Family Friendly Hotels: 6 Of The Best Bunk Bed Breaks In Brighton

After a breakaway in glorious Brighton? Want to bring along the whole family? Well, fear not, because Brighton is home to a range of hotels ready and waiting to welcome you and your younger ones with open, sandy arms. Whether you’re after bunk beds with a sea view or more decadent suites with doubles for all, read on to find the best family-friendly hotels to lay your head after a busy day in beautiful Brighton.

Planning a Family Getaway in Brighton? Check out These Family Friendly Hotels!

Selina Brighton

Located just moments from one of Brighton’s most iconic attractions – the i360 – is Selina Brighton. This family and pet-friendly hotel is a well-loved choice for family breaks away.

Dedicated family rooms are available, offering two single beds and a two-tier bunk bed, making it perfect for families of up to four people. Plus, a cot is available on request, for any super little ones. With great facilities such as an en-suite bathroom, free wifi and a city view, the whole family will be comfortably accommodated in one of the dedicated family-friendly rooms.

Guests can also enjoy the onsite communal lounge and TV area, as a great way to chill out together and meet some other families. Or, why not try your hand at one of the board games or puzzles available? Also available are a range of regular events hosted at the hotel’s co-working space, including arts and crafts, and yoga classes.

Whatever activity you choose, you can relax, unwind and enjoy some quality family time together at Selina Brighton.

Address: 135 Kings Rd, Brighton, BN1 2HX

The Old Ship Hotel

Architecturally impressive, and primely located overlooking Brighton Beach is The Old Ship Hotel, a Georgian seafront hotel just a five-minute walk from Brighton Pier, and other iconic attractions such as the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Dome and the Theatre Royal.

For the home away from home experience, guests of The Old Ship Hotel can enjoy dedicated family suites, comprising a king-sized master bedroom, a separate lounge and dining area complete with a sofa and comfy chairs in which to unwind, as well as a second bedroom with bunk-beds for the kids. These luxurious suites come with an en-suite bathroom.

Also on site is a great choice of dining opportunities, including a la carte dining in the Wardroom restaurant, or a more casual and relaxed food and drink service in the Mess Deck lounge and bar. The bar also offers live music performances in the bar every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, which is the perfect way to spend an evening with the whole family.

Address: 32-38 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NR

Queen’s Hotel and Spa

Queen’s Hotel and Spa is another fantastic choice for a family getaway, centrally located in the heart of Brighton’s lanes, and just moments away from the legendary pebbly beaches. Not only that, but the hotel also offers a fantastic spa, consisting of the largest hotel pool in Brighton, a sauna, steam room and fitness centre: perfect for an active (or relaxing!) family break.

For a spacious choice, why not opt for the family apartment, sleeping three on a double bed and sofa bed, with free cots available on request? This option also includes a private kitchen, en-suite bathroom and flat-screen TV.

Or, you can choose from a range of rooms, including a triple room with a large double bed and one single bed; a dedicated family room with a large double bed and two single beds; or a sea view family room with one large and one extra-large double beds. In all of these rooms, guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a private en-suite bathroom and a flat-screen TV, as well as the option to request a cot.

All guests can dine in the No. 1 Bar & Bistro & Sun Lounge, offering a variety of dining choices, including freshly cooked breakfast buffets and afternoon tea with sunset views over the ocean with a glass of prosecco. With such a range of dinner choices, including meal options from loaded nachos to prawn linguine, from vegan burgers to stone-baked pizzas, there will be something to suit and delight the whole family.

Address: 1-5 Kings Rd, Brighton & Hove, BN1 1NS

The Lanes Hotel

Centrally located with stunning sea views is The Lanes Hotel, Brighton, offering a range of room sizes to sleep up to seven people. The Lanes Hotel offers great-value deals, especially for families, with dedicated family-friendly rooms of two to three beds in a larger en-suite room. All 33 rooms onsite are fully en-suite, meaning no late-night trips down the corridor to accompany your youngster to the toilets!

The fabulous location makes it a great choice for a family break away; the hotel is less than a ten-minute walk from the Brighton Palace Pier, and a stone’s throw away from attractions such as the Sea Life Centre, the stunning beach and many other opportunities for family fun. Their bright, airy rooms and comfortable beds are perfect for those who may be wary of bunk beds and will leave the whole family feeling well-rested, and ready for the day ahead.

On-site facilities at The Lanes Hotel include the historic Ivor Novello Breakfast Room, where you can indulge in a self-service and cooked-to-order English breakfast comprising of hot drinks, fruit juices, toast, fresh and dried fruits, cereal, and classic hot breakfast items such as fried, scrambled, or poached eggs, pork sausages, bacon, baked beans, hash browns, mushrooms, and grilled tomatoes.

Also available for the grown-ups of the family from midday to midnight is The Lanes’ Cocktail and Champagne Bar, serving classic and custom-created cocktails either indoors or on the sun terrace at the front of the hotel.

Address: 70-72 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1AE

The West Pier Residence

As the name suggests, The West Pier Residence is conveniently located near the dramatic and beautiful West Pier, an iconic feature of Brighton’s seascape, as well as the i360 and central Brighton. Children of all ages are welcome here, just be aware that extra cots are not available at The West Pier Residence.

Families of up to four people can be accommodated in a single room here, with family-friendly rooms available from a budget triple with one double bed and one single, to a quadruple room with a double bed and a two-layer bunk bed. With the choice between an economy stay with a shared bathroom, or a private en-suite in the quadruple rooms, family breaks of a range of budgets can be catered for.

Both rooms provide a cosy and compact space for up to four, with an electric kettle, heating and a private en-suite bathroom with a shower. The quadruple room also boasts a flat-screen TV: perfect for if you fancy a cosy night in.

Whatever style of break you choose, you will be treated to a beachfront stay in a fabulous location at The West Pier Residence. Worthy of note is that there is no on-site restaurant at The West Pier Residence, so make the most of the fabulous location to try out some of Brighton’s best restaurants for breakfast and dinner.

Address: 14 -15 Regency Square, Brighton & Hove, BN1 2FG

Artist Residence Brighton

Describing itself as the spirit of Brighton condensed into one building, Artist Resident Brighton is a quirky Regency townhouse on Brighton seafront, with eclectically decorated rooms adorned with original artwork, beaten only by the stunning views over the sea.

Perfect for large family escapes, ‘The Big One’ room at Artist Residence is a spacious and charming suite offering a separate king-size master bedroom, as well as 4 bunk beds cunningly hidden behind a cladding wall. The suite also comes with a huge sofa and comfortable armchairs, perfect for relaxing or snuggling up after a busy day at the sea. Guests staying in this suite can enjoy an en-suite bathroom with both a bath and a walk-in shower to soak away the salty sea air.

Other options for families on a budget include the “Below Deck” room – a cosy and compact room fitted with four bunk beds and an en-suite.

Worthy of note is the self-declared party atmosphere of the hotel at weekends or Friday nights, which may not be exactly the ambience you are after for a family-friendly getaway. Or maybe it is; whatever floats your boat (if you’ll pardon the nautical pun).

Address: 33 Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2GG