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About the Hotel

White Rock, Hastings, United Kingdom

Located on the bustling seafront of Hastings, The White Rock Hotel is situated directly opposite the recently restored Hastings Pier. It features modernized accommodations in a historical context, reflecting the charm of the seaside town. The hotel is known for its proximity to numerous local attractions, including the nearby Source Park, an underground skate park. Guests benefit from both a relaxed atmosphere and professional services tailored for leisure and business travelers.

Location

The hotel is conveniently placed near Hastings Railway Station and provides free parking options, including a complimentary overnight pass for the Pier car park. A 15-minute walk leads to the Old Town and St Leonards, highlighting the area's rich history. Local attractions such as Hastings Country Park and the Norman castle add to the region's appeal.

Rooms

All rooms at The White Rock Hotel include private modern bathrooms equipped with power showers. Guest amenities feature free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary bottled water. Premier first-floor seafront rooms offer king-size beds and Juliette balconies with stunning sea views. Additional options include family accommodations and standard double rooms, accommodating various travel needs and budgets.

Eat & Drink

The hotel's café-bar serves a diverse menu including full English breakfasts, light meals, and dinner options, sourcing local ingredients when possible. With a lively atmosphere, the bar offers a selection of cocktails and local Sussex ales. Outdoor terraces provide a popular space for dining year-round, with a discount for guests opting to have breakfast charged to their room.

Leisure & Business

The White Rock Hotel includes a 24-hour reception and offers various meeting spaces for up to 100 guests with sea views. Business services and complimentary internet are available, along with a residents' lounge that features an internet-enabled computer and printer. Leisure activities include access to cycling routes and nearby historic attractions.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Rear View King Room

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard King Room Sea View

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Sea view

Shower

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Standard Room Rear View

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Hastings200 m

Airports

London Gatwick (LGW) 93.4 km

London City (LCY) 111.9 km

Train

East Hill Cliff Railway 1.6 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious & Bright!

“Our room had a stunning sea view and was filled with natural light, making our stay incredibly enjoyable.” view full review

Excellent Shower!

“The bathroom was spacious with an amazing shower that provided great water pressure and a refreshing experience.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“Breakfast offered a fantastic variety, and the moderate pricing made it an excellent value with various options to choose from.” view full review

Lovely Veranda!

“The lovely veranda at the front of the hotel was a perfect spot to relax with a drink, enjoying the scenery day or night.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

White Rock, Hastings, United Kingdom

Map view

White Rock, Hastings, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Castle

Hastings Castle

1.1 km

Museum

Smugglers Adventure

1.5 km

High Street

Old Town Hastings

1.8 km

Museum

Flower Makers Museum

1.6 km

Museum

The Amsterdam Shipwreck

1.8 km

Museum

Hastings Fishermen's Museum

1.8 km

Train Station

Hastings Miniature Railway

1.9 km

Gallery

Hastings Contemporary

1.5 km

Church

Holy Trinity Hastings

940 m

Gallery

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery

1.7 km

Park

Alexandra Park

2.4 km

Pelham Pl

Hastings Adventure Golf

1.1 km

Claremont

The America Ground

960 m

Event hall

The Observer Building

1.1 km

Garden

Warrior Square Gardens

710 m

A259

Hastings Beach

790 m

Maze Hill

Burton St Leonards

4.7 km

21 Courthouse Street

Hastings History House

1.4 km

Mall

Priory Meadow Shopping Centre

660 m

High Street

Old Town Hall Museum of Local History

1.5 km

Library

Hastings Library

950 m

Aquarium

Blue Reef Aquarium

1.8 km

Event hall

Opus Theatre

850 m

Park

Summerfields Woods

1.7 km

Filsham Reedbed Nature Reserve

6.1 km

Nearby

Harbour

Hastings Pier

70 m

Museum

The True CRIME Museum

160 m

Beach

Bottle Alley

450 m

White Rock

110 m

Source BMX

130 m

Restaurants

Bullet

960 m

38 Robertson Street

Horse & Groom

6.1 km

4 Mercatoria

Waterstones Cafe W

6.1 km

15-16 Kings Walk

Pancake House

970 m

37C Robertson Street

Castle View Cafe

870 m

43 Robertson Street

Cafe Mocha

990 m

1 Cambridge Gardens

His Place Art Cafe and Community Centre

840 m

Robertson Street

Smiffy's Chippy

800 m

51A Robertson Street

The John Logie Baird

720 m

29-31 Havelock Road

Yates

750 m

53-57 Robertson Street

Domino's Pizza

1.4 km

Cornwallis Terrace

Jempson's

720 m

18 Wellington Place

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

8.0

Location

8.7

Service

8.0

Dining

8.3

4/5 based on 556 reviews

#4 of 11 hotels in Hastings based on Tripadvisor

Richard

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.8/10

The hotel offers a great location near Hastings Pier and seafront, though the noisy street outside can be disruptive at night. Rooms are comfortable despite being a bit warm; having 2 double beds seemed unnecessary. The service was friendly but somewhat overwhelmed at times. The dining was fantastic, especially with the resident's discount for a well-cooked breakfast. The hotel's facilities are enjoyable, including fresh sandwiches available.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were comfortable but a bit warm, and having 2 double beds felt unnecessary.

Service

6.0

The staff were friendly but appeared stressed due to the influx of business.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location near Hastings Pier and softplay was amazing, with convenient access to restaurants and nightlife.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was fantastic, especially with the resident's discount for a well-cooked breakfast.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel's facilities were great, including the availability of fresh sandwiches.

Ian

United Kingdom, October 2023

8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a wonderful experience overall. The room had a lovely sea view, although it was a bit noisy due to its proximity to the lift. The housekeepers were quite loud in the morning, which was a downside, but the location next to White Rock Theatre car park was convenient. The room size was slightly smaller than expected, but still adequate.

Rooms

8.0

The room offered a lovely sea view and was generally comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service was great, with staff being very helpful and accommodating. They were attentive and friendly, making the stay enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was excellent, right on the seafront with easy access to shops, the beach, the old town, and St Leonard's. However, parking was a bit tricky with limited spaces available.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was lovely, and I particularly enjoyed the evening drinks on the outside front balcony. The food was good, and the atmosphere was pleasant.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory, but the hotel could benefit from improvements in noise management, especially in the early morning.

David

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms were facing the rear, which kept them cool and provided a good view on the third floor. The service was friendly and accommodating, going out of their way to make my stay comfortable. The location was convenient, overlooking the pier and a short walk to Hastings old town. The dining experience was satisfying with good quality ingredients, and the facilities met my needs.

Rooms

9.0

My room facing the rear was at a pleasant cool temperature and had a good view on the third floor.

Service

9.0

The staff was very friendly and accommodating, especially with my late arrival. They even arranged food after the kitchens had closed.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was great, overlooking the pier and a pleasant walk to Hastings old town. It was convenient being on the main road and close to the revitalized pier.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offered good value with delicious, cooked-to-order meals. However, Wi-Fi was not available in the room.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel's facilities were satisfactory and met my needs during my stay.