We so enjoyed our weekend with the host family, who are extra proactive in providing ideas for things to do, accommodating all our family needs, and generally being available. The rooms are comfortable, the showers are full of power, and the hospitality amazing. Their little children even shared their toys with ours and they all played in the private back garden. We felt so at home and welcome and had a great time.

Chose to stay at Guesthouse East based on reviews seen on Tripadvisor. A family-run guesthouse with plenty of warmth. Well located, near the sea face too. The rooms are eclectic, spacious and the bath ... super-spacious! The room even had a small kitchen, fully equipped. The hosts are warm and welcoming and go out of their way to help you have a great time - even offered us their cycles for free! Only thing we missed - a cupboard with shelves so that we did not have to live out-of-our-bags. And yes, the porridge is outstanding! Great price too - we got 3 nights for the price of 2. Thanks Sara & Carl.

Carl and Sarah are very welcoming without being in your face. Carl was particularly helpful with routes for a walk to beachy head and the seven sisters walk. He even offered to give us a lift up to Beachy Head which we declined as it was a lovely day and we felt fit. Huge beds and no noise pollution in the solid large,comfy,rooms. Very good.

I'd never been to Eastbourne before but loved it, as did the rest of my family. The Guesthouse East was fine in most respects and it was interesting to have a litle kitchen, which i am sure would prove a very good thing on a multi-night stay. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. They gave recommendations and discount vouchers for several local restaurants and cafes, which were good and trimmed the bill a bit.
They fitted five of us into a room which we appreciated, but it made the floor space a little limited, although the kitchen acted as an outlet for dressing, etc. The room had a TV/DVD and there were DVDs to choose from. We watched Airplane!
Hard to beat the location, though, with sea one minute's walk , restaurants from one minute and shopping in town centre about 5 minutes.
The beach has proper rock pools at low tide (head W down the seafront) which is priceless with kids of any age. The pier is classy (turn L at sea front!!!!), by pier standards.
Beachy Head (3 miles W) is amazing.
Happy memories.