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 July, 2022

We very much ch enjoyed our stay with you and found all the staff very friendly and helpful.
We would like to thank Corey who made us very welcome, Hamish who …

We very much ch enjoyed our stay with you and found all the staff very friendly and helpful.
We would like to thank Corey who made us very welcome, Hamish who was exceptional helpful and knowledgeable, Anna who we found very cheerful and friendly and Fiona who we met in the garden and had an interesting chat about your wonderful garden.
Thank you




09 July, 2022

What a beautiful place you have for a wedding venue. Absolutely stunning. Everyone was extremely friendly, courteous and nothing was too much trouble. …

What a beautiful place you have for a wedding venue. Absolutely stunning. Everyone was extremely friendly, courteous and nothing was too much trouble. The room we stayed in was just lovely. Thank you for making my neice's wedding so perfect.




24 June, 2022

I hardly know where to start! We originally booked forever ago and had to change our bookin due to covid. Your team were so accommodating and made everything easy right …

I hardly know where to start! We originally booked forever ago and had to change our bookin due to covid. Your team were so accommodating and made everything easy right from the word go. My mum, sister and I were belatedly celebrating my 50th and mums 70th and we loved every minute. The hotel is beautiful yet homely and the staff were so friendly and helpful. I had to change timings and bookings multiple times to make it all perfect and fit in everything on offer, and it was never an issue. The weather was amazing so we could go to the beach and the hotel seems to think of everything – beach towels, mini deck chairs, umbrellas. The all day elevensies went down well as we do like our tea and cakes! We all enjoyed the yoga class and pastry chef demonstration. The stand out event for all of us was having a sunset cocktail. As my mum had recently had a knee op, it was too far for her to walk so Lindsey offered to take us and pick us up which meant we could all enjoy it to the full. Lindsey was so lovely throughout and had such a good sense of humour and we all loved Anna too – so smiley and full of life – and her husband too but can’t remember his name. You have created something truly special and I would love to return again one day. Thank you so much for giving the 3 of us memories we will treasure forever! 💕




24 June, 2022

All staff very polite and extremely helpful. Service efficient.




21 June, 2022

We had a great couple of days. All of the staff were very helpful and friendly, food was excellent. Hope to see you again soon !



Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Cristina Stirling

12 July, 2022

We very much ch enjoyed our stay with you and found all the staff very friendly and helpful.
We would like to thank Corey who made us very welcome, Hamish who …

We very much ch enjoyed our stay with you and found all the staff very friendly and helpful.
We would like to thank Corey who made us very welcome, Hamish who was exceptional helpful and knowledgeable, Anna who we found very cheerful and friendly and Fiona who we met in the garden and had an interesting chat about your wonderful garden.
Thank you

Caroline Louca

09 July, 2022

What a beautiful place you have for a wedding venue. Absolutely stunning. Everyone was extremely friendly, courteous and nothing was too much trouble. …

What a beautiful place you have for a wedding venue. Absolutely stunning. Everyone was extremely friendly, courteous and nothing was too much trouble. The room we stayed in was just lovely. Thank you for making my neice's wedding so perfect.

Tracey Whicker

24 June, 2022

I hardly know where to start! We originally booked forever ago and had to change our bookin due to covid. Your team were so accommodating and made everything easy right …

I hardly know where to start! We originally booked forever ago and had to change our bookin due to covid. Your team were so accommodating and made everything easy right from the word go. My mum, sister and I were belatedly celebrating my 50th and mums 70th and we loved every minute. The hotel is beautiful yet homely and the staff were so friendly and helpful. I had to change timings and bookings multiple times to make it all perfect and fit in everything on offer, and it was never an issue. The weather was amazing so we could go to the beach and the hotel seems to think of everything – beach towels, mini deck chairs, umbrellas. The all day elevensies went down well as we do like our tea and cakes! We all enjoyed the yoga class and pastry chef demonstration. The stand out event for all of us was having a sunset cocktail. As my mum had recently had a knee op, it was too far for her to walk so Lindsey offered to take us and pick us up which meant we could all enjoy it to the full. Lindsey was so lovely throughout and had such a good sense of humour and we all loved Anna too – so smiley and full of life – and her husband too but can’t remember his name. You have created something truly special and I would love to return again one day. Thank you so much for giving the 3 of us memories we will treasure forever! 💕

Judith Lobendhan

24 June, 2022

All staff very polite and extremely helpful. Service efficient.

Julian Sawyer

21 June, 2022

We had a great couple of days. All of the staff were very helpful and friendly, food was excellent. Hope to see you again soon !

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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