The Relais Cooden Beach

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

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

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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, Sovereign Harbour
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Superior Room

Highlights

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

About the area

Bexhill-on-Sea

At The Relais Cooden Beach, you'll be 7.3 km (4.5 mi) from Pevensey Castle and 11.1 km (6.9 mi) from Hastings Pier. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering at The Relais Retreats Spa can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna and steam room. The brasserie, The Rally Restaurant, serves British cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The Rally Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with breakfast and brunch. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Bexhill-on-Sea hotel include Sovereign Harbour and Eastbourne Pier.

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
  • Hastings Pier - 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

  • ‪De La Warr Pavilion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Picture Playhouse (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sovereign Light Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ruddy Duck - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Relais Cooden Beach

Beachfront hotel with full-service spa and 24-hour front desk
The Relais Cooden Beach offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Relais Cooden Beach.

This Edwardian Bexhill-on-Sea hotel is smoke free.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1928
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Relais Cooden Beach offers 45 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
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.

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20 for adults and from GBP 20 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Relais Cooden Beach?

The Relais Cooden Beach offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Relais Cooden Beach?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Relais Cooden Beach?

Yep, The Relais Cooden Beach is a short 12-minute walk from Bexhill Beach. Fun beach activities include sailing.

Is there a spa on site at The Relais Cooden Beach?

Yep, The Relais Retreats Spa is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

What makes The Relais Cooden Beach a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a champagne service, as well as comfy beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Relais Cooden Beach.

Is The Relais Cooden Beach family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that The Relais Cooden Beach is a hit with families.

Does The Relais Cooden Beach serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Relais Cooden Beach?

No, The Relais Cooden Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Relais Cooden Beach?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Relais Cooden Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Relais Cooden Beach?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Relais Cooden Beach?

There is a golf course next to The Relais Cooden Beach.

The Relais Cooden Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 455 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 455 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 455 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 455 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 455 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

Richard

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miss

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iina

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

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
well run, friendly and attentive staff. A great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we enjoyed our 2night stay , room 116 is the best stramnge as they only have 41 rooms, as recomended by Tyler ( A future manager ) who was on reception ,plus he was realy helpful on letting us know what was happening in the hotel and surrounding areas eg Bexhill etc. Not a massive hotel ,but due to really hot weather we made full use of the terrace and private garden area. One complaint !! the shower tray is very slippery when wet.A non slip tray would be safer. Otherwise EXCELLANT two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

GURJIT

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

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

8/10 Good

peter

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with family
Only stayed for about half an hour the staff were excellent but had to wait an hour for new room with air conditioning and by that time my 93year old mother who had altzeimers had got herself too upset so we had to leave
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Trudi

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Susa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were situated in the Sea House property but would have preferred the main building but the staff were very accommodating in assisting with our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025