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About this property
The Relais Cooden Beach
The Relais Cooden Beach puts you within a 15-minute drive of South Downs National Park. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials or body scrubs, and British cuisine is served at The Rally Restaurant, which is open for lunch and dinner. This Edwardian hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Russian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
45 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site parking is limited
Free off-site parking within 10 ft
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
On the beach
Golfing nearby
Sailing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Beach sunloungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Facilities
Built in 1928
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Adjacent to a golf course
Full-service spa
Banquet hall
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Edwardian architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Room amenities
Be entertained
24-inch TV
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Alarm clock
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Free cot/infant bed
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Champagne service
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, The Relais Retreats. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Dining
The Rally Restaurant – This brasserie specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
The Rally Bar – This beach bar serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20 for adults and GBP 20 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Cooden
Cooden Beach
Cooden Beach Bexhill-on-Sea
Cooden Beach Hotel
Cooden Beach Hotel Bexhill-on-Sea
Cooden Hotel
The Cooden Beach Hotel Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex
Hotel Cooden Beach
The Cooden Beach Hotel
The Relais Cooden Beach Hotel
The Relais Cooden Beach Bexhill-on-Sea
The Relais Cooden Beach Hotel Bexhill-on-Sea
Frequently asked questions
Does The Relais Cooden Beach offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Relais Cooden Beach does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Relais Cooden Beach?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Relais Cooden Beach?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Relais Cooden Beach?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Relais Cooden Beach and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as sailing and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Relais Cooden Beach?
Yes, The Rally Restaurant offers al fresco dining and British cuisine.
What's the area around The Relais Cooden Beach like?
The Relais Cooden Beach is located on the waterfront, a short 1-minute walk from Bexhill Cooden Beach Station and 12 minutes' walk from Bexhill Beach.
The Relais Cooden Beach Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2024
larthur
larthur, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
The refurbished Cooden Beach is delightful and very comfortable. A dramatic upgrade.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Oct 2024
Clean and comfortable hotel near beach
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.
Rosalind
Rosalind, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
Helen C
Helen C, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
Good hotel with a good location
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
Kimberly
Kimberly, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Sep 2024
I'm sad I only stayed for one night. I stayed in a single room and it was such a peaceful night's sleep.
The shower was great and the room was spacious and had everything I needed.
Beautiful location on the seafront and the breakfast buffet was fab with plenty of healthy or classic choices.
Avril
Avril, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
31 Aug 2024
Mixed feelings
Staff all seemed lovely…
really liked the bathroom, view, and we were upgraded and thank god we were…
its soooo noisy heard way more from next door than wanted and the extractor was uber loud and the doors.. extra loud.
nothing would have been resolved by complaining…. and i feel we had a great room just a very noisy place.
Breakfast team were sweet and the selection was plentiful..
what a location though…
louise
louise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Aug 2024
Perfect escape to the sea highly recommend a visit
Lovely get away stunning views was so nice to sit outside on the Terrace having a cream tea whilst looking at the sea. Best ever vegan cream tea I highly recommend! Staff friendly and accommodating. Room had beautiful views over the sea. Could walk straight onto the beach from hotel. Nice quiet location. Perfect to get away from if all. We didn’t use the spa but would love to next time.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2024
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Aug 2024
We have dined at Cooden beach hotel many times but this was first time for overnight stay. We loved every minute as it was my husbands 88th and our 64th wedding anniversary. Will be visiting again very soon. Thankyou
Sonia
Sonia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
20 Aug 2024
Enjoyable stay by the sea. Good hotel with a few quirks. Still undergoing development hence some areas rather sparse. Outside seating excellent and good views of sea. Dinner with good menu selections. Breakfast choices a little sparse particularly midweek. Would stay again.
teresa
teresa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug 2024
Consistently High Standards Over the Years
I recently chose to stay at Cooden Beach Hotel, having known it for its high standards back in the 1980s when I lived nearby. I’m pleased to report that the hotel still offers the same good quality experience today. It’s reassuring that it has maintained its standards over the years.
Adrian
Adrian, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Aug 2024
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.
Roger
Roger, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
30 Jul 2024
Failed to be informed our room wasn’t available when checking in, put in another, with no say or word or apology.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
28 Jul 2024
Unhappy
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.
Billi-Jo
Billi-Jo, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Jul 2024
Good food, pleasant location, staff very attentive.
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Jul 2024
Terence
Terence, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jul 2024
Beautiful hotel in immaculate condition and superb location. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wished it had been longer.
Alan
Alan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
7 Jul 2024
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.
Geoff Benningfield
Geoff Benningfield, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jul 2024
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jul 2024
.
Guy
Guy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Jun 2024
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jun 2024
Great find in a quiet beach front location
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.
charles
charles, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Jun 2024
Lovely hotel, excellent standards and very friendly staff.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Jun 2024
Excellent food and Service
Lovely hotel situated right on the pebbly beach at Bexhill. The restaurant, bar and lounge were excellent. Food in the evening really good and served by helpfull and attentive staff. Our room did not have a sea view as expected and paid for, but was spacious and well appointed. The staff were really helpful with our bike and went out of their way to look after it and keep it safe. This much appreciated. Sadly we had an issue with the shower over the bath and would recommend anyone to be careful if staying in this room to avoid a fall. The receptionist was very good when we reported the incident but to date have not received any follow up from Management. However, we would not hesitate to stay at the hotel again but would request a shower cubical insead.