we got a late booking after seeing the resort in a magazine and we were fortunate to get the hottest weather of the year. The room was ultra clean and comfortable and the staff bent over backwards to accommodate us. The food was great and the bistro staff as helpful as the hotel staff. The beach is literally over the... More

We had the pleasure of having lunch at the Gallivant hotel recently. It was a fantastic lunch, very attentive staff, and great food. It was a lovely location by the beach, perfect for a walk with the dog. More

My wife and I visted the Gallivant oportunistically last weekend and were delighted by the fresh and inspired menu. The quality and preparation was well above what we paid for it and I highly recommend a visit if you are in the area. I had a fresh seafood platter. My wife said potted shrimps were to die for. Nice. More

We stayed one night after spending the day on their 'Fish, from boat to plate' course. Well situated across the road from a huge beach. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms simply but sytylishly furnished with everything we needed and a few welcome extras, including home made biscuits! Breakfast was delicious and filling using local produce. Would recommend. More

Having spent over £250 on a nights stay with dinner and breakfast, it did leave me thinking we had been cleverly marketed to. The room was ok but certainly not superior as badged. The room was 10x10ft with a sofa squeezed in. The normal family bathroom and outlook onto the car park gave it a real B&B feel. Yes there... More

An excellent location - right by the sands. The welcome was warm, the rooms well equipped and the food truly delicious. I haven't had a French soup outside of France that was quite as tasty. More

We went to the Gallivant to celebrate a Birthday, and the thought the rate for a Sunday night seemed a good deal, with Sunday lunch and breakfast the next day. We read about the hotel in the Times on Saturday. I agree with other reviews, that the place was not what we'd expected. Firstly we thought there would be views... More

I stayed here for 1 night with some friends. The location was great, we were able to drive into Rye for a wander and a lazy lunch in just about 10 mins. The beach (huge and deserted in a wet April!) is just across the road over the sand dunes and is wonderful for strolling along. We ate in the... More

My family spent the Easter weekend down at the Gallivant and were a bit dissapointed with the place. Firstly the food was mostly brilliant, although the 'full' breakfast was a bit stingy. And secondly the staff were friendlya and helpfull. No complaints there. Our real issues were with the hotel itself, as we have yound children we booked a room... More