Cheap beachfront hotels with amazing views you can stay in from £25pp
AS the UK warms up, Brits will be flocking to the seaside to make the most of the sunny weather.
Instead of going for a day trip, why not make it a weekend break?
There are a number of hotels that offer fabulous sea views around the country to help you make the most of it.
We've rounded up the best hotels with a view of the beach that won't break the bank.
The Ocean View Hotel, Bournemouth, £24.50
is one of the most affordable hotels with a view of the sea.
You might even be able to spot the Isle of Wight from the sea-view rooms, as it's just across from the seven-mile beach.
In the summer, guests can make the most of the cliff-top lift to get to and from the hotel.
Roslin Beach Hotel, Southend-on-Sea, £39.50pp
is found at the resort town of Southend-on-Sea.
While the property offers afternoon tea and massages, the best activities take place on the beach - you can do morning yoga right on the sandy shores.
But then again, you could just take in the view while you enjoy breakfast on your bedroom balcony.
Godolphin Arms, Cornwall, £50pp
This ten-suite hotel looks out to the island of St Michael's Mount and you can enjoy meals on its terrace.
sources their own food from the area around Cornwall so you'd be supporting the local economy as well.
Guests who want to head to the small island will need to time it right, as the tide cuts off walking access late at night.
The Headland Hotel, Cornwall, £55pp
The dog-friendly overlooks Fistral Beach in Newquay.
With a choice of five-star hotel rooms or private cottages, guests can choose where they want to enjoy the sea-view.
The hotel was once a favourite of King George VI, and even featured in the film adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Witches.
Sands Hotel, Margate, £60pp
Margate is growing in popularity as a great day-trip destination.
But if you do stay over, the is one of the best places with a sea-view.
The boutique hotel has 20 rooms to choose from, and to make guests feel even more relaxed, they use only silk pillows as well as hypoallergenic quilts.
The highlight? The rooftop bar that overlooks the beach.
Brudenell Hotel, Suffolk, £82pp
Located in Suffolk is , overlooking Aldeburgh Beach.
From single rooms for solo travellers to double rooms with a sea view, any of the 44-bedrooms are just steps from the beach.
In the warmer months, guests can dine alfresco on the terrace, or watch the sun set after dinner.
Holiday Inn Hotel, Brighton, £95.50pp
Brighton is one of the most popular haunts for beach-goers, and the is one of the most affordable with a view.
Overlooking the seafront, and just ten minutes from Brighton Pier, the hotel recently underwent a £4 million revamp.
Ocean-air fans should book a room with a balcony for a fresh start to the morning.
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