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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

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Customer Reviews

Happiness Delivered

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








Customer reviews
(504 reviews)


09 August, 2022

Wonderful hotel , and the decor and food was excellent. Everyone was so attentive and lovely and I had an exceptional stay. I just wish it could have been for …

Wonderful hotel , and the decor and food was excellent. Everyone was so attentive and lovely and I had an exceptional stay. I just wish it could have been for longer! I will definitely recommend to friends and family and hope to stay again in the future.

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07 August, 2022

We had a great stay. The room, hospitality shown by all staff for us and our dog, sparkling wine tasting, yoga studio, peloton bike, your wine list, the dinner (the …

We had a great stay. The room, hospitality shown by all staff for us and our dog, sparkling wine tasting, yoga studio, peloton bike, your wine list, the dinner (the list could go on). We are really looking forward to come back in the Autumn! Paul and Neketa

The one piece of constructive feedback is that the communication around the weddings hosted on either side of our stay could have been made a bit clearer (we knew we had to check out on the Saturday, but hadn’t realised the hotel wouldn’t be available until 11am on the Friday).

Best,
Liam and Lauren

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05 August, 2022

Our recent stay for 2 days was just perfect. We loved your hotel, it’s setting, design and staff.

Having the beach across the road was perfect. The facilities and service were …

Our recent stay for 2 days was just perfect. We loved your hotel, it’s setting, design and staff.

Having the beach across the road was perfect. The facilities and service were faultless.

A special mention about Anna. Her service and infectious smile (and enthusiasm) were so gratefully received and made us feel really special.

We only had breakfast during our stay and we wish we could eat that quality of food wherever we went, it was amazing! So also a mention to your chef(s).

We would highly recommend you to anyone and we will be back.

Thanks for an amazing stay

Jo & Steve Marshall

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03 August, 2022

Dear Elise

I spent a week at The Gallivant with my family 22 July -29 July.

I cannot praise your team enough. Unfortunately my mother had to go to A&E during …

Dear Elise

I spent a week at The Gallivant with my family 22 July -29 July.

I cannot praise your team enough. Unfortunately my mother had to go to A&E during her stay and it happened during Corey's shift. Corey called the ambulance and was amazing throughout the whole incident, both efficient and caring. My Mum thankfully recovered and could come back to the Gallivant the following day.

I could mention everyone really but Lindsay, Anna, Paul, Dan immediately spring to mind as being incredibly caring and helpful.

So thank you to everyone for making our stay lovely and special and looking after us so well.

With best wishes

Helene Barthaud

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01 August, 2022

Lovely room, fantastic food



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Customer reviews
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Raheela Ahmed

09 August, 2022

Wonderful hotel , and the decor and food was excellent. Everyone was so attentive and lovely and I had an exceptional stay. I just wish it could have been for …

Wonderful hotel , and the decor and food was excellent. Everyone was so attentive and lovely and I had an exceptional stay. I just wish it could have been for longer! I will definitely recommend to friends and family and hope to stay again in the future.

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Liam Dye

07 August, 2022

We had a great stay. The room, hospitality shown by all staff for us and our dog, sparkling wine tasting, yoga studio, peloton bike, your wine list, the dinner (the …

We had a great stay. The room, hospitality shown by all staff for us and our dog, sparkling wine tasting, yoga studio, peloton bike, your wine list, the dinner (the list could go on). We are really looking forward to come back in the Autumn! Paul and Neketa

The one piece of constructive feedback is that the communication around the weddings hosted on either side of our stay could have been made a bit clearer (we knew we had to check out on the Saturday, but hadn’t realised the hotel wouldn’t be available until 11am on the Friday).

Best,
Liam and Lauren

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Jo Marshall

05 August, 2022

Our recent stay for 2 days was just perfect. We loved your hotel, it’s setting, design and staff.

Having the beach across the road was perfect. The facilities and service were …

Our recent stay for 2 days was just perfect. We loved your hotel, it’s setting, design and staff.

Having the beach across the road was perfect. The facilities and service were faultless.

A special mention about Anna. Her service and infectious smile (and enthusiasm) were so gratefully received and made us feel really special.

We only had breakfast during our stay and we wish we could eat that quality of food wherever we went, it was amazing! So also a mention to your chef(s).

We would highly recommend you to anyone and we will be back.

Thanks for an amazing stay

Jo & Steve Marshall

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Helene Barthaud

03 August, 2022

Dear Elise

I spent a week at The Gallivant with my family 22 July -29 July.

I cannot praise your team enough. Unfortunately my mother had to go to A&E during …

Dear Elise

I spent a week at The Gallivant with my family 22 July -29 July.

I cannot praise your team enough. Unfortunately my mother had to go to A&E during her stay and it happened during Corey's shift. Corey called the ambulance and was amazing throughout the whole incident, both efficient and caring. My Mum thankfully recovered and could come back to the Gallivant the following day.

I could mention everyone really but Lindsay, Anna, Paul, Dan immediately spring to mind as being incredibly caring and helpful.

So thank you to everyone for making our stay lovely and special and looking after us so well.

With best wishes

Helene Barthaud

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James Smith

01 August, 2022

Lovely room, fantastic food

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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

You give,
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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