And venues that do the ceremony and/or reception, and have accommodation, are becoming even more popular.
Other locations are classed as ‘wedding hotels’ as they are very close to a wedding venue.
Therefore, to help if you are planning a wedding in East Sussex later this year or next year – or in 2027 – here are the top nine ranked wedding hotels in the county according to reviews on Tripadvisor.
5. Langham Hotel, Eastbourne
The venue has 1,920 reviews and is rated four and a half stars. Photo: Jon Rigby
6. The Mermaid Inn, Rye
The venue has 1,951 reviews and is rated four and a half stars Photo: NationalWorld
7. Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne
The venue has 2,023 reviews and is rated four and a half stars. Photo: Google
8. The Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne
The venue has 2,439 reviews and is rated four and a half stars. Photo: Google
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