the ground floor window, obviosly to keep cold ouy.
When ee walked in it stunk of stale cigarettes and god knows what else.
The room itself was like something out of a squat. Went to close curtains and whole rail fell down. The furniture painted grey and scratched all over. Mould inctge shower room. Bed looked so dirty.
Skirting biards were filthy and the carpets soiled.
We could nit stay as was a health hazard.
Have repirted Expedia and Oyo tovthe Trading Standards in Brighton.
Itcwas on your website as a 4 star hotel. It did nit deserve 1 star. The photos were obviously taken about 20 years ago.
Terrible rip off and waste of our money as pensioners.
This is hands down the worst hotel I have ever stayed in in Europe. It was dirty, noisy and the rooms were in a heavily degraded state. It's my understanding that this hotel is sometimes used as a shelter for the homeless. And, having stayed there, that about sums it up.
I strongly advise against booking this place
My room was unsafe and not fit for purpose The lock on my room door was only loosely attached to the door frame, and I could have broken into it myself with a firm push. It looked like someone had tried to force it before, and it was also poorly attached to the wall. The front door also didn’t latch unless you pulled it hard, so anyone could walk in off the street to this unstaffed hotel. It was totally unsafe and as a single female traveler, there was no way I could have slept there. I immediately left and booked a different hotel. At this point, the owners have still not agreed to refund me. Avoid this horror like the plague.
Upon arrival We received a call,the property had no power and bed and bedroom was flooded, we were sent to another hotel, very basic, bed was broken, no plug in sink, blood on wall in bathroom , bathroom door didnt close properly, plug socket broken and dangerous .
The room was really shabby only one lightbulb worked the shower was scorching hot so could not wash my hair the floor in the bathroom was uneven the blinds were broken so we couldn’t close them and we had one flat pillow each so ended up with terrible neck ache
This should not be part of HH
It was dirty disgusting uninhabitable a real disappointment, went for daughters graduation did not stay there !!!!
Contacted person no apology this sort of hotel should not be allowed !!!
Fiona
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Christopher
Sep 16, 2022
Read the reviews! Attempts to contact the property regarding the issues went ignored by the property. Received automated responses. Avoid.
Quarto horrível sem cortinas, colchão desconfortável, não havia água quente, limpeza péssima, odiei, exijo reembolso, aquilo deveria ser fechado nem um rato merece hospedar se neste lugar.