We had a family break at this hotel recently and had a great time. The staff and service were brilliant, food was good and a good choice and the hotel was very clean and comfortable. We had a sea view room which needed updating but it was very comfortable and we had all we needed. We were able to park right outside or in the car park, loved Eastbourne and the hotel was right on the front near the pier and shops. A great weekend, EXCELLANT value for money and we would definitely go again. Do not know what ric S was talking about! I think he stayed at a different hotel!!

My friend and I stayed at the hotel for a weekend break and cannot praise the hotel enough, We are 2 ladies in our 40's and although the majority of the guests were booked through Shearings and somewhat older the entertainment put on by Mark Snow was excellent and we actually stayed in and joined in the quizzes. He was very entertaining and kept everyone amused. The Bar Manager was so helpful and told us all the best eating places in Eastbourne and even marked them on a map for us. The hotel was clean and our room was very comfortable. The only downside was the weather but it is England!!! Well recommended and looking forward to another weekend break there.

Just back from another value for money trip with Shearings and can,t really fault it!
Lovely hotel on sea front, very comfortable and friendly. Ongoing refurbishment but did not hinder our holiday. Our room was basic and at the back but for the time spent there completely adequate and clean with lots of room and hot water. It's such a big hotel but we felt food was wonderful and compliments to the chef.entertainment was good but plenty of other places bars and restaurants if you wished to venture out.
Brilliantly located for anyone who likes to walk the prom, nice and flat with lots of rest places. Trips were good and nice driver who stopped off in Banbury instead of service station on way back, which was pleasant. Well done Shearings for another good destination.

We went to this hotel for the first time just for a short break. We were glad of pre-bookable car parking which we found very handy. This is a very large hotel right on the seafront. We had a room overlooking the sea which was nice unfortunately only one window stayed open as the sash cord was broken. We overcame this by wedging it open by use of the Bible (praise the Lord). Our room was large, clean and comfortable let down by the creaking floorboards and a very tired bathroom with a cracked hand basin and a non working shower and grotty flooring, a shame really as other areas of the hotel have been upgraded. All the staff were nice and friendly and the food was good. The weather was beautiful whilst we were there which always makes things lovely.

It is the second time we have been to the Burlington Hotel Eastbourne we liked it then as well.Arriving on Friday about 6-15 pm we were two hours late because of an accident on the M25 The transfer from coach to room was seamless. Meal time was half way through so dump cases then straight down in to the lounge. Our first meal i selected was chicken which was hot and presented very well. The sweet was a choice of three like the first course and was also well presented. The evening entertainment was bingo followed by a comedian who was average The bar prices was expensive but the bar was easily accessible.The bedroom was quite large with central heating,bathroom was large with bath plus shower Hot water was always available. We were well pleased with both rooms.The central heating was on day/night after leaving home after our bad winter & spring Waking up with every morning feeling warm was very satisfying and went a long way making this break all we wanted. The staff,reception,bar & waiters were all well trained,and polite.That is why we will go back fairly soon.

We spent a long weekend in April at this hotel, having stayed there before we knew the location was great - right opposite the pier and short walk into town, and were familiar with the standard of the rooms and food etc.

We paid the extra for a sea view room - well worth the money as these rooms are also mostly bigger than the standard rooms. Our bedroom was clean, well furnished and spacious with a good layout and a small table and chairs as well as large dressing table and mirror. The bathroom however was tiny, although it did have a bath, washbasin and toilet it was in a poor state, needing modernisation as the plastic washbasin and bath were worn and the floor was very bad (lino with large bubbles and creases). Other residents we spoke to were less impressed with their rooms and some had upgraded or asked to be moved so maybe we have been lucky on our visits. WARNING - parking is now charged at £5.00 per day, and as onstreeet parking is limited in the area this is almost a necessity but worth it to be sure of a secure space during your stay).

