The Relais Cooden Beach and Spa
US$169
/ night
Avg. for October
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US$169
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Relais Cooden Beach and Spa average US$136 in the cheapest month (February) and US$203 in the most expensive month (June), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$139 |
| February | US$136 |
| March | US$145 |
| April | US$149 |
| May | US$183 |
| June | US$203 |
| July | US$196 |
| August | US$193 |
| September | US$193 |
| October | US$169 |
| November | US$166 |
| December | US$174 |
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Most expensive: June (~US$203)
Cheapest: February (~US$136)
About this property
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this Edwardian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this Edwardian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy British cuisine at The Rally Restaurant, a brasserie which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 individually decorated guestrooms. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea, The Relais Cooden Beach is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Pevensey Castle and South Downs National Park. This golf hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Hastings Pier and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from White Rock Theatre.
What's nearby
Cooden Beach Golf Club(0.2 Miles)
Bexhill Beach(0.6 Miles)
Egerton Park(1.8 Miles)
Bexhill Museum(1.9 Miles)
De La Warr Pavilion(2 Miles)
Colonnade Bexhill(2 Miles)
Bexhill Leisure Centre(2.4 Miles)
Highwoods Golf Club(2.5 Miles)
Pevensey Bay Beach(2.8 Miles)
Manor Gardens(2.8 Miles)
High Weald(4.4 Miles)
Pevensey Castle(4.5 Miles)
Filsham Reedbed Nature Reserve(5.6 Miles)
Priory Lane(6.3 Miles)
St Leonards Gardens(6.3 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Gatwick Airport (LGW)(54.7 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Location
Cooden Beach, Cooden Sea Rd, Cooden, Bexhill-on-Sea, Rother District, England, United Kingdom
Cooden Beach Golf Club (0.2 Miles)
Bexhill Beach (0.6 Miles)
Egerton Park (1.8 Miles)
Bexhill Museum (1.9 Miles)
De La Warr Pavilion (2 Miles)
Colonnade Bexhill (2 Miles)
Room options
5
Sea View King
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
227 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Cosy Double
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
138 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Accessible
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
233 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Superior Room
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
233 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
King
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
177 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Family
1 Double Bed
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 3
208 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Double
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
158 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The Relais Cooden Beach and Spa
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Who stays here?
Business
9%
Couple
35%
Family
33%
Group
16%
Solo
5%
What guests think
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At The Relais Cooden Beach and Spa, travellers consistently praise the beachfront setting and terrace views, friendly and attentive staff, and generally good food, with many finding rooms comfortable and clean after recent refurbishments.
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What guests think
At The Relais Cooden Beach and Spa, travellers consistently praise the beachfront setting and terrace views, friendly and attentive staff, and generally good food, with many finding rooms comfortable and clean after recent refurbishments.
Common drawbacks include small or warm rooms with limited air circulation, occasional noise from corridors or events, and inconsistencies like few sockets, sloping ceilings, or views not matching expectations. Dining is often enjoyed but can feel expensive, with occasional slow service, variable breakfast quality or pricing, and an automatic service charge noted by several guests. Facilities are appreciated for parking and direct beach access, though the spa has extra fees and limited features, accessibility has quirks, and there is no lift. Expect a scenic, relaxing stay with strong beach appeal and a few practical trade-offs.
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Facilities
Beachfront terrace and easy parking are positives; spa access costs extra and facilities feel limited. Accessibility has quirks (heavy doors, steep ramp, few disabled bays), there is no lift, and EV charging was out of service for some.
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Daniel
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Need more than 3 disable parking bays. Disagree with 10% service charge being added, even for just a coffee. The service is slow in the dining area. Food good but expensive. Overall we had a great stay and would go again at some point. Room was great with sea view Znd balcony. Couldn’t ask for better.
Need more than 3 disable parking bays. Disagree with 10% service charge being added, even for just a coffee. The service is slow in the dining area. Food good but expensive. Overall we had a great stay and would go again at some point. Room was great with sea view Znd balcony. Couldn’t ask for better.
8
Roland
28 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No lift big failing.,Eggs royale great but burnt bread.Room double bed small floor space and couldn’t lock bedroom door.Lunch chicken dish not very filling.Having breakfast at 7am and staff hoovering reception
No lift big failing.,Eggs royale great but burnt bread.Room double bed small floor space and couldn’t lock bedroom door.Lunch chicken dish not very filling.Having breakfast at 7am and staff hoovering reception
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Barbara
18 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic location. Lovely staff on the whole. Outside grassy area had a lot of cigarette butts which was unpleasant. Also outside seating on grass a few more options would be good. Most of the seats were really low. Will definitely be back.
Fantastic location. Lovely staff on the whole. Outside grassy area had a lot of cigarette butts which was unpleasant. Also outside seating on grass a few more options would be good. Most of the seats were really low. Will definitely be back.
