Gallivant - Rother

Terrible service, bad food, over priced. We hesitated over booking The Gallivant as for a 4 star hotel, reviews seemed pretty low. In the end, we risked it it d... read more Terrible service, bad food, over priced. We hesitated over booking The Gallivant as for a 4 star hotel, reviews seemed pretty low. In the end, we risked it it did look lovely after all. Firstly, the hotel is not on the beach but a main road, not so much of a tranquil haven. Really though, the problem was the service. Service was laughably terrible, the worst we have ever experienced despite being seasoned travellers. Some examples: on being seated for breakfast, it then took 40 minutes before someone took our coffee order. Tables on either side were having the same experience the couple to our left were told they couldn't even order breakfast as the kitchen was so backed up. The party of 4 to our right each received their coffee order at different times, half an hour apart; their food order was wrong and they had to wait for cutlery after their food had arrived. On checking out, we were double charged for some drinks that the night before, we had been informed, weren't possible to charge to the room as it was against policy. Luckily we kept the receipt but there was no grace dealing with the situation. Food is disappointing a menu trying to be fancy with poorly cooked food: chewy lobster, over cooked steak, and even when not very busy, a battle to receive a glass of wine to go with the meal. The overall atmosphere was staff who didn't want to be there and guests who were having a bad experience. Grossly over priced to top it off. Camber sands is beautiful but do yourself a favour and stay in an airbnb!

The perfect place for a long lunch with fresh, local ingredients, beautifully prepared. The space has a superb, thoughtfully-curated style and sense of belongin... read more The perfect place for a long lunch with fresh, local ingredients, beautifully prepared. The space has a superb, thoughtfully-curated style and sense of belonging. Hamish and team run and incredibly smooth service. A true joy to visit, and perfect walkability for the dogs to run along Camber Sands after. Thanks Gallivant, see you again soon! Service: 5

Beautiful restaurant and bar, but the experience was mixed. The bar tender kindly gave us a taste of local wines, but we were then left waiting almost an hour a... read more Beautiful restaurant and bar, but the experience was mixed. The bar tender kindly gave us a taste of local wines, but we were then left waiting almost an hour and half for our food. Food came, but the crab was so incredibly small that we had to send the crab back as at £14 it’s a joke. The rest of the food and service was mediocre for the price point.

Simply the most relaxing, considered and helpful hotel that we have stayed at in England. The garden rooms are simply on another level. Bliss, and... read more Simply the most relaxing, considered and helpful hotel that we have stayed at in England. The garden rooms are simply on another level. Bliss, and...

A really nice peaceful restaurant with attentive staff and great food. A great selection of drinks served by an expert barman before and after our... read more A really nice peaceful restaurant with attentive staff and great food. A great selection of drinks served by an expert barman before and after our...