The Hydro Hotel Eastbourne is a 4 star property set within private gardens overlooking the sea. Its elevated setting offers panoramic sea views and is a 3 minute walk from the beach. The property has 82 bedrooms - 2 restaurants - 5 function rooms - large lounges and private terrace overlooking the Channel. The Hydro is situated in a quiet part of Eastbourne with free private car park and adjacent free on-street parking. The hotel was built in 1885 and features a grand entrance - high ceilings and lots of open space in the lounges. The Crystal Restaurant serves modern British cuisine with the Conservatory Restaurant with its sea views offering lighter bites - lunches and dinner. Afternoon teas are very popular and available on a pre-booked basis. The five function rooms offer space for meetings - events and conferences. The largest is the Garden Suite with its own private balcony terrace and cloakroom facilities with a capacity of up to 120. Smaller function rooms also provide options for board meetings and training events. The hotel has an outdoor heated swimming pool set in a sheltered south face location plus spa treatment room and hairdressing salon.