The Gallivant

Pretty room & lounge

Het hotel is zeer mooi ingericht. Met veel smaak en mooie materialen. Vooral de gemene delen (zithoek, restaurant, tuin).
Alles was heel proper.
Lekker ontbijt.

It was nice and the decor was Beachy and stylish as was the bar. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and the gardens (accessible from the rooms) were beautiful.

Very comfortable and beautifully decorated room

Wonderful experience. One of the best hotels we’ve had the pleasure to stay in.
We had a Garden room. Large, beautifully decorated in a very tasteful manner.
Every member of staff was pleasant, helpful and efficient.
Food at Harry’s was outstanding. After tasting almost every item on the menu we could find fault with only one item. The chicken liver pate!
The public spaces were well decorated and comfortable. You could always find a quiet place to relax.
Yes, all this is not inexpensive. But worth every penny.
But there is one area of the Gallivant that doesn’t seem to get the credit it deserves.
The gardens.
The gardner responsible for them is Marigold, yes that really is her name!
She is doing a wonderful job. There are many places to sit and enjoy the beauty and calmness.
I do have one complaint. Please sharpen the knives in Harry’s!!

Loved the relaxed atmosphere and the beautiful garden.

We stayed for one night, it’s a beautiful designed hotel but it felt like it was really missing something and the area it’s set in is very run down. Food was very pricey for what it was and timings on courses felt off. The staff tried their best and were friendly but we could sense tensions. Overall we wouldn’t return.

We have had a wonderful 2 day stay in a garden room. The room although small, looked out in to the very pretty garden which was a bonus. It was very pleasant to sit outside. Dogs are made very welcome, which a bed and food and drinking bowls. Lots of treats and staff who spoil them. The staff have all been wonderful, and ensure all needs are met. We liked the relaxed atmosphere. Dry robes for the beach great addition. The breakfast was excellent. We ate in Harry’s bar one evening. The menu was varied, we enjoyed the crab and prawns. Followed by chicken Kiev and Barnsley chop. All cooked very well. Afternoon tea cake was delicious. I enjoyed yoga very much on both mornings. The yoga teachers were very friendly, I haven’t done yoga for many years, I was made very welcome. The position to the beach is excellent, we have had some lovely beach walks. We enjoyed Rye harbour village and town. We visited the Dungeness snack shack for fish lunch which was delicious. Will definitely recommend the hotel. Thank you

Quirky building wonderful staff and great food.

Just had dinner - very average cocktails . Ok food for the price. Smiley but slow service.
Not sure the management even read these reviews?

Good location - 30 mins drive from my home. The quiet and peaceful bedroom with outside garden. Easy parking.
The excellent breakfast - with the brilliant idea of a tray with the everything you could want on it. Excellent lunch an dinner menus - perfectly served and cooked.

The Gallivant is truly special. The property itself is absolutely stunning - beautifully presented, incredibly comfortable, and finished with the kind of attention to detail that sets it apart from the rest. Every corner reflects real care and thoughtfulness, and it all adds up to a fabulous stay. What really elevates the experience, though, is the team. Their camaraderie is infectious - even on the hottest days of the year, every single member of staff brought fantastic energy. They were attentive, warm, and genuinely lovely people who make you feel like you're in the very best of hands. The location is a dream. The beach is breathtaking, and having it on your doorstep is a real treat. And the food and drinks - spectacular. The breakfast was perfect way to start the morning. If you're considering staying at Gallivant, don't hesitate. It's the full package: a stunning setting, incredible food, and a team that takes the whole experience to the next level. We can't wait to come back.

We last visited the Gallivant in 2022 and booked the complete Gallivant. It was overall expensive and a poor experience. Recently we were in Camber Sands for three days staying at an Air BandB. We had no options for food on the Bank Holiday Monday so went to the Gallivant. Food was excellent so much better than before and all the staff were really friendly and great that the bar area is dog friendly.
Lindsay is outstanding and a real credit and we ended up going to the Gallivant every one of the three days! Would reconsider staying again in the future.