The Southern Belle

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

About this property

The Southern Belle is a 19th century relaxed luxury boutique hotel and popular public bar with cocktail lounge, offering accommodation adjacent to the Brighton seafront. The welcoming public bar features an open fireplace, bright window seating with partial sea view or a cosy snug. It offers a varied selection of craft beers, Sussex ales, artisan gins, cocktails, wines, whiskies and hot drinks. There is also a cocktail lounge to the rear of the building. Food is served 7 days a week. A cooked breakfast with lighter options is available for hotel guests. The i360 Observation Tower is a 7-minute walk from The Southern Belle. Hove or Brighton Rail Station are both just 5 minutes’ drive away from The Southern Belle. Both the spectacular Brighton Royal Pavilion and Brighton Pier are 20 minutes’ walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Brighton & Hove, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Tim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, lovely friendly staff and the best breakfast”
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, lovely pub with rooms & helpful friendly staff”
Kimberley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very friendly and welcoming. They are an asset to the Southern Belle. The bathroom was so beautiful, really felt boutique.”
Anne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Consistently, a great place to stay. Friendly staff. Lovely bedrooms and great breakfast”
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast good. Staff very friendly. Location good. A bit quirky which we enjoyed as rather different from an average similarly priced hotel.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were super friendly and extremely helpful. The rooms were tastefully decorated, clean and comfortable. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious. Our rooms were on the first floor above the sometimes quite lively bar (during our stay, it...”
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Myself and my husband Went for my son's wedding and picked this hotel because it had fantastic reviews And weren't disappointed by our stay it was brilliant 👏 We would definitely stay there in the future it was great couldn't have chosen better”
Ruth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Room was just perfect - better than any hotel I have stayed at in Brighton previously”
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great place as I am disabled it was spacious ok there was stairs but there was not many the staff were very helpful”
Holly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We have been here before, The staff are so lovely and friendly. Food is also outstanding.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Southern Belle
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Southern Belle takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, due to COVID-19 restrictions, breakfast may be changed to the in-room option.

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night applies.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Southern Belle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.