The Best Family-Friendly Accommodation in Brighton

travelbrighton
January 20, 2026
Accommodation

Picture yourself: it’s the summer holidays, the sun is shining, and your family is stuck at home. Your children are bored out of their minds, and you can’t catch a break from work. What do you do in this situation? Well, that’s quite simple isn’t it: you take your family out for a holiday. You find a city filled with activities and attractions, like Brighton, you pack your bags and then you’re on your way. But there’s only one problem: where do you stay? It’s one thing to want to go to Brighton, but it’s another thing to find somewhere to stay entirely. That’s what this article is for: to recommend the best family accommodation in Brighton so you can enjoy your stay. Various factors such as cost and how family friendly the accommodation is have been taken into consideration for this article, so you can pick the best place that suits your family needs.

Need the TL; DR version? Click the links down below to find the place you want.

But before you decide where to stay, let’s first look at everything there is to see and do with families in Brighton.

Beaches: No trip to Brighton would be complete without a day at the beach. Brighton has many stone beaches that are a great place to feel like yourself, whether it’s taking a dip in the English Channel, playing Frisbee or just giving yourself a tan, the Beaches have it all.

Brighton Pier: Stretching beyond the beach, the Brighton Pier is the perfect place for you family to have fun. The Pier itself is complete with rides, candy, arcades and even more, so you can all experience the amusements together.

Royal Pavilion: One of the city’s most recognisable sites, the Royal Pavilion is one of the oldest and undeniably one of the most beautiful attractions in Brighton. Each room feels different from the last, and the amount of detail that went into the walls, furniture and ceilings makes this completely unforgettable. This even extends to the gardens outside, which is a perfect place to have a picnic once you’ve walked around the entire Pavilion.

Devils Dyke: This may not be in Brighton itself, but does provide quite the stunning view. Located near Falmer, just north-west of the city, this 100 Mile stretch of land, presumptively made by the Devil Himself if you’re into Folklore, provides a great hiking opportunity for your family and allows for all sorts of other activities, from cycling, to kite-flying and even paragliding if you feel like a dare-devil! Don’t forget to stop by the Country Pub as well once you’ve finished exploring.

And so, so much more! There’s too much to list here, but we hope we’ve given you a good idea of what you can do in and around Brighton. Now that you know what you want to do, let’s take a look at where you might want to stay.

The Grand Brighton

If you’re looking for luxury and elegance, look no further than the historic Grand Brighton. Yes, this can be a bit pricey, but the experience is well worth it, having direct access to the sea and the best accommodation in Brighton, with over 200 different rooms to select from. Some of these rooms even feature stunning views of the Palace Pier and the English Channel itself. Moreover, the hotel is very flexible, with children (and even dogs) being allowed in most areas and extra beds and cots being available if needed.

DoubleTree by Hilton Metropole

Coincidentally right next to the Grand Hotel, DoubleTree is a much more budget-friendly hotel than the last one we discussed. With more than 300 rooms on offer, children can get in for free through the family experience (on existing beds). There are even specialised menus on offer at designated restaurants, so no-one can complain about being a fusspot at all. Plus with access to the sea, your family’s guaranteed to have a good time here.

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

For those who prefer the reliability of a well-known hotel brand, Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront offers a very pleasant experience. As well as easy access to the sea, this is the closest hotel to the Brighton Palace Pier, so the fun rides and attractions are just a few steps away. The hotel also features an in-door pool in case salt water isn’t your thing. With roughly 200 rooms to pick from, children can normally stay for free. This is also the cheapest of the hotels so far, with some rooms costing as little as £70, and this even has wheel chair support for disable people.

Holiday Inn Brighton - Seafront by IHG

The Holiday Inn comprises of 131 rooms total, ranging from Standard to Premium, with family options available for both. Adults can take up to 2 children for free and every single child under 13 also eats for free from the kids menu (with a paying adult). This hotel also has convenient access to the beach, including the famous Upside-Down House, as well as the i360, an observation tower that rises 450 ft above Brighton and gives you the best view of the city, and you can even see across the Channel to France on a good day.

Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel

The Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel, is located right between the Brighton Beach and Hove Beach, meaning you get easy access to 2 beaches and, effectively, 2 cities to explore right at your doorstep. This historic hotel features over 100 rooms to choose from, where families can book rooms for up to 4 guests, or sometimes, 50% off for a second room. On-site parking is also available here, albeit slightly limited, but thankfully there are other parking locations nearby to the premises, so it will be easy to take your family straight out to the hotel without having to use public transport.

The Best Family-Friendly Accommodation in Brighton