Premier Inn Hastings

ke a look at our other seaside hotels in Brighton, Eastbourne and Worthing.

Extend your next UK short break and explore other places like Hastings nearby. Our family-friendly hotels in Brighton are just over an hour’s drive away from Hastings and ideal for seaside breaks. Eastbourne is another top UK getaway destination thanks to top attractions like Eastbourne Pier and Eastbourne Beach, and our great-value Worthing hotels are perfect for family holidays, too.

Getting around Hastings during your short break couldn’t be easier thanks to the town’s local train station. Hastings train station is the main station, and you’ll find it in the heart of the town centre near Hastings Beach. Other train stations near Hastings include St Leonard’s Warrior Square Station, Ore station, West St Leonards station and more.

Hastings Beach – or Pelham Beach – is the main beach in Hastings, and one of the most popular places to visit in East Sussex. Other beaches near Hastings include St Leonards-on-Sea Beach and the cliffside Rock-a-Nore Beach.

Most of the beaches in Hastings are family-friendly sand and shingle beaches, and with exciting amusements nearby too, you can look forward to plenty of days out with the kids during Hastings holidays. You’ll also find some fun activities on Hastings Beach too, like volleyball and play areas for the little ones.

After ice creams by the beach on your days out in Hastings, you’ll find some great places to eat in Hastings in the evenings. Enjoy great-value family meals at some of our popular local restaurants, such as The Windmill Brewers Fayre and our Table Table restaurant in Eastbourne.

Whether you’re enjoying live events in Hastings at local venues like the White Rock Theatre or a quiet drink in one of our Hastings hotels, you’ll find plenty of things to do in Hastings at night. Plus, with plenty of live local music on offer too, nightlife in Hastings has something for everyone.

You’ll find all kinds of exciting things to do with the kids in Hastings. Kids will love a ride on the East Hill Cliff Railway lift, one of the top attractions in Hastings, enjoy the exciting rides and amusements at Flamingo Park or tee off at Hastings Adventure Golf. Kids will love exploring St Clements Caves at the Smugglers Adventure Experience. While adventurous teens can look forward to fun days out at the Clambers Play Centre and Battle Zone. Plus, holidays in Hastings wouldn’t be complete without visiting the rides and amusements near Hastings Beach. 

You’ll find all kinds of fun outdoor activities near our hotels in Hastings. Visiting Battle Abbey and Battlefield is a must on short breaks in Hastings for history-lovers, and thanks to its exciting exhibitions and live events, it’s ideal for days out with the kids, too. Enjoy laid back days out in Hastings at Alexandra Park or Hastings Country Park before exploring Hastings Castle.

Whatever the weather in Hastings, this popular UK seaside resort has plenty to offer – get a taste of local culture at the Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, enjoy family activities in Hastings at the Smugglers Adventure Experience, and visit top attractions in Hastings like the Blue Reef Aquarium. Plus, you’ll have plenty of choice if you’re planning a spa weekend in Hastings.

Whether you fancy watching a show at Hastings White Rock Theatre or checking out local exhibitions at Hastings Contemporary, culture-lovers will find plenty of things to do in Hastings. Get a taste of the town’s famous history with a visit to the ruins of Hastings Castle, before exploring Battle Abbey and Battlefield, the infamous site of the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066. 

You can look forward to plenty of fun in the sun on Hastings holidays. With local arcades and amusements close by, the award-winning Pelham Beach is a great choice for family days out in Hastings, and just a short drive along the south coast you’ll find Bexhill Beach in neighbouring Rother. Plus, weekends in Hastings wouldn’t be complete without visiting Hastings Pier. 

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.