my husband and i stayed at the cumberland with a group,march 2013. we had read some previous reviews before we went, but wanted to see for ourself what it was like,we were very happy with every aspect of our stay.The staff are welcoming and friendly, the food was good, and the room was better than we expected, we would stay... More

I am staying here with a group of friends over the weekend 8 - 11 March 2013. We were made to feel welcome on arrival, a bit earlier than expected, and from then on; the evening meal was very good, portions just right, and service top notch. My single room is a bit small, but perfectly adequate, facilities as expected,... More

On a recent visit to the Cumberland hotel, first impressions of the interior are lovely. There is a good dance floor in the ballroom, although the lift could do with being improved. Pleasant dining room, but horrible red plastic chairs to sit at the table. The bedrooms are clean and tidy, but cracked tiles botched up with filler and a... More

I visited this hotel on the weekend 10 feb 2013. A linedance weekend with IOW Tours. The food was very good served by pleasant and helpful waiters. The dance venue was also of a good standard. The hotel itself is in need of some TLC. The room (406 ) was adequate but basic. Television what I saw of it, had... More

Every thing excellent hotel going thru redecorating,we never saw any workmen but the dining room is lovely.lounge very comfortable entertainment excellent .the staff could not do enough for you.checked every night that all is ok for you breakfast every thing you possible want we had all inclusive so we did not have to pay for drinks. Well done to all... More

Went to our Christmas Party at the Cumberland and stayed the night. Good party (despite awful music) great room. Coffee at breakfast too some effort, but followup was good. Front desk staff has good sense of humour, breakfast staff needs a life. Parking can be provided but did not find out until I had put my car in the public... More

it was fun me travelling with my friends to eastbourne, we had a nice trip and we had good quality of sleep in Cumberland hotel there rooms are very lovely . there continental dishes are excellent , we enjoyed the meals and we where be taking to tourist places

Staff unwelcoming just go through motions, hotel showing it's age and so do the rooms. Sellotape on broken window over cracks water stains in ceiling and walls with signs of mood growing. Bathroom surprisingly clean thou again ceiling full of cracks with plaster falling off

My wife and i stayed at the cumberland not by choice but because our original hotel let us down and booked us into the cumberland.We did not hold out much hope but wanted to be in eastbourne on this weekend.We arrived early and straightaway were offered the parking permit all day £1 and had our booking confirmed which helped to... More