The best spa hotels in East Sussex

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in East Sussex easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Brighton Harbour Hotel & Spa Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Brighton & Hove. Opposite a iconic beach, Brighton Harbour Hotel & Spa is set on the lively seafront, about 2 minutes' walk from The Brighton Centre and offers free WiFi. Brighton Harbour Hotel & Spa is just a few minutes' walk from The Lanes and Brighton Pier. Shops, restaurants and nightlife are all very close by. Each individually furnished en-suite room at the hotel has a flat-screen TV, an in-room safe, complimentary decanters of gin and sherry, mini bar, The White Company toiletries, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The majority of the bedrooms boast views of Brighton seafront and the new British Airways i360. Dine and enjoy contemporary cocktails at Harbour Kitchen & Bar. Guests can relax at the hotel's subterranean HarSpa, which includes a heated indoor swimming pool, a gymnasium, swimming pool, Hydrotherapy pool, Scandinavian hot tubs, steam room and sauna. The Royal Pavilion is a 5-minute walk and The Sea Life Centre is just 500 metres away. Brighton Railway Station is 0.5 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 75 GBP.

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• 2 Westbourne Hotel and Spa Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Situated on Upper Rock Gardens, Westbourne Hotel & Spa is a 3-minute walk from the beach and central to Palace Pier, the town centre and Brighton Marina. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, and tea/coffee making facilities, and either a shared or private bathroom. Westbourne Hotel and Spa features an eco-salon, which offers unisex treatments using vegan and organic products. Guests can enjoy massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing and lashes treatments with a 20% discount. The Lanes are a 12-minute walk away and The Brighton Centre is an 18-minute walk away. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around 32 GBP.

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• 3 Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa Cuckfield, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. An hour’s drive from central London, the peace and tranquillity of Ockenden Manor provides a stylish retreat. The Tudor property combines modern spa facilities with elegantly traditional accommodation. Each of Ockenden Manor’s guests rooms comes en suite with individual furnishings. Some rooms have four-poster beds and all benefit from free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The hotel restaurant sources ingredients locally and overlooks the Manor’s 9 acres of gardens. Breakfast is included in the rate and is cooked fresh to order, and afterwards guests can relax by the fire in the elegant sitting room. The spa boasts an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, gym and treatment rooms, while the local area provides many picturesque country walks. Ockenden Manor is a 10-minute drive from Haywards Heath’s rail services, providing connections to London and Brighton. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 185 GBP.

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• 4 East Sussex National Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa Uckfield, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Set in 1100 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside, this AA 4-star hotel has excellent leisure facilities and luxury rooms with stunning views of the 2 championship golf courses. Each room has an LCD TV with satellite channels, a superb bathroom with a walk-in power shower and a separate bath. Some rooms have their own balcony. East Sussex National Hotel has a variety of menus from fine dining to a lighter bar menu. There is also an extensive wine list with carefully selected house and fine wines. Horsted Spa offers indulgent treatments, a relaxation room and a 20-metre pool. There is also a sauna, aromatherapy rooms, spa bath and Technogym equipment. The hotel is 50 minutes to Gatwick, 30 minutes to Brighton and 15 minutes to Lewes and Glyndebourne. Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 77 GBP.

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• 5 The Chatsworth Hotel Eastbourne, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Eastbourne. The Chatsworth Hotel is an exquisitely restored Victorian seafront retreat, overlooking the historic pier and bandstand. All our bedrooms are spacious and have either Twin beds, a Super King or an Emperor bed (in our Junior Suites only) as well as beautiful marble bathrooms/shower rooms, smart TVs and stunning views of the Sussex coast. The Junior Suites have both a walk-in shower and a double jacuzzi. Breakfast is available at the property for all guests, served in either the breakfast lounge, guest bedrooms or the terrace; between 08:00-10:30. Whilst there is a £20 supplement charger per night, Pets are certainly welcome at The Chatsworth Hotel! Spa treatments and the hotel gym are available to use for residents, between 08:00-18:00. Parking is available at the NCP, mutli-storey car park located just behind the hotel, at £6 for 24 hours. Eastbourne is a fantastic place to escape for a few days with beautiful walks, four theatres and a great selection of restaurants, all within walking distance from the hotel. All rooms contain Smart TV's, with free access to apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime & Disney+. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 108 GBP.

