Production Base at The View Hotel
About The View Hotel as a Production Base
The View Hotel is the perfect production base on the Sussex coast, combining convenience, comfort, and stunning scenery. Ideally located on Eastbourne’s Grand Parade, the hotel overlooks the seafront and is just a short distance from popular filming spots such as Beachy Head and the South Downs National Park. With 130 modern bedrooms, including twins, singles, suites, and accessible options, the hotel easily accommodates large casts and crews, offering essential amenities such as complimentary WiFi, air-conditioning, and daily housekeeping to ensure a seamless stay during long shoots.
Designed with flexibility in mind, The View Hotel offers seven fully equipped meeting and event spaces that can be adapted into production offices, wardrobe areas, makeup rooms, or dining spaces, creating an efficient hub for filming operations. Cast and crew can recharge at the Artisan Restaurant or Vista Bar Café, or unwind on the outdoor terrace with beautiful sea views. With its mix of comfort, functionality, and film-friendly facilities, The View Hotel provides everything a production needs, from a practical base to a relaxing retreat between takes.
Overview
- Hotel Type – Hotel, Restaurant
- Hotel Style – Modern
- Number of Bedrooms – 130
- Parking – Street Parking
Suzanne Clark
+44 (0) 1323 433910
Frequently Asked Questions
There are spaces that you can book, such as bedrooms and meeting rooms, depending on your needs.
The hotel features 130 classic bedrooms, ranging from double, twin, accessible, and single, as well as 1 bed and 2 bed Suites.
Yes, The View has accommodated productions, and is attractive location for filming and photo shoots.
While the hotel does not have its own car park, street parking is available nearby, with parking permits offered at just £2.20 per day. Coach and lorry parking is also available elsewhere in Eastbourne, providing flexible access for larger vehicles and equipment transport.
Yes, there are a range of options for cast and crew catering depending on availability and upon request, including the Vista Bar Café and Artisan Restaurant.
Yes! With experience working with the film industry, the View Hotel is ‘Film Friendly Approved’.
Other amenities include a gym, direct beach access, a rooftop terrace, equipped meeting rooms, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
