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Colson House

3.5 star property
This charming Kemptown guesthouse provides a peaceful haven amid Brighton's vibrant city life, with staff who make every visitor's experience memorable

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Colson House sits at the center of Kemptown, where guests enjoy garden surroundings and convenient amenities like WiFi and self-parking. Brighton Pier and Brighton Beach are just steps away, and previous visitors consistently praise the attentive staff who enhance their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₹8,731
₹10,478 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Double Room (Four Poster)

A room with a four-poster bed, a fireplace, a small round table with chairs, and a mirror on the wall.

Luxury Double Room (Four Poster)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a fireplace, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Large Double Room, Third Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Large Double Room, Third Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Large Double Room, Second Floor

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a window with a view of buildings and trees.

Large Double Room, Second Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Small Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a framed plant, a radiator, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Small Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Kemptown, a neighbourhood in Brighton, Colson House is in the entertainment district and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Brighton Beach and South Downs National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Brighton Marina. Brighton Pier and SEA LIFE Brighton are also worth visiting. Visit our Brighton travel guide
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17 Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton, England, BN2 1QE

What's nearby

  • A gazebo with ornate green and white railings, a domed roof, and a sign reading "BAYVIEW".
    Brighton Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A person walking through a tunnel with a glass ceiling, displaying underwater scenes and marine life.
    SEA LIFE Brighton
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Brighton Pier entrance with two flags and illuminated signage.
    Brighton Pier
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A large, ornate building with multiple domes and minarets.
    Brighton Royal Pavilion
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A sign welcoming visitors to Brighton Dome, a historic building with a dome and arched windows.
    Brighton Dome
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hand in Hand
    4 min walk
  • Happy Family
    1 min walk
  • Legends
    5 min walk
  • The Bulldog
    4 min walk
  • The Royal Oak
    3 min walk

About this property

Colson House

  • Guest house near Brighton Beach
  • Close to Brighton Pier and Brighton Centre, Colson House provides amenities such as a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this guest house include:
    • Self-parking (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Colson House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Colson House?

As of 11 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colson House on 12 Jul 2026 start from ₹8,731, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Colson House?

Self-parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Colson House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Colson House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Colson House located?

Located in Kemptown, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Queens Park and Brighton Pier. Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km). Brighton Station is 19 minutes by foot and Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) is 19 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Colson House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 233 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfy bed, great location, easy to get in to room, quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay ,room was clean & tidy , very little noise ,bed comfy, balcony quite spacious, would definitely stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, warm shower. Incredibly good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pratik

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

10/10 Excellent

Catia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, kept me well informed about the property, close to the amenities and see front.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice, very clean, we were in room 1. Great communication with the manager. She was very helpful all the way and explained everything clearly. Hassle free and easy experiance. Lovely comfy bed. Very satisfied. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing room and location, short stroll to everything, parked right outside of property. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

A great room, very spacious and lovely decoration and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All as described. Info in advance was comprehensive. Very convenient location. Parking was a walk away but it’s a busy part of Brighton so good to have somewhere to park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lovely place and very quiet lots of good food places around there 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay, the room was surprisingly comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was super accommodating even when we asked for an early check in at 12 and the previous residents had asked for a late check out at 12. We couldn’t have asked for more. Only 6 rooms but they are clean and modern. Great location and would stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything that we wanted in an overnight stay. Convenient for the town and the beach. Spotlessly clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay after night out

Well decorated, gorgeous 4 poster bed, we had everything we needed. Good location for walking to centre and cafes and pubs even closer, seafront also.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

We had a very pleasant stay. The room was fine and with amenities as tea, coffe and chocolate. The location great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are soooo friendly and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended.

Great value for money, good location. Room was clean, warm and very quiet. Only minor was the wifi but otherwise fantastic - I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend getaway

Billy was great and very helpful, great character building with a good vibe, perfect location for access to the town ans beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024