Dreamy East Sussex beach pad with Channel views

The Relais Cooden Beach Hotel, Bexhill-on-Sea

8.6

Excellent

1,098 reviews

Property details

Excellent Beach Hotel

Top 1% in city

Excellent Wellness Hotel

Top 1% in city

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Captivating coastal views and indulgent seaside living await at a stylish beach bolthole on the idyllic East Sussex coastline - includes breakfast, dinner, and more
  • Seaside location: Resting on the pebbly shores of the East Sussex coastline, The Relais Cooden Beach Hotel offers sublime views across the English Channel. Tucked away in Bexhill-on-Sea, a traditional British seaside town sandwiched between Eastbourne and Hastings, the hotel is the perfect base for days on the beach and is just a short drive from the iconic chalk cliffs of Beachy Head.

  • Relaxing retreat: This is the perfect holiday hideaway for beachside bliss. Interiors of invitingly warm earth tones and nautical details stylishly capture the laid-back coastal vibe perfectly. For utter relaxation, unwind after a long cliff walk or day on the beach in the two treatment rooms or in your comfortable guest room. 

  • Fruits of the sea: The hotel’s cosy restaurant offers the best ocean views in the house, to be enjoyed from your table or al fresco on the terrace in warmer months. The menus don’t disappoint either - expect locally sourced, fresh ingredients and seasonal inspiration, from the seafood delights to the British classics with a tasty twist. For enjoying an evening tipple with a fireside glow, head to the plush bar.
 
How to get there

The hotel is a two-minute walk from Cooden Beach train station, which is served by regular direct trains from London. There are also direct coaches from London Victoria coach station to Bexhill town centre, approximately three miles from the Relais Cooden Beach Hotel. The hotel can assist in arranging a taxi to meet you on your arrival.

Good to know

Please note that the spa and wellness facilities are currently offering a limited menu of treatments, bookable via reception (fees apply).

The Terrace on the Beach is open between 9am and 9pm (weather dependent) and operates on a walk-in basis.

Please also note that from the 1st of June, 2024, the hotel will only be accepting card and contactless payments.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Seaside location: Resting on the pebbly shores of the East Sussex coastline, The Relais Cooden Beach Hotel offers sublime views across the English Channel. Tucked away in Bexhill-on-Sea, a traditional British seaside town sandwiched between Eastbourne and Hastings, the hotel is the perfect base for days on the beach and is just a short drive from the iconic chalk cliffs of Beachy Head.

  • Relaxing retreat: This is the perfect holiday hideaway for beachside bliss. Interiors of invitingly warm earth tones and nautical details stylishly capture the laid-back coastal vibe perfectly. For utter relaxation, unwind after a long cliff walk or day on the beach in the two treatment rooms or in your comfortable guest room. 

  • Fruits of the sea: The hotel’s cosy restaurant offers the best ocean views in the house, to be enjoyed from your table or al fresco on the terrace in warmer months. The menus don’t disappoint either - expect locally sourced, fresh ingredients and seasonal inspiration, from the seafood delights to the British classics with a tasty twist. For enjoying an evening tipple with a fireside glow, head to the plush bar.
 
How to get there

The hotel is a two-minute walk from Cooden Beach train station, which is served by regular direct trains from London. There are also direct coaches from London Victoria coach station to Bexhill town centre, approximately three miles from the Relais Cooden Beach Hotel. The hotel can assist in arranging a taxi to meet you on your arrival.

Good to know

Please note that the spa and wellness facilities are currently offering a limited menu of treatments, bookable via reception (fees apply).

The Terrace on the Beach is open between 9am and 9pm (weather dependent) and operates on a walk-in basis.

Please also note that from the 1st of June, 2024, the hotel will only be accepting card and contactless payments.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Terrace

  • Restaurant

  • Bar

  • Bike rental

  • Electric vehicle charging

  • Parking

  • Reception

  • Luggage storage

  • Wi-Fi

  • Terrace

  • Restaurant

  • Bar

  • Bike rental

  • Electric vehicle charging

  • Parking

  • Reception

  • Luggage storage

Some facilities may require reservations and are subject to availability. Additional charges may apply.

Please enquire through our contact us page if you have any questions on the accessibility of this property for persons with reduced mobility.

Location and what's nearby

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The Relais Cooden Beach, Cooden Sea Rd, Bexhill, Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 4TT

Bexhill-on-Sea offers entertainment of all kinds, from picture-perfect scenery to historical attractions. Stroll along the pebbly shore with an ice cream in hand, or head to nearby Pevensey to make a splash with paddleboarding and other water sports. For dramatic walks, make for Beachy Head, the chalky headland just the other side of Eastbourne, and see the striking Seven Sisters. 

If it’s history that takes your fancy, head to Battle - there, you can enjoy a gentle circular walk that takes in the hotspots of the 1066 Battle of Hastings which named the town, including the abbey, the museum and the battlefield itself. Turn your eye a little inland and you’ll find a slew of castles all within a 30-minute drive - 14th century Bodiam Castle is especially impressive. Arty types shouldn’t miss the De La Warr Pavilion; right on Bexhill Beach, the iconic Modernist building displays thought-provoking contemporary art exhibitions.