Boutique Hotel — Camber Sands

Happiness
is a place

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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.

Top 50 Boutique Hotels 2024 – No 26

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.

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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.

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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)

Rosemary Pay

24 February, 2022

Had a very enjoyable yoga retreat with Christian despite storm Eunice and Franklin. Room was lovely staff all smiling and friendly. Everywhere was clean and on entering hotel …

Had a very enjoyable yoga retreat with Christian despite storm Eunice and Franklin. Room was lovely staff all smiling and friendly. Everywhere was clean and on entering hotel it was wow. Food was interesting and very good it was local if possible but for me it was quite fussy and sometimes lacking a bit of flavour

At lunchtime a bowl of soup or salad would have been nice. All in all a very good experience

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Duncan Wales

24 February, 2022

Thanks, Elise
We had a great stay, and the whole team were excellent and looked after us (and our doggies) very well. Special mention to Nakita, and to the …

Thanks, Elise
We had a great stay, and the whole team were excellent and looked after us (and our doggies) very well. Special mention to Nakita, and to the Chef!
All best,
Duncan & Rachel Wales

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Susan Edwards

23 February, 2022

We have been lucky enough to stay in many hotels around the world and your hotel is up there amongst the best. A real home from home service that made …

We have been lucky enough to stay in many hotels around the world and your hotel is up there amongst the best. A real home from home service that made us want to stay longer. All the personal touches made our stay so comfortable. And each member of staff was so kind and helpful. Our purely personal preference would have been a larger bed, but that’s because we are ruined at home with a Super King. That said the bed was very comfortable. Thank you for all the effort you go to.

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Julie De Fago

23 February, 2022

We loved your hotel, you really have created a unique experience & it’s lovely that you welcome dogs too.

All your staff were efficient, kind & friendly & we loved the …

We loved your hotel, you really have created a unique experience & it’s lovely that you welcome dogs too.

All your staff were efficient, kind & friendly & we loved the little touches like elevenses & wine at 5.

Our only slight moan was that the evening meal was a little disappointing. We ordered greens to accompany the meal & were presented with a bowl of something green & brown. The waitress told me it was broccoli but they turned out to over fried sprouts which weren’t very pleasant. Not at all what I expected

Overall a very enjoyable visit though, thank you.

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Peter Fisher

22 February, 2022

We had a lovely stay at the Gallivant, everyone was very welcoming and made us feel very settled. Special mention for Anna this morning – coffee brought to the room …

We had a lovely stay at the Gallivant, everyone was very welcoming and made us feel very settled. Special mention for Anna this morning – coffee brought to the room and an excellent breakfast. Many thanks.

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Customer reviews

(31 reviews)

Rosemary Pay

24 February, 2022

Had a very enjoyable yoga retreat with Christian despite storm Eunice and Franklin. Room was lovely staff all smiling and friendly. Everywhere was clean and on entering hotel …

Had a very enjoyable yoga retreat with Christian despite storm Eunice and Franklin. Room was lovely staff all smiling and friendly. Everywhere was clean and on entering hotel it was wow. Food was interesting and very good it was local if possible but for me it was quite fussy and sometimes lacking a bit of flavour

At lunchtime a bowl of soup or salad would have been nice. All in all a very good experience

Show more Show less

Duncan Wales

24 February, 2022

Thanks, Elise
We had a great stay, and the whole team were excellent and looked after us (and our doggies) very well. Special mention to Nakita, and to the …

Thanks, Elise
We had a great stay, and the whole team were excellent and looked after us (and our doggies) very well. Special mention to Nakita, and to the Chef!
All best,
Duncan & Rachel Wales

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Susan Edwards

23 February, 2022

We have been lucky enough to stay in many hotels around the world and your hotel is up there amongst the best. A real home from home service that made …

We have been lucky enough to stay in many hotels around the world and your hotel is up there amongst the best. A real home from home service that made us want to stay longer. All the personal touches made our stay so comfortable. And each member of staff was so kind and helpful. Our purely personal preference would have been a larger bed, but that’s because we are ruined at home with a Super King. That said the bed was very comfortable. Thank you for all the effort you go to.

Show more Show less

Julie De Fago

23 February, 2022

We loved your hotel, you really have created a unique experience & it’s lovely that you welcome dogs too.

All your staff were efficient, kind & friendly & we loved the …

We loved your hotel, you really have created a unique experience & it’s lovely that you welcome dogs too.

All your staff were efficient, kind & friendly & we loved the little touches like elevenses & wine at 5.

Our only slight moan was that the evening meal was a little disappointing. We ordered greens to accompany the meal & were presented with a bowl of something green & brown. The waitress told me it was broccoli but they turned out to over fried sprouts which weren’t very pleasant. Not at all what I expected

Overall a very enjoyable visit though, thank you.

Show more Show less

Peter Fisher

22 February, 2022

We had a lovely stay at the Gallivant, everyone was very welcoming and made us feel very settled. Special mention for Anna this morning – coffee brought to the room …

We had a lovely stay at the Gallivant, everyone was very welcoming and made us feel very settled. Special mention for Anna this morning – coffee brought to the room and an excellent breakfast. Many thanks.

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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

Rosemary Pay

24 February, 2022

Duncan Wales

24 February, 2022

Susan Edwards

23 February, 2022

Julie De Fago

23 February, 2022

Peter Fisher

22 February, 2022

Rosemary Pay

24 February, 2022

Duncan Wales

24 February, 2022

Susan Edwards

23 February, 2022

Julie De Fago

23 February, 2022

Peter Fisher

22 February, 2022

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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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