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The Relais Cooden Beach

4.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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The Relais Cooden Beach, near historic Pevensey Castle, offers a refined seaside escape. Enjoy golfing, beachfront sun loungers, or the terrace firepit. The property features a coffee shop/cafe and serves authentic British cuisine at The Rally Restaurant.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Room options

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Classic Room, Mobility Accessible | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Single Room | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Cooden Sea Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, England, TN39 4TT

What's nearby

  • Cooden Beach Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bexhill Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sovereign Harbour - 13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Eastbourne Pier - 17 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Brighton Beach - 52 min drive - 55.6 km

Getting around

  • Bexhill Cooden Beach Station - 1 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sovereign Light Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Picture Playhouse (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De La Warr Pavilion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ruddy Duck - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cactus moon Coffee - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Relais Cooden Beach

Upscale hotel near Sovereign Harbour
Located close to Pevensey Castle, The Relais Cooden Beach provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a firepit. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a facial, or a body wrap at The Relais Retreats Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site British cuisine brasserie, The Rally Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Outdoor furniture, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Wedding services, beach umbrellas, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Tempur-Pedic beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 20 for adults and GBP 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Rally Bar
  • The Rally Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is 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

Is The Relais Cooden Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Relais Cooden Beach?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Relais Cooden Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Relais Cooden Beach located?

Located in Bexhill-on-Sea, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 9 mi (15 km) of Pevensey Castle, Hastings Pier, and White Rock Theatre. Alexandra Park and Sovereign Harbour are also within 9 mi (15 km). Bexhill Cooden Beach Station is only a 2-minute walk and Bexhill Collington Station is 29 minutes.

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Reviews

The Relais Cooden Beach Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 479 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great, room warm and clean and restaurant food first class.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely overnight stay. Great room and food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing setting on the beach Close to Delaware Paviallion Friendly staff Clean modern room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here several times and its always very welcoming. Love the peace and quiet within the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel right on beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miss Kishi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel. Big difference since it was refurbished. Nice staff, good food, quiet location…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes, was great on arrival but NOT cleaned after first night! Restaurant staff excellent service 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great brief interlude on the coast. Good breakfast and very pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely room with sea view and little terrace on ground floor. Our dog was very well cared for with treats bed and bowls! Staff were fantastic, friendly offering fresh water for our dog ect Good breakfast. would recommend and stay again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great short break with easy access to Bexhill and lovely views from terrace over the sea
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning location, great staff, 5*

My wife and I had an amazing time Food is excellent, staff are awesome, we'll be back! Happy birthday to me :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cooden beach hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor Rex

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stylish & spacious sea view room. Easy parking.Efficient and personable staff. Reasonable restaurant prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room, dinner and breakfast deal was great value. Good food, location and great room - 202
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lyndon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel.

The hotel was as advertised, which was clean, spacious with very polite staff. Plus the good was great especially breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

GURJIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brillant location and staff very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness
Good decor, quality service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff friendly and helpful. Room very comfortable. A very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although we had an enjoyable stay , staff could of been a little more understanding and helpful about the mix up of our booking about our little dog, expecially as Sunday evening was so quiet. Breakfast was good ,portion size of cooked breakfast a little small
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025