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)


31 March, 2022

We had a lovely stay with you and really enjoyed working on our future strategy in your surroundings. All the staff I met were delightful but the big …

We had a lovely stay with you and really enjoyed working on our future strategy in your surroundings. All the staff I met were delightful but the big stand out has to be Anna. So amazingly happy and cheerful. Clearly loves her job!




31 March, 2022

Such a fantastic stay; the staff were amazing




30 March, 2022

We had an amazing two days at the Gallivant. We ran a two day offsite for our Emmi clients and I have to say, we were blown away by …

We had an amazing two days at the Gallivant. We ran a two day offsite for our Emmi clients and I have to say, we were blown away by EVERYTHING.
The staff – Becky, Anna, Monty and Steven could not have been more helpful. Nothing was too much trouble and they went out of their way to help us and make sure we had everything we needed. What was really lovely is that their personalities really shone through and in the days that we were there we felt we really got to know them as people. If happiness is a place, then it's a place with them in it.

The hotel itself is amazing. Great decor, the meeting room was brilliant and the rooms were perfect. The bed sheets so soft and that's the best night's sleep that I've ever had in a hotel!

We had delicious lunches (fishfingers sandwiches, lamb wraps and amazing slaws and lentil salads) which were standout. Dinner was delicious too and breakfast.

And thank you for the water bottles and the water filling station. A lovely touch!

We had a brilliant stay and next time we are asked to facilitate an offsite meeting for a client we will definitely recommend. Plus we will recommend to any friends too!

Thank you for a great couple of days.




30 March, 2022

A wonderful stay in a truly lovely hotel. All staff were friendly with the perfect level of attentiveness. Nothing was too much trouble and every need was catered for. …

A wonderful stay in a truly lovely hotel. All staff were friendly with the perfect level of attentiveness. Nothing was too much trouble and every need was catered for. Specific mention to Anna who’s happy attitude started our day perfectly and Nakete for her help with the booking. Hope to be back soon




28 March, 2022

We have just returned from a wonderful stay here. The hotel itself is extremely comfortable and well-thought through, from all the little touches (like a bed time herbal sleepy tea …

We have just returned from a wonderful stay here. The hotel itself is extremely comfortable and well-thought through, from all the little touches (like a bed time herbal sleepy tea and hot flask draped in a bag from a hook by your door in the evening and five o"clock wine time) to the important ones like the bed, linen, cleanliness and decor.
There are vintage bathing suits in frames all around the hotel walls and all kinds of unusual paraphernalia, books and games to use dotted about.
The food is outstanding and the menu itself very interesting, using locally sourced ingredients. All the staff are knowledgeable and want to help with local information or anything else you might want.
I would like to mention some excellent personnel. Corey gave us a great welcome and showed us around initially. Lucy served our food and always gave great advice. Anna was our lovely breakfast waitress – and she is a joy. I was lucky enough to have a superb massage with Aimee, who made me feel very relaxed. I also had expert yoga instruction from India, Juliet and Sally in the well-equipped studio. I even had a one-on-one session with Sally, as the others did not appear, which was a real treat.
I know this sounds like I am being paid, but I'm just a normal punter who had a lovely time in The Gallivant.



Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Julie Plant

31 March, 2022

We had a lovely stay with you and really enjoyed working on our future strategy in your surroundings. All the staff I met were delightful but the big …

We had a lovely stay with you and really enjoyed working on our future strategy in your surroundings. All the staff I met were delightful but the big stand out has to be Anna. So amazingly happy and cheerful. Clearly loves her job!

Laura Graham

31 March, 2022

Such a fantastic stay; the staff were amazing

Calli Louis

30 March, 2022

We had an amazing two days at the Gallivant. We ran a two day offsite for our Emmi clients and I have to say, we were blown away by …

We had an amazing two days at the Gallivant. We ran a two day offsite for our Emmi clients and I have to say, we were blown away by EVERYTHING.
The staff – Becky, Anna, Monty and Steven could not have been more helpful. Nothing was too much trouble and they went out of their way to help us and make sure we had everything we needed. What was really lovely is that their personalities really shone through and in the days that we were there we felt we really got to know them as people. If happiness is a place, then it's a place with them in it.

The hotel itself is amazing. Great decor, the meeting room was brilliant and the rooms were perfect. The bed sheets so soft and that's the best night's sleep that I've ever had in a hotel!

We had delicious lunches (fishfingers sandwiches, lamb wraps and amazing slaws and lentil salads) which were standout. Dinner was delicious too and breakfast.

And thank you for the water bottles and the water filling station. A lovely touch!

We had a brilliant stay and next time we are asked to facilitate an offsite meeting for a client we will definitely recommend. Plus we will recommend to any friends too!

Thank you for a great couple of days.

Richard Sadler

30 March, 2022

A wonderful stay in a truly lovely hotel. All staff were friendly with the perfect level of attentiveness. Nothing was too much trouble and every need was catered for. …

A wonderful stay in a truly lovely hotel. All staff were friendly with the perfect level of attentiveness. Nothing was too much trouble and every need was catered for. Specific mention to Anna who’s happy attitude started our day perfectly and Nakete for her help with the booking. Hope to be back soon

Adam Taylor

28 March, 2022

We have just returned from a wonderful stay here. The hotel itself is extremely comfortable and well-thought through, from all the little touches (like a bed time herbal sleepy tea …

We have just returned from a wonderful stay here. The hotel itself is extremely comfortable and well-thought through, from all the little touches (like a bed time herbal sleepy tea and hot flask draped in a bag from a hook by your door in the evening and five o"clock wine time) to the important ones like the bed, linen, cleanliness and decor.
There are vintage bathing suits in frames all around the hotel walls and all kinds of unusual paraphernalia, books and games to use dotted about.
The food is outstanding and the menu itself very interesting, using locally sourced ingredients. All the staff are knowledgeable and want to help with local information or anything else you might want.
I would like to mention some excellent personnel. Corey gave us a great welcome and showed us around initially. Lucy served our food and always gave great advice. Anna was our lovely breakfast waitress – and she is a joy. I was lucky enough to have a superb massage with Aimee, who made me feel very relaxed. I also had expert yoga instruction from India, Juliet and Sally in the well-equipped studio. I even had a one-on-one session with Sally, as the others did not appear, which was a real treat.
I know this sounds like I am being paid, but I'm just a normal punter who had a lovely time in The Gallivant.

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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