The Hickstead Hotel By Uno-FREE PARKING

Hotels
Jobs Lane , Bolney , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Overpriced food
Dated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.33
Guests mentioned cobwebs in dining areas and issues with room servicing.
Service
9.3
Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming.
Location
8.34
Good location noted; however, it is somewhat isolated.
Room Quality
8.29
Rooms were generally comfortable but some guests found them dated.
Amenities
8.32
The hotel offers adequate amenities, but some improvements are suggested.
Value for Money
7.78
Breakfast and other services perceived as overpriced by some guests.
Food and Beverage
6.33
Breakfast quality was reported as poor with several complaints.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall positive experience with friendliness of staff being a highlight.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:54

Property Description

Tranquil Countryside Retreat

Enchanting Surroundings: Nestled in the serene Sussex countryside, The Hickstead Hotel offers a peaceful escape just a short drive from bustling Brighton and Gatwick Airport.

Comfortable Accommodation: The spacious modern rooms boast luxurious en suite bathrooms with relaxing baths and invigorating power showers, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a delicious full traditional English breakfast each morning, freshly prepared to kick start your day. For other dining options, The Oak Tree Bistro and Grange Bar serve up a tempting array of seasonal dishes and beverages, with the convenience of room service also on offer.

Book your stay now at The Hickstead Hotel for a delightful blend of tranquility, comfort, and culinary delights!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 7.33
Service: 9.3
Location: 8.34
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 6.33
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Keith-0958 couple gb
9
Cons:

Breakfast was a little on the light side

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
S
Sarah solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
D
David extended_group gb
2
Not good
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The hotel needs updating. Very dated, not very clean. One towel. Mouldy curtain rail. Very un kept outside - first impressions very poor - sorry

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
F
F. couple nl
6
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
K
Karen extended_group gb
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
A
Alice couple gb
1
Only stay if your desperate
Pros:

The location is probably the only thing going for this hotel, the hotel is dirty, dated and definitely has a drainage problem, when you flush the toilet, it bubbles up the bath plug hole!

Cons:

Everything, it really needs some tlc

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
N
Natalie couple gb
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
7
Cons:

Only 2 things available on menu runout for evening meal
Also breakfast no beans ,mushrooms.
Very poor

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
A
Ali extended_group gb
10
A welcoming hotel for friends to enjoy a drink together and stay in comfort.
Pros:

The hotel was an ideal location for our festival. The staff were exceptionally friendly and the 2 rooms we had for 5 adults were fantastic value. The bar service at the end of night was very good too.

Cons:

Nothing - everything was very good

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
J
Jim solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
M
Maria couple gb
3
Awful place i will not be returning it’s not for me and I cannot recommend it to anybody.
Pros:

The location was suitable

Cons:

Very dated and worn out. Run on a low budget so everything is of low standard.
Car park to the right of the hotel is hidden from reception and main road and was being used by a couple in a car who were high in substance abuse.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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nicholas solo_traveller gb
4
Tired and dated, not clean
Pros:

Easy to park and convenient location

Cons:

Toilets were dirty, bathroom plumbing was noisy with emissions up through the bath plug hole, which was noisy all night

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Clare couple gb
1
I would not recommend this hotel to anyone
Pros:

The car parking? I think that’s about it.

Cons:

Woefully under staffed by people that didn’t seem to care.

When we first got to the hotel, there wasn’t a receptionist there. The two ladies behind the counter couldn’t help, but he did arrive a moment or so after.

I was asked for my name which I gave. He looked confused and I was worried that I’d not booked it correctly, but he then did locate it.

We were given the key and we went and dumped our bags. The lock was a little difficult to work. We struggled with it. A cleaner did see us struggle and didn’t offer to help. We sorted it in the end.

We went back to the property later in the day. There was one guy that was working the bar and reception. There was a power cut. He struggled to serve everyone and check everyone in, in a timely manner.

The room was too hot to sleep in. There was a fan provided but the windows don’t fully open due to a safety system.

The bathroom was dirty. There was mould under the bath mat. The toilet and bath routinely made a glugging/bubbling up sound throughout the night.

We did mention all of this when we checked out. The cleaner that hadn’t offered to help us the day before with the key was now behind reception. He just said thank you and laughed when we answered his question of if everything had been OK.

We wouldn’t come back and it was definitely not worth the money we paid.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
T
Tracey couple gb
7
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
E
Eva couple gb
6
Pleasant enough and location was convenient for our needs.
Pros:

Room size was very decent, and the bed was big. The staff were lovely.

Cons:

The car park was very uninviting. There was loads of rubbish around the perimeter of the car park and the surrounding grasslands. It just needs a good litter picking on a weekly basis. It really lets down the entry to the hotel.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Weirdbuffalo solo_traveller gb
4
Below average stay, just better than a tent
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Staff weren't particularly polite and very hard to get hold of anyone over the phone. The room wasn't very clean and the shower curtain was black

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
D
Dr Barry Bentley couple gb
8
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
M
Martin couple gb
8
Quiet, comfortable hotel near to Brighton
Pros:

Comfortable rooms, good breakfast. Quiet location

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
3
Never again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast was awful. My 4yr old great nephew could have made a better job. The bathroom sink and shower wasn’t clean .

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-14 via Nuitee