Perched in East Preston, The Seaview offers a warm welcome with a restaurant and bar. Connect to wired internet, unwind in the smoke-free premises, and enjoy self parking. Guests rave about this haven.
127 Sea Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, England, BN16 1PD
What's nearby
East Preston Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
South Downs National Park - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
Littlehampton Beach - 12 min drive - 4.7 km
Goodwood Motor Circuit - 34 min drive - 37.9 km
Brighton Beach - 39 min drive - 34.8 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 59 min drive
Worthing Goring-By-Sea Station - 13 min drive
Eastergate Barnham Station - 15 min drive
Angmering Station - 25 min walk
Restaurants
The Great Wall - 4 min drive
Costa Coffee - 4 min drive
Grub And Gumption - 2 min walk
The Spotted Cow - 5 min drive
Uncle Sams - 4 min drive
About this property
The Seaview, East Preston
At The Seaview, East Preston, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Services
Wedding services
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
The Seaview, East Preston Inn
The Seaview, East Preston Littlehampton
The Seaview, East Preston Inn Littlehampton
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Seaview, East Preston?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Seaview, East Preston?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Seaview, East Preston?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Seaview, East Preston and nearby?
The Seaview, East Preston has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Seaview, East Preston?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Seaview, East Preston like?
The Seaview, East Preston is located a short 1-minute walk from East Preston Beach.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and good with great service. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 28, 2026
The room was small but the bed very comfortable. Decent breakfast and a busy bar. Car park is far too small and tight.
Everyone was friendly lovely property.Had problem with shower fixed immediately. Just a bit worrying water was sclading hot, and left on that setting. It was easily sorted by staff.
Very accommodating,lovely outside seating area. Would stay again
Tina
Tina, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Lovely bright modern place to stay.
Very close to beach.
Friendly welcoming staff.
Good food.
Nothing negative to report.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
charm just steps from the beach
Charming property just steps from the beach in a very quiet and dog-loving seaside town. Our room (3) was wonderful (Hints for large switch outside bath to turn on shower, and use outlet switch to turn on TV, would be good) and the restaurant served a delicious dinner with great chats. This is a gem on the busy south coast and is walkable for the town.
Tammi
Tammi, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 8, 2023
Lovely location
Excellent Hotel. Newly refurbished so all looking good. Breakfast was really good
Great chef. Shame i didnt sample any other meals. Shame also i couldn't spend more time there.
jan
jan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2024
We had great fun at The Seaview. We were told new owners bought it several years ago and completely gutted and renewed it and it shows. Very tastefully done. And the staff were very friendly and helpful. Big shout out to Carlo who made us feel very welcome and had a great personality.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
Seaview Stay…
A lovely pub/reataurant with rooms. We stayed in ‘The Apartment’ that sleeps up to six people, with two bedrooms and fully equipped kitchen. Four of us stayed comfortably and we will definitely stay here again. We had dinner and breakfast there, the food was lovely, and service second to none. It’s a great location, literally on the beach and has parking. Really friemdly, attentive staff who couldn’t do enough to help. They have live music events and the vibe in the bar area is good. A great find, and would highly recommended.
Nic
Nic, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 5, 2023
Great location, a couple of niggles.
Our bijou room suffered from being over the kitchen, noise from the door and cooking smells drifting in.
Sea view was minimal but the location near the sea was perfect. Quite location and within easy reach of local shops and cafe. Service, decor and cleanliness were excellent.
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Small hotel in a residential area close to the beach. Very modern, clean and spacious bar and outside seating area. The room was small but not cramped and was furnished in keeping with the hotels decor. There was a birthday party taking place in the evening but the staff were quietly efficient and spent an appropriate time to check us in. If there is a downside it has to be the car park. It’s small and very awkward to navigate when full - 7 spaces in two separate areas. Not however a reason to ignore this exceptional hotel.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 19, 2024
Charming place to stay.
Charming little hotel with rooms above.
