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Port Hotel · Eastbourne

Updated Mar 19, 2026 Live data
Total reviews
718
Across 3 platforms
Positive sentiment
80%
All platforms combined
Booking.com
8.7/10
404 reviews
Google
4.4/5
262 reviews
Strength
Staff & comfort are top drivers
"Staff" (107 mentions) and "comfortable" (99 mentions) are the top positive keywords across 718 reviews. Guests consistently praise the welcoming service and cosy cabin rooms at Port Hotel.
Amplify in marketing
Opportunity
Cabin rooms & cleanliness praised
"Cabin" (83 mentions) and "clean" (82 mentions) appear frequently in positive reviews. The unique cabin room concept is a strong differentiator — highlight this more prominently on OTA listings.
Update OTA listing photos
Recurring complaint
Cancellation & refund frustrations
"Booked" and "refund" each appear 39 times in negative reviews. Guests report difficulty with cancellations and obtaining refunds, particularly via Booking.com intermediation.
Review cancellation process
Mixed signal
Breakfast draws both praise and complaints
"Breakfast" appears 81 times in positive reviews. However, some guests cite unprofessional service during breakfast, including incidents with staff conduct and chef availability.
Standardize breakfast service
Trend
Booking.com dominates review volume
Booking.com accounts for 404 of 718 reviews (56%) with an 8.7/10 rating. Google has 262 reviews at 4.4/5. TripAdvisor has limited coverage (10 reviews) — consider encouraging guests to post there.
Diversify review sources
Access concern
No lift — 59 steps to upper floors
Multiple reviews mention the lack of an elevator with 59 steps over 7 staircases. This is flagged as a concern for less mobile guests and should be clearly communicated at booking.
Add accessibility note to listings
Review volume — last 18 months
Monthly reviews by platform
Booking.com TripAdvisor Google
Ratings by platform
Overall scores
Booking.com
8.7/10
404 reviews
Google
4.4/5
262 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.3/5
10 reviews
Sentiment · Booking.com
Positive
375
Neutral
19
Negative
10
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