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)


27 January, 2024

Another wonderful stay. Sublime. Special thanks to Lindsay, Naketa and Agnes who, as always, are so welcoming and make things run so smoothly. Agnes behind the scenes …

Another wonderful stay. Sublime. Special thanks to Lindsay, Naketa and Agnes who, as always, are so welcoming and make things run so smoothly. Agnes behind the scenes enhances the booking process. So nice to have a chat with her over the phone and then in person just makes it more personal. Lindsay misses nothing and is instrumental is getting the new staff up to speed in a kind, caring way. She and Naketa are the perfect Front of House team. They are a delight, making time for a chat and always have their eye out to step, in ensuring the service runs like clockwork.

The three of them really are the backbone of the hotel.

John behind the bar is knowledgeable and attentive, making sure your drink is exactly what you want and he was so informative when serving the meals too. Really knowing the produce and menu. Just excellent.

The Gallivant is an oasis of calm. I love it and will look forward to my return in March.




24 January, 2024

We visited the Gallivant to celebrate my husbands Birthday. Luckily enough to stay for two nights we had a really divine time. Very comfortable room, brilliant deep bath, totally in …

We visited the Gallivant to celebrate my husbands Birthday. Luckily enough to stay for two nights we had a really divine time. Very comfortable room, brilliant deep bath, totally in love with the Bamford spa products, excellent food and the staff who we met were all incredibly friendly and welcoming. Definitely going to visit again and have already recommended to friends.




24 January, 2024

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at the Gallivant. Everything has been well thought out and the coastal chic vibe is impressive. Our luxury garden room was …

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at the Gallivant. Everything has been well thought out and the coastal chic vibe is impressive. Our luxury garden room was lovely, the guest cake & wine nice touches and the dinner & breakfast great. I would say it might be nice to have more variety on the dessert menu – a chocolate option is always nice! Other than that, a very relaxing break, friendly staff and very welcoming of our dog. Hopefully we can return in the future. The proximity to the Camber Sands beaches is so appealing.




21 January, 2024

We had a wonderful stay, loved the decor of the rooms and the service was great. Friendly staff, good food and perfect weekend break with my sisters. We enjoyed the …

We had a wonderful stay, loved the decor of the rooms and the service was great. Friendly staff, good food and perfect weekend break with my sisters. We enjoyed the yoga too. Would definitely recommend and will hopefully come back to experience it all in the summer!




18 January, 2024

It’s always a perfect stay – because of the staff and welcome and the consistent high quality food. I have been coming for 10 years and I try not to …

It’s always a perfect stay – because of the staff and welcome and the consistent high quality food. I have been coming for 10 years and I try not to tell anyone about it as it’s my secret getaway!. Sometimes a last minute one night we or a weekend, sometimes on my own, it always delivers a calibre of service you would only rarely receive in a high end international hotel: thanks guys for looking after me !



Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Ruth Kelly

27 January, 2024

Another wonderful stay. Sublime. Special thanks to Lindsay, Naketa and Agnes who, as always, are so welcoming and make things run so smoothly. Agnes behind the scenes …

Another wonderful stay. Sublime. Special thanks to Lindsay, Naketa and Agnes who, as always, are so welcoming and make things run so smoothly. Agnes behind the scenes enhances the booking process. So nice to have a chat with her over the phone and then in person just makes it more personal. Lindsay misses nothing and is instrumental is getting the new staff up to speed in a kind, caring way. She and Naketa are the perfect Front of House team. They are a delight, making time for a chat and always have their eye out to step, in ensuring the service runs like clockwork.

The three of them really are the backbone of the hotel.

John behind the bar is knowledgeable and attentive, making sure your drink is exactly what you want and he was so informative when serving the meals too. Really knowing the produce and menu. Just excellent.

The Gallivant is an oasis of calm. I love it and will look forward to my return in March.

Charlotte Wilkes

24 January, 2024

We visited the Gallivant to celebrate my husbands Birthday. Luckily enough to stay for two nights we had a really divine time. Very comfortable room, brilliant deep bath, totally in …

We visited the Gallivant to celebrate my husbands Birthday. Luckily enough to stay for two nights we had a really divine time. Very comfortable room, brilliant deep bath, totally in love with the Bamford spa products, excellent food and the staff who we met were all incredibly friendly and welcoming. Definitely going to visit again and have already recommended to friends.

Mathew Evans

24 January, 2024

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at the Gallivant. Everything has been well thought out and the coastal chic vibe is impressive. Our luxury garden room was …

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at the Gallivant. Everything has been well thought out and the coastal chic vibe is impressive. Our luxury garden room was lovely, the guest cake & wine nice touches and the dinner & breakfast great. I would say it might be nice to have more variety on the dessert menu – a chocolate option is always nice! Other than that, a very relaxing break, friendly staff and very welcoming of our dog. Hopefully we can return in the future. The proximity to the Camber Sands beaches is so appealing.

Dina Da Silva

21 January, 2024

We had a wonderful stay, loved the decor of the rooms and the service was great. Friendly staff, good food and perfect weekend break with my sisters. We enjoyed the …

We had a wonderful stay, loved the decor of the rooms and the service was great. Friendly staff, good food and perfect weekend break with my sisters. We enjoyed the yoga too. Would definitely recommend and will hopefully come back to experience it all in the summer!

Giles Davies

18 January, 2024

It’s always a perfect stay – because of the staff and welcome and the consistent high quality food. I have been coming for 10 years and I try not to …

It’s always a perfect stay – because of the staff and welcome and the consistent high quality food. I have been coming for 10 years and I try not to tell anyone about it as it’s my secret getaway!. Sometimes a last minute one night we or a weekend, sometimes on my own, it always delivers a calibre of service you would only rarely receive in a high end international hotel: thanks guys for looking after me !

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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