Nestled near Brighton Pier and Brighton Beach, The Willows offers a warm welcome with in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate the helpful 24-hour front desk and convenient luggage storage.
Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) - 21 min walk
London Road Brighton Station - 29 min walk
Restaurants
Brighton Beach House - 4 min walk
The Volks - 3 min walk
Legends - 2 min walk
The Royal Oak - 3 min walk
Seafood Restaurant - 2 min walk
About this property
The Willows
The Willows puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Brighton Beach and Brighton Pier. Also, Brighton Centre and Brighton Marina are just a 5-minute drive away.
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
30-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
The Willows Hotel
The Willows Brighton
The Willows Hotel Brighton
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Willows?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Willows?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Willows.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Willows?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around The Willows like?
The Willows is a short 3-minute walk from Brighton Beach and 6 minutes' walk from Brighton Pier.
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The Willows Reviews
Reviews
5.2
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5.4/10
Cleanliness
5.8/10
Staff & service
5.2/10
Amenities
4.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2025
Just wanted somewhere not expensive, comfortable & clean. Delivered - Thank you
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 27, 2025
A good and safe short stay place
A very good location for staying in Brighton for a short visit. Has got everything that you need for a night or two. Longer stay with more time spent in the room than the sleeping and getting ready time would be an individual decision of whiat requirements are of importance or not for your own convenience.
Lars-Ake
Lars-Ake, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 29, 2025
Not great
Bed hard, very badly decorated, shower took 20 mins to get warm then went freezing while in it, no hot water in the sink, you get what you pay for.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 20, 2025
Sometimes location is not everything!
We stayed for one night during the beach festival. The location is unbeatable, right by the beach, but the property itself is very outdated and doesn’t feel like a proper hotel.
Check-in was quick and efficient, but the room was tiny and had a terrible smell, likely from an overpowering plug-in scent, which I had to unplug. Keeping the window open helped clear it out a bit.
There were no bathroom amenities provided, which added to the overall disappointment.
It’s a shame because the location is great and the place has real potential, but it seriously needs an update.
Please do not use any scent in the room.
Samuel
Samuel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Great stay
The room was clean and the bed was comfy.sea view
joanne
joanne, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 17, 2025
Good location but incredibly dirty!
The room was decorated nice but was very dirty. There were marks all on the toilet and shower floor that looked easily wipeable with a cloth. The hot water tap didn’t work. There was dust all over the room - on the lampshade and under bed was incredibly thick dust.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 8, 2025
Not good
The bed was clean although the undersized sheet did little to hide the stain on the mattress. The bed was homemade with 4x2,s and MDF so pretty uncomfortable and every time you moved in creaked like a pirate ship. The sea view was obscured by the dirty windows and there was dust on most surfaces , including the light shade hanging directly over the bed, although not on my bedside table as there was not one. There was tea & coffee but the metal kettle did transfer the heat to the outside. All the pictures managed to be wonky including the one with a side of the frame missing.
The room had be recently decorated which we knew by the paint splashes on most things and the masking tape around the wall light. The lack of ventilation, apart from the window with a broken sash cord, meant the tiny bathroom smelt damp. The shower was small enough that you had to get out if you dropped something because you could not bend down in there. The tap was two inches from the small sink bottom so getting your hands under was difficult and the kettle had to be filled with a cup. We did manage to check in early for an additional £15 although they only needed a few minutes to ‘get it ready’.
Do not recommend.
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 15, 2025
Dirty
Not a great stay, was very dirty, carpet had so many stains the seating part by the window which could have been lovely to look out to the sea was ripped and really filthy, as for the shower, we didn't have one, a slow trickle of water but the main reason didn't have a shower was because it was so dirty didn't look like it had been cleaned for months.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 2, 2023
The trip was great and the accomodation was brilliant, the management allowed me to check in early for a small fee which was fantastic. the room was well presented and it was very quiet considering the hotels location and the room i was given was next to their reception area.
Gerry
Gerry, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 9, 2023
The room was small, but comfortable, I only stayed a night there, the place is nicely decorated, bathroom facilities are a little small, taps in the sink did not work which need looking at urgently, overall though I was happy for what I paid.
ANDREW
ANDREW, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 11, 2023
Only issue I had was hearing other people in same accommodation late at night
James
James, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 11, 2023
One night ok.
