Curated luxury hotels in East Sussex

Located in Battle, Powdermills Country House Hotel is in the historical district – a 3-minute drive from Battle Abbey and Battlefield and 11 minutes from Alexandra Park. This hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Hastings Pier and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Herstmonceux Castle.

With a stay at One Warwick Park Hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Pantiles and 9 minutes by foot from Spa Valley Railway. This hotel is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from Surrey Hills.

Located in Bexhill-on-Sea, The Relais Cooden Beach is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Pevensey Castle and Sovereign Harbour. This beach hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Hastings Pier and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from White Rock Theatre.

The White Hart Wadhurst has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Wadhurst. This 5-star inn offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 31 km from Hever Castle.

At the inn the rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

The White Hart Wadhurst offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast.

Glyndebourne Opera House is 34 km from the accommodation, while Ightham Mote is 37 km from the property. London Gatwick Airport is 50 km away.

Located in Horsham, Roffey Park Venue is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of High Weald and Buchan Country Park. This hotel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Surrey Hills and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from South Downs National Park.

When you stay at Avisford Park Hotel in Arundel, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Arundel Castle and Gardens and South Downs National Park. This family-friendly hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Goodwood Motor Circuit and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Avisford Park Golf Club.

Located in East Grinstead, Elite Venue Selection Felbridge - Gatwick is in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Tulley's Farm and Wakehurst Place. This spa hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Manor Royal Business Park and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Ashdown Forest.

A stay at Crowne Plaza London- Gatwick Airport by IHG places you in the heart of Crawley, steps from Manor Royal Business Park and 10 minutes by foot from Cineworld Crawley. This hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Surrey Hills and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Crawley Town Hall.

With a stay at Imperial Hotel in Eastbourne (Eastbourne City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Eastbourne Bandstand. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Eastbourne Beach and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Eastbourne Heritage Centre.

Located in Gatwick, Hilton London Gatwick Airport is connected to the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Manor Royal Business Park and Crawley Town Hall. This hotel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Hawth Theatre and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Queen Victoria Hospital.

When you stay at Courtyard by Marriott London Gatwick Airport in Gatwick, you'll be near the airport and 6 minutes by car from Archway Theatre. This hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Surrey Hills and 17.4 mi (28 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens.

Chequers Hotel is situated in the large village of Pulborough, on the edge of South Downs National Park. Free Wi-Fi is provided, as well as free on-site parking. The local area is famous for horse and motor racing, as well as being a popular fishing destination.

A private bathroom, flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities are provided with each room at Chequers Hotel.

A hearty full English breakfast is featured on the varied breakfast menu and served in the bright and airy conservatory. Guests can also relax in the garden and take shade beneath the beautiful Magnolia tree.

Antiques, collectables, jewellery, furniture are available at The Corn Store, which is a 5-minute walk away. You can also take a ride on a steam train at South Downs Light Railway, which is a 20-minute walk from the hotel.

When you stay at Maple Manor Hotel in Crawley, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Gatwick Aviation Museum and Manor Royal Business Park. This hotel is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Surrey Hills and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ifield Golf Club.

With a stay at The Old House Inn in Crawley, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Surrey Hills and Effingham Park Golf Course. This inn is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 3 mi (4.9 km) from London England Temple The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

With a stay at Norfolk Arms Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Arundel – a 1-minute drive from Arundel Castle and Gardens and 6 minutes from South Downs National Park. This hotel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Goodwood Motor Circuit and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Arundel Jailhouse.

With a stay at The Swan at Forest Row in Forest Row, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Forest Way Country Park and Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club. This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from Surrey Hills.

The Hand & Sceptre by Innkeeper's Collection has been fully refurbished in 2023, each room has a Hypnos bed with mattress topper, flat-screen TV, desk and is furnished in a modern design. Each en-suite bathroom has also been fully refurbished and includes a powerful shower, toiletries and plenty of fluffy towels

The Hand & Sceptre by Innkeeper's Collection is a restored 18th-century hotel, set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The historic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is just a 5-minute drive away, and the accommodation offers free private parking.

Fresh, seasonal food is served in the The Hand and Sceptre pub, which features modern British dishes interwoven with some Mediterranean influences. A traditional Sunday roast is also available, and guests can enjoy their drinks on the pub terrace which overlooks Southborough green.

Groombridge Place Gardens is a 15-minute drive and features a moated manor house with a secret garden. Lamberhurst Vineyards and Hever Castle are both around 10 miles from the accommodation.

On the border of Kent and East Sussex, The Queen’s Inn in Hawkhurst offers luxurious rooms alongside its high-quality restaurant and bar. Around 7 miles from Sissinghurst Castle and 4 miles from Bedgebury Pinetum, this Weald of Kent inn dates back to 1561 and offers free parking and WiFi.

Each room includes a flat-screen TV, seating area, wardrobe, iPod dock and tea and coffee facilities including a coffee machine. All have an en suite bathroom with a bath and shower, with a hairdryer, bathrobes and toiletries provided.

The Queen’s Inn restaurant menu offers 21-day aged steaks, vegetarian antipasti and Moroccan lamb tagine alongside classic British favourites like cod and chips and pie, mash and gravy. Tempting homemade desserts include Bramley apple, plum and cinnamon crumble, and peanut honeycomb mascarpone cheesecake.

The bar features a beamed ceiling and large open fireplace, and serves Kentish wines, ales and ciders. You can also enjoy fresh coffee, tea and hot chocolate at The Queen’s Inn.

Hawkhurst is around 20 minutes’ drive from pretty Tenterden, and 25 minutes from the royal spa town of Tunbridge Wells. Bodiam Castle is just over 4 miles away, and you can reach the Eurostar terminal in Ashford in a little over 40 minutes.

Located in Henfield, Tottington Manor is in a national park – a 5-minute drive from South Downs National Park and 7 minutes from South Downs Way National Trail. This eco-friendly hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Brighton Centre and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Brighton Pier.

Located in Wadhurst, The Bell in Ticehurst is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Wadhurst Castle and Bateman's. This boutique inn is 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Bewl Water and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Scotney Castle.