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Mick
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There was a wedding going on at the property with loud music playing to midnight! And all the parking was occupied by what I assume is wedding guests and we struggled to park near the hotel.
There was a wedding going on at the property with loud music playing to midnight! And all the parking was occupied by what I assume is wedding guests and we struggled to park near the hotel.
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Paul
4 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely 2 day stay. Great hotel with amazing staff. Everyone made us feel welcome. Easy parking, great food.
Lovely 2 day stay. Great hotel with amazing staff. Everyone made us feel welcome. Easy parking, great food.
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Rosalind
16 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a clean and comfortable hotel on the outskirts of Bexhill, with easy access to the beach. Friendly staff. Car parking (note that some of it is behind the hotel). Minor gripes? £4.20 for a mint tea is a tad expensive. The 'sea view' from our room was slightly disappointing - the view was partly obscured to the right by a wall. However, overall this was a pleasant stay, and we would return.
This is a clean and comfortable hotel on the outskirts of Bexhill, with easy access to the beach. Friendly staff. Car parking (note that some of it is behind the hotel). Minor gripes? £4.20 for a mint tea is a tad expensive. The 'sea view' from our room was slightly disappointing - the view was partly obscured to the right by a wall. However, overall this was a pleasant stay, and we would return.
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Claire
2 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was disappointing to realised we needed to pay an additional fee to use the spa despite being booked into the hotel and booking 1.5hr treatments. Facilities in the spa are limited ie no main pool for 2 hrs of use. For dinner I needed to ask the waitress to sweep the floor around the table which was very messy. For breakfast being such a sunny day it was a shame immediate access was not possible from the restaurant itself. The paintwork in the bedroom ie skirting and paper lining lifting.
It was disappointing to realised we needed to pay an additional fee to use the spa despite being booked into the hotel and booking 1.5hr treatments. Facilities in the spa are limited ie no main pool for 2 hrs of use. For dinner I needed to ask the waitress to sweep the floor around the table which was very messy. For breakfast being such a sunny day it was a shame immediate access was not possible from the restaurant itself. The paintwork in the bedroom ie skirting and paper lining lifting.
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Charles
23 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed a night with my mother, who is a wheelchair user. The staff, especially the manager who was on reception that day, and the housekeeper, were thoughtful and helpful in meeting my mother's needs. All other staff were friendly and efficient too. The rooms were clean, well appointed and suitable for our needs. My mother stayed in the wheelchair accessible room was great, but between there and the bar/restaurant were three sets of heavy doors and one steep ramp, which made getting there and back unnecessarily difficult. I would suggest the hotel fit soft/delayed-action door closers on this route and look at how the ramp could be made easier.
I stayed a night with my mother, who is a wheelchair user. The staff, especially the manager who was on reception that day, and the housekeeper, were thoughtful and helpful in meeting my mother's needs. All other staff were friendly and efficient too. The rooms were clean, well appointed and suitable for our needs. My mother stayed in the wheelchair accessible room was great, but between there and the bar/restaurant were three sets of heavy doors and one steep ramp, which made getting there and back unnecessarily difficult. I would suggest the hotel fit soft/delayed-action door closers on this route and look at how the ramp could be made easier.
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Sally
19 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Our double room was comfortable and had every home comfort, although not spacious. From check in to breakfast - service was good, staff friendly. The food was excellent and portions were good - we will return. We have not been back to this hotel since it changed hands, but they have done a good job and the refurbishment has been very tastefully done. The only down side was that the EV charging was out of service with no indication as to when it would be up and running
Our double room was comfortable and had every home comfort, although not spacious. From check in to breakfast - service was good, staff friendly. The food was excellent and portions were good - we will return. We have not been back to this hotel since it changed hands, but they have done a good job and the refurbishment has been very tastefully done. The only down side was that the EV charging was out of service with no indication as to when it would be up and running
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Derek
26 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Did not have a clue as to what was available for breakfast with3 different prices at the reception desk£16 on the tv in the room £15 and at the restaurant £22. Extra charge to use the spa facilities @£30 per person. We enquired about the cost per kilo watt on the Ev charger in car park, which they had no idea having checked online it was .69p per unit so cheaper to run on petrol. No atmosphere to curl up with a book when wet or cold, and generally a sad lack of interest from staff within the hotel. The reception desk is very unwelcoming and in general I would rather have gone to a premier inn. Very expensive accommodation that lacks a lot of detail.
