In the heart of Brighton City Centre, a&o Brighton Palace Pier offers an inviting atmosphere with a coffee shop, bar and restaurant. Connect to WiFi and enjoy perks like luggage storage, secured bicycle storage and helpful staff who have left lasting impressions on previous guests.
Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) - 20 min walk
London Road Brighton Station - 29 min walk
Restaurants
East Street Tap - 5 min walk
Be at One - 6 min walk
VIP Italy - 5 min walk
Grosvenor Casino - 4 min walk
Indian Summer - 5 min walk
About this property
a&o Brighton Beach
A&o Brighton Beach offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Brighton Beach and Brighton Pier. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Brighton Centre and Brighton Marina are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
51 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The name on the photo identification presented at check-in must match the name on the reservation.
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.
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
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Bike storage
Facilities
Communal living room
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.9 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 12 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 12 (subject to availability)
Towels are available for an extra charge (or guests may bring their own)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night
Policies
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.
Does a&o Brighton Beach offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, a&o Brighton Beach does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at a&o Brighton Beach?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at a&o Brighton Beach?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at a&o Brighton Beach.
What are the check-in and check-out times at a&o Brighton Beach?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 12 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 12 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at a&o Brighton Beach?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Rendezvous Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near a&o Brighton Beach?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around a&o Brighton Beach like?
A&o Brighton Beach is located near Brighton Beach in Brighton City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Brighton Pier and 11 minutes' walk from Brighton Centre.
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a&o Brighton Beach Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Mar 4, 2025
Convenient, easy to reach, value for money.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 30, 2025
Great location
Great location and cheap price, wish they had more pillows as only 1 each isnt enough, also we was on the 3rd floor, the floor above must of been for staff only but the floor boards are very noisy and wake u up early morning by their walking around
Lynsey
Lynsey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Great property, good breakfast.
Rawle
Rawle, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 24, 2024
Good and included Wi-Fi
Ying wai moniz
Ying wai moniz, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2024
The check in was super easy, the hotel was clean and has a lovely view. We had Olly at the desk overnight who was very accommodating, super nice and was happy to help with anything we needed, I would very happily stay here again, I definitely reccomend!!
Kayleigh
Kayleigh, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 20, 2024
Basic but clean. Good value for money. Facilities are lacking but if you just want a base and somewhere to sleep its just right. Location is great.
Mike
Mike, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 15, 2025
What a load of crap
Could not get booked in because I didn't have any photo Id, so travelled 3 hours and a half for nothing, really disappointed.should have a massive warning on the booking form that no id ,no entry.a waste of time bloody time
ollie
ollie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
It's a very basic room (I knew this as it's a hostel) but the price was good and location is unbeatable.
Antonio
Antonio, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
Nice room and staff
Gars
Gars, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2024
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were spacious and the bathroom was clean. Would definitely come back again.
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 5, 2024
Ladies at reception were consistently simley and displayed great customer service skills
The bathroom was clean and ventilated well- so the conditions were regulated and nice
Louisa
Louisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2024
Very good service, love the views and the bathroom
Martha
Martha, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 23, 2024
Had a beautiful sea view with a side of a demolished building. Our stay was overall good for value.
Evelyn
Evelyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2024
Friendly staff . Lovely building with beautiful views .
Teresa Anne
Teresa Anne, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 24, 2025
Not too comfortable
Mattress was really poor and pillows uncomfortable. Some staff really friendly (check in on Friday), others didn't even acknowledge you were communicating with them (black uniform at desk on Monday check out 11am). When checking in I was told check out was 11am, extended my stay by one night (only as the trains back to London were having issues on Sunday) and was not informed check out was earlier on weekdays, so housekeeping walked directly into my room at 10:30 - not housekeepings fault, I should've been informed of this by front desk when I changed.
The upstairs guests were incredibly loud through the night and it was a real disturbance.
Nice bathroom suite, rare to have a bath for that price.
Definitely a budget stay.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2024
Very clean, spacious, private bath room are big, staff are nice and helpful. Everything good, absolutely value for money.
SIMON
SIMON, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2024
Great value room
Large clean ensuite room in great central location with sea views
Piers
Piers, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2022
Fantastic stay , what a find , we will be back !
Spotlessly clean , friendly /helpful staff , loved the breakfast , amazing value for money and a sea view !!!
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2023
Great staff and great bang for the buck
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2024
Great hostel! I really love the lounge area! It was chill and quiet and had a wonderful coffee shop vibe. I enjoyed my stay; everything was great. The internet was a bit unsteady on the upper floors, but other than that, I'd stay again for sure.
Paula
Paula, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 3, 2024
Avoid, they do not honour your booking
Booked a double room, was given a hostel dorm room.
They said they had no free other rooms so I had no choice but stay
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 17, 2023
Good value, comfortable, basic and friendly in a grand old building