The Relais Cooden Beach

4.0 star property

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Daily full breakfast (GBP 20 per person)
Sauna, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages
Front of property
Classic Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Cooden Sea Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, England, TN39 4TT
  • Place, Cooden Beach Golf Club
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Bexhill Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastbourne Pier
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Bexhill-on-Sea

Located in Bexhill-on-Sea, The Relais Cooden Beach is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Pevensey Castle and Sovereign Harbour. .This beach 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bexhill Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sovereign Harbour - 13 min drive - 14.2 km
  • White Rock Theatre - 17 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Eastbourne Pier - 17 min drive - 17.4 km

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

Beachfront, with full-service spa
The Relais Cooden Beach offers 45 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, The Relais Retreats Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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.
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.
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.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Rally Restaurant - This brasserie specializes 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 alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

The Relais Cooden Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 476 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Gorgeous spot and perfect hotel

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Cody

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Verified traveller

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

Beach location with great service and lovely food.

Had a lovely stay and thought the whole experience was great value for money. Every aspect of the service across reception, outdoor cafe and dining/breakfast room was really good. The quality of food also surpassed our expectations - I had a wonderful fruit & cinnamon warm scone with jam & cream that was totally delicious! I was also pleasantly surprised that there was a good choice of non-alcoholic drinks including a nice white wine. Our room was a little dated, but comfortable and clean and for the price we'd paid very good value. The location is perfect for a quiet seaside stay with the train station just round the corner. Would stay again and next time book some spa treatments.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One room was so hot. Not reasonable for sleeping. Shame because otherwise it was a lovely family friendly hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

6/10 Okay

Niki

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely hotel with plenty of staff and comfortable. All I would say is it would be nice to include a hairdryer in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sea is right there
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monika

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

JL

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Trevor Rex

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

2/10 Terrible

Mick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff all fantastic - attentive and cheerful, going above and beyond. Well-appointed, comfortable room. Great mattress, great shower. Had an excellent stay. Would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a short break, hotel faces quiet shingle beach and has lovely patio with windbreak. Very clean throughout hotel, good service, good food too. Bar area rather cold and impersonal. Room well equipped, although few sockets for IT needs and not conveniently positioned. Also, whilst there was a great hairdryer provided, there was only one place where you could plug it close to a mirror - and the flex was only just long enough. Made hair drying a challenge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness
All staff were courteous and helpful and we felt
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025