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Reviews of The White Rock Hotel 3 stars

Seafront, 1-10 White Rock, Hastings, TN34 1JU, United Kingdom

#4 of 8 hotels in Hastings

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Review score

Based on 997 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    9.0
    Hotel is very comfortable with a great vibe. Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nice sea view room, comfy bed and excellent shower. Breakfast is excellent value.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    I stay here on a regular basis. It’s convenient for me as I have friends in hastings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    N/A

    Location, room, staff especially Gayle and Ella. Both very professional and helpful. Very relaxed atmosphere.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    8.0
    very comfortable and enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Rear View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little dated

    Great location and dog friendly

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    perfect for purpose
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Best Hotel Breakfast ever. Best shower ever.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Right across from the pier!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Rear view
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The area around the hotel kind of sketchy, not unsafe (we walked each evening) but lots of vacant buildings and kind of dirty.

    Restaurant/bar and outdoor area nice, food marginal. Facilities need some attention.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    9.0
    Absolutely Lovely, Charming Hotel Right On The Beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with Rear View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The only thing I'd say I didn't like (which really wasn't that much of an issue) was that the room didn't have a small fridge in it to keep water cold. I just went to the little market next door to buy cold water in the mornings but it would have been nice to store some bottled water in a fridge. That isn't a showstopper for me, however. When in England, do as the English!

    I absolultely loved my stay at The White Rock Hotel. I'd go back there in a second. It was a great price for the location, being literally right across the beach and from the pier! My room had a queen-sized bed, which was perfect for just me, and the room was spotless, clean and comfortable. The bathroom was spacious and super clean, and the water pressure was strong and perfect. The weather in late May is blustery and rainy, so don't be surprised by that if you're new to Hastings or your visiting from somethere other than the UK. That said, you can enjoy a nice meal inside the hotel while looking out at the ocean from inside the dining area. AND, it was quiet in my room despite the concerts taking place across the street at the pier. The staff were incredibly kind, helpful and personable. This might end up being the place I stay at every time I visit Hastings from San Francisco. It's a lovely place, and you're within 15 min walking distance to either St. Leonard's-On-Sea or Old Town Hastings. Fabulous!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Apart from the bed everything else was good. Food was very nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was creaky and the mattress springs were annoying. I think the mattress needed replacing. It sloped a bit and was a bit uncomfortable.

    The sea view. The staff were all lovely.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Nice staff and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a little old - could do with some DIY and softer pillows

    It was a great location and nice staff - apart from one person, I couldn’t fault them - wanted to help as much as they could.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just the food at dinner was not the best.. breakfast was ok

    Very comfortable beds, clean and staff where amazing

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Really enjoyed our stay would return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor wi-fi connection

    Location was good near all amenities and next to the sea. Bar area was really nice. Room was nice overlooking the sea.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Great value hotel in a lovely location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good.

    Great stay clean comfortable hotel..great location. Good value for the money.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room door didn't always close fully....we had to pull it shut

    Breakfast Arrived promptly and was hot and obviously very nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Perfect , sun was out , atmosphere was great , hotel and staff perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The little winding corridors , but that’s part of the building, not a negative comment

    Location, the staff were all so good and friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    7.0
    We woujd still go back there as like the hotel will probs just eat out next time
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Rear view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sadly the food wasn’t too good ..we ate there weds eve ..both had pies last time we stayed we had them they were lovely but my friend had plastic bag piece in hers mine was ok but the broccoli and veg was awful Either very old or was too stewed couldn’t eat them ..they did not charge us for the pie that had plastic in it ..just bit disappointing so we ate out next couple nights ..was so nice last year when we stayed so don’t know what happened there

    Location and outside seating ..

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely building, great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Rear View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, we had no water for a shower in the morning and no hairdryer in our bedroom for the evening before. Had I known, I would've brought my own as I have quite frizzy hair! However, these minor inconveniences didn't affect our stay.

    All staff were amazing, so lovely, welcoming and friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Clean, Friendly Beach Front Hotel.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Rear View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some of thew decor is a little dated but overall as a seaside hotel in Hastings I think they have done a nice job.

    Really friendly staff and warm welcome. Great place to stay right on the seafront. We didn't eat breakfast or drink at the bar but it looked like it had nice views over the beach. Room was very large and spacious.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Rear view
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff were very warm and welcoming from the outset. The hotel has a very relaxed vibe and sitting in the bar for a drink or meal in the evening was so relaxed. The staff are so friendly. I would definately return to this hotel if I went back to Hastings. Location on the beach front was perfect.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Value for money considering great location. Friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Dirty window in bathroom (we cleaned a lot of black grot from the frame). 3 separate sets of late retuners bouncing off the corridor in the night, then a very loud snorer!

    Comfy bed, good sized room and bathroom (with bath)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Had a lovely weekend and would go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff super friendly and helpful. The hotel was nice and we had a room with a sea view. Food in the restaurant was excellent and as i am gluten intolerant I was impressed that the chef made me a fresh fruit salad even though it wasn’t on the menu.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was very good and staff helpful and friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    only there for 1 night , thorougly enjoyed it , would return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    price of beer lol

    location, within easy reach of town

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with Rear View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms could use an upgrade in style, but nonetheless I did sleep well at night.

    Staff was very friendly and was helpful when needed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Brilliant location, lovely sea views
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lights in communal halls left on at night

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    5 star
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All lovely

    Stayed in April 2024

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