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Colson House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Brighton, 9-minute walk to Brighton Pier

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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

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P3,696
P4,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room (Four Poster)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room (Four Poster)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Large Double Room, Third Floor

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Large Double Room, Third Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Located on the top floor
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Large Double Room, Second Floor

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Large Double Room, Second Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Located on the top floor
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Small Double Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Small Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
17 Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton, England, BN2 1QE

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 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
  • Brighton Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Legends - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bulldog - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Happy Family - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Meo Plants & Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Colson House

Guesthouse near Brighton Beach
Close to Brighton Pier and Brighton Centre, Colson House provides amenities like a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for 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/closets, 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 transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)

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 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

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

Property 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

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 Nov 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colson House on Nov 9, 2025 start from P 3,696.11, 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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km). Brighton Station is 19 minutes by foot and Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

Colson House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 216 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nastassja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay helpful and courteous staff. Very cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just nice should do breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the self check in and check out. Good room which was clean and everything went seamlessly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emanuele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in a quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location good communication felt very secure with door codes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at Colson House a few times this summer. It offers great value - large well presented double rooms, comfortable beds, small but clean bathrooms with decent showers. For a budget guesthouse it’s one of the better ones.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ka Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay, easy to check in and out. Good communication with the host. Happy with the stay, clean and tidy room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Colsdon house is a lovely little place to stay. The place was clean, comfy beds & friendly staff. Would recommend the stay there but would suggest not to park your car under the trees as it'll get seagull bombed 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about the property. As soon as you enter the property you can see the cleanliness and feel the quietness. Exceptionally clean everywhere. Our room had everything you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Neil G

Hotel room was very nice and clean. Nice touches like a bottle of water. Very happy with my choice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good apart from didn’t receive information about the access to the property from this website
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Very clean, good facilities. The shower was very weak though more like a dribble than an actual shower. Apart from that, cant fault it. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house and bed room was amazing, very large room, with nice tea and coffee area, shower/ toilet room very nice and clean. Easy to check in with coded doors. Felt very safe. Communication by email from owner very good, easy to understand stand and lots of useful information. Good check in and check out times
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

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

Grand old hotel in convenient location!

The Colson House is a lovely old hotel (former boarding house, according the the owners). The owners/hosts offered great assistance with our stay...check in was smooth, parking passes easy to acquire (although parking on the same street wasnot available, we did find a good space a couple blocks away), and amenities were plentiful. Our room was somewhat small for two adults, with suitcases, and the bathroom, while private and well appointed, was up a narrow staircase. It was fine for a brief stay, but if we visit again, we'll be sure to ask for a different room so we can more easily access the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alesha

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

Comfortable and priced perfectly

Comfortable and my solo room was perfect for one person. Stayed a week and didn't want to spend too much time in my room, but this was perfect walking distance to come and go, get food right around the corner, and great bus access. Was a bit surprised at the private bathroom setup being added in to what used to be a closet, but the thriftiness of the idea made it charming and impressive. Staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. Special note: IF YOU BOOK THROUGH HOTELS.COM, you will need to call the hotel and provide them your email for the right check in instructions if you don't receive an email directly from them.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, I thought Colson House was a lovely place to stay. I valued the fact that the proprietors had laid out a large bottle of water alongside a range of hot drinks (tea/coffee/hot chocolate sachets) for our arrival. The room was clean, comfortable. quiet and warm. The proprietors sent various emails throughout the check-in process which made us feel welcome (even though we didn't actually meet Gavin and the team). One downside was the parking. While the proprietors advised of a postcode to park along, which was said to be cheap, we couldn't find an appropriate parking space and ended up parking in the Bingo car park, which cost £19 for the night. Despite this, I would still recommend Colson House to my friends/family.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Good points, flight delayed so late check in via codes was great. Let us have late check out because we were in Emergency department of hospital all night of our second night stay. Gave us a downstairs room on request because explained managing stairs with cases difficult but room had very steep stairs to bathroom which were difficult to manage before accident and impossible after accident. Good position close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I really wanted to like this place, but the lack of soundproofing completely ruined my stay. There’s no reception, so if you have noisy neighbours, you’re on your own. Unfortunately, my next-door neighbours decided to come back drunk at 1 AM and have a very enthusiastic two-hour session—every sound loud and clear through the paper-thin walls. If you’re a heavy sleeper, maybe you’ll be fine, but if you value a peaceful night’s rest, this isn’t the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice little hotel but mattress needs replacing

Nice hotel and communication by email good and response quick by text to issue i had. My room was clean and comfortable for a single en-suite. Unfortunately the mattress was too soft for my weak back and needs replacing and this issue couldn’t be resolved by changing mattress or moving rooms. Good mattress is number 2 on my list when staying anyway but due to excellent reviews i assumed this was case and should have asked before i booked, For this reason I would not be able to stay again and it was also quite a long walk for me from centre Brighton.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was great except the bed and pillows, my partner and me just rolled to the middle and the pillows were thin polyester plus the duvet was thin . Now considering this was a “ bnb” without the breakfast then it’s about the sleep, which was “ difficult “ could be fixed with a new mattress / pillows and duvet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got a ground floor room where you can not keep the windows open because of the safety. The smell suggests the place is full of mold. Reseptionist was very helpful and got me a better room. Still it is a very old and shabby place. Also very cold if it is raining outside. The owner doesnt put on heeting even if you ask. As I stayed several nights some days were warm, some were cold. You cannot keep window open in the evening because young people living in the cellar apartment smoke pot and the smoke tracks in your room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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