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• 6 The Grand Hotel Eastbourne, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. This magnificent 5-star hotel faces the beach from King Edward's Parade. It offers luxurious accommodation, 2 award-winning restaurants, and both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. The Grand Hotel Eastbourne has welcomed many famous guests, including Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplin. Some rooms have spectacular sea views, and 24-hour room service is available. Traditional English cuisine is served in the Garden Restaurant. Mirabelle Restaurant has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes, and afternoon tea is available in the hotel’s Great Hall. The Health Club and Spa features a heated indoor pool and guests can enjoy treatments in the beauty salon. The Grand Hotel is 15 minutes’ walk from Eastbourne Railway Station. The shops and theatres of the town centre can be reached in around 10 minutes on foot. Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 148 GBP.

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• 7 Crowne Plaza Felbridge - Gatwick, an IHG Hotel East Grinstead, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Rooms at Crowne Plaza - Felbridge come with a seating area, a writing desk, a flat-screen TV, a Hypnos bed and a private bathroom fitted with a high-pressure shower. They all have free WiFi and 24-hour room service. Guests can enjoy the Bay Tree restaurant and Qube bar, offering international-style dishes, as well as hearty British favourites. The Chakra Spa boasts 5 treatments rooms, 2 nail bars, an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi® and tennis courts. On-site public parking is possible for an additional charge. There are 8 purpose-built meeting rooms for business guests. Lingfield Racecourse is 4 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Gatwick Airport, 9 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 84 GBP.

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• 8 Square Townhouse Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. The stylish Square Hotel is in a Grade II listed building, boasting a location in the fashionable Kemp Town, just off the seafront in a Regency garden square. Free WiFi is available in all areas. As well as offering its own exclusive bar, which is open to the public, the hotel is just a short stroll from all of Brighton’s greatest restaurants, attractions and amenities. The friendly staff will be happy to provide recommendations on the best places to go. Why not spend an afternoon getting pampered with a range of health and beauty therapies within the comfort and privacy of your own room? Many of the 9 double and king-size rooms enjoy views of the ocean. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 113 GBP.

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• 9 Hotel Pelirocco Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Brighton & Hove. On the seafront in central Brighton, Pelirocco is a townhouse hotel featuring boutique-style themed rooms with free Wi-Fi. The Playstation Bar serves a varied cocktail list. Situated on Regency Square, Pelirocco is very close to Brighton’s shopping areas, the conference centre, and clubs, bars and restaurants. The stylish themed rooms at Hotel Pelirocco feature a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Pelirocco’s rooms are inspired by pop culture, glamour and music. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 58 GBP.

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• 10 The Old Rectory Hastings, United Kingdom

  

  Bed and Breakfast. A short walk from the Old Town and seafront, The Old Rectory in Hastings offers elegant guest rooms in 18th-century surroundings. Uniquely styled accommodation with treatment rooms is complemented by free WiFi, a bar and pretty garden and terrace. Each room has an en suite bath or shower with hairdryer and luxury toiletries supplied. All have a flat-screen TV with DVD player, iPod dock and tea and coffee facilities. Freshly cooked breakfasts feature homemade bread and sausages and home-cured bacon. Locally caught fish and free range eggs from a local farm are also used at The Old Rectory. Hastings is around 1 hour’s drive east of Brighton and around 40 minutes from Eastbourne. The pretty coastal town of Rye is around 11 miles away, and the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is 30 miles to the north. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 115 GBP.

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• 11 Ashdown Park Hotel Forest Row, United Kingdom

  

  Country house. In Ashdown Forest, this beautiful 19th-century mansion offers spacious rooms, a spa and a 2AA Rosette restaurant. Set in 186 acres of landscaped countryside, there is an 18-hole golf course. Ashdown Country Club has an indoor swimming pool and a gym. There is a tennis court, a putting green, a croquet lawn and jogging trails. The luxurious rooms have Molton Brown toiletries, satellite TV, mineral water and bathrobes. Ashdown Hotel’s individually styled rooms have stunning views of the hotel grounds. The award-winning Anderida Restaurant features a pianist and a fine British menu, while the Drawing Rooms offer light meals and afternoon tea. Fairways Lounge has views over the golf course. Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club is surrounded by secret gardens, lakes and woodland paths. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 161 GBP.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a spa hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!