Did not have a clue as to what was available for breakfast with3 different prices at the reception desk£16 on the tv in the room £15 and at the restaurant £22. Extra charge to use the spa facilities @£30 per person. We enquired about the cost per kilo watt on the Ev charger in car park, which they had no idea having checked online it was .69p per unit so cheaper to run on petrol. No atmosphere to curl up with a book when wet or cold, and generally a sad lack of interest from staff within the hotel. The reception desk is very unwelcoming and in general I would rather have gone to a premier inn. Very expensive accommodation that lacks a lot of detail.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and public areas are generally clean and well kept, with several noting immaculate standards and attentive housekeeping. A few reported issues such as mould in showers or a poorly cleaned toilet.
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Richard
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property for me was tidy and the staff friendly, and the breakfast was good, however in the hotel needs to have greater attention to detail. The bathroom extractor was very noisy and unfortunately the sensor activated continuously despite no one passing it all night long. This affected my sleep, in addition the shower although looking new had mould and missing grout making it look dirty. My room was 110 and for the money was also little small.
The property for me was tidy and the staff friendly, and the breakfast was good, however in the hotel needs to have greater attention to detail. The bathroom extractor was very noisy and unfortunately the sensor activated continuously despite no one passing it all night long. This affected my sleep, in addition the shower although looking new had mould and missing grout making it look dirty. My room was 110 and for the money was also little small.
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Kimberly
22 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel with great position overlooking the sea. All staff were very helpful and friendly and service was good. Room was very clean, quiet and had everything we needed. Ate in the restaurant and the food was very good with a good choice . Overall the hotel ticked all our boxes and we would certainly stay there again on our next trip
Lovely hotel with great position overlooking the sea. All staff were very helpful and friendly and service was good. Room was very clean, quiet and had everything we needed. Ate in the restaurant and the food was very good with a good choice . Overall the hotel ticked all our boxes and we would certainly stay there again on our next trip
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Billi-Jo
28 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We were disappointed with the general state of the bedroom, a high level of maintenance and dressing of bathroom was not met. Bathroom door was broken and there were faecal stains in the toilet. For the cost of the room, food and drinks I’d expect much better service and quality. We also did not like the fact the hotel was not exclusive to hotel guests only and therefore service on the terrace was poor and hotel guests like ourselves were not prioritised.
We were disappointed with the general state of the bedroom, a high level of maintenance and dressing of bathroom was not met. Bathroom door was broken and there were faecal stains in the toilet. For the cost of the room, food and drinks I’d expect much better service and quality. We also did not like the fact the hotel was not exclusive to hotel guests only and therefore service on the terrace was poor and hotel guests like ourselves were not prioritised.
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Jeff
8 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed here for two nights -- and I wish I was there for a week! Beautiful boutque resort right on the water.. incredibly friendly staff, good food options -- nothing beat the view or the patio overlooking the shore. Rooms were clean, beds were incredibly comfortable.
We stayed here for two nights -- and I wish I was there for a week! Beautiful boutque resort right on the water.. incredibly friendly staff, good food options -- nothing beat the view or the patio overlooking the shore. Rooms were clean, beds were incredibly comfortable.
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Sarah
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely loved my stay here, so much so that I’m planning on a return trip next month. I usually hate business trips but in this case I enjoyed my time away from home. Food was delicious and I loved watched the sea while I ate my meals. Room was cosy and immaculate. Special thank you to Housekeeping for everything they did!
Absolutely loved my stay here, so much so that I’m planning on a return trip next month. I usually hate business trips but in this case I enjoyed my time away from home. Food was delicious and I loved watched the sea while I ate my meals. Room was cosy and immaculate. Special thank you to Housekeeping for everything they did!
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Mark
23 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Clean room
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Frances
28 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed for one night and had a lovely family room, which was very spacious and spotless. The breakfast was lovely and the staff were very polite and friendly.
We stayed for one night and had a lovely family room, which was very spacious and spotless. The breakfast was lovely and the staff were very polite and friendly.
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charles
27 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location right next to the beach, hotel was clean and staff friendly we opted for an accessible room which was spacious and even had a small balcony overlooking the garden and beach. Would definitely recommend. Breakfast buffet was excellent and food in the restaurant in the evening was good.
Great location right next to the beach, hotel was clean and staff friendly we opted for an accessible room which was spacious and even had a small balcony overlooking the garden and beach. Would definitely recommend. Breakfast buffet was excellent and food in the restaurant in the evening was good.
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Kerry
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A perfect location, and a wonderfully quiet area. We were greeted with a warm welcome. Our rooms were incredibly clean and comfortable. The decking area with outdoor seating, and the indoor lounge areas are well designed. The staff were all extremely friendly.
A perfect location, and a wonderfully quiet area. We were greeted with a warm welcome. Our rooms were incredibly clean and comfortable. The decking area with outdoor seating, and the indoor lounge areas are well designed. The staff were all extremely friendly.
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Kayleigh
28 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were very professional and accomodating. Everything was clean and tidy. Breakfast was amazing
Staff were very professional and accomodating. Everything was clean and tidy. Breakfast was amazing
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Rooms
Many find rooms comfortable—some spacious with sea views and quality fittings—while others report compact layouts, very warm conditions without AC, limited sockets, sloping ceilings, or noise from corridors and adjacent areas.
