About this property

Overlooking Devonshire Park, Ravilious is situated in the cultural quarter of the large seaside resort of Eastbourne. This boutique Victorian house offers a bar and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Featuring original artwork throughout, the property offers individually designed rooms with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The en suite bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. In the mornings, guests can enjoy home cooked full English breakfast. Lighter alternatives include smoked salmon, eggs benedict, and scrambled eggs. Dishes are served alongside a choice of fruit juice, pastries, and cereals. With prior request, Ravilious can cater for any dietary requirements. Conveniently located from the seafront, Ravilious is just 5 minutes’ walk from Eastbourne Beach. Eastbourne Railway Station is a 7-minute stroll away. Guests can reach the Congress Theatre, the Towner Art Gallery, and Eastbourne College after just 5 minutes’ walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Eastbourne, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    lovely breakfast and very informative hosts thank you
  • Manuel
    Australia Australia
    Light-filled, super spacious, tastefully decorated room with all the amenities ... bathroom with a tub! Super hosts at this boutique hotel, Chris and Caroline, had all the bases covered - you would be hard pressed to find friendlier and more...
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was amazing, freshly cooked by Chris. Location is exactly in the best place. Beach close, town close. Would recommend anyone visiting Eastbourne. With a chat with the owners they pass on great info and places to eat or drink
  • Felicia
    Australia Australia
    Easy to find from public transport stops. Breakfast was great. The owners were so friendly and helpful!
  • Simona
    Italy Italy
    At the Ravilious Hotel, you really feel welcomed like you’re at home. Chris and his wife Caroline are perfect hosts - always smiling and lovely to chat with, full of suggestions for local walking spots, places to visit, and good food to try. You...
  • Mimiko
    Japan Japan
    Amazing breakfast with various choices. The owners were very nice and gave us many tips on travel plans and restaurants.
  • Valerie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    breakfast was more than excellent they should be very proud of themselves. Good choice of continental and menu . The room was largest i have stayed in overlooking the tennis courts and only a short walk to sea front so quiet and very near to...
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect boutique hotel. Chris and Caroline make you feel very much at home. Excellent hosts.
  • Hameater82
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room spacious and comfortable. Friendly hosts. Great breakfast.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved our short stay at Ravilious. Chris and Caroline are great hosts. Room was lovely and breakfast was tasty

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Chris & Caroline

Company review score: 10Based on 572 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Welcome to the Ravilious Hotel! We are a family run boutique hotel owned by Chris and Caroline. Whether you’re in town for business, culture or to simply relax, we offer an alternative to the corporate environment of typical hotels. We love hosting and provide a contemporary ’home away from home’ feel, focusing on providing our guests with the highest level of comfort and care. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Neighbourhood information

The hotel is conveniently situated in the seaside town of Eastbourne, close the the seafront, overlooking Devonshire Park and in the centre of the town’s cultural quarter. We are the perfect location for a seaside break or for exploring the South Downs Coast and Beachy Head.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Ravilious takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardJCBMaestroSoloBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ravilious in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Ravilious