Title: Big House for Big Occasions! Ideal for luxury large get-togethers. Sleeps 16/18. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Big House for Big Occasions! Ideal for luxury large get-togethers. Sleeps 16/18. Family-friendly beachfront location with hot tub ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56700000/56690800/56690747/1a2a0005.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56700000/56690800/56690747/710b0ab2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56700000/56690800/56690747/c091220a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56700000/56690800/56690747/8c4dc28a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56700000/56690800/56690747/4b8ecbe4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched in the trendy St Leonards area of Hastings, Zanzibar boasts exceptional sea views from its eight ensuite bedrooms and offers a perfect setting for large family get-togethers and high-end retreats. With a well-equipped kitchen, Netflix in all bedrooms, fluffy bathrobes and luxury toiletries provided throughout this former boutique hotel's impeccable spaces. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 183229 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Beach view - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Big House for Big Occasions! Ideal for luxury large get-togethers. Sleeps 16/18. This former award-winning boutique Hotel ('Zanzibar') in the trendy St Leonards area of Hastings boasts exceptional sea-views from all the major rooms and is perfect for large family get-togethers, big birthday celebrations, high-end retreats and business off-site's. Eight ensuite bedrooms comfortably sleep 16 to 18 while the ground-floor offers excellent reception rooms, a well-equipped kitchen and a terraced garden with gas BBQ, outdoor dining area and hot-tub. High-speed internet is available throughout the property and Netflix is available in all the bedrooms. High-quality bed linen, REN toiletries, fluffy bathrobes and complimentary slippers are all provided for maximum lounging. The bedrooms are spotlessly clean and maintained to a high standard. There are 2 parking spaces for your use in a secure car park nearby and there is further free, unrestricted on-street parking in ‘Warrior square’ (approx. 50m from the house). The ground floor is the heart of the house. The fully-fitted kitchen is well-equipped and opens-up (via bi-fold doors) to a covered area of garden with BBQ, hot tub and outdoor lounge & dining areas. At the other end of the kitchen, the atmospheric dining room comfortably seats 14 / 16 people and there is an additional small table that seats 3 or 4 within easy reach. The main dining room leads to the cosy lounge with an array of comfortable seating, sea views, its own bar, a Sage (bean to cup) coffee machine, large screen TV & Bluray DVD. There is a well-stocked DVD library for your use and jigsaw puzzles & board games are available on request. 'Zanzibar' is 30 metres from the beach. Exit the house in either direction and you have miles of wide flat promenade along the top of the beach; ideal for walking, running, scooting or cycling. The Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bakeries, take-aways, convenience stores and antique shops of St Leonards are all within easy reach. The cobbled streets and funicular railways of the historic old part of town are a 20-minute walk away. These give way to the Protected Hastings Country Park - essentially an extension to the nearby South Downs – offering cliff-top walks and stunning views all the way to the quaint Medieval village of Rye some 12 miles away. The Blue Reef Aquarium, the Hastings Contemporary art gallery, the fishermen’s museum and the characterful tall black net huts are all situated in the old part of Hastings, not to mention amusement arcades, fish ‘n’ chips, live music, crazy golf and the boating lake. The White Rock Theatre and Hastings Pier are less than 5 minutes’ walk away to the East. Head West from the house and the Art Deco De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill is reachable within a couple of hours (walking). As a holiday house, the former hotel promises a special experience for family get-togethers, friends' reunions, noteworthy occasions, wedding anniversaries and big birthdays. The all-ensuite bedrooms offer space and privacy when needed while the open-plan reception areas allow for everyone to come together for evening cocktails, fabulous meals, and late-night film viewing. Despite its coveted location opposite the beach, it's worth noting that Zanzibar is situated in a heavily residential area. Whilst we are happy to host big occasions, we are not able to hold events, stag / hen do's or noisy parties. Dogs are permitted (by prior agreement) with an additional £50 cleaning fee and we ask that their access is limited to the ground floor and just a couple of the bedrooms. If more information is required, please get in touch with us directly via our own 'Zanzibar Hastings' website. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 8 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 8 bathrooms - Bathtub - Dressing gowns - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 3,229 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71400000/71399100/71399028/a721531a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Super deluxe 6 bedroom house with Hot tub, sea views, wood burner, roof terrace St Leonards on Sea - Sea view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=71399028&PinnedHotelID=71399028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114730000/114727000/114726997/a2cf1224.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Huge 6 bedroom house, near beach, cliffs & Old Town, 180 square meters Hastings - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly £289 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=114726997&PinnedHotelID=114726997&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118790000/118788800/118788755/0f385887.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chequer - a holiday let that sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms Rye - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review £2,856 includes taxes & fees 3 Dec - 4 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=118788755&PinnedHotelID=118788755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66540000/66536100/66536030/fa41db23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Farmhouse set in 300 acres, sleeps 11 comfortably, and up to 14 people. 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Guests must shower before using the hot tub. Children must be supervised. Dogs to limited to the groundfloor and just 1 of the bedrooms. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Up to 2 well behaved dogs with responsible owners. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed Proposed events must be discussed with the owners ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Proposed events must be discussed with the owners Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Luxury Victorian Beach House ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.85236%2C0.56508&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FXnBZn1qKpAWwG_gKWnE0IFSakM=) St Leonards on Sea, England #### What's nearby - Hastings Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - White Rock Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Hastings Pier - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Hastings Museum and Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Hastings Castle - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles #### Getting around - St Leonards Warrior Square Station - 7 min walk #### Restaurants - ‪Collected Fictions - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Three Legs Bar - ‬5 min walk - ‪Bonjour - ‬4 min walk - ‪Starsky & Hatch - ‬4 min walk - ‪Breakfast Zone Cafe - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big House for Big Occasions! Ideal for luxury large get-togethers. Sleeps 16/18. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Big House for Big Occasions! Ideal for luxury large get-togethers. Sleeps 16/18.? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Big House for Big Occasions! Ideal for luxury large get-togethers. Sleeps 16/18.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Big House for Big Occasions! Ideal for luxury large get-togethers. Sleeps 16/18.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Big House for Big Occasions! Ideal for luxury large get-togethers. Sleeps 16/18. located? > Nestled on the beach, this St Leonards-On-Sea holiday home is just steps away from Hastings Beach and Warrior Square Gardens. Hastings Pier and White Rock Theatre are also within 10 minutes. St Leonards Warrior Square Station is 7 minutes by foot and Hastings Station is 17 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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