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Michele
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel isn't living up to it's potential,the property is tired,it lacks personality,our room had frosted glass windows and whilst I didn't expect a view,you can normally look out and see the sky,however if you opened the windows you had a constant booming of I think the boiler and it looked grotty.The room was small but that was ok although the bed and pillows felt uncomfortable,the shower door didn't shut, the breakfasts at the hotel where very good as was the afternoon tea,however the evening meal was of poor quality lacking choice and what I'd describe as pub grub which is fine but not for a spa hotel.Check out wasn't great the receptionist started off bubbly and friendly but got grumpy with me as I pointed out that they'd over charged me,I wasn't rude neither was she,she just seemed grumpy.The staff in the restaurant where friendly,cheerful and helpful
The hotel isn't living up to it's potential,the property is tired,it lacks personality,our room had frosted glass windows and whilst I didn't expect a view,you can normally look out and see the sky,however if you opened the windows you had a constant booming of I think the boiler and it looked grotty.The room was small but that was ok although the bed and pillows felt uncomfortable,the shower door didn't shut, the breakfasts at the hotel where very good as was the afternoon tea,however the evening meal was of poor quality lacking choice and what I'd describe as pub grub which is fine but not for a spa hotel.Check out wasn't great the receptionist started off bubbly and friendly but got grumpy with me as I pointed out that they'd over charged me,I wasn't rude neither was she,she just seemed grumpy.The staff in the restaurant where friendly,cheerful and helpful
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David
29 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel. Staff very friendly. Room was nice if a little compact. Very clean. We had room 203 which was a dormer room so sloping ceilings. Not so good if your tall, particularly in the shower. Cant speak fo the other rooms though. Plenty of parking when we were there.
Nice hotel. Staff very friendly. Room was nice if a little compact. Very clean. We had room 203 which was a dormer room so sloping ceilings. Not so good if your tall, particularly in the shower. Cant speak fo the other rooms though. Plenty of parking when we were there.
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John
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
First time here since updating and very impressed. Room was comfortable and spacious.Only sorry that the weather prevented us from making use of the private terrace. Helpful and frienly staff. Super restaurant. Will be back
First time here since updating and very impressed. Room was comfortable and spacious.Only sorry that the weather prevented us from making use of the private terrace. Helpful and frienly staff. Super restaurant. Will be back
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Michael Arthur
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stylish & spacious sea view room. Easy parking.Efficient and personable staff. Reasonable restaurant prices.
Stylish & spacious sea view room. Easy parking.Efficient and personable staff. Reasonable restaurant prices.
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Kim
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
High quality fittings and fixtures in bed and spacious bathroom. Lovely shower with clearly marked toiletries. Nice little extras (e.g. a fan and clothes brush). Neat tea/coffee making area. Double aspect in both bed and bathroom (that’s a first!). The staff and receptionist are cheerful, helpful and friendly and the location of the hotel on the beach with its gorgeous terrace is perfect. Breakfast: Eggs Benedict cooked perfectly, lovely pastries and fresh bed - plus plus. Next job is to find out how much the rooms with the balconies overlooking the sea are…. All 5 star, no minuses. Thank you for a lovely stay.
High quality fittings and fixtures in bed and spacious bathroom. Lovely shower with clearly marked toiletries. Nice little extras (e.g. a fan and clothes brush). Neat tea/coffee making area. Double aspect in both bed and bathroom (that’s a first!). The staff and receptionist are cheerful, helpful and friendly and the location of the hotel on the beach with its gorgeous terrace is perfect. Breakfast: Eggs Benedict cooked perfectly, lovely pastries and fresh bed - plus plus. Next job is to find out how much the rooms with the balconies overlooking the sea are…. All 5 star, no minuses. Thank you for a lovely stay.
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Julie
17 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I enjoyed my stay at the Relais. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and clean and the large shower room was nicely presented. We had a small balcony and a seaview
I enjoyed my stay at the Relais. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and clean and the large shower room was nicely presented. We had a small balcony and a seaview
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Noel
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed for one night, 2nd to 3rd August, room 121. Although a standard room, cost was over £200. The room was very small, it was also very warm with a cooler but no air conditioning, this made it difficult to get a decent nights sleep. In addition to the above, the bathroom was exceptionally small, it was not possible to pass each other in that space. Positives, the staff were friendly and courteous, the breakfast very good with a wide choice, car parking was plentiful and free, and the location and view exceptional. Would we stay again? yes, but not in room 121 or a room without AC.
