🇬🇧 Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
Premier Inn
📍 Seafront, Clarence Rd, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL, UK
Your stay — Premier Inn
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The Property — Premier Inn
This Premier Inn is what you’d expect: a reliable, clean, functional base with a 24-hour reception, a decent on-site restaurant, and free parking. The lobby is bright, modern and unpretentious – think staff in uniforms, a coffee machine and a rack of local leaflets. It suits families and older couples who want no surprises and a short walk to the town centre and pier.
Chronicles of Bognor Regis
Bognor Regis grew from a small fishing hamlet into a seaside resort after Sir Richard Hotham built the first bathing machines and hotels in the 1790s. The town’s golden age came in the 19th century when the railway arrived, and it later gained the 'Regis' suffix in 1929 after King George V convalesced there. Today, it’s a low-key, affordable seaside town with a Victorian pier, a good beach, and the Hotham Park estate. Culturally, it’s more Butlin’s (the original camp opened here in 1936) than Brighton – family-oriented, not trendy.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bognor Regis guide →Best months
June, July, September – warm but not stifling, school holidays not yet in full swing in June, and September offers quieter beaches and still-decent temperatures.
Peak / festival surge
August is peak: the Great British seaside in full effect with school holidays, the Bognor Regis Birdman event (usually August), and pier crowds. Hotel prices can double and rooms sell out weeks ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the smart choices: May has spring flowers and fewer visitors, September still has 18-20°C days and low season rates. Look for rooms from £50-70.
Weather & packing
This part of Sussex has a microclimate that’s often a couple of degrees warmer than inland but still gets brisk sea breezes. Pack layers: a windproof jacket and a light jumper even in summer.
Live City Briefing — Bognor Regis
- Bognor Regis Pier is undergoing £1.3m of repairs to the deck structure, with some sections closed until autumn 2026 – check ahead for access to cafes and amusements.
- Butlin’s Bognor Regis has confirmed its 2026 summer season starts 23 May, so from late June expect heavy traffic around the seafront and limited on-street parking near the resort.
- The town’s ‘Beach Recharge’ scheme, which added thousands of tonnes of sand to the western beach, finished in April 2026 – the new shoreline is noticeably wider and less rocky than before.
Hotel Facilities — Premier Inn
Free standard Wi-Fi for all guests (speeds suitable for browsing and email); no paid upgrade available. Login via room number and surname.
Lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; building is a modern purpose-built hotel with no notable heritage quirks.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed at reception from 12:00. Late check-out until 12:00 for £10; after 12:00 charged for an extra night.
Free baggage storage available at reception for early arrivals and post check-out.
Step-free access via ramped entrance; wheelchair-accessible rooms available; lift serves all floors. No structural limitations noted.
On-site free parking for guests on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservation). Nearest public car park is Bognor Regis Station Car Park (long stay, £6.50 per 24h). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a £50 incidental hold is placed on a credit/debit card at check-in.
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs or high-street banks; avoid airport and tourist exchange bureaux for poor rates.
Contactless cards widely accepted; mobile pay common; some market stalls and small shops prefer cash.
Not expected; round up taxi fare or leave 10% in restaurants if service is good; hotel staff optional.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a café or chain coffee shop: £2–3.
Fish and chips from a takeaway: about £8–10.
Pub main course: around £12–15.
Seaside stalls along the promenade for fish and chips, ice cream, and burgers; no specific street food area.
Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, and Iceland are common budget supermarkets in Bognor Regis.
Charity shops, Primark, and market stalls for affordable clothing.
Stagecoach bus day rider pass about £5; from Gatwick, take the train direct to Bognor Regis (returns from £20 with advance booking).
Buy a railcard for train discounts; eat at pubs for set lunch deals; walk or cycle along the seafront instead of using buses.
Good to know — Bognor Regis
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Emergency Contacts
Bognor RegisFor non-emergency police matters, dial 101. For health advice or non-urgent medical issues, call NHS 111. All emergency services operate through 999 (or 112 from mobile) in the UK.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bognor Regis, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Premier Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →London Victoria → Bognor Regis Station
💡 Get an off-peak day return for £26. From the station, it's a 15-minute walk or a £5 taxi ride to the hotel. Avoid the last train — it's often cancelled.
Bognor Regis Station → Shoreline Hotel
💡 Call the hotel from the platform — they'll send a minibus if available. Cheaper than a black cab, but book 30 minutes ahead.
Gatwick Airport → Shoreline Hotel, Bognor Regis
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Bognor Taxis to avoid airport surcharges. The drive is a straight shot down the A23 and A27.
Brighton Palace Pier → Bognor Regis High Street
💡 Sit on the right-hand side for views of the coast. Get a day rider for £12 if you're hopping on and off. The bus drops you a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
About Bognor Regis
Wikipedia ↗
Bognor Regis (), also known as Bognor, is a town, seaside resort and civil parish in the Arun district, in West Sussex on the south coast of England, 56 miles (90 km) south-west of London, 24 miles (39 km) west of Brighton, 6 miles (10 km) south-east of Chichester and 16 miles (26 km) east of Portsm...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Premier Inn?
Check-in at Premier Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Premier Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free standard Wi-Fi for all guests (speeds suitable for browsing and email); no paid upgrade available. Login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Premier Inn?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Premier Inn?
Fish and chips from a takeaway: about £8–10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Premier Inn?
Stagecoach bus day rider pass about £5; from Gatwick, take the train direct to Bognor Regis (returns from £20 with advance booking).
When is the best time to visit Bognor Regis?
June, July, September – warm but not stifling, school holidays not yet in full swing in June, and September offers quieter beaches and still-decent temperatures.
Top Attractions in Bognor Regis
💡 Head to the east side near the pier for quieter spots. The beach is dog-friendly year-round, but restrictions apply on the main beach from May to September.
💡 The far end is the best spot for watching sunsets. No need to pay for amusements — just walk to the end and back for a free sea breeze.
💡 Free entry but donations appreciated — a pound coin will do. Allow 45 minutes to see everything. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
💡 The park café on site does decent takeaway coffee — cheaper than the seafront. Free parking if you come early, but the car park fills by 10am on sunny weekends.
💡 Pick up a free route map from the tourist office at the Rockery Gardens. The first mile is flat and paved, then climbs steeply — great for a quick leg-stretch or a full day's hike.