The food was very good, choice of three starters, four mains and at least three desserts every day and the standard was very good. It was served quickly and reasonable portions although the vegetables were rather tasteless. They are happy to accomodate special requests so will vary the meals slightly if requested (i.e. salad instead of vegs). Breakfast menu is the same every day but again they will vary on request. Mealtime are very rigid but this is to cater to the many coach parties using the hotel who go out on day trips each day about 10.00 and return about 4.00.

Entertainment has improved since our last visit but is still not up to the standard we have seen at other hotels of the same rating. Bingo every night but this only takes about 20-30 minutes, some nights a quick quiz with small prizes and then the 'cabaret' which varies in theme but little in content !

The pier is right opposite and there is a good bar and cafe on there and a short walk around the corner leads to a street containing many, varied bars, cafes and restaurants as well as a very big shopping centre which includes all the big name stores as well as some interesting smaller independent shops.

All in all a very good value short break destination which is a good base for attractions across a wide area and we will probably return a some point in time.

We stayed at Bay Burlington hotel for 5 days on the 25th of March, had an open mind about staying but have to say was pleasantly surprised. Yes there are parts of the hotel that need a little maintenance but didn't bother us.. We didn't have a sea view room but to be honest that didn't bother us too much. Room was clean and very spacious and a comforable bed with a nice large bathroom what more can you ask.

We had bed breakfast and evening meal and the food and service could not be faulted plus the added bonus of 4 drinks vouchers per person per night.

The only downside we found was the staff on the evening in the small bar area (private area) was quite rude

We used Shearings as our agent and they were marvellous coach driver Kevin was very imformative and certainly made the long journey down very pleasant..

All in all we enjoyed our stay which was nice and relaxing but we were the youngest in the hotel but 25+ years so the evening entertainment was catered for the older generation..

Would like to see the hotel cater more for 40+ couples including the entertainment..

Our room had a sea view good size clean and warm,as was the hotel despite zero outside.Breakfast,dinner all very good served quickly no waiting around by Costa,nothing too much trouble for him.Bar staff great especialy Tanaka aways asked about our day.Entertainment every night was very good,Ray Campbell excellent keyboard player listening to him in the late afternoon was great.The front office staff all very helpfull,Vladermir our coach driver won us all over with his wonderfull accent a nice person indeed.Only criticism was the creaking floor boards and some TV off air sometimes.Excellent value break. N Turner

The burlington hotel is in a great position, near to all amenities. We stayed over the Easter weekend and had an enjoyable time. The food was excellent, with a good choice and considering the amount of people in attendance, thought the chef did a great job. Service in the resteraunt was a bit slow but as I said, there were a lot of people to cater for. Staff were friendly and helpful. We paid extra to park our car in the hotel car park and think it was worth it.
OK so the place needs a make over but overall it is not that bad. Some of the public areas were a bit on the chilly side but it didn't worry us that much. Our room and bathroom were lovely and warm, which matters most. The one criticism, is that there is very little seating around the dance floor, and if you don't want to gulp your dinner to get a seat, then you spend the rest of the evening listening to whatever is on through loud speakers. Personally, for a conjurer and a saxophonist, it isn't worth it. still for all that, I would give it another go sometime.

Stayed over Easter at this hotel. Rooms very tired and need a refurb! A massive shame as the food
Is excellent the staff friendly and the drinks good value. Our first room we rejected as it was very dark and dingy and we ended up paying for a sea view room. It was a little better but the shower didn't work very well. The entertainment was average as at least 60% of the audience could not see the act due to the layout of the room. So if you do not mind a well below average room with good food then this is for you. No sky sports even in the main hotel which forced me to go elsewhere to watch football.

Stayed at the Burlington 18th to 22nd March. We were a party of 16 from St Helens. Had a great time, the hotel was very comfortable. Staff were helpful and friendly. Special mention for our waiter Carlos, he was so nice. Also a mention for our driver, Tony, he made our holiday a good one.

