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)


20 February, 2022

Really enjoyed our stay, especially as you got us out of trouble at the last minute after we had been let down elsewhere.
Great service from everyone, but a special mention …

Really enjoyed our stay, especially as you got us out of trouble at the last minute after we had been let down elsewhere.
Great service from everyone, but a special mention for Monty and Lucy.
We will be back!




19 February, 2022

Hi Elise

Thanks for a great stay this week. We loved the hotel and will surely come back again soon. The team were accommodating to allow us an extra hour in …

Hi Elise

Thanks for a great stay this week. We loved the hotel and will surely come back again soon. The team were accommodating to allow us an extra hour in our room on Friday – to allow for Storm Eunice.

One minor thing – most of the staff wore their masks around their necks. It's no longer mandatory for people to wear masks and it just draws attention to the fact that they're not wearing them properly. I suggest your team wear them properly or not at all

Toby Nicol




18 February, 2022

Thank you so much for a WONDERFUL honeymoon. We stayed for 5 nights and had a blissful time. It was so realising, loved the art work, great helpful and friendly …

Thank you so much for a WONDERFUL honeymoon. We stayed for 5 nights and had a blissful time. It was so realising, loved the art work, great helpful and friendly staff. Really informative and fun wine tasting with Paul. Paul have great advice about visiting Gusbourne which we did and enjoyed immensely. We enjoyed the small touches like access to wellies, wine at 5 and the bedtime tea. The snug area in the reception is really cosy and great book selection. The food delicious the only tiny thing may be to add a breakfast dish to the menu that changes daily like dinner. all the staff were super attentive and kind.




16 February, 2022

We had a great first stay at the Gallivant. From the moment we arrived all staff, from the housekeeping team to front of house to bar staff, were very welcoming. …

We had a great first stay at the Gallivant. From the moment we arrived all staff, from the housekeeping team to front of house to bar staff, were very welcoming. The vibe was attentive but relaxed. The room was compact but clean and stylish. We loved the communal spaces and enjoyed the English wine tasting. Special mentions to Becky, for fitting us into the wine tasting after the knife skills was cancelled; Daisy, for a fantastic massage; Dan, for just being a smiling presence; Corey, for great service at dinner, Paul for drinks advice and finding an alternative cheese; Monty, for a warm welcome and helpful check out, and Naketa for her warm presence at breakfast.




15 February, 2022

Really lovely stay, rooms lovely, food and wine brilliant. Enjoyed the Yoga , maybe could have had a choice of some others classes. Great friendly staff and Paul …

Really lovely stay, rooms lovely, food and wine brilliant. Enjoyed the Yoga , maybe could have had a choice of some others classes. Great friendly staff and Paul was very nice and personable.



Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Mr Nick Hull

20 February, 2022

Really enjoyed our stay, especially as you got us out of trouble at the last minute after we had been let down elsewhere.
Great service from everyone, but a special mention …

Really enjoyed our stay, especially as you got us out of trouble at the last minute after we had been let down elsewhere.
Great service from everyone, but a special mention for Monty and Lucy.
We will be back!

Toby Nicol

19 February, 2022

Hi Elise

Thanks for a great stay this week. We loved the hotel and will surely come back again soon. The team were accommodating to allow us an extra hour in …

Hi Elise

Thanks for a great stay this week. We loved the hotel and will surely come back again soon. The team were accommodating to allow us an extra hour in our room on Friday – to allow for Storm Eunice.

One minor thing – most of the staff wore their masks around their necks. It's no longer mandatory for people to wear masks and it just draws attention to the fact that they're not wearing them properly. I suggest your team wear them properly or not at all

Toby Nicol

Abi Taylor

18 February, 2022

Thank you so much for a WONDERFUL honeymoon. We stayed for 5 nights and had a blissful time. It was so realising, loved the art work, great helpful and friendly …

Thank you so much for a WONDERFUL honeymoon. We stayed for 5 nights and had a blissful time. It was so realising, loved the art work, great helpful and friendly staff. Really informative and fun wine tasting with Paul. Paul have great advice about visiting Gusbourne which we did and enjoyed immensely. We enjoyed the small touches like access to wellies, wine at 5 and the bedtime tea. The snug area in the reception is really cosy and great book selection. The food delicious the only tiny thing may be to add a breakfast dish to the menu that changes daily like dinner. all the staff were super attentive and kind.

Henry Branson

16 February, 2022

We had a great first stay at the Gallivant. From the moment we arrived all staff, from the housekeeping team to front of house to bar staff, were very welcoming. …

We had a great first stay at the Gallivant. From the moment we arrived all staff, from the housekeeping team to front of house to bar staff, were very welcoming. The vibe was attentive but relaxed. The room was compact but clean and stylish. We loved the communal spaces and enjoyed the English wine tasting. Special mentions to Becky, for fitting us into the wine tasting after the knife skills was cancelled; Daisy, for a fantastic massage; Dan, for just being a smiling presence; Corey, for great service at dinner, Paul for drinks advice and finding an alternative cheese; Monty, for a warm welcome and helpful check out, and Naketa for her warm presence at breakfast.

Philip Morgan

15 February, 2022

Really lovely stay, rooms lovely, food and wine brilliant. Enjoyed the Yoga , maybe could have had a choice of some others classes. Great friendly staff and Paul …

Really lovely stay, rooms lovely, food and wine brilliant. Enjoyed the Yoga , maybe could have had a choice of some others classes. Great friendly staff and Paul was very nice and personable.

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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