The hype
Friendly staff, excellent location, and a great cafe-bar, but the property feels a bit dated.
The White Rock Hotel
$100-150 / naktį
Užsisakykite, jei You want a dog-friendly, seafront base with a lively cafe-bar right next to the pier and theatre.
Kodėl Žmonės Tai Mėgsta
- Prime seafront location opposite Hastings Pier
- Truly dog-friendly with dog ice cream and sausages
- Lively basement bar for live music and a great cafe-bar terrace
Greita apžvalga: It's a charming but slightly tired seaside hotel where the sea views are stunning, but the creaky floors and street noise might keep light sleepers awake.
Peržiūrėjo @TheWonderingEnglishman: I spent a weekend at The White Rock Hotel in Hastings. My room was pretty basic and lacked a sea view, but the English breakfast the next morning was absolutely top-tier. It's a solid, practical base for exploring the historic seaside town.
Čia buvę svečiai sako
Reality check
The sea views are beautiful, but they come with street noise, and the internal soundproofing is poor.
- You are traveling with a dog
- You want to be steps from the beach and Hastings Pier
- You enjoy a lively pub/cafe atmosphere downstairs
Švara ir priežiūra
7.5
- Housekeeping: Generally good daily cleaning, though some guests note the hotel feels 'tired' and needs a refresh.
- Bathroom hygiene: Modern bathrooms with power showers are mostly clean, but watch out for heavy limescale in the room kettles.
- Maintenance: The building is older, leading to creaky floors, occasional heating issues, and a noisy lift.
- Linens & towels: Crisp white bedding and comfortable mattresses, though some rooms are quite small.
- Odors & scents: No major complaints about bad smells; the sea breeze keeps front rooms fresh.
Sleepability™
6VIDUTINIS
0-4GARSUS
4-7.5VIDUTINIS
7.5-10TYLUS
- Traffic and bar noise from the seafront
- Loud bangs from the lift and corridor traffic
Prieš knygavimą
Naudinga žinoti
- Parking is limited to 16 spaces (first-come, first-served), but free overnight passes for the Pier car park are available.
- Hotel guests get a 20% discount on breakfast in the cafe-bar.
- There is a dedicated Boot Room and secure indoor cycle storage.
Ką pakuoti
- Earplugs to block out street and corridor noise
- Walking boots to explore the nearby Hastings Country Park
Kambario vedlys
Geriausias pasirinkimas
- Premier first-floor seafront rooms for Juliette balconies and king beds
- Rear-facing rooms if you prioritize a quiet night's sleep over a view
Kambariai, kurių vengti
- Rooms immediately next to the lift due to loud mechanical and door banging noises
- Lower-floor sea-facing rooms if you are a light sleeper
Kambario vedlys – kopijuoti ir įklijuoti
“Could I please request a quiet, rear-facing room away from the lift to ensure a peaceful night's sleep?”
DUK ir paslėpti patarimai
Viskas, ką turėtum žinoti prieš rezerzavimą
Is there parking available?
There is a small 16-space private lot that is first-come, first-served. If full, they provide a free overnight pass (4pm-11am) for the nearby Pier car park.
Is the hotel dog-friendly?
Extremely. Dogs stay for free, and the staff even offer dog ice cream and sausages.
Does the hotel have a pool or spa?
No, there is no pool or spa on the property.
Is breakfast included?
Rooms are typically room-only, but guests get a 20% discount on breakfast at the on-site cafe-bar.
Are the rooms noisy?
Sea-facing rooms get street and bar noise, and internal walls are thin. Ask for a rear-facing room if you're a light sleeper.
Is there a lift?
Yes, there is a small lift, but rooms right next to it can be noisy.
Vidaus patarimai
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Check out the basement bar—it occasionally hosts live music and small gigs.
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Blue badge holders can park at the front of the hotel in pay-and-display bays (unlimited) or double yellow lines (3 hours).
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Don't miss the 20% breakfast discount for guests at the cafe-bar, which serves excellent local ales later in the day.
5 dalykai, kuriuos reikia žinoti prieš kelionę
💡The hotel has a dedicated Boot Room for washing down muddy boots after hiking.
💡There's a secure indoor cycle storage room for cyclists.
💡The kettle in your room might have heavy limescale—you might prefer ordering coffee at the bar.
💡The lift is described by guests as 'very cosy for 2'.
💡The rear-facing rooms are quieter but overlook a rather uninspiring car park.
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