Small rooms with a proper King bed. Good linen. Nice size bathroom. Bright and sunny so it was light early. Tea & coffee provided but only 2 tea bags. They have meals on site or there are places to eat a short walk away. Quick walk to the beach.
Priscilla
Priscilla, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2024
Small rooms and limited parking
The rooms are small but completely renovated and very clean. The rooms above the restaurants are a little noisy. Missing small things like tissues and face clothes ( face flannel). Parking is limited and an issue given the small road leading to hotel. The service is very friendly and very efficient.The food is good but for a change the villages has a great breakfast place and pub.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2023
Fantastic Stay
We stayed at The Seaview on our wedding night. We needed to check-in later than the standard check-in time and The Seaview went the extra mile to accommodate us.
The room was big, clean and beautifully decorated. The bed was very comfortable and it was a lovely room. They had very kindly decorated it in celebration of our wedding, which was a wonderful surprise.
We had breakfast, which was delicious, with excellent and friendly service. We didn’t use the bar/pub/outside area but it looked brilliant and we will be returning.
Thank you for making our stay memorable and special.
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2024
Food: excellent. Room: v clean, but rather small.
First impression: very good. Off-street parking was available very close to the entrance. Check-in was at the bar in a modern bar/restaurant which was quiet and inviting, and I was soon shown to my room.
The evening meal was excellent, with a couple of pints of a local ale. Food service ended at 8.30pm but that suited me fine. The bar/restaurant remained a quiet place, to be expected on a mid-week evening in November.
My room had a good-sized double bed, but no other furniture apart from small bedside tables and the tea/coffee station. To watch the suspended TV therefore you had to sit on the bed; at least I found a use for the 4 cushions placed on the bed, in addition to the pillows. The room would not have been great if I had wanted to write, or use a laptop; a couple would easily get in each other's way.
The ensuite shower-room was of very small dimensions. I am of medium build: the shower was just about large enough for me. The basin was really only OK for washing hands; its small size demanded you spit accurately when cleaning your teeth. However it also prevented sitting straight when using the toilet, which was raised up on a kind of step making it feel slightly awkward.
During the night I was conscious of a persistent humming noise. I could not tell if this was from inside or outside the building, but I found it affected the quality of my sleep.
In the morning, full English breakfast was superb, and checking out was quick and efficient with the friendly staff.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 17, 2026
The parking is limited.
The food in the restaurant is outstanding and all the staff are lovely.
Tamzin
Tamzin, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2025
Food good bar had goog variety of drinks
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2023
Lovely clean modern hotel, great service and friendly staff, stayed for one night whilst visiting family. Perfect location a short stroll to the beach. Fantastic breakfast.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 8, 2025
Ok, but not exceptional
Absolutely ok location and room/pub. Room and area (Stable rooms, not main building) had a distinctive smell....a bit like a cheap aftershave!...otherwise ok. Breakfast was also ok, not outstanding, but very much what you'd expect from a "chain" establishment. Overall reasonable value for money.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2023
Mark R.
Lovely hotel, very friendly Staff & great food.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2023
Staff were very friendly. The room was very clean, although a little on the small side.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 5, 2023
NICE HOTEL. EXPENSIVE.
Alan
Alan, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2023
Brilliant!
An amazing little place to stay, tucked out the way with peace and quiet
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2023
The Seaview has been designed and decorated immaculately. It looks very classy with pale grey furnishings - easy on the eye. It is in a lovely position and has a delightful garden
Philippa
Philippa, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2023
A fantastic find!
The staff were helpful and efficient. Our room was clean and spacious with lovely decor. The bar/restaurant was amazing!! Great food options and tasted delicious!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Vivienne
Vivienne, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2022
working away
Very nice place next to the beach. we were working in the area and was hoping for a nice evening meal, but they don't serve food on Mondays and Tuesdays. there are a few take a ways nearby. Breakfast was excellent.