We stayed for one night, 2nd to 3rd August, room 121. Although a standard room, cost was over £200. The room was very small, it was also very warm with a cooler but no air conditioning, this made it difficult to get a decent nights sleep. In addition to the above, the bathroom was exceptionally small, it was not possible to pass each other in that space. Positives, the staff were friendly and courteous, the breakfast very good with a wide choice, car parking was plentiful and free, and the location and view exceptional. Would we stay again? yes, but not in room 121 or a room without AC.
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Helen
26 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was in the annexe block. For the amount we paid, we expected more comfort. The decor was shabby, there was no seating in the room for 2 people and not warm enough to sit outside on decking- basically room too small for two people with little space for moving around comfortably. There were insufficient plugs eg for hair dryer in front of mirror. The shower curtain had mould on. We have visited the Cooden Beach for meals many times over the last 30 years so it was a real shame to be disappointed by our stay. Fortunately our evening meal and breakfast were excellent
Our room was in the annexe block. For the amount we paid, we expected more comfort. The decor was shabby, there was no seating in the room for 2 people and not warm enough to sit outside on decking- basically room too small for two people with little space for moving around comfortably. There were insufficient plugs eg for hair dryer in front of mirror. The shower curtain had mould on. We have visited the Cooden Beach for meals many times over the last 30 years so it was a real shame to be disappointed by our stay. Fortunately our evening meal and breakfast were excellent
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Calvin
23 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A superb location near the sea. The room was very clean and quiet and it was lovely to have a sea view. I will definitely look forward to my next visit.
A superb location near the sea. The room was very clean and quiet and it was lovely to have a sea view. I will definitely look forward to my next visit.
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Graham
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is my second visit since the refurbishment a few years ago. Alas, my room was again missing a two pin socket for razor or toothbrush charging. Something I find very annoying. There is also no plug in the basin; leaving the tap running to wash seems to me to be a waste of water. The door again was far from sound proof, anyone talking in the corridor is very apparent. Other than that, the room was clean and comfortable, as was the bar and restaurant. Reception is quirky, a table in a room with a couple of people stationed at it feels odd and out of place, but it functions. The location is fabulous, right on the beach. However, as there is little competition around the price for a stay is higher than I would have hoped for. It claims to be a four star hotel, which in many respects it meets (IMHO), but the points made above do let it down slightly.
This is my second visit since the refurbishment a few years ago. Alas, my room was again missing a two pin socket for razor or toothbrush charging. Something I find very annoying. There is also no plug in the basin; leaving the tap running to wash seems to me to be a waste of water. The door again was far from sound proof, anyone talking in the corridor is very apparent. Other than that, the room was clean and comfortable, as was the bar and restaurant. Reception is quirky, a table in a room with a couple of people stationed at it feels odd and out of place, but it functions. The location is fabulous, right on the beach. However, as there is little competition around the price for a stay is higher than I would have hoped for. It claims to be a four star hotel, which in many respects it meets (IMHO), but the points made above do let it down slightly.
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Service
Service is widely described as friendly, attentive and professional, with smooth check-ins and helpful staff across the hotel. Some guests experienced slow restaurant service, miscommunication at checkout, cooler reception, and auto-added service charges.
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Daniel
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Need more than 3 disable parking bays. Disagree with 10% service charge being added, even for just a coffee. The service is slow in the dining area. Food good but expensive. Overall we had a great stay and would go again at some point. Room was great with sea view Znd balcony. Couldn’t ask for better.
Need more than 3 disable parking bays. Disagree with 10% service charge being added, even for just a coffee. The service is slow in the dining area. Food good but expensive. Overall we had a great stay and would go again at some point. Room was great with sea view Znd balcony. Couldn’t ask for better.
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Simon
5 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a two-night stay. I thought the half-board option was very good value, and the food was well cooked and presented. But the stand out feature was how well the staff have been trained. They really made the trip - polite and engaged and followed up on everything really quickly. I was very impressed with them.
We had a two-night stay. I thought the half-board option was very good value, and the food was well cooked and presented. But the stand out feature was how well the staff have been trained. They really made the trip - polite and engaged and followed up on everything really quickly. I was very impressed with them.
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Trudi
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had booked a one night stay. When we checked out we were asked if we had ordered 2 bottles of wine at dinner the night before, which we hadn’t. After an hour, a member of staff phoned me and questioned again about the wine and now asked if we had a cheese board as well, we hadn’t. Very poor communication from dining staff to reception resulting in our wedding anniversary celebration spoilt. The hotel has potential to be good.
We had booked a one night stay. When we checked out we were asked if we had ordered 2 bottles of wine at dinner the night before, which we hadn’t. After an hour, a member of staff phoned me and questioned again about the wine and now asked if we had a cheese board as well, we hadn’t. Very poor communication from dining staff to reception resulting in our wedding anniversary celebration spoilt. The hotel has potential to be good.