Stayed for 4 nights Self Drive ,return visit. Very Very cold spell March, Really have to improve front doors sea facing, to cut draught very cold in lounge area on show nights people sitting in outdoor coats,main reason for cold is DOORS near Bar area into kitchen don`t shut so wind tunnel to back doors to Car Park.Entertainment o/k Paul was good Mark also,no complaints.
Food excellent choice Service excellent Gosia was v.good. Bar staf brilliant.
Reception very untidy, Room 313 was tired and windows do not fit so cold. Bathroom very sad,
Ordered Celebration Pack not worth money £29 for £10 worth of poor fruit cheap wine and Roses,Still like the hotel in general, keep up standards as it is a great place,.

Stayed for a 4 night break at end of March. Although the weather was extremely chilly the hotel was warm at all times, not easy when the hotel is right on sea front. The Burlington is ideally situated for easy access to the sea front, buses, and the shopping centre is only a five minute walk away. We stayed in a standard room which was clean, tidy and quite roomy. The en-suite was dated and a little shabby but there was constant hot water and the shower was good. The restaurant served a good choice of food and all the staff were friendly and helpful at all times.
The entertainment was very good on every night but a special mention should be made of Ray Campbell who did an almost 2 hour spot - excellent. Shearings offer a good value for money holiday and we will certainly go again.

We have just come back from 3 nights at the Burlington in Eastbourne & have to say that for the money we paid,it was good value. The hotel is right on the front, almost across the road from the pier & 15 minute walk from the station. We stayed in a standard room which although in need of updating,was ok for us. Plenty of cupboard space & the bathroom was adaquate, There is never enough light in these rooms & the windows are showing signs of mould & need replacing with double glased units. The public rooms were cold most of the time, esp. the bar looking over the front, guests had to keep coats on in there, this needs to be addressed. Meals them selves were good & always hot with a decent choice & you can upgrade if you fancy something different.
Entertainment was on every night & geared to older guests & was actually very good, Mark the compare was on top form. All the staff were plesant & helpfull which made the holiday.
Sherings do good offers like this & we will definatly go with them again, only when the weather gets better!!

We have just got back from a Mon - Fri break with Shearings. Unfortunatly we got caught up in the snow on the way down. We had left the last service place at 3pm then every thing went wrong the snow was freezing as it came down and it was chaotic with traffic stood still every where. Tony the driver was great and got us their safely. The staff at the Burlington were fantastic to us as we arrived at 1-30 am tired and hungry. They had laid on a lovely buffet for us and they were all so friendly and welcoming even thought they must have been tired themselves. We had a lovely clean room with a sea view. The bed was really comfortable. Only thing was the creaky floor boards but as it is an old building, to be expected. Meals are very good especially the breakfasts, as we missed Mon entertainment can only comment on the 3 nights we saw. Tues was a comedian he was ok, Wed a girl singer who sang show tunes we enjoyed but did hear a few people say they hadnt liked her, then Thurs which was brilliant he was a comedian who hardly drew breath plus he played the keyboard which enabled the dancers to get up. Must also mention Mark the entertainment guy who kept the evenings flowing. Quite enjoy a game of Bingo ( didnt win) Great Hotel, loved our stay, Thank You all

Booked independently through late rooms.com for two night break with bed and breakfast.
The hotel is a little tired in places, but the hotel is exceptionally clean.
Our stay at this hotel was very nice!
The room we stayed in was very basic standard room, very clean, but in some need of re-decoration, and the windows desperately need maintaining,
The bed was fine and had a large bathroom and there was always plenty of hot water.
The room came with tea and coffee making items and the towels were changed every day.
There was a small television in the room and unfortunately the hotel does not have Wi Fi at the present time.
But overall it was a very pleasant stay very quiet in the room, no disturbance and we were on 4rd floor.
All the staff are all clearly hard working.
But I must point out “Ewa” our waitress, who served us our breakfasts on both days.
She always met us with a smile, and nothing was too much trouble for her,
It was clear she was a very hard worker and who took pride and fully enjoyed her job.
She is credit to the Hotel profession.