Very run down. Was ok for one night. Wouldn't book again.
David
David, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Nov 20, 2024
The building tried. Hard to hide flaws with quirky paint scheme. First glance is very nice but facilities are awful. Our shower didn’t work and had to was using the sink. Bed was rock solid on a flimsy frame. Walls are not sound proof and anyone moving even a floor below would resonate in our room. Bloke snoring downstairs was soothing tho. Couple having sex in our ears was not so. Staff was incredibly friendly and never felt unsafe.
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 22, 2023
Garlicky bathroom stench to wake you up!
Hotel was in a great location.
Room was very small and on the top of a 4 storey house which was not advertised.
Bathroom stank of garlic in the morning.
Chap on front desk didn’t advise the front door would be locked once all guests had checked in - there was a key for the door but would have been nice to have been advised.
Glad we only stayed for the one night.
Allison
Allison, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 29, 2022
The room was exceptionally small and didn’t resemble the photo on the hotel site! Windows rattled and was very noisy. Clean and fairly well- maintained.
Jillian
Jillian, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 24, 2023
This street is very unsafe as my experience and me and my family felt very unsafe even left a day earlier. The reception was not always around and there were no cleaning during our stay even it mentioned in the ads
milad
milad, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 27, 2024
No ventilation, poor quality seal on window. Mouldy sewage smell, no privacy filter or blind on roof light which can see into other rooms.
Evan
Evan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 1, 2023
It was basic but pleasant at the same time. I would strongly recommend booking one of their three parking spots outside the hotel if you’re taking the car. It’s £20 out front but £40 a day in the multi story car parks that are a fair Walk away with heavy cases!
The hotel was in a good location for when you’ve had enough and need to sleep without loads of noise!
Only saw a receptionist once during my stay so can’t say anything about the staff.
It’s average, get a good price. Enjoy yourself!
Nick
Nick, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 24, 2023
Needed somewhere cheap for a couple of days, was ok as only there to sleep and tried to stay out all day and was clean. Bathroom very small and door difficult to lock and keep shut. Shower head low so difficult to do more than a quick rinse. Bed not overly comfortable but could be personal preference for a softer mattress.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 18, 2023
shower not working
The shower wasn’t working it was burning hot or freezing cold it wouldn’t adjust i went down to ask someone at the front but it was close sunday i really wanted a shower before check out felt awful all day without shower :(
cindy
cindy, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 31, 2023
The Willow Hotel
Our room was very dusty, the sink and toilet had limescale build up.
The room doesn't have double glazing, so the room was very chilly in March.
Our room had a small kettle and only 3 sashes of coffee for the 3 night me and my daughter stayed. We had to buy our own. The view was nice
Paula
Paula, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 9, 2024
Booked for my Daughter for 3 nights a non refundable room , she managed 1 night and checked out and found a friend to stay with for the remaining 2 nights , the bed sheets were stained the room smelt damp and had mould in it , unfortunately as an asthma sufferer this exacerbated her symptoms and she made the decision to leave . I did message the property on the day my daughter left and still have had no response ! Don’t stay here
Helen
Helen, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 20, 2023
Rooms do not match the pictures, our room was tiny and dirty, we didn’t even stay, booked another hotel and left, no one on reception so had to drop the keys off and go, have emailed numerous times to try and get a refund and no one bothers to respond. avoid at all costs
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 31, 2023
A little tired….
Bed was comfy (even if did fill room) I was expecting a single but got a double which was a plus. I had a good nights sleep.
Parts are looking tired and the floor in bathroom needed repairs and the sink was literally falling off the wall…put my hand on it whilst brushing my teeth and literally moved!
I hope they spend time now season coming to an end that they rectify these issues.
Only mirror was above sink so couldn’t really see what I was wearing, but plug socket by bed near door to bathroom, meant I could straighten my hair.
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 30, 2023
I booked a 1-night stay at this hotel almost 6 months ago for this weekend. The location is brilliant and I didn't have issues with the noise outside as I'm a heavy sleeper. However, the carpet in my room was filthy when I checked in, full of pieces of paper and hair pins. I didn't try to change rooms because I was planning to spend most of the time outside anyway but I felt the cleaning standards were definitely not worth the £110 rate for one night. Disappointing.