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Sepideh
1 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were really rude especially in the restaurant and at reception (brunette lady). We didn’t feel like it was a good experience and would not recommend Rooms are also dated and too small
Staff were really rude especially in the restaurant and at reception (brunette lady). We didn’t feel like it was a good experience and would not recommend Rooms are also dated and too small
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Duncan
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel, loved the staff in the restaurant (breakfast & dinner). Great location too, on the beach and, importantly for us, right next to the railway station. Our only suggestion is that the reception staff would do well to be warmer and more accommodating.
Great hotel, loved the staff in the restaurant (breakfast & dinner). Great location too, on the beach and, importantly for us, right next to the railway station. Our only suggestion is that the reception staff would do well to be warmer and more accommodating.
10
Garry
30 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Didn't like that putting a service charge on when buying a drink at the bar every time.
Didn't like that putting a service charge on when buying a drink at the bar every time.
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Philip
30 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel in a quiet spot right on the beach, very comfortable rooms and the food and service was excellent. Shout out to Grace who was friendly and efficient in the restaurant, great personal service
Great hotel in a quiet spot right on the beach, very comfortable rooms and the food and service was excellent. Shout out to Grace who was friendly and efficient in the restaurant, great personal service
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Philippa
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Comfortable stay good food and excellent staff
Comfortable stay good food and excellent staff
10
Ian
1 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had lovely stay breakfast overlooking the beach was fantastic. Special thanks to Alli for making us feel welcomed at the hotel. Can’t wait to find an excuse to stay again
We had lovely stay breakfast overlooking the beach was fantastic. Special thanks to Alli for making us feel welcomed at the hotel. Can’t wait to find an excuse to stay again
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Carol
18 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed several times and its always a positive time.staff are friendly and efficient hotel is clean and the food is good quality.
Stayed several times and its always a positive time.staff are friendly and efficient hotel is clean and the food is good quality.
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Location
Standout beachfront location with sea views, in a quiet area next to Cooden Beach station and convenient for Bexhill. Some find it remote, and walks to town can be longer than expected.
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Mrs Zoe A
25 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Free parking and a great location, very close to Cooden Beach railway station.
Free parking and a great location, very close to Cooden Beach railway station.
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John
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Sea is right there
The Sea is right there
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Jon
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel right on the beach with big outside area both for drinking/eating or just soaking up the sun. Lovely room, comfy bed and pillows , great service. We ate in the hotels restaurant ,which I do not often do, so glad that we did, the food was excellent both for dinner and breakfast. Hope to return in the future.
Great hotel right on the beach with big outside area both for drinking/eating or just soaking up the sun. Lovely room, comfy bed and pillows , great service. We ate in the hotels restaurant ,which I do not often do, so glad that we did, the food was excellent both for dinner and breakfast. Hope to return in the future.
10
Pamela
8 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very near to railway station and beach. Beautiful outside terrace area, helpful staff, tasteful decor inside hotel.
Very near to railway station and beach. Beautiful outside terrace area, helpful staff, tasteful decor inside hotel.
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Roger
2 Aug 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
A fantastic hotel in a unique location, but because we do not have a car, Cooden Beach (Southern) Railway station was only yards away together with the ease of hailing taxis to Bexhill-on-Sea.
A fantastic hotel in a unique location, but because we do not have a car, Cooden Beach (Southern) Railway station was only yards away together with the ease of hailing taxis to Bexhill-on-Sea.
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Iina
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is a wonderful escape from hustle and bustle of city life; it's directly on the quiet beach! Easy to reach by train or car.
The hotel is a wonderful escape from hustle and bustle of city life; it's directly on the quiet beach! Easy to reach by train or car.
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helen
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I was not happy the hotel taking a service charge twice without asking if I wanted to pay one , especially as the charges for what we had I consider quite expensive,also as we were in a disabled room I thought a small frie might have been in room as we had medication ,I suspect they will say we could have requested one but it's the first hotel I have been in without one,the hotel is pleasant but very remote .
I was not happy the hotel taking a service charge twice without asking if I wanted to pay one , especially as the charges for what we had I consider quite expensive,also as we were in a disabled room I thought a small frie might have been in room as we had medication ,I suspect they will say we could have requested one but it's the first hotel I have been in without one,the hotel is pleasant but very remote .
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Rosalind
16 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a clean and comfortable hotel on the outskirts of Bexhill, with easy access to the beach. Friendly staff. Car parking (note that some of it is behind the hotel). Minor gripes? £4.20 for a mint tea is a tad expensive. The 'sea view' from our room was slightly disappointing - the view was partly obscured to the right by a wall. However, overall this was a pleasant stay, and we would return.
This is a clean and comfortable hotel on the outskirts of Bexhill, with easy access to the beach. Friendly staff. Car parking (note that some of it is behind the hotel). Minor gripes? £4.20 for a mint tea is a tad expensive. The 'sea view' from our room was slightly disappointing - the view was partly obscured to the right by a wall. However, overall this was a pleasant stay, and we would return.