The food at breakfast was very good, a good variety of cereals and porridge followed by a full English.
There is parking at £5 per day, but there is plenty of on street parking.
Location almost opposite the pier on the front, fantastic views and plenty of shops just round the corner,

Just one minor complaint: Please can you remove the carpet tiles from the lifts and replace them with mirrors or something brighter, as it seems very claustrophobic and dark with them stuck to the walls

A very delightful place, thanks everyone, we enjoyed our stay and will return.

stayed on our 2nd visit a few weeks ago . monday- friday half board. meals were good for the money choice and service good also. had a sea view on first visit last year comfy bed small room excellent view of pier. this visit larger room view of carpark not comfy bed cracked sink in bathroom. also had to pay £5 a night for parking free on last visit. this hotel is busy good value for the price paid with helpful staff. sea view if cheap worth the extra.

Well, better late than never! We organised a party of 48 from our local Church social club, St. Mary`s, Middleton, Leeds, to this hotel w/b 28th January 2013.

The holiday really started when the coach picked us up, nice trip down, very nice driver and arrived at the hotel in good time.

Can I say that if you`re looking for 5 star accommodation do not book this hotel, how-ever, if you want really REALLY good value for money this place is a must! All rooms were clean, tidy and well looked after. The food (apart from the rather thin tomato soup on the first evening) was first class. The entertainment, brilliant! excellent compere, with the best of the entertainment on the Thursday evening. Bingo. I DETEST it, but know that many many people like playing. They were well catered for every evening. All this plus 2 trips out AND 4 drinks vouchers per person every evening of our stay. I honestly don`t know how Shearings do it for £129-00 they charged per person, but I am glad they do!

All in all a HUGE "thank you" to ALL the Burlington staff including those who work "behind the scenes" Special thanks to the member of the bar staff who tried to juggle a glass (and failed!) He was a star in the making, and kept us entertained for the rest of the week!

Last comment to make, we have organised winter trips with Shearings now for many many years. This is the first one where we didn`t have one complaint about anything, and that`s a first!

Well done Shearings & well done Team Burlington, we all hope to be back in the near future.

Allan Collinson, Club Secretary, Middleton St. Mary`s Social Club, Leeds, W Yorks.

We booked a very good value 3 night half board ' party weekend ' here from the 15 - 17th of February,we knew in advance that this hotel caters for coach parties so to find that the Hotel was full was no suprise.

Our room was small but adequate for our needs, however the shower was inoperable for some reason & we couldn't open the sash windows so the room was stuffy even in February, after asking for the window to be opened someone crudely managed to do this & damage the frame in the process.

The food was also adequate & for the price we paid, sufficient in terms of quality & quantity.
Every night there was some kind of live entertainment ranging from a magician to singers to bingo - which we won on our second evening !
The staff were friendly & helpful too.

Decided a few weeks ago to go on this short week end break.
Used our own car to go to the Interchange at Stretton, directed to a parking space(plenty of them) our cases were taken of us straight from the boot of our car, and we did not see them again until they were delivered to our room later in the day.

Coach, very comfortable left on time, drivers changed over at Warwick Services while we had a break. Tony, the driver for the weekend was informative and kept us up to date what was happening and when.
Arrived at Eastbourne about four thirty, easy check in, up to the room on the third floor, via the stairs, we had already been informed there were only two lifts and the hotel cannot get permission for more as it a Grade Two Listed Building.
Less than two minutes in the room and our cases arrived
Evening Meal there was a choice of three starters, three mains and three desserts, each of the nights different Menus. Coffee was served in a separated bar,

We enjoyed all of our meals including the breakfast, where there was a full choice of whatever sort of breakfast you preferred, Full English, or a choice off the breakfast menu, cereals, fruit, eggs however you wanted, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, beans,mushrooms, No Excuse for going hungry.
Restaurant staff very efficient polite and well turned out, a pleasure to be served by them.WELL DONE

Saturday, off nice and early, 0915, coach was nearly full for the included excursion to Battle and Rye, very pleasant day with plenty of time to do what you wanted to do sightseeing, Tony had already given us a usefull commentry to each of the place we went so we had a good idea which way to head. The Church where Spike Milligan is buried in the Chuchyard is well worth the visit.

