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“1960s motel reborn as stylish New England beach hotel with good cafe and bistro dining, on Camber Beach. Driftwood style, retro detailing and a magnificent sandy beach.”

“1960s motel reborn as stylish New England beach hotel with good cafe and bistro dining, on Camber Beach. Driftwood style, retro detailing and a magnificent sandy beach.”

Hotel Review

The star of this show is the spectacular Camber beach; eight miles of uninterrupted golden sands just a short walk from the hotel. The Gallivant often accommodates photo-shoots, attracted by the beach. The 18 rooms are self-consciously beach orientated with ‘driftwood’ furniture, white painted floors and the broad striped linens and waist-high panelling you might be used to from your cottage in the Hamptons. 1960s telephones add a nostalgic touch for baby-boomers. Two restaurants - the Beach Bistro and the Beach Café - serve the inner man/woman and there are occasional cookery school days, culminating in a feast.
 

Written by George Pownall

Recommended For

  • Cooking classes
  • Overnight packages available
  • Business meetings
  • Windsurfing
  • Weddings
  • Beach Life
  • Views
  • Fantastic views over Camber Sands
  • Exclusive use
  • Wedding license
  • Quiet
  • Sea Views
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant

Facilities

  • Views
  • Fantastic views over Camber Sands
  • Meeting Room
  • In room DVD
  • Wedding license
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Cooking classes
  • Overnight packages available
  • Windsurfing

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