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Colson House

3.5 star property

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Superior Double Room, Balcony | Terrace/patio
Double Room, Ensuite
Interior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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17 Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton, England, BN2 1QE
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Dome
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room, Balcony

Superior Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double Room (Four Poster)

Luxury Double Room (Four Poster)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Large Double Room, Third Floor

Large Double Room, Third Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Large Double Room, Second Floor

Large Double Room, Second Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Double Room

Small Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Brighton

With a stay at Colson House in Brighton (Kemptown), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre. .This guesthouse is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Brighton Marina and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from American Express Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SEA LIFE Brighton - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Brighton Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Brighton Dome - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Brighton Station - 19 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bulldog - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Happy Family - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪My Coffee Story - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Meo Plants & Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Colson House

Guesthouse in Brighton, near Brighton Beach
Colson House offers 9 accommodations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Brighton guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Colson House Guesthouse Brighton
Colson House Guesthouse
Colson House Brighton
Colson House Hotel Brighton
Colson House Brighton
Colson House Guesthouse
Colson House Guesthouse Brighton

Colson House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 218 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, great location, perfect for out trip to Brighton
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

REBECCA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic...not standard. Needs an uplift!!

Check in was via a text with codes for the front door and bedroom door. Room booked was a standard double but better described as a basic double. Room was a decent size for the price and for 2 adults. However, the carpet was dirty with bits of dirt etc in the carpet, so we kept our socks/shoes on. Curtains were falling off the rail. Wardrobe was sufficient but had scratches and marks all over it and dust and bits inside. Coffee/tea facilities were Great, good selection of tea/coffee/hot chocolate and different selections of sachets of milk. The bed...felt more like a camp bed...springs very bouncy and the mattress was very thin. Bedding was clean. Bathroom was tiny...had to have the door open to sit on the loo unless you sit sideways...I'm 6ft and chunky! The shower was tiny, so had to have the door open to bend down....sorry for the mental picture!!! The floor had marks and dust everywhere and there was hair and mold around the shower tray. The wallpaper was peeling off the walls too. The first night we were woken by 2 lads in the basement shouting just after 2am, we went and spoke to them and it appeared they 'lived/worked' there and were apologetic and stayed quiet. No confirmed staff on site so would have complained if there had been at the time. For the money we paid, it was overpriced and needed a clean and update/uplift. Location of the guest house was great, near the front and 10 min walk to the pier/shops etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Our allocated room was occupied with another residents belongings strewn across the room. No one was available to see what on earth was happening, the common parts were dirty and we had to book another hotel . Completely hopeless
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Room disappointing but great location.

Colson House is ideally situated for exploring Brighton. Entry is by keypad code which worked well. The staff we met were friendly. The room, however was noisy - it overlooked a busy road and the windows were old allowing noise to penetrate. The bed was far too soft for me and I didn't get good night sleeps, but this is a personal preference. We were pleased to have purchased parking permits for the 3 days we were there. Parking is at a premium and the permit allows you to park anywhere in Zone C, not necessarily directly outside the guest house. We were lucky to find a space in a nearby road.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very pleasant stay even though it was very hot in Eton. The fan was most appreciated. We had a delicious breakfast. There were many choices on the menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pratik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, clean accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pratik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

C

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good basic accommodation in an ideal location

Self check-in was easy with clear instructions. The room was good overall. Decent bed, though something underneath clunked every time I got up from it. Condition of the room is somewhat worn, clear signs of wear and tear. Bathroom and shower OK. The room had everything I needed - and some nice extras - for a basic 1-night stay. Great value for money in a fantastic location for Brighton, and the surrounding area was quiet at night. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely little place. Easy to access and close to the water. The only thing that was inconvenient was the parking. The suggested parking is a bit of a walk especially when you’re carrying luggage. I would recommend to drop the bags off first before parking or organise the parking permit. Other than that, it was a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property convenient for an overnight stay. Room comfortable and lovely clean bedding and towels. Space compact but adequate. The tea making facility and use of a fridge was appreciated. Overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent 1 night at Colson House. Room 7 (single en-suite - top floor) - it was clean / cosy / the mattress was so comfortable I slept like a baby / was very quiet. I really enjoyed my stay there and will definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, room clean, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Abbey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in & out was faultless. We had room 6, the only small thing was the lack of electrical plugs as the skirting board height meant that it wasn’t possible to plug in an appliance, but they had one power cord to compensate. The hotel was perfect location & central, plus the added touch of Easter eggs upon entry really cute. I’d stay there again. Super clean, comfortable bed. Plenty of communication & helpful. Even though we was facing the road we found it quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here a few times and have always found it to be clean and pleasant. Despite being an unmanned property I felt safe and always received check-in information timely. There was tea, coffee, hot chocolate which was refilled on the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to dislike, Convenient for my stay, clean and comfortable. Keyless entry to house and bedroom was useful, no prolonged checking in, but also no interaction with local staff or owners.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Colson House as we were attending a gig at Patterns. It was really close to the venue which was great. We had a couple of days to explore Brighton and it was lovely staying at Colson House. Everything was walkable from the hotel, we walked to the lanes, the pier and the train station easily. There were regular busses on the road that the hotel is on so it was really easy to get about. We had a problem with the tv in our room but someone came out really quickly and sorted it out. We had the room with a balcony which was lovely and spacious. There was a bit of noise from the road but that’s to be expected given the location. It was much quieter than I was expecting. There were loads of cafes and restaurants nearby - too many for us to try! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, bright airy rooms, spotlessly clean! We found the self check in really easy and communication with property seamless.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and the room we had on the 3rd floor was very big, clean and quiet. From the guest house to the pier is walkable only about a 10mins walk and plenty of shops around to grab snacks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025