The restaurant, though lovely is expensive

It’s a brilliant location for coming off the beach and just relaxing

Stayed in August 2025

Loved our room - decorated to reflect its position near to the beach and very well planned. Dinner at Harry's was exceptional and great value. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Overall, a very well managed hotel.

Stayed in August 2025

Breakfast is an issue. The "Breakfast Tray" is really sold as a luxury addition to get excited about. In reality they have taken a business decision to not have chef's on site and the breakfast tray is a way of serving cold, preset, no choice breakfast quickly and efficiently. There are not even warm pastries. I get this from a business sense but a small sliver of salmon, some ham and cheese and cereal, does not remotely cut it when you have paid £1000+ for a weekend and expect to be able to order some cooked breakfast. It smacked of cost saving and that fact wasn't lost on anybody.....

Lovely rooms, very helpful and friendly staff and restaurant food in the evenings was to the highest standard. Extremely relaxing stay. We ate in both nights.

Stayed in June 2025

Rinner disappointing except for deloicious soups

Brst breakfast ive ever had

Stayed in June 2025

Breakfast was excellent

Stayed in May 2025

Just a perfect stay

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

Great atmosphere, lovely rooms, staff warm and welcoming.

Stayed in March 2025

Breakfast was a bit complicated. Everything fresh and plentiful but no cooked breakfast apart from boiled eggs

Excellent welcome. Very nice ambience. Delicious food

Stayed in April 2025

Food and wine good but didn’t warrant premium vs similar high end establishments in Rye. Also facilities limited - no spa or extra touches which would be more frustrating for longer stay.

Superb room and beautiful cocktail bar, lounge and dinning area - lovely staff and relaxed vibe. Appreciated morning yoga session.

Stayed in February 2025

exceptional hosts, everyone just seemed happy to do anything to make you're stay as comfortable as possible. Our Waiting staff were brilliantly attentive and Oscar was a little star, patient and informative without being overbearing. They were all brilliant to be honest. The Room was comfortable and the meals were delicious. The location was brilliant and a stones throw from the sea front. You couldn't ask for much more to be fair. In the summer I imagine this would be an even better experience but i'll be heading back there as soon as I can.

Stayed in February 2025

Further out of Rye than we thought.

Food was very good. The cocktails were a bit pricey - was more like London prices

Stayed in December 2024

The location was very disappointing, for such a lovely hotel. Good for dog walking and bird watching probably, but not pleasant for a “ general walk” at all.

Once in the hotel, everything was excellent

Stayed in January 2025

Our stay at The Gallivant ticked all boxes for a 1 night getaway; was looking for somewhere near the beach to blow the January cobwebs away and from the pics and description looked more like an LA surf beach inspired hotel. On arrival it was so much more; lovely warm welcome, cosy nooks to sit & relax or enjoy the fire, our room was stylish but without shouting it, and terrace doors opening onto the beach style communal gardens, a bonus for our frenchie. Dinner was delcious, without being fussy but I rate places based on their ability to make a good cocktail, and Oscar didn't blink twice when requested to make a negroni spagliate.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing. We’ll be back.

Interiors are dreamy. Literally over the road to the beach. Boots, dry robes and a gin all no problem for the amazing staff. Dinner was next level good.

Stayed in January 2025

Food generally delicious but a little inconsistent and lack of cooked breakfast disappointing. If you’re going to offer a fruit bowl in the bar area make sure it’s got more than a couple of bruised apples and pears

Well equipped comfortable warm room. Delicious food and friendly staff. Good location near the beach

Stayed in December 2024

Very cosy environment, supplied wellies and raincoats for walks on the beach, lovely comfortable places to sit and read or play games.

Stayed in December 2024

No wardrobes or tea facilities in some rooms Could do with outside tap to wash off sandy/muddy boots and dogs paws. Limited dinner menu which didn’t change especially for vegetarians or those with restricted diet

Nice decor and vibe. Cosy for a winter break. Single story suited my elderly father.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing to dislike!

Environment was stylish,comfortable and calm, room was a good size with both a bath and shower and bed was very comfy. Staff were standout amazing, (professional, efficient, smiley, polite). Morning yoga was an added bonus as was ev charger in the car park. Finally food was great quality for both breakfast and dinner

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing

Everything

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing I didn’t like about the property. Disappointed to not get our 3 massage bookings when I had requested them. I was asked if the times were ok but unfortunately my return message failed to arrive & the massage slots were given to others. Would have been more professional to call or send 2nd message saying we haven’t heard from you.

The Luxury Kingsize room was beautiful, lovely big bath, with doors onto a garden area, which had gorgeous planting. The bar and snug were very warm, homely & comfortable.

Stayed in September 2024

The shower/toilet were a little cramped. We felt there should be more choice at breakfast. The weather wasn't great so we didn't sit in our garden area off the room but if we had it wouldn't have been very private.

Friendly staff, really good location for the beach and dog friendly. Comfortable and clean.

Stayed in September 2024

That we didn't stay longer!

All of the staff were just so welcoming and helpful, it's obviously such a beautiful place but the staff make it that extra bit amazing

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing all good

Fantastic food and accommodation

Stayed in August 2024

Some signs of wear off in our garden room (room no.1)

Lovely setting, great location, beautiful interior

Stayed in August 2024