The Bannatyne Spa Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (1462 reviews)
Battle Road , Hastings , gb

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:

Please note that use of the spa and wellness centre will incur an additional charge of £15.00 per person per day.

Please note that the swimming pool is for adults only, apart from 14:00 to 19:00 daily.

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 1462 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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Rebecca couple gb
7
Pros:

Staff lovely.. Food was absolutely incredible. I had the pork and was in heaven with every bite. Bed was insanely comfy and loved the spa

Cons:

I can't complain about a thing

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
5
Could be so much better
Pros:

Gardens, room size, bed, pillows excellent , Elemis bathroom products, bar staff polite and well presented

Cons:

The extraction fan in the bathroom was ridiculously noisy, the beverage tray very poor selection, breakfast buffet looked unappetising and untidy, lukewarm warm cheap coffee at breakfast, checkin perfunctory and bored. With the exception of the bar staff, not a single member of staff smiled, greeted me or made any eye contact

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Jeanette couple gb
8
Was there for a wedding. Everything went well and the staff were polite and professional
Pros:

The rooms were a good size.
The staff were polite

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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MANDY solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful garden to sit out and enjoy a drink and the sun. Spa was really good. Enjoyed the shower in the hotel bathroom. The bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was really good.

Cons:

Kitchen door banging from 5am.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
5
It was for a birthday so had high expectations especially for the price and it didn’t quite cut it so disappointed.
Pros:

The Gardens were beautiful..

Cons:

The room wasn’t clean , standard for a Superior room £240 it wasn’t clean unfortunately stained bedsheet , tablets just under bed .. no batteries in remote ect standard breakfast with stained cups so overall abit disappointed!

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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terence couple gb
7
ALL GOOD THANK YOU
Pros:

BREAKFAST WAS GOOD ALTHOUGH AS DURING OUR PREVIOUS VISITS THE DINING ROOM WOULD BE MORE
RELAXING IF THE WAS SOME BACKGROUND MUSIC PLAYING.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Felicity family_with_children gb
10
A lovely treat for my daughter’s birthday
Pros:

The room was large with comfortable beds, sofa, tv, thick curtains, huge bathroom with two sinks. The food in the restaurant was delicious. The staff were very professional and friendly.

Cons:

A few blankets in the room would be nice. Slow service in the restaurant, it was busy but you would expect that on a Saturday.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
6
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Katie couple gb
10
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
9
A very nice hotel
Pros:

Bedroom was good
Food was excellent

Cons:

No lift

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
7
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Holly couple gb
7
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, functional

Cons:

A little basic overall, price quite high for the quality of service, fixtures etc.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Diane couple gb
3
Sleep deprived and uncomfortable
Pros:

Parking was easy
Nice room, large, with good shower
Nice staff

Cons:

Springs in mattress, metal zips inside duvet, rubbish pillows, horrendously noisy people stomping like elephants until 3am in room above and again from 7am. Lift broken. Road closed 8pm due to roadworks. Room smells of drains. No plug socket near mirror. Noisy air conditioning sound in ceiling went off all night

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Vanessa family_with_children gb
10
Great place to stay, staff were brilliant, room and grounds beautiful.
Pros:

Friendly welcome and great room.

Cons:

You couldn’t get normal channels on the tv, could hear noise from upstairs

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Janie couple gb
10
It was a perfect experience
Pros:

The staff all of them was soo welcoming and helpful

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Anton family_with_children gb
7
Good but overpriced
Pros:

Nice staff, great location, neraby wellness center is good, good breakfasts

Cons:

The property itself was probably on it's peak few decades ago and now you can see signs of wear in the room. Also, if you book through booking you have to pay extra charge for welness center access - £20 per adult and £10 per child for the duratoin of your stay.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Sian couple gb
7
Good value for money
Pros:

Great location for us

Cons:

My only criticism is that the spa facilities were in a separate building, it’s not ideal having to go out in the cold after using the spa. So I wouldn’t refer to it as a spa hotel

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller gb
9
Convenient and well staffed
Pros:

Location

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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MARCIA couple gb
6
Inflexible, additional charges, decor looking very tired.
Pros:

Size of the room, easy parking.

Cons:

Decor very tired, paint flaking from windows, bad rust stain on and under radiator in the breakfast room (presumably from an historic leak?) looked disgusting.. not nice at breakfast.
Charge extra to use the spa if you book through 3rd party websites.
No flexibility to check in even a little before 3pm, they won’t even check if the room is ready!

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Tina couple gb
10
Would definitely stay again
Pros:

Just a pleasure to stay

Cons:

How quiet it was

2026-04-07 via Nuitee