The Bannatyne Spa Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (1421 reviews)
Battle Road , Hastings , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Spacious rooms
Polite staff
Great amenities
Cons:
Limited food options
Expensive dining
No bedside lamps

Categories

Cleanliness
8.66
The hotel is noted for being very clean and well kept throughout.
Service
8.43
The reception staff were extremely polite and helpful.
Location
8.37
Well situated for visiting Hastings and the surrounding areas.
Room Quality
8.22
Room was spacious and comfortable with good quality fixtures.
Amenities
8.85
Facilities including the Spa and electric car charging were a highlight.
Value for Money
7.91
Some guests felt it was expensive for the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
7.76
Mixed reviews on dining options; limited plant-based choices.
Overall Experience
8.23
Overall a nice stay with positive sentiments about comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:06

Property Description

Historic Charm
The hotel, nestled in 38 acres of woodland and gardens, offers a unique stay with its roots tracing back to 1719. Once remodelled by General Sir James Murray in 1776, the property exudes historic charm and character, providing a glimpse into the past.

Scenic Location
Conveniently situated just 3 miles from the historic towns of Hastings and Battle in East Sussex, guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of 1066 country. The picturesque surroundings offer a tranquil retreat for those looking to explore the rich history of the area.

Elegant Accommodation
With a history dating back to the 18th century, the hotel provides elegant accommodation that combines traditional allure with modern comforts. Guests can experience a blend of old-world sophistication and contemporary convenience during their stay.

Ready to experience a blend of history and luxury? Book your stay at our historic hotel now!

Important information:

Guests can receive discounted entry to the Bannatyne Health Club, Spa and pool facilities for £20 Per Adult and £10 per child and £12 deposit due for Towels and a Robe.

Please note that the spa and wellness center is located next door to the hotel, not inside the property.

Due to COVID-19, guests are required to bring their own towels, robes and slippers when using the fitness center.

Children are allowed to access the pool facilities from 14:00 to 19:00 daily.

Children cannot be accommodated in small rooms or standard rooms.

Please note that there is a supplement to have access to the health club and spa facilities of £20 per stay for adults and £10 per stay for children. Children can use the facilities between 2pm-7pm each day.

For those who wish to use the facilities, kindly bring your own towels, robes and slippers at this time as the property is currently unable to provide these.

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note, between the dates of September 15th to October 13th, at the Hastings Health Club & Spa, some of the outdoor Spa/Swimming facilities will be unavailable due to maintenance work taking place for our new outdoor Sauna installation. The work taking place may create noise within these areas. The Swimming pool, indoor sauna, indoor steam room, and indoor jacuzzi will still be available.

Please note that there are no other dining services available for Christmas Day & New Years Eve unless specifically booked and confirmed directly with the hotel in advance.
We are fully booked on December 25th for Lunch and will not be able to offer dining options for this service.
The opening times at the Health Club, as below:
23.12.2022 : 06:00 - 21:00
24.12.2022 : 08:00 - 16:00
25.12.2022 : closed
26.12.2022 : closed
27.12.2022 : 09:00 - 18:00
28.12.2022 : 09:00 - 18:00
29.12.2022 : 09:00 - 18:00
30.12.2022 : 09:00 - 18:00
31.12.2022 : 08:00 - 16:00
01.01.2023 : closed
02.01.2023 : 09:00 - 18:00

Please be aware a maximum of two guests requiring assistance (due to any form of disability or impairments) is permitted at the hotel on any given night due to fire, life safety policies, relating to the safe and appropriate time required to facilitate evacuation. Any guests that will require assistance from the hotel team to safely evacuate the property in case of an emergency for an overnight stay must state this at the booking stage.

Swimming pool closed from 16th December up until 27th December for Maintanance

The outdoor area will be closed for 2 days from 15th September 2025 to prepare for later maintenance.

Please note that there are no other dining services available for Christmas Day & New Years Eve unless specifically booked and confirmed directly with the hotel in advance. We are fully booked on December 25th for Lunch and will not be able to offer dining options for this service. The opening times at the Health Club, as below:
23.12.2022 : 06:00 - 21:00
24.12.2022 : 08:00 - 16:00
25.12.2022 : closed
26.12.2022 : closed
27.12.2022 : 09:00 - 18:00
28.12.2022 : 09:00 - 18:00
29.12.2022 : 09:00 - 18:00
30.12.2022 : 09:00 - 18:00
31.12.2022 : 08:00 - 16:00
01.01.2023 : closed 02.01.
2023 : 09:00 - 18:00

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1421 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.66
Service: 8.43
Location: 8.37
Room Quality: 8.22
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 7.76
Overall Experience: 8.23
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Martin • couple • gb
7
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Young • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Kind friendly staff, comfy bed, fabulous shower and excellent food.

Cons:

Lift out of order for 3 days, staff kindly carried my luggage to and from my room.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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PoppyP • couple • gb
9
A very pleasant stay.
Pros:

Easy, free parking. Friendly welcome (important) efficient staff. Lovely spacious, clean room. Comfortable bed, quiet environment.
Pleasant bar, good breakfast.

Cons:

Our only disappointment was that the breakfast items were not in continuous supply & it wasn't that busy.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
A good comfortable hotel stay.
Pros:

The room wass very large and the bed comfortable. A good clean shower room. Breakfast was very good. Dinner was in the bar room and consisted of a very good selection of meals on the menu.

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Clive • solo_traveller • fr
9
One night stay
Pros:

Location
Cleanliness
Comfortable bed
Good breakfast
Polite and friendly staff

Cons:

Silly comment... the bacon was too hard at 09H30

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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danny • family_with_children • gb
8
very pleasant
Pros:

The staff and room

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Reed • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

The Bedding was clean & the room generally was clean.

Cons:

1. The room was incredibly hot - the radiator was on full blast and there was no way to cool down.
2. There were cobwebs in the corners of the ceiling and water marks / stains on the ceiling.
3. The shower temperature control was not working and the water was scalding hot.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • gb
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Jo • family_with_children • gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

The grounds are lovely

Cons:

The hotel is very dated and not good value for money. Every amenity is at additional cost.
Food wait times are very long

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sam • couple • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Suzan • couple • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
6
Overall, overpriced.
Pros:

The staff were most polite and accommodating. My room was spacious . The bed comfortable.

Cons:

My room was decorativly 'tired'. The bath, chipped and marked. The bathroom door had ingrained dirt above and below the handle. There was no fridge. Overall a boring room.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Julienne • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely staff, very welcoming, especially for lively children visiting me!

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
8
Comfortable with friendly staff.
Pros:

Given it was freezing outside it was comfortable and very warm. Even in the conservatory. Many hotels like this have poor food. However, dinner was excellent, one of the best curries we have had for a while.

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
8
Pleasant stay in Hastings
Pros:

Welcoming staff, interesting building, good facilities, pleasant retaurant with good choice at dinner and breakfast and well cooked and presented, lovely grounds

Cons:

Noisy bedroom - possibly the extractor fan in adjacent room on all night - which made sleeping difficult

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Reed • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The beds were exceptionally comfortable.

Cons:

Room service availability is limited.
Some of the furniture in the room was showing signs of wear.

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
9
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee