1 / 8Hydro Hotel
Eastbourne, East Sussex
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 1 dog per room.
An elegant hotel by the sea in Eastbourne, set 120 feet above sea level, where dogs are welcome on a lead in the lounges and the cocktail bar.
Eastbourne's Hydro Hotel sits 120 feet above sea level, its private gardens overlooking the sea and its elevated setting giving views of the English Channel, Beachy Head and the South Downs National Park. Over 125 years of hospitality stand behind it, and this dog friendly hotel opens its lounges and its cocktail bar to a dog on a lead.
One dog can share your room, added to the booking when you choose your dates, and the hotel has a mat, a bowl, treats and waste bags waiting. Of the 82 bedrooms, two are master suites with a four poster bed and a separate lounge with panoramic sea views, and ground floor rooms are available. What the hotel does not say: which of the rooms are the dog rooms, and whether one may be left unaccompanied there.
The large open lounge at the heart of the Hydro is where people meet for a drink, the lounge menu or afternoon tea, and a dog on a lead can come in too. Two restaurants handle the evening: the Crystal, where three courses come with a dinner, bed and breakfast stay, and the Conservatory, open from morning coffee to dinner with a sea view and a terrace outside. The hotel does not say whether the dog may come to the table, so settle that at booking.
Inside there is a snooker room, a library and the traditional lounges. Dogs get the coast: Birling Gap is the nearest beach on Wildpack's map at 3.4 miles, with the dog rules set out on its own page, and Wildpack's South Downs Way: Eastbourne to Alfriston is 0.8 miles away.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- Up to 1
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Bowls, treats and poo bags
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Birling Gap, 3.4 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Outdoor pool
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Four poster beds, suites and ground floor rooms
- Views
- Sea views
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydro Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 1 dog per room. This comes from Hydro Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Hydro Hotel?
Up to 1 dog per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at Hydro Hotel?
There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.
Can I eat with my dog at Hydro Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Hydro Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near Hydro Hotel?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include South Downs Way: Eastbourne to Alfriston (0.8 miles), Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Circular (3.4 miles) and Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters (3.6 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Hydro Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Birling Gap, 3.4 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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