Despite its name, this place was anything but grand. It feels jaded and shabby, and was overpriced for what it is.

Very nice location, the hotel is just next to the beach. The room is not that bad great view from the room (sea view). The room is hot during summer time and if you are not used to the weather it’s very bad, no electric fan. The hotel doesn’t have parking and that makes life more difficult.

Do your research before you go, so you are ready for it, but once you do, you may actually enjoy it a lot. The hotel is very basic, super simple and outdated rooms with simple bathrooms (a bar of soap, no shower gel, nice white towels, good power shower), some stairs to climb. I got a small room with no sea view. The hotel is run by a lovely gentleman, very old style, with the handwritten check-in book rather than the computer. During this process he may tell you some stories. It has added so much character to our stay. We were standing at the reception desk for at least 20 minutes chatting. I chose this place for the location and availability on my date. I was worried after reading some reviews, but I wouldn't mind staying again.

Great location for access to the sea shore and a short walk to centre. Staff were really helpful and welcoming.

Lovely staff,

On the Beach Front,the Hotel Smelt Musty and Old the Reception Was Midway Up on the First Floor Stairs.The Room We Had No.5 Was Extremely Hot onthe Bank Holiday Weekend 23th May to 25th.We Asked When We Arrived For a Fan He Said No We Don't Have Them.Bathroom Nice and Big Nice Shower System.Beds Nice and Comfortable TV Basic Channel but Very Clear.Good Mirrors For Dressing.

Lovely and helpful staff, they even gave us a full bag of water for our hike. The rooms were clean and cozy and the shower cabin had a strong seal so no water leaked onto the floor. Everything was well maintained and the cherry on top was a Bible in the drawers.

The gentleman that owns this hotel is lovely, helpful and accommodating but the property and rooms are dated and basic.

Good beach view, always stocked up toiletries and other hygiene products, kind and helpful staff

I lovely the hotel . will come again thank you good Weekend Kim Nisbet and Mark Noble 🙂👍

Beautiful sea view,clean room,great room service and very friendly. Thank you for a Lovely stay.

Short overnight stay, nice clean room with sea view friendly and helpful staff. Offers good value and room and bed was comfortable and simple. No thrills but good location.

Staff very friendly Room clean and comfortable and warm Close to White Rock Theatre

If we had taken the time to read the reviews on this hotel, we would NEVER have booked to stay here. We decided that we could not sleep in the room/bed and left in the early hours of the morning to return home. The room smelled, it was cramped, cold and not clean. The floor was uneven with very badly stained carpet.

A very quirky, friendly experience from this very tired ‘hotel’. Great location but lacking in any facilities and investment. A step back in time without the trimmings.

Nothing

No real standard.

Very friendly and informative host who knew lots about the local area. The room was very clean and comfortable and had an amazing sea view with a balcony. It may not be luxury but we couldn't fault it. Second time staying here and will stay again

First time we have stayed there wasn’t what I expected Peter the manager was a lovely guy but the place was very old needs a refurbishment staff were lovely room was very small and I suffer with claustrophobic but had a nice weekend

Great stay at Grand Hastings. Excellent value for money in a good location. Service was faultless. Would stay again.