Sunday we did not go on the optional excursion, we made our own way to Brighton, bus stop about two hundred yards from the hotel, took about forty minutes, if you have a bus pass you may use these but if not, it is £6.50 return,
We visited Brighton Pavilion, the main reason for the trip to Brighton and we were both impressed, £8 each to get in, You are then given a mobile phone to walk round at your own pace and the commentry and pictures are on the phone, just punch in the number of the room and all the info you nedd comes up. Sadly the cafe was shut that day due to a change of supplier.

There was entertainment each night in the bar, which had a small dance floor, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
There is also plenty of room in the small bar and in the reception area.

Monday--- cases outside the bedroom doors for 0700. Breakfast 0745 until 0845 onto coach for journey home at 0915.
Two stops on the way home and back into Stretton just after 4 O'Clock, cases were soon off the coach back to our car and onwards home.

We paid £176.00 including parking for this well worh weekend break.

The Burlington Hotel was clean and tidy, rooms were looked after well by the staff.

A return trip we will be making in the Autumn.

A NICE PAT ON THE BACK TO ALL CONCERNED FOR A NICE WEEK END AWAY

Dave Shawcross

Stayed at the Burlington hotel in room 350, on a 5 day holiday from National Holidays. The room was clean and tidy, the customer service desk was very helpful during the stay and the food was well served and presented. The menu was very varied so there was at least one dish each night that appealed too myself, all in all this is a great place to stay and was excellant value for money. I shall be going back to this hotel to see other sites in the areahich i didnt get to see on this occasion. Well Done Burlington staff.

Travelled with shearings coach tours to Burlington hotel Eastbourne and would like to say we stayed in the most comfortable warm quite room 301 .we found the room clean and tidy we had no problems at all with the room.the hotel itself is very clean and kept this way throughout our 5 day stay.breakfast was excellent plenty to eat evening meal also excellent plenty of choices all staff always happy willing to help if you had any problems at all which we did not throughout our stay.shearings coach driver James was one of the best coach drivers we have had in many years of traveling with other coach companys .we would say anyone thinking of taking a shearings bay hotel break don't think twice just do it .great value breaks .fluffy Essex.

Essex.

we have just returned from a 5 day stay at the Burlington, it was a little ragged around the edges, but for what we paid great value, Kevin the driver was full of information about the area, and also told some wonderful little stories, we found the food very good as was the hard working staff at meal times,

Booked independently through late rooms.com. For three night break. We opted for bed and breakfast but did book dinner on our last evening. The hotel is a little tired in places, but the hotel is exceptionally clean. The staff are hard working and all were cheery. The position of the hotel was very good. On sea front, near to town centre and opposite pier. I agree with previous comments that the wind whistles off the seafront and in through the sash windows, but living in a Victorian house with sash windows we find this rather healthy, rather than having a stuffy overheated room. The breakfasts were good and dinner on our last night was hot, tasty and plentiful. There was evening entertainment but we were not there to see the first two nights but on Sunday, the magician and all round entertainer was very good. The only negative for us was a lack of WiFi - we are silver surfers and believe all hotels should offer free WiFi. Some people found the parking rather expensive at £5 per day, but there is plenty of on street parking. We enjoyed our stay and will return.

Just got back from eastbourne, a weekend break with shearings,always very good value,
Nice staff, adequate food,the only downside is they always play bingo at their hotels ,and if you don't want to play you have to sit silence as your afraid to talk,
Not the best entertainment,but ok.met a lovely couple from Wolverhampton who made our stay even better, will continue to use shearings as you get a great deal,