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Boutique Hotel — Camber Sands

Happiness
is a place

Welcome

Experience Happiness

The sand between your toes. Sky and beach as far as your eyes can see. Wonderful food made with love. Deeply comfortable beds in beautifully thought out bedrooms. Daily yoga and wellness classes. A mini Bamford Spa.

But above all else, a team that are here to make you smile. So you leave not only revived and restored, but happy too.

We are proud to be a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World representing 500 of the very best, small independent luxury hotels around the world.

 

Stay

Rest assured

Sinking into a sensational bed in a beautifully thought out room. Our bed linen has a seriously high thread count. Sweet dreams.

Eat and drink

Wonderful food made with love

Everything our cooks do is an extension of their personality, it comes through their fingers and finishes on your plate.

Sustainability

How we manage our impact

We are committed to reducing out impact on the world, improving our sustainable working practices and creating a working environment that we can all be proud to be associated with and recognised as a leading light in our industry of hospitality.

 

Spa

The Bamford Cabin

A sanctuary of calm devoted to relaxing, restoring and nurturing your well-being with treatments delivered by our expert practitioners.

Treatments can be booked online, you don’t need to be a member or staying with us.

What's On

Curated events

A program of inspiring wellness events and holistic activities that anyone can book. Events to meet other kindred spirits, that will make you happy and uplift your soul.

Plan an event

Exclusive take overs

Our highly considered hotel, with its variety of beautiful spaces and beach beyond the dunes, is a uniquely relaxing environment to host your private event or gathering.

PLAN AN EVENT

Corporate gatherings and brand activations

We have hosted everyone from large multi-nationals to emerging challenger brands. Board meetings, department off sites, product and fashion launches.

Weddings

Exclusive celebrations and weddings

We create totally bespoke events during which our hotel becomes your private beach house by the sea, exclusively yours for you and your guests.

Membership

Happiness is a place you can join

Enjoy priority access to our beautifully considered spaces, exquisitely prepared food, sensational beds, calming treatments, inspiring classes and special events at special member’s rates.

In the press

The 50 Best Boutique Hotels in the UK

Best Hotels 2022
Customer Reviews

Happiness Delivered

We ask everyone that comes to stay for feedback. Here are the 5 most recent.








Customer reviews
(504 reviews)


24 October, 2023

Had a lovely weekend at The Gallivant. The food was some of the best we've ever eaten and the wine was particular amazing. The 'wine at 5' was …

Had a lovely weekend at The Gallivant. The food was some of the best we've ever eaten and the wine was particular amazing. The 'wine at 5' was such a lovely gesture and we really liked getting to try new varieties. Lyndsey was always on hand to answer any questions which made for a wonderful stay. We'll be back!

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20 October, 2023

What a lovely hotel -the staff were lovely – welcoming, helpful and fun!
The food was lovely- loved the games, drinks on beach and super massages! Special thanks to Lynsey, …

What a lovely hotel -the staff were lovely – welcoming, helpful and fun!
The food was lovely- loved the games, drinks on beach and super massages! Special thanks to Lynsey, Ruth and lovely waiting staff. And – John? Who fixed our loo!

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17 October, 2023

Lovely boutique hotel, retreat, friendly staff, delicious food and had a fabulous back massage and reflexology therapy ❤️ only down side I wish we were staying a second night! Thank …

Lovely boutique hotel, retreat, friendly staff, delicious food and had a fabulous back massage and reflexology therapy ❤️ only down side I wish we were staying a second night! Thank you for looking after us, Staf & Dolores x

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14 October, 2023

Loved the yoga classes, all the swimming/walking gear and the food was excellent.




12 October, 2023

We had a lovely time thank you. Lovely comfortable rooms and we were lucky enough to have perfect weather.

We really enjoyed the food – more options than on our …

We had a lovely time thank you. Lovely comfortable rooms and we were lucky enough to have perfect weather.

We really enjoyed the food – more options than on our previous visit and all delicious. Slightly mystified about the fact that some options were on the essentials menu one night and then the very next night these same options had supplements!

Service in the main was really good – the waitress on breakfast service was really lovely, efficient and cheerful – dinner service a bit slow. I enjoyed the yoga sessions and thought India especially was a really great teacher.

