South Coast Brighton and Hove
Central Hove 2-Bed Residence with Beach Hut & Parking
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 3 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Brighton and Hove / the South Coast and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.7/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 3 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 3 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 64 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.7/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: July 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet-friendly summary
This five-star private residence in central Hove is a genuinely dog-friendly base, and one of the strongest-rated places to bring a dog in the Brighton and Hove area. Set on The Drive, a short walk from the seafront, it gives a couple or small family their own two-bedroom home rather than a hotel room with shared corridors, which makes travelling with a dog far more relaxed.
Dogs are welcome, and guests who have brought their own along describe it as a real home-from-home with everything they needed for a comfortable stay. The host, Jo, comes in for particular praise for being warm and helpful, the kind of welcome that makes a dog owner feel their pet is genuinely wanted rather than merely tolerated.
The location is a major draw. It is an easy walk to Hove beach, with use of a private beach hut included, and within reach of the restaurants and cafes of both Hove and Brighton. Free on-site parking means you can leave the car and explore the seafront on foot with your dog. Brighton is one of the most dog-friendly cities on the south coast, with a long promenade and plenty of green space close by.
For dog owners who want a spacious, central, five-star Hove home with parking and direct access to the seafront, this is an excellent choice and earns a full 5/5 paw rating.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Dog-friendly five-star residence
- Walk to Hove beach with beach hut
- Free on-site parking
- Welcoming, helpful host
- Whole home, own space
About this hotel
Central Hove Large 2-Bedroom is a five-star self-catering residence on The Drive in Hove, a short walk from the seafront. With two bedrooms, free parking and a private beach hut, it suits couples and small families wanting space near the coast. It holds an outstanding 9.7/10 guest rating.
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74 The Drive, Brighton and Hove, BN3 3PR
