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)


12 February, 2024

Really enjoyed our visit to the Gallivant. The bedroom was lovely, with a beautiful bath and dinner in the restaurant was excellent. The staff are all friendly and welcoming, especially …

Really enjoyed our visit to the Gallivant. The bedroom was lovely, with a beautiful bath and dinner in the restaurant was excellent. The staff are all friendly and welcoming, especially Lindsay who went the extra mile to make our stay memorable. I would highly recommend the Gallivant.




12 February, 2024

Such a lovely stay in such a gorgeous hotel! My husband and I wanted a last minute Sunday night getaway to just relax and take some time out of busy …

Such a lovely stay in such a gorgeous hotel! My husband and I wanted a last minute Sunday night getaway to just relax and take some time out of busy schedules, and The Gallivant was the perfect place for this.

Great location, and such a lovely feel as soon as you walk into the reception area. The interior and little details were beautiful, all staff were helpful, friendly and welcoming throughout. We both had a full body massage and the treatment room for this set in the gardens, was such a gorgeous space! Our therapist Ruth was brilliant! The brand they use for the treatments was lovely, as a facialist I appreciate good brands for treatments and it did not disappoint. We spent the next morning attending the Yoga class followed by a delicious breakfast before checking out.

Would highly recommend a stay at The Gallivant! Already looking forward to staying again sometime!




06 February, 2024

Another fabulous stay in my favourite ‘second home’. Thank you all for making my stay such a delight.




31 January, 2024

We had a wonderful stay, the staff were welcoming and couldn’t do enough to add extra touches (dryrobes and coffee for our swim) and a late checkout – extra thanks …

We had a wonderful stay, the staff were welcoming and couldn’t do enough to add extra touches (dryrobes and coffee for our swim) and a late checkout – extra thanks to Lyndsey who was wonderful.

The only addition that would have been great would have been a Nespresso machine in the room.




27 January, 2024

Stayed here for my 40th with my wife.

Amazing, amazing stay and we're definitely coming back.

My wife and I have visited many different similar style boutique hotels over the years in …

Stayed here for my 40th with my wife.

Amazing, amazing stay and we're definitely coming back.

My wife and I have visited many different similar style boutique hotels over the years in the South East area and abroad. This was one of our favourite stays ever.

Firstly the welcome by Lindsay was so welcoming. It's a shame we only saw her for that brief moment during our stay.

The garden room was stunning and so comfortable and luxurious.

The details thought the hotel are beautiful. From the lime and knife in the room, to the half mirrored light bulb in the lamp shade above the bath (lol), to the wellies and picnic blankets for the beach and the games in the snug, the fire pit in the terrace, the list goes on.

This place was incredibly well designed and considered by someone who actually cares. You can feel the love and passion that has gone into this place.

Loved it and have the most incredible memories. Topped off by an incredibly warm and sunny January day where we could picnic on the dunes!

In terms of feedback, our only minor gripe was a tree surgeon who woke us quite early and was working outside our room. And also the noise of other room doors closing and slamming in the corridor.

Thank you for such a memorable 40th Birthday present 🙂
I don't usually leave feedback but this deserved it.



Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Naushabah Khan

12 February, 2024

Really enjoyed our visit to the Gallivant. The bedroom was lovely, with a beautiful bath and dinner in the restaurant was excellent. The staff are all friendly and welcoming, especially …

Really enjoyed our visit to the Gallivant. The bedroom was lovely, with a beautiful bath and dinner in the restaurant was excellent. The staff are all friendly and welcoming, especially Lindsay who went the extra mile to make our stay memorable. I would highly recommend the Gallivant.

Bethany Vickers

12 February, 2024

Such a lovely stay in such a gorgeous hotel! My husband and I wanted a last minute Sunday night getaway to just relax and take some time out of busy …

Such a lovely stay in such a gorgeous hotel! My husband and I wanted a last minute Sunday night getaway to just relax and take some time out of busy schedules, and The Gallivant was the perfect place for this.

Great location, and such a lovely feel as soon as you walk into the reception area. The interior and little details were beautiful, all staff were helpful, friendly and welcoming throughout. We both had a full body massage and the treatment room for this set in the gardens, was such a gorgeous space! Our therapist Ruth was brilliant! The brand they use for the treatments was lovely, as a facialist I appreciate good brands for treatments and it did not disappoint. We spent the next morning attending the Yoga class followed by a delicious breakfast before checking out.

Would highly recommend a stay at The Gallivant! Already looking forward to staying again sometime!

Merryl Roberson

06 February, 2024

Another fabulous stay in my favourite ‘second home’. Thank you all for making my stay such a delight.

Michelle Burns

31 January, 2024

We had a wonderful stay, the staff were welcoming and couldn’t do enough to add extra touches (dryrobes and coffee for our swim) and a late checkout – extra thanks …

We had a wonderful stay, the staff were welcoming and couldn’t do enough to add extra touches (dryrobes and coffee for our swim) and a late checkout – extra thanks to Lyndsey who was wonderful.

The only addition that would have been great would have been a Nespresso machine in the room.

Christian Menniss

27 January, 2024

Stayed here for my 40th with my wife.

Amazing, amazing stay and we're definitely coming back.

My wife and I have visited many different similar style boutique hotels over the years in …

Stayed here for my 40th with my wife.

Amazing, amazing stay and we're definitely coming back.

My wife and I have visited many different similar style boutique hotels over the years in the South East area and abroad. This was one of our favourite stays ever.

Firstly the welcome by Lindsay was so welcoming. It's a shame we only saw her for that brief moment during our stay.

The garden room was stunning and so comfortable and luxurious.

The details thought the hotel are beautiful. From the lime and knife in the room, to the half mirrored light bulb in the lamp shade above the bath (lol), to the wellies and picnic blankets for the beach and the games in the snug, the fire pit in the terrace, the list goes on.

This place was incredibly well designed and considered by someone who actually cares. You can feel the love and passion that has gone into this place.

Loved it and have the most incredible memories. Topped off by an incredibly warm and sunny January day where we could picnic on the dunes!

In terms of feedback, our only minor gripe was a tree surgeon who woke us quite early and was working outside our room. And also the noise of other room doors closing and slamming in the corridor.

Thank you for such a memorable 40th Birthday present 🙂
I don't usually leave feedback but this deserved it.

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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