The Crab & Lobster

Hotels
9.3 (230 reviews)
Mill Lane Sidlesham , Chichester , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Beautiful location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Small room size
WiFi issues
Expensive compared to similar hotels

Categories

Cleanliness
9.44
The rooms were spacy, well-decorated, and very clean.
Service
9.91
Staff were polite, friendly, and attentive; genuine care for guests was noted.
Location
9.95
The hotel is set in a picturesque area near a nature reserve.
Room Quality
8.9
The room was described as lovely but there were mentions of some being small.
Amenities
8.43
Facilities were adequate, but there were complaints about WiFi access.
Value for Money
8.39
Considered a bit expensive compared to other similar hotels.
Food and Beverage
9.94
Food quality received high praise with several mentions of excellent meals.
Overall Experience
9.41
Overall stay was described as fantastic with multiple positive remarks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 02:06

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Crab & Lobster, a 5-star hotel in Chichester, offers elegant rooms with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs.

Scenic Garden and Dining
Enjoy the serene garden, terrace, and restaurant at the property, perfect for a relaxing evening after exploring Chichester.

Convenient Location
Situated near Chichester Train Station and popular attractions like Goodwood Motor Circuit and Chichester Harbour, this non-smoking hotel provides both comfort and accessibility.

Book your stay at The Crab & Lobster now for a memorable experience in Chichester!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 230 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.44
Service: 9.91
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 9.94
Overall Experience: 9.41
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Bizon solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

The location and room is brilliant

Cons:

Power failure meant we couldnt eat at the restaurant and they didn't pre warn us about it prior to coming which was disappointing

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Warren couple gb
9
Lovely setting and would be happy to stay again and try the evening meals plus more local walks
Pros:

Breakfast was very good sadly we were not able to have dinner on either night as we were seeing friends in the area. Could walk to the caravan site they were staying at which was lovely and cool in the evening and pub even provided torches for the room. There was also a fan which was much appreciated in current heatwave plus fresh milk in the fridge.,

Cons:

Suggest lighting in accommodation area lowered at night as light shone through doorframe and we like a very dark bedroom as easier to sleep. Found tv difficult to get any normal channels would be helpful for a written guide for us oldies as we do not use subscription channels.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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mark couple gb
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
9
Lovely break. Will return.
Pros:

The location is wonderful . Cosy bedroom, characterful , well maintained and stylish decor. Good quality bedding and towels. Fresh flowers were lovely, I love flowers and hardly any rooms have them these days so that was special. Bramley toiletries always smell so nice! Excellent supper and breakfasts. Lovely smiling and efficient staff. Scenic walks from the front door.

Cons:

The only improvement I would make is a shelf/table in the bathroom to put your wash bag.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Lee solo_traveller gb
10
Always a place to switch off and repair close to nature.
Pros:

The location beside a natural harbour / salt marsh and the staff.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Johan couple gb
10
Fabulous stay amidst Sussex nature.
Pros:

Very comfortable and cosy room, fabulous dinner menu and breakfast. The Crab and Lobster is located on the edge of the fantastic Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, with fabulous walking trails on the doorstep. The people are super friendly and accommodating. A great stay for all
Seasons.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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sara couple gb
10
A place to positively recharge…
Pros:

Excellent food. Very well trained staff. Comfortable room. The little details…

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Gayle couple gb
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Virginia couple gb
10
Amazingly beautiful place quiet and good outstanding
Pros:

Cleanliness, efficiency,
effort to make one welcome
Room beautiful maintained

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Carol couple gb
10
This was our second visit and we’ll be back next year. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Pros:

Great location - so peaceful - wonderful staff, rooms, food and facilities. Takeaway fish and chips and a bottle of wine one evening which we had sitting out watching the views over the estuary. Fabulous lobster supper the second night. What more could you want!

Cons:

Really would have loved a bathrobe!

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Benjamin couple gb
9
Pros:

Lovely place, great staff, would recommend

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Gabriella family_with_children gb
9
Beautiful hamlet location!
Pros:

We stayed in Crab Cottage, the small 2 bedroom house attached to the hotel. It had all the space we needed for us and our 2 children. They also supplied us with a high chair in the kitchen.
Beautiful view of marshes from rear bedroom window.
Lovely welcome and service from staff.
We would stay again when visiting Witterings beaches.

Cons:

There wasn’t a shower screen/curtain around the bath to stop the water splashing.
The restaurant feels very adult environment which made me feel uncomfortable with our very noisy toddler around all the couples eating. Another time we will use the self catering kitchen the cottage has which we didn’t touch on this visit.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
9
Off the beaten track but really worth a visit a lovely well maintained pub sat on the edge of the marshlands. The food w
Pros:

Everything about the property was really well done and thought about the rooms were very clean. Couldn’t really fault it.

Cons:

The only thing I could say was a problem is parking they had limited amount of space get there early if you want to space or your parking on the road Though that’s not really a problem

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Noelle couple gb
10
Food was reallly good & the staff were fab, definitely will go back to this charming place
Pros:

The location was perfect for a quiet relaxing stay.
Food great & staff were so friendly, the service was amazing .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
9
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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gordon couple gb
10
Most enjoyable stay
Pros:

Very good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Patricia Alice solo_traveller gb
10
A perfect place for a weekend break
Pros:

Staff were charming and helpful. Exceptional breakfast. Charming little touches. Had a very happy 2 days. Fantastic location

Cons:

Car park is small fir popular place but there is roadside parking nearby

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Anna couple gb
9
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
10
2026-06-25 via Nuitee