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The Gallivant

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Interior
Yoga
Exterior
Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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New Lydd Road, Camber, Rye, England, TN31 7RB
  • Place, Camber Sands
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Dixter House and Gardens
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Rye

Located in Rye, The Gallivant is by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Camber Sands and 8 minutes from High Weald. .This inn is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Pett Level Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Camber Sands - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rye Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • The Chapel Down Winery - 25 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Great Dixter House and Gardens - 30 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪William the Conqueror - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cinque Ports Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Knoops - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Gallivant

The Gallivant offers 20 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This inn also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
At The Gallivant, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and coffee/tea in a common area. Planning an event in Rye? This inn has 1000 square feet (93 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Gallivant has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,000 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 20 to 20 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Gallivant Hotel

Gallivant Hotel Rye

Gallivant Rye

Hotel Gallivant

Gallivant Inn Rye

Gallivant Inn

The Gallivant Inn

The Gallivant Rye

The Gallivant Inn Rye

The Gallivant Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay . Fabulous food in restaurant . Fresh healthy breakfast options. Fabulous beach right opposite for lovely long walk by the sea
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay in a quiet location. Breakfast was very generous and the ingredients were fresh and tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and cozy !!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaniqua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, we will be coming back over the next few weeks. Shoutout to James who was the reception host who made us feel at home. Lily also was great at organising the stay and making sure all my questions were answered and gave us an early check in. Really pleasant stay - great team of people all round.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karoli, Tallinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cosy place with an amazing service. Also great access to the dunes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Loved our stay at The Gallivant and would definitely visit again! Due to the location of the hotel I think this is definitely more of a seasonal hotel, however this didn’t impact my opinion of it, the service was great, room was lovely and the food (both breakfast and dinner) was incredible! My only complaint is that they don’t have tea/coffee making facilities in the room, we were told that we could go to the bar for these however, they charge for them on your bill at the end of the stay which I think is very out of the norm!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Revesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Elegance - That simple!

To sum it up, if you prefer the finer things in life then this is the place for you. Every employee overflows with customers service, I was hand delivered a flat white coffee to my room by whom I believe to have been the Manager.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay here, lovely room, great location, amazing dinner and breakfast, would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top notch

Lovely hotel , great rooms ( but small ) , excellent food , wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happiness

Beautiful, comfortable, peaceful with super-friendly staff. Happiness really is a place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A beautiful hotel

A wonderfully comfortable hotel with a team of staff who couldn’t do enough for us. Lovely to sit around the fireplace and relax for our anniversary treat and the luxury garden room was super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great decor, fab food and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gallivant provided much needed solitude in the most stylish way, with every last detail careful attended to from towels and totes for the beach to afternoon tea service to the lusciously comfortable bedding. We made the easy walk across the street to the incredible stretch of beach, lazed for a bit in the lounge playing games and enjoyed a good cocktail with a delicious meal in the restaurant. We’ll be coming back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always Lovely

We love our escapes to The Gallivant, peaceful, gentle, comfortable and lovely people. Good location for beach, walks, touring, history. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a delightful bolthole, moments from Camber Sands - literally across the road
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem in Camber Sands

We had a lovely 2-night break here. Really homely, and a great place to get away from it all. The food was excellent, the lounge and restaurant were very Christmassy and a joy to hang out in. Our room was quite small but had a super comfy bed and nice decor. The hotel is very dog friendly and the beach is just over the road, great for big long walks. Could do with some dog waste bins around the property outside though. The staff go above and beyond and are super friendly. We loved the free elevenses and glass of wine at 5. Such nice touches! We had an issue with our room with a noisy ice machine outside meaning we got no sleep on our second night. Repeatedly told it was not faulty and it took a couple of conversations with different staff to get it resolved. Initially, we were offered a free bottle of wine but in the end, agreed to 50% room cost reimbursement. In hindsight, this should have been more considering on check out we were utterly exhausted after a long night of continuously disrupted sleep. The rooms are not cheap so this was a disappointing end to our stay. Overall I would recommend this hotel but make sure you have a room far away from the Kitchen / Outdoor dining area!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Relaxing stay at a gorgeous hotel - more like staying with friends. Beautiful, cosy rooms, great food and drink, attentive service. As my husband put it 'classy but not pretentious'. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anuj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021