Lanes Hotel, 70-72 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1AE

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Auction Sale - 20/05/2026 - To book viewings, view the legal pack and register to bid please refer to the full sales particulars on the Savills Auctions website

Prominent Grade II listed seafront hotel comprising 33 en suite bedrooms across three adjoining buildings, with bar, public areas, parking and panoramic views, offered for sale as a going concern.

Description

A substantial Grade II listed freehold hotel, formed from three adjoining 19th century townhouses, together creating a prominent and well established

hospitality asset in a prime seafront position in Brighton. The property is arranged over lower ground, ground floor and four upper floors, providing 33 en suite letting bedrooms, a fully licensed bar, breakfast/dining room, and multiple flexible lounge areas suitable for events, private dining or co working.

The buildings retain an attractive range of period architectural features, complemented by sea facing balconies, a private terrace, and off street parking—all enhancing guest appeal and operational versatility. The hotel benefits from an efficient back of house layout supporting smooth operations, alongside an established trading history with strong repeat business.

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Room Tours

Family Room - Lower Ground Floor

Double Room - Lower Ground Floor

Sea View Deluxe Double Room

Sea View Family Room

Sea View Balcony Room

Sea View Superior Room

Sea View Cosy Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

(Room tours filmed August 2022)

Location

The property occupies a prominent seafront position on Marine Parade (A259) in Kemptown, to the east of Brighton Palace Pier and within close proximity of the city centre and Brighton Marina. Nearby occupiers include Brighton College, located immediately to the rear, together with the Royal Sussex County Hospital within the wider Kemptown area. Brighton is an established leisure and commercial centre, benefiting from strong year round visitor demand and excellent road and rail communications, including regular mainline services to London and access to Gatwick Airport.

The property occupies a prime seafront position on Marine Parade (A259) in Kemptown, one of Brighton’s most dynamic and architecturally distinctive districts. Located just east of Brighton Palace Pier and within close proximity of both the city centre and Brighton Marina, the hotel sits at the heart of a thriving leisure corridor that continues to benefit from substantial public and private investment.Nearby occupiers include Brighton College, a globally recognised independent school, and the Royal Sussex County Hospital which anchors significant employment and footfall within the wider Kemptown area.The surrounding seafront is undergoing a period of transformational regeneration, supported by multi million pound investment, including:

• Madeira Terrace Restoration – Phase 1 of the restoration is currently underway, with a project cost previously stated at £11.6 million, supported by an additional £3 million of council funding approved in 2024. This phase will restore 28 of the historic arches and deliver new public realm, accessibility improvements, and event ready infrastructure.
• Sea Lanes Brighton – A newly completed open water swimming and wellness destination centred around a 50 metre outdoor pool, supported by a curated mix of fitness, food, and wellbeing operators, driving year round footfall to Madeira Drive.
• Brighton Palace Pier – One of the UK’s most visited leisure attractions, drawing millions of visitors annually and providing a consistent flow of tourist activity.
• SEA LIFE Brighton – The world’s oldest operating aquarium, located a short walk from the property and a key component of the city’s family oriented visitor economy.
• Brighton Racecourse – A well established racing and events venue positioned on the East Brighton ridge, contributing to the city’s diverse leisure and hospitality offering.

Kemptown’s blend of independent cafés,restaurants, boutique retailers, and creative businesses reinforces its reputation as one of Brighton’s most desirable neighbourhoods for residents, visitors, and investors alike. The area’s ongoing regeneration—underpinned by significant capital investment into the eastern seafront—supports strong long term value for hospitality, residential, and mixed use operators.Brighton remains one of the UK’s most established leisure, tourism, and commercial centres, supported by a robust local economy, a large student population, and excellent connectivity to London and the wider South East.

Transport

Road: The property fronts Marine Parade (A259), providing direct access along the Brighton seafront and convenient links to the A23/M23, connecting to the national motorway network.

Rail: Brighton mainline railway station is within reasonable proximity and provides regular services to London Victoria, London Bridge and St Pancras International.

Air: Gatwick Airport is located approximately 30 miles to the north and is readily accessible by both rail and road, offering extensive domestic and international connections.

Tenancy

The property is currently traded by the vendor as a hotel (turnover c. £700,000 per annum) and the sale is intended to proceed as a going concern. Business accounts are available to genuinely interested parties upon request.

Further information may be obtained from ben. .

Accommodation

Total 1,442 sq m (15,522 sq ft)

Lower Ground Floor - 4 family ensuite bedrooms, housekeeping department, laundry department, plant room, maintenance room, 2 locked storage cupboards, a storage room, and two underground cellars. 

Ground Floor - Reception & Bar, Dining Room (24 covers), Two guest lounges, Kitchen with pantry and

dishwasher rooms, 1 ensuite bedroom for 2 people, Bar storage cupboard, Back Office, public bathrooms, and a small ensuite staff room. 

First Floor - 8 ensuite bedrooms each for 2 people (including a seafacing balcony room and 3 seafacing juliet balcony rooms), linen cupboard.

Second Floor - 7 ensuite bedrooms: 4 ensuite bedrooms (including a seafacing balcony room) for 2 people, and 3 family ensuite bedrooms, two linen cupboards

Third Floor - 8 ensuite bedrooms: 6 ensuite bedrooms (including a seafacing balcony room) for 2

people, and 2 family ensuite bedrooms, linen cupboard.

Fourth Floor - 5 ensuite bedrooms: 3 ensuite bedrooms for 2 people, and 2 family ensuite

bedrooms, linen cupboard

External - Sea facing terrace (12 covers) and private off street parking for 5 cars