Boutique Hotel — Camber Sands

Happiness
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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.

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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.

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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

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Customer Reviews

Happiness Delivered

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

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Customer reviews

(504 reviews)

Lettie Burton

12 January, 2022

Thank you so much for such a lovely stay at The Gallivant. It really set me up for the year and allowed me time and space to rest and relax, …

Thank you so much for such a lovely stay at The Gallivant. It really set me up for the year and allowed me time and space to rest and relax, in a beautiful hotel and location. All the staff were truly excellent. I travel a lot with work, and stay in hotels all over the world and can honestly say I found this to be one of the best. It was a home from home, with such friendly staff (EVERYONE from Monty at the front desk to Anna serving my morning breakfast), who were very happy to help at any moment whilst striking the balance of leaving me to it. I have been telling all friends and colleagues about you, and I can't wait to come back. Thank you again

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Anna Thompson

11 January, 2022

A wonderful hotel, right by the beach. Very cosy and comfortable with a great lounge, lovely bar, great food, really comfy beds, lovely bathroom and room decor. The staff were …

A wonderful hotel, right by the beach. Very cosy and comfortable with a great lounge, lovely bar, great food, really comfy beds, lovely bathroom and room decor. The staff were all amazing and I was left with a great customer experience. I travelled alone for this trip and felt very safe. There are some lovely little touches. I will definitely be going back…

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Michelle Laing

10 January, 2022

We loved our stay at the Gallivant the staff were so friendly and helpful. Food was fabulous and Paul made the gin and wine tasting great fun.

Some minor things …

We loved our stay at the Gallivant the staff were so friendly and helpful. Food was fabulous and Paul made the gin and wine tasting great fun.

Some minor things that could have improved stay and might be helpful for future guests:
No USB plugs in room.
Flush in room 17 tricky
Plug in sink allows water to drain.
We would have liked small bar of soap in bathroom.
Lighting outside on path to room poor.

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Zeev Rozov

09 January, 2022

We had a brilliant time, could not have asked for a nicer stay all staff was helpful. Food was excellent, and we look forward to visiting again. One of …

We had a brilliant time, could not have asked for a nicer stay all staff was helpful. Food was excellent, and we look forward to visiting again. One of many people that stood out was India who took us on a meditative walk on the beach.

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Revati Naran

09 January, 2022

It was so wonderfully relaxing staying at the Gallivant! Special mention to Lindsay for being so friendly and kind- and for sorting us out with an upgrade, which was a …

It was so wonderfully relaxing staying at the Gallivant! Special mention to Lindsay for being so friendly and kind- and for sorting us out with an upgrade, which was a fantastic start to the holiday. We really appreciated all the special little touches (like the night time tea), the quality of the facilities and the surroundings and the food. My husband is vegetarian and it was great that the options available for him for dinner were both tasty and varied (and that staff remembered!). A really great find and we're recommending it to everyone.

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Customer reviews

(31 reviews)

Lettie Burton

12 January, 2022

Thank you so much for such a lovely stay at The Gallivant. It really set me up for the year and allowed me time and space to rest and relax, …

Thank you so much for such a lovely stay at The Gallivant. It really set me up for the year and allowed me time and space to rest and relax, in a beautiful hotel and location. All the staff were truly excellent. I travel a lot with work, and stay in hotels all over the world and can honestly say I found this to be one of the best. It was a home from home, with such friendly staff (EVERYONE from Monty at the front desk to Anna serving my morning breakfast), who were very happy to help at any moment whilst striking the balance of leaving me to it. I have been telling all friends and colleagues about you, and I can't wait to come back. Thank you again

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Anna Thompson

11 January, 2022

A wonderful hotel, right by the beach. Very cosy and comfortable with a great lounge, lovely bar, great food, really comfy beds, lovely bathroom and room decor. The staff were …

A wonderful hotel, right by the beach. Very cosy and comfortable with a great lounge, lovely bar, great food, really comfy beds, lovely bathroom and room decor. The staff were all amazing and I was left with a great customer experience. I travelled alone for this trip and felt very safe. There are some lovely little touches. I will definitely be going back…

Show more Show less

Michelle Laing

10 January, 2022

We loved our stay at the Gallivant the staff were so friendly and helpful. Food was fabulous and Paul made the gin and wine tasting great fun.

Some minor things …

We loved our stay at the Gallivant the staff were so friendly and helpful. Food was fabulous and Paul made the gin and wine tasting great fun.

Some minor things that could have improved stay and might be helpful for future guests:
No USB plugs in room.
Flush in room 17 tricky
Plug in sink allows water to drain.
We would have liked small bar of soap in bathroom.
Lighting outside on path to room poor.

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Zeev Rozov

09 January, 2022

We had a brilliant time, could not have asked for a nicer stay all staff was helpful. Food was excellent, and we look forward to visiting again. One of …

We had a brilliant time, could not have asked for a nicer stay all staff was helpful. Food was excellent, and we look forward to visiting again. One of many people that stood out was India who took us on a meditative walk on the beach.

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Revati Naran

09 January, 2022

It was so wonderfully relaxing staying at the Gallivant! Special mention to Lindsay for being so friendly and kind- and for sorting us out with an upgrade, which was a …

It was so wonderfully relaxing staying at the Gallivant! Special mention to Lindsay for being so friendly and kind- and for sorting us out with an upgrade, which was a fantastic start to the holiday. We really appreciated all the special little touches (like the night time tea), the quality of the facilities and the surroundings and the food. My husband is vegetarian and it was great that the options available for him for dinner were both tasty and varied (and that staff remembered!). A really great find and we're recommending it to everyone.

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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

Boutique Hotel — Camber Sands

Welcome

Stay

Eat and drink

Sustainability

Spa

What's On

Plan an event

PLAN AN EVENT

Weddings

Membership

In the press

Happiness Delivered

Lettie Burton

12 January, 2022

Anna Thompson

11 January, 2022

Michelle Laing

10 January, 2022

Zeev Rozov

09 January, 2022

Revati Naran

09 January, 2022

Lettie Burton

12 January, 2022

Anna Thompson

11 January, 2022

Michelle Laing

10 January, 2022

Zeev Rozov

09 January, 2022

Revati Naran

09 January, 2022

Here to help

What is included your room rate?

What are the check in and check out times?

Are dogs allowed at the Gallivant / on the beach?

Where is the nearest station / How long is the train journey from London?

What are the Dining Room opening times?

Can I charge my car?

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