“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.

Recommended for

  • Views

    • Fantastic views over Camber Sands
  • Cooking classes

    • Overnight packages available
  • Exclusive use

  • Business meetings

  • Wedding license

  • Quiet

  • Windsurfing

  • Weddings

  • Sea Views

  • On the beach

  • Restaurant

  • Beach Life

Facilities

  • Rooms

    18 rooms in this hotel
  • Exclusive use

  • Meeting Room

  • Wedding license

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Cooking classes

    • Overnight packages available
  • Windsurfing

Map & Location

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Sunday Times Ultimate 100 British Hotels 2014

Originally published by Sunday Times

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