Welcome to The Downs Hotel

Welcome to our family run pub hotel located only 2.5 miles from the heart of Brighton, and yet surrounded by beautiful South Downs countryside. We also have the historic village of Rottingdean, Brighton Racecourse, Brighton Marina and Sussex University all between 1 - 2 miles away. We pride ourselves in offering you rooms which are immaculately clean, stylish and comfortable, combined with a restaurant serving many homemade dishes, a popular Sunday carvery and a traditional pub.


Downs Hotel Four Poster Room
  • Stylish modern rooms at reasonable prices
  • All rooms have Freeview TV and tea/coffee facilities
  • Many sports events televised / Occasional weekend live music
  • Free wireless internet access
  • Weddings, funerals and parties arranged
  • 2.5 miles from Brighton
  • Bus stop just outside the hotel (2 & 22 leave every 15 minutes)
  • Popular 65 seater restaurant serving many homemade dishes
  • Sunday carvery
  • 5 - 10 mins drive from:
    • Nuffield Hospital
    • Brighton Racecourse
    • Historic Rottingdean
    • Brighton Marina
    • The new 20,000 seater Football Stadium
    • Brighton, Downs and Woodvale Crematoria
    • Sussex University