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Peter
7 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great short break with easy access to Bexhill and lovely views from terrace over the sea
Great short break with easy access to Bexhill and lovely views from terrace over the sea
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Tina
13 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice, if pricey, hotel. Well situated. Good for a short break. Room would have benefited from a small refrigerator. Food in restaurant somewhat overpriced but nice enough. As a vegetarian, you would run out of dinner options after 3 days. Staff very helpful and friendly. Families were staying here when we were but I'd say more of an adult venue. Not really anything for the children to do so suspect they'd be quickly bored. Definitely more than the advertised 40 minute walk to Bexhill!
Nice, if pricey, hotel. Well situated. Good for a short break. Room would have benefited from a small refrigerator. Food in restaurant somewhat overpriced but nice enough. As a vegetarian, you would run out of dinner options after 3 days. Staff very helpful and friendly. Families were staying here when we were but I'd say more of an adult venue. Not really anything for the children to do so suspect they'd be quickly bored. Definitely more than the advertised 40 minute walk to Bexhill!
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Dining
Food is frequently praised for quality at breakfast and dinner. Downsides include high or confusing breakfast pricing, auto-added service charges, occasional slow service or buffet issues, and a limited or pricey menu for some diets.
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Daniel
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Need more than 3 disable parking bays. Disagree with 10% service charge being added, even for just a coffee. The service is slow in the dining area. Food good but expensive. Overall we had a great stay and would go again at some point. Room was great with sea view Znd balcony. Couldn’t ask for better.
Need more than 3 disable parking bays. Disagree with 10% service charge being added, even for just a coffee. The service is slow in the dining area. Food good but expensive. Overall we had a great stay and would go again at some point. Room was great with sea view Znd balcony. Couldn’t ask for better.
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Simon
5 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a two-night stay. I thought the half-board option was very good value, and the food was well cooked and presented. But the stand out feature was how well the staff have been trained. They really made the trip - polite and engaged and followed up on everything really quickly. I was very impressed with them.
We had a two-night stay. I thought the half-board option was very good value, and the food was well cooked and presented. But the stand out feature was how well the staff have been trained. They really made the trip - polite and engaged and followed up on everything really quickly. I was very impressed with them.
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Michele
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel isn't living up to it's potential,the property is tired,it lacks personality,our room had frosted glass windows and whilst I didn't expect a view,you can normally look out and see the sky,however if you opened the windows you had a constant booming of I think the boiler and it looked grotty.The room was small but that was ok although the bed and pillows felt uncomfortable,the shower door didn't shut, the breakfasts at the hotel where very good as was the afternoon tea,however the evening meal was of poor quality lacking choice and what I'd describe as pub grub which is fine but not for a spa hotel.Check out wasn't great the receptionist started off bubbly and friendly but got grumpy with me as I pointed out that they'd over charged me,I wasn't rude neither was she,she just seemed grumpy.The staff in the restaurant where friendly,cheerful and helpful
The hotel isn't living up to it's potential,the property is tired,it lacks personality,our room had frosted glass windows and whilst I didn't expect a view,you can normally look out and see the sky,however if you opened the windows you had a constant booming of I think the boiler and it looked grotty.The room was small but that was ok although the bed and pillows felt uncomfortable,the shower door didn't shut, the breakfasts at the hotel where very good as was the afternoon tea,however the evening meal was of poor quality lacking choice and what I'd describe as pub grub which is fine but not for a spa hotel.Check out wasn't great the receptionist started off bubbly and friendly but got grumpy with me as I pointed out that they'd over charged me,I wasn't rude neither was she,she just seemed grumpy.The staff in the restaurant where friendly,cheerful and helpful
6
Geoff Benningfield
7 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice suite that we stayed in but general decor throughout hotel was very inconsistent and just very random with nothing actually matching . Breakfast on first morning very good value and pleasant. 2nd morning being Sunday it was a buffet which was somewhat chaotic as hot food not being attended to and kept running out.
Very nice suite that we stayed in but general decor throughout hotel was very inconsistent and just very random with nothing actually matching . Breakfast on first morning very good value and pleasant. 2nd morning being Sunday it was a buffet which was somewhat chaotic as hot food not being attended to and kept running out.
8
peter
26 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Expensive full English breakfast not very much only one of each product!
Expensive full English breakfast not very much only one of each product!
10
Chris
14 Apr 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Food is top notch.
Food is top notch.
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Sarah
22 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Was delighted to return to the Relais Cooden Beach so soon after my last visit. The rooms are comfortable, service very friendly and the food is excellent. Everything I need after a long journey and a busy day at work.
