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The Relais Cooden Beach

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk

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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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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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
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Designer toiletries
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
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Designer toiletries
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
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Designer toiletries
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
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Designer toiletries
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
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Designer toiletries
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
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Designer toiletries
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
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Designer toiletries
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 - 0.3 miles
  • Bexhill Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sovereign Harbour - 13 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Hastings Pier - 17 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Eastbourne Pier - 17 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Picture Playhouse (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De La Warr Pavilion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sovereign Light Café - ‬4 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 massage, a body wrap, or aromatherapy 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), beach towels, and beach umbrellas
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and outdoor furniture
  • 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

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 at The Relais Cooden Beach?

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. 246 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 466 reviews

Reviews

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

Tina

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

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

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

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all helpful, they informed us of 2 wedding’s during our stay and gave us a lovely room away from any noise, food is excellent and the position of the hotel on the beach can’t be beaten. We will definitely visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

DR SHANTHINI COWLEY

Size of the room. Our particular check in woman wasn't very warm. Quite an aggressive tall man at breakfast (I was going over to see my husband and I was shouted at from across the breakfast room). Most staff were nice though.

8/10 Good

PAMELA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine with our stay, apart from the water being off throughout the whole hotel on the Sunday morning. This lasted for several hours. When it eventually came back on, we had to really rush to shower and get ready for a lunchtime function. Very stressful and it spoilt our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

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

Comfy stay by the sea

Very enjoyable stay with warm, comfortable, nicely decorated rooms. The breakfast was also very good with lots of choice and the staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this hotel for the past 5 years and have seen the transformation that has occurred over recent times. My sister and I stayed with our elderly mother for 5 nights. I have to say that the staff at this hotel are exceptional. So friendly, kind and hard working. The half board menu was delicious and couldn’t fault the food. The rooms are of a high quality and whilst there was no availability this time for a mobility access room we found the ground floor room perfect for mums needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i don't have a pet . breakfast seemed quite rushed if you came to sit around 9.45 they were clearing just after 10am and you had to order as soon as you sat so not allowing you to have much time to eat from the continental i feel it would be a good idea to have a coffee pot left at the table as opposed to keep asking for a refill. our first breakfast was cold and the bacon was like a leather slipper not what i would expect from this sort of establishment. albeit the staff are all very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Day from start to finish!! Highly recommended. We can’t wait to go back for our next trip!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Located next to the beach, our room had a sea view. Clean and bright room, comfortable bed and a largish walk-in shower. Good Sunday lunch if a bit pricey. Staff pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay beautifully restored and refurbished
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this property are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Excellent

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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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