The Gallivant

Comfortable bed, over the road from beach, great dinner

A brief January stay in a luxury garden suite was fantastic. The hotel was very dog friendly, Monty learned where the treat jar was very quickly… we had a fantastic deal on the visit as it was midweek and in January, but this included all the nice touches including cake at 4pm, oyster happy hour at 5pm. We ate at Harry’s, the hotel restaurant, twice and very much enjoyed both visits. All the staff were very accommodating, friendly and personable. Great location if you want visit the beach, although Camber Sands is only dog friendly in the winter. We were glad we brought the car so we could hop between surrounding villages easily. We spent evenings in the bar area reading or playing board games, a very cosy and relaxing atmosphere. Would highly recommend The Gallivant!

The Gallivant clearly puts a lot of thought into guest comfort, with many appreciated touches including a comfortable bed, quality tea and coffee, dressing gowns, bottled water, wellies, yoga, dog-friendly policies, on-site parking and excellent food.

Unfortunately, the stay was undermined by a series of small but constant frustrations. Check-in was awkward and confusing due to a malfunctioning tablet. The room had several design quirks that made simple things difficult, including hard-to-open windows, limited bathroom privacy, a temperamental kettle, confusing light switches and a bedroom door that was difficult to unlock.

Service in the bar was inconsistent, with no clear system in the evening. There were also comfort and safety issues, including very slippery bedside mats, awkward shower temperature controls, low water pressure in the toilet and taps, and noise from dogs and the corridor overnight.

While the food was excellent and many details were thoughtful, the overall experience required too much effort to relax. We wouldn’t choose to stay again.

From arrival to departure, a truly memorable stay. The staff is exceptional - welcoming, friendly, helpful, courteous, professional. A low-key luxury, relaxed ambiance prevails throughout. It's the little things that make the difference: lending us dry robes for a chilly walk on the beach, wellies, a beach towel for the dog, 4pm cake and coffee, 5pm wine-tasting - all included. Delightful dinner. Charming room, albeit small, opening out onto a lovely natural, sea-grassed garden - the dog loved it. We will definitely return

Everything. A really homely, professional and relaxing experience.

Friendly and very comfortable. Relaxing with exceptional service that isn’t overbearing. A perfect getaway

Visited late December for pre birthday meal with my wife and daughter .
In simple terms service was poor based upon them apparently being busy .Forgot wine and when reminded they didn't have what we ordered , starters arrived before drinks. Food in general unexceptional based on exceptional prices .In my view another over hyped establishment with average food and service .

Christmas at the Gallivant was magical. An adults only occasion created the perfect setting to enjoy being thoroughly spoiled and cared for.
The staff were without exception kind, caring and polite offering excellent customer service.
The accommodation was it's usual superb standard, we had a luxury garden room that was exceptionally comfortable. With only 20 rooms the hotel is not huge but offered everything that we needed for a relaxing Christmas break.
The food, well all I'll say is that their Michelin star is well deserved. Fabulous. The selection of wine by the glass included a Monratchet and a Gevry Chambertain, both were excellent.
No down sides to report, the Christmas package was very reasonable and good value for money.
Our expectations were exceeded at every step, that doesn't happen often!

Breakfast was lovely and the staff were very friendly. Really liked the added touches, like Wine hour and the free cake. Very cosy bar area by the fire. Food in Harry’s was delicious.

The Service, calm ambience closeness to the beach

The Gallivant offers a cosy and relaxing vibe. Upon entering you are greeted by a dual sided log burner, which like the staff, radiates a warm welcome. The property is open plan with snug seating areas and an array of books and games on offer. Near the bar is an upright piano which the guests can freely play. The hotel offers complimentary cake between 4pm and 5pm , followed by a complimentary glass of wine at 6pm.

The food is exquisite, the staff attentive and friendly, and throughout the hotel framed vintage swimming costumes can be found.

The hotel is opposite the Camber sands, and for those who wish the hotel has a selection of Hunter Chelsea wellies that guests can borrow, along with waterproof coats.

The town of Rye is only a 10 minute drive away.

The hotel was so beautifully decorated and cosy and clean. It’s a past our expectations and the food was amazing. You should definitely eat here and the rims were really beautiful and we loved our bath!

A peaceful boutique hotel near the beach, perfect for recharging. Thoughtful details, comfortable rooms and a great restaurant on site..

My daughter got married at The Gallivant at the end of November and WOW what an amazing experience. We booked the hotel for the weekend and every member of staff went above and beyond to make sure the whole experience went smoothly. The rooms were beautiful and the food amazing. I honestly can't recommend this hotel enough. The whole weekend from start to finish with absolute perfection. Thank you to Lindsay and all the staff for making it such a special weekend!!!!!

Lovely place ,warm and inviting .Nothing was too much trouble and the food was excellent .I took my little dog and everything was there for her comfort too

This is a very quirky hotel in a location which has nothing going for it other than it is near Rye. For owners of English brogue shoes beware as no proper shoes were in evidence neither with the clients nor the staff. If you expect to dig in to a full English then think again. All that said, the owners have created a very individual experience in hotelerie which even brogue owners such as myself were very impressed with. Small bedrooms but cleverly designed as luggage needs here are minimal. The lounge, bar and restaurant all flow into each other and are very comfortable. At 4 o’clock there is free cake and at 5 a free glass of local English wine. Lots of games and books to read. Dogs welcome in parts of the lounge and a separate dining area. Food very good, breakfast odd but the marmalade is 11/10. The prune and Armagnac tart at dinner 12/10. Amazing olives. Overall worth the visit as it borders on unique.