Was delighted to return to the Relais Cooden Beach so soon after my last visit. The rooms are comfortable, service very friendly and the food is excellent. Everything I need after a long journey and a busy day at work.
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Andrea
8 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place on the beach. Rooms adequate. Restaurant area was lovely. Included hot and small buffet breakfast was nice enough but had I paid £22 for it, I would think I’d overpaid.
Nice place on the beach. Rooms adequate. Restaurant area was lovely. Included hot and small buffet breakfast was nice enough but had I paid £22 for it, I would think I’d overpaid.
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Julie
10 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Some healthy breakfast items were tinned
Some healthy breakfast items were tinned
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Trevor
5 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
What a great find this place is. Recently renovated with friendly staff and excellent food. Location is perfect. What more could you want?
What a great find this place is. Recently renovated with friendly staff and excellent food. Location is perfect. What more could you want?
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Mike
last week
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous sea front room. Excellent restaurant serving a very good dinner and breakfast. A very pleasant overnight stay.
Fabulous sea front room. Excellent restaurant serving a very good dinner and breakfast. A very pleasant overnight stay.
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Jeff
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
This was our 2nd visit & was as enjoyable as the 1st
This was our 2nd visit & was as enjoyable as the 1st
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Andy
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Receptionist was very helpful, clean room, best shower in all the hotels I have used, full breakfast bacon looked and tasted like it had been warmed up in a microwave, but the buffet at my friend's wake was outstanding
Receptionist was very helpful, clean room, best shower in all the hotels I have used, full breakfast bacon looked and tasted like it had been warmed up in a microwave, but the buffet at my friend's wake was outstanding
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Jeanette
20 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel, fantastic location, local staff, so doesn’t feel like a chain. Stay only spoiled by one idiot who felt the need to be swearing loudly after his meal, (the c word is unacceptable anywhere), while sitting at the bar in the restaurant. Young team leader tried her best, but the absence of a senior manager on a Saturday night to throw the fool out was a great shame.
Lovely hotel, fantastic location, local staff, so doesn’t feel like a chain. Stay only spoiled by one idiot who felt the need to be swearing loudly after his meal, (the c word is unacceptable anywhere), while sitting at the bar in the restaurant. Young team leader tried her best, but the absence of a senior manager on a Saturday night to throw the fool out was a great shame.
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Derek
12 Sept 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Would never stay here again very disappointed with staff attitude on arrival. Informed that the steam and sauna were an extra as we had booked vie hotel .com the hotel first impression is in need of refurbishment and redecorated. The cosy room provided was a bit larger than a store room with a railway running beside the hotel which ensure we could not get a good nights sleep
Would never stay here again very disappointed with staff attitude on arrival. Informed that the steam and sauna were an extra as we had booked vie hotel .com the hotel first impression is in need of refurbishment and redecorated. The cosy room provided was a bit larger than a store room with a railway running beside the hotel which ensure we could not get a good nights sleep
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FAQs about The Relais Cooden Beach and Spa
Is parking available at the property?
Limited parking is available on-site, and it is free of charge. No reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are available for a fee, approximately GBP 20 for adults and children. Breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request but cannot be guaranteed.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Additional accessibility features may be available upon request.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Bexhill-on-Sea, by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Pevensey Castle and South Downs National Park. It is approximately 6.9 miles from Hastings Pier and White Rock Theatre.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, the property features a swimming pool. Details about the type of pool and operational hours are not specified.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 20 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required for availability.
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- 2026-11-04: 136.25609632175446USD
- 2026-11-05: 136.43603302780153USD
- 2026-11-06: 170.75497457977295USD
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- 2026-11-25: 123.4202286954117USD
- 2026-11-26: 126.46924234600068USD
- 2026-11-27: 149.09195538253786USD
- 2026-11-28: 154.670156015625USD
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- 2026-12-01: 142.44409625873567USD
- 2026-12-02: 142.29414757610323USD
- 2026-12-03: 194.227965USD
- 2026-12-04: 154.670156015625USD
- 2026-12-05: 156.32963036018373USD
- 2026-12-06: 118.04596546577454USD
- 2026-12-07: 138.04551876777649USD
- 2026-12-08: 159.43862005760195USD
- 2026-12-09: 149.70175468643188USD
- 2026-12-10: 121.85073555221558USD
- 2026-12-11: 147.12259623046876USD
- 2026-12-12: 146.6034548071289USD
- 2026-12-13: 121.39088493095399USD
- 2026-12-14: 141.39443834918976USD
- 2026-12-15: 235.6656744342041USD
- 2026-12-16: 274.28449253631595USD
- 2026-12-17: 208.0808043612671USD
- 2026-12-18: 252.21657934684754USD
- 2026-12-19: 215.16123279968264USD
- 2026-12-20: 202.5638303466797USD
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20 for adults and GBP 20 for children
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Sauna
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