1 / 8The Grand Hotel
Eastbourne, East Sussex
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 1 dog per room.
A five star seafront hotel in Eastbourne, known as the White Palace, where dogs get a welcome pack, a towel and a menu of their own.
The Grand Hotel has looked out over the Eastbourne seafront since 1875, known as the White Palace, with the cliffs at Beachy Head along the coast. One dog comes per room in this dog friendly hotel, and the welcome runs from a pack of treats to a menu it can order from.
Dogs stay in a selected bedroom; the Superior Classic Inland rooms are not suitable for them, and the other categories have availability. The Sir Woofchester pack holds treats, a toy and waste bags in a bowl you can reuse, there is a towel for use during the stay, for paws after walkies, and a dog menu can be ordered during the stay. The hotel asks for your own dog bed and additional bowls on hygiene grounds. A lead stays on anywhere public, and bedrooms are not for leaving a dog unattended.
The Drawing Room is where a dog joins you for food and drink, from the lounge menu. Dogs are kept out of the Health Club for hygiene reasons. The kitchen carries two AA Rosettes, the Mirabelle and the Garden Room take the dining, afternoon tea included, and the lounges have been the social centre of the hotel since it opened.
The Health & Leisure Club has an indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a gym, eight beauty rooms and a steam room, and the hotel holds an AA Recommended Spa Award. Dogs are welcome on the lawns and the terrace while on a lead. Wildpack puts South Downs Way: Eastbourne to Alfriston 0.9 miles away, and Birling Gap, our nearest dog friendly beach, 3.7 miles along the coast.
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
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 1
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £25 per night
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- A welcome pack, treats, towels, poo bags and a dog menu
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Birling Gap, 3.7 miles
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Spa with treatments and thermal facilities. Indoor and outdoor pools
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea. 2 AA Rosettes
- Rooms
- Suites
- Views
- Sea views
- Things to do
- Gym
- Parking
- Paid parking
- Children
- Children welcome
- Awards
- AA Recommended Spa Award 2023, AA Inspectors' Choice Award 2024, AA 5 Stars 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Grand Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 1 dog per room. This comes from The Grand Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Grand Hotel?
Up to 1 dog per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Grand Hotel?
£25 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Grand Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Grand Hotel?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Grand Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include South Downs Way: Eastbourne to Alfriston (0.9 miles), Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Circular (3.7 miles) and Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters (3.9 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Grand Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Birling Gap, 3.7 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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The Grand Hotel, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4EQ
50.7604, 0.2829
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