We will be back but sadly we won't be able to use 20% discount you are offering as we are really busy over the next three months…..It's always nice to come to the amazing beach and our new dog really loved the sand dunes – you're right 'happiness is a place'. Thank you

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Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Samantha Smith

24 October, 2023

Had a lovely weekend at The Gallivant. The food was some of the best we've ever eaten and the wine was particular amazing. The 'wine at 5' was …

Had a lovely weekend at The Gallivant. The food was some of the best we've ever eaten and the wine was particular amazing. The 'wine at 5' was such a lovely gesture and we really liked getting to try new varieties. Lyndsey was always on hand to answer any questions which made for a wonderful stay. We'll be back!

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Jean Burnell

20 October, 2023

What a lovely hotel -the staff were lovely – welcoming, helpful and fun!
The food was lovely- loved the games, drinks on beach and super massages! Special thanks to Lynsey, …

What a lovely hotel -the staff were lovely – welcoming, helpful and fun!
The food was lovely- loved the games, drinks on beach and super massages! Special thanks to Lynsey, Ruth and lovely waiting staff. And – John? Who fixed our loo!

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Dolores Rowley

17 October, 2023

Lovely boutique hotel, retreat, friendly staff, delicious food and had a fabulous back massage and reflexology therapy ❤️ only down side I wish we were staying a second night! Thank …

Lovely boutique hotel, retreat, friendly staff, delicious food and had a fabulous back massage and reflexology therapy ❤️ only down side I wish we were staying a second night! Thank you for looking after us, Staf & Dolores x

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Susan Griffin

14 October, 2023

Loved the yoga classes, all the swimming/walking gear and the food was excellent.

Tony Bullock

12 October, 2023

We had a lovely time thank you. Lovely comfortable rooms and we were lucky enough to have perfect weather.

We really enjoyed the food – more options than on our …

We had a lovely time thank you. Lovely comfortable rooms and we were lucky enough to have perfect weather.

We really enjoyed the food – more options than on our previous visit and all delicious. Slightly mystified about the fact that some options were on the essentials menu one night and then the very next night these same options had supplements!

Service in the main was really good – the waitress on breakfast service was really lovely, efficient and cheerful – dinner service a bit slow. I enjoyed the yoga sessions and thought India especially was a really great teacher.

We will be back but sadly we won't be able to use 20% discount you are offering as we are really busy over the next three months…..It's always nice to come to the amazing beach and our new dog really loved the sand dunes – you're right 'happiness is a place'. Thank you

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FAQs

Here to help

If you can’t find the answer to your question please drop us a line or two and we’ll respond within a matter of hours.

What is included your room rate?

Depends what room rate you have booked….

The Essential Gallivant includes a simple continental style breakfast, House supper or £15 credit per person towards our a la carte menu, English Wine at 5 – a glass of English wine to enjoy and whatever wellness class(es) are on that day, normally yoga.

The Complete Gallivant also includes a much more amazing breakfast of cooked dishes from the kitchen, three courses from our a la carte at dinner and We Have Drift Off sleepy time tea by your bed at bedtime.

What are the check in and check out times?

Our check in time is 4pm and check out 11am. If you would like to come earlier (or stay later) to have lunch or a drink at the bar that’s absolutely fine. You can either leave your bags in the car or we’ll look after them until your bedroom is ready or you’re ready to go.

Are dogs allowed at the Gallivant / on the beach?

Yes, but we only allow smallish dogs, so nothing bigger than a spaniel please. They are allowed in the bar area and in four of our bedrooms.  They are also allowed on the beach all year round.

Where is the nearest station / How long is the train journey from London?

In Rye, 4 miles away. There is a high speed train from London St Pancras every hour. It takes 1 hour 9 minutes, change at Ashford International.

What are the Dining Room opening times?

Breakfast     8am to 11am
Day, Mon to Fri     1.00pm to 2.30pm
Weekend lunch     1.00pm to 3.00pm
Dinner   6.00pm to 9.00pm

Can I charge my car?

Yes, we have two car charging points.  If you are coming to stay and would like to reserve one please email reservations@thegallivant.co.uk

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Giving

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we give

Every time you come and stay or eat and drink with us we make a donation to Blood Cancer UK. Since the pandemic they need our support more than ever. It’s a lovely feeling to make people happy.

Click on the Giving Back link to the left to find out more.
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