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)


09 October, 2023

Really lovely and soothing environment. The staff was extremely warm and helpful. I found the seating area to be stunning I’ve never seen anything so detailed it was really artwork! …

Really lovely and soothing environment. The staff was extremely warm and helpful. I found the seating area to be stunning I’ve never seen anything so detailed it was really artwork! And so many interesting magazines and books. I loved my stay.




04 October, 2023

We had a wonderful stay and would definitely come again . Staff were delightful, the food was delicious and the rooms charming and clean. The only minor improvement was the …

We had a wonderful stay and would definitely come again . Staff were delightful, the food was delicious and the rooms charming and clean. The only minor improvement was the service during dinner. No one could help on the wine and given the price of the bottles, it would be helpful to have someone with knowledge!




27 September, 2023

Our stay at The Gallivant was a real treat as it was not only our 20th Wedding Anniversary but it was also a perk from work as I am one …

Our stay at The Gallivant was a real treat as it was not only our 20th Wedding Anniversary but it was also a perk from work as I am one of the senior team at your bedlinen and bedding supplier; Tradelinens. We came with our 2 dogs and stayed in one of the luxury garden rooms and enjoyed the Complete Gallivant experience. From the minute we arrived to the moment we left, all of the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble, particulary for Hamish who was quietly attentive. I am obviously going to be gushing about the bedding but the rest of the room was cosy, incredibly well appointed and had a non-showy luxurious feel about it. The overall ambiance of the hotel had a chilled, Skandi, vintage beach vibe with a lot of greenery and soft accessories. We very much liked how everything was on one level and how relaxed it felt. Dinner was superb with the majority of the ingredients being local or British. After a lovely walk on Camber Sands with the dogs, we had English wine at 5 with a chunk of cake and sat reading magazines. Our only regret is that the weather wasn't nice enough to enjoy the pretty outdoor space. Thank you to The Gallivant for a wonderful stay, we will definitely be back. Tracey and Martin Read




25 September, 2023

I had a wonderful stay at The Gallivant and felt very well looked after. I loved the attention to detail with the English wine at 5 and the turn …

I had a wonderful stay at The Gallivant and felt very well looked after. I loved the attention to detail with the English wine at 5 and the turn down tea service in particular.

The food was great – I particularly enjoyed the breakfast offerings. One piece of feedback was that the portion sizes at dinner felt quite large, I couldn't finish my main course after the starter and didn't have room for dessert which I would otherwise have definitely tried!




24 September, 2023

We had a lovely relaxing time at your hotel. It was for us a unique hotel experience – it is certainly a ‘destination’ hotel – very creatively designed …

We had a lovely relaxing time at your hotel. It was for us a unique hotel experience – it is certainly a ‘destination’ hotel – very creatively designed and themed in response to its place. The staff are plentiful and attentive in an unobtrusive way. Food is very well prepared, using excellent ingredients. I highly recommend the hotel and plan to return. Thank you.



Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Eno Akpabio

09 October, 2023

Really lovely and soothing environment. The staff was extremely warm and helpful. I found the seating area to be stunning I’ve never seen anything so detailed it was really artwork! …

Really lovely and soothing environment. The staff was extremely warm and helpful. I found the seating area to be stunning I’ve never seen anything so detailed it was really artwork! And so many interesting magazines and books. I loved my stay.

Sophie Henley-Price

04 October, 2023

We had a wonderful stay and would definitely come again . Staff were delightful, the food was delicious and the rooms charming and clean. The only minor improvement was the …

We had a wonderful stay and would definitely come again . Staff were delightful, the food was delicious and the rooms charming and clean. The only minor improvement was the service during dinner. No one could help on the wine and given the price of the bottles, it would be helpful to have someone with knowledge!

Tracey Read

27 September, 2023

Our stay at The Gallivant was a real treat as it was not only our 20th Wedding Anniversary but it was also a perk from work as I am one …

Our stay at The Gallivant was a real treat as it was not only our 20th Wedding Anniversary but it was also a perk from work as I am one of the senior team at your bedlinen and bedding supplier; Tradelinens. We came with our 2 dogs and stayed in one of the luxury garden rooms and enjoyed the Complete Gallivant experience. From the minute we arrived to the moment we left, all of the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble, particulary for Hamish who was quietly attentive. I am obviously going to be gushing about the bedding but the rest of the room was cosy, incredibly well appointed and had a non-showy luxurious feel about it. The overall ambiance of the hotel had a chilled, Skandi, vintage beach vibe with a lot of greenery and soft accessories. We very much liked how everything was on one level and how relaxed it felt. Dinner was superb with the majority of the ingredients being local or British. After a lovely walk on Camber Sands with the dogs, we had English wine at 5 with a chunk of cake and sat reading magazines. Our only regret is that the weather wasn't nice enough to enjoy the pretty outdoor space. Thank you to The Gallivant for a wonderful stay, we will definitely be back. Tracey and Martin Read

Olivia Flanagan

25 September, 2023

I had a wonderful stay at The Gallivant and felt very well looked after. I loved the attention to detail with the English wine at 5 and the turn …

I had a wonderful stay at The Gallivant and felt very well looked after. I loved the attention to detail with the English wine at 5 and the turn down tea service in particular.

The food was great – I particularly enjoyed the breakfast offerings. One piece of feedback was that the portion sizes at dinner felt quite large, I couldn't finish my main course after the starter and didn't have room for dessert which I would otherwise have definitely tried!

Linda Jasper

24 September, 2023

We had a lovely relaxing time at your hotel. It was for us a unique hotel experience – it is certainly a ‘destination’ hotel – very creatively designed …

We had a lovely relaxing time at your hotel. It was for us a unique hotel experience – it is certainly a ‘destination’ hotel – very creatively designed and themed in response to its place. The staff are plentiful and attentive in an unobtrusive way. Food is very well prepared, using excellent ingredients. I highly recommend the hotel and plan to return. Thank you.

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

Sign up to our newsletter and be the first to know

Hear all the latest news, what's on, special offers and more to make you happy

* indicates required
Book