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)


15 December, 2021

Our stay was perfect. As soon as we stepped into this little gem we relaxed. The staff (particularly the lady on reception who welcomed us) were very friendly and helpful. …

Our stay was perfect. As soon as we stepped into this little gem we relaxed. The staff (particularly the lady on reception who welcomed us) were very friendly and helpful. It wasn’t over the top and in your face kind of service, but felt honest and professional. The atmosphere was calm and quiet. The food was excellent, we even made yogurt breakie at home. Plenty of quirky veggie/vegan dishes to choose from. The room was cosy, clean and very pretty. Loved all the pictures scattered around the walls, the board games and recipe card is a nice touch. Played back gammon and found lovely book on the history of swimsuits! The hotel is small so didn’t feel over crowded. It would be nice to see hotel team up with maybe a couple of local producers to add little extras – Wideye products would be lovey to see in the rooms for the shower/body products as they are locally made and, awesome and kind to the environment and Rye Chocolates would be a sweet addition to each room. All in all we had the most FAB stay.




15 December, 2021

We had a really lovely stay, very friendly staff, good food and a cosy atmosphere




14 December, 2021

A brilliant visit at a strange time for the world. We felt welcomed, looked after and safe. Glorious food and excellent service from all. Thank you!




13 December, 2021

Hi Elise

We loved our stay! Thank you. Your hotel is very peaceful and happy place. The staff made it such a wonderful and relaxing stay. Anna,
Elton and Lindsay are all …

Hi Elise

We loved our stay! Thank you. Your hotel is very peaceful and happy place. The staff made it such a wonderful and relaxing stay. Anna,
Elton and Lindsay are all very special and gifted. Their warmth and honesty came through. We also appreciated all the effort Monty went to for us. John on the bar was friendly and open.

The one thing that could be improved is maybe better sound proof doors as you can hear everything (room 3) including a crying baby over night close by.

The food was delicious and beautifully presented. We enjoyed both our dinners & the breakfast is, indeed, quite special and unique- which is quite hard these days. The beans coffee was top.

All best

Arad & Brian




12 December, 2021

We have just returned from the most amazing long weekend away at the Gallivant – and are already discussing when we can go back! After a really tough year we …

We have just returned from the most amazing long weekend away at the Gallivant – and are already discussing when we can go back! After a really tough year we needed to get away, really switch off and spoil ourselves for our anniversary – the Gallivant was the perfect place to do this. Our room and the entire place was decorated beautifully, so trendy but tasteful. Attention to detail is evident at every turn, from the sleepy tea night time delivery to the arrival note wishing us a happy anniversary, and the environmentally-friendly water bottles. The bed and bath was luxurious. The food – from breakfasts, home-roasted salted almonds at the bar, to incredible dinners and a specially curated selection of wines and cocktails – was nothing short of exceptional. We loved our yoga class with India and wish we could have stayed longer to do more of the experiences. We both had massages at the spa with the brilliant Daisy, the tipping point into ultimate relaxation.

ALL the staff were brilliant – attentive and knowledgable but relaxed and we loved this as often at hotels the staff can be stuck up and a bit too formal and stuffy. Naketa and Monty took really good care of us and made us feel so welcome.

Looking to make this a yearly (or even bi-annual) visit.



Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Sinah Cooley

15 December, 2021

Our stay was perfect. As soon as we stepped into this little gem we relaxed. The staff (particularly the lady on reception who welcomed us) were very friendly and helpful. …

Our stay was perfect. As soon as we stepped into this little gem we relaxed. The staff (particularly the lady on reception who welcomed us) were very friendly and helpful. It wasn’t over the top and in your face kind of service, but felt honest and professional. The atmosphere was calm and quiet. The food was excellent, we even made yogurt breakie at home. Plenty of quirky veggie/vegan dishes to choose from. The room was cosy, clean and very pretty. Loved all the pictures scattered around the walls, the board games and recipe card is a nice touch. Played back gammon and found lovely book on the history of swimsuits! The hotel is small so didn’t feel over crowded. It would be nice to see hotel team up with maybe a couple of local producers to add little extras – Wideye products would be lovey to see in the rooms for the shower/body products as they are locally made and, awesome and kind to the environment and Rye Chocolates would be a sweet addition to each room. All in all we had the most FAB stay.

Caroline Boddy

15 December, 2021

We had a really lovely stay, very friendly staff, good food and a cosy atmosphere

S E Haiste

14 December, 2021

A brilliant visit at a strange time for the world. We felt welcomed, looked after and safe. Glorious food and excellent service from all. Thank you!

Arad Reisberg

13 December, 2021

Hi Elise

We loved our stay! Thank you. Your hotel is very peaceful and happy place. The staff made it such a wonderful and relaxing stay. Anna,
Elton and Lindsay are all …

Hi Elise

We loved our stay! Thank you. Your hotel is very peaceful and happy place. The staff made it such a wonderful and relaxing stay. Anna,
Elton and Lindsay are all very special and gifted. Their warmth and honesty came through. We also appreciated all the effort Monty went to for us. John on the bar was friendly and open.

The one thing that could be improved is maybe better sound proof doors as you can hear everything (room 3) including a crying baby over night close by.

The food was delicious and beautifully presented. We enjoyed both our dinners & the breakfast is, indeed, quite special and unique- which is quite hard these days. The beans coffee was top.

All best

Arad & Brian

Tamsin Flanagan

12 December, 2021

We have just returned from the most amazing long weekend away at the Gallivant – and are already discussing when we can go back! After a really tough year we …

We have just returned from the most amazing long weekend away at the Gallivant – and are already discussing when we can go back! After a really tough year we needed to get away, really switch off and spoil ourselves for our anniversary – the Gallivant was the perfect place to do this. Our room and the entire place was decorated beautifully, so trendy but tasteful. Attention to detail is evident at every turn, from the sleepy tea night time delivery to the arrival note wishing us a happy anniversary, and the environmentally-friendly water bottles. The bed and bath was luxurious. The food – from breakfasts, home-roasted salted almonds at the bar, to incredible dinners and a specially curated selection of wines and cocktails – was nothing short of exceptional. We loved our yoga class with India and wish we could have stayed longer to do more of the experiences. We both had massages at the spa with the brilliant Daisy, the tipping point into ultimate relaxation.

ALL the staff were brilliant – attentive and knowledgable but relaxed and we loved this as often at hotels the staff can be stuck up and a bit too formal and stuffy. Naketa and Monty took really good care of us and made us feel so welcome.

Looking to make this a yearly (or even bi-annual) visit.

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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