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The Hickstead Hotel

3.5 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served
Exterior
24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Interior entrance
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Jobs Lane, Bolney, Hickstead, Haywards Heath, England, RH17 5NZ
  • Place, All England Jumping Course at Hickstead
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, American Express Stadium
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room

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

About the area

Haywards Heath

At The Hickstead Hotel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from All England Jumping Course at Hickstead and 8.1 km (5 mi) from South Downs National Park. Highlights at this Edwardian hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The bistro, Oak Tree Bistro, is open for breakfast and dinner. The Grange Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with dinner. 700 square feet (65 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of extended parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Haywards Heath hotel include American Express Stadium and Wakehurst Place.

What's nearby

  • All England Jumping Course at Hickstead - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • South Downs National Park - 4 min drive - 6.7 km
  • University of Sussex - 13 min drive - 20.4 km
  • American Express Stadium - 14 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 53 min drive - 66.7 km

Getting around

  • Burgess Hill Wivelsfield Station - 6 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sportsman Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Bolney Stage - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Woolpack - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Hickstead Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 700 square feet (65 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Hickstead Hotel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This Edwardian Haywards Heath hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 700 sq ft of conference space
  • 65 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1910
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hickstead Hotel offers 52 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 14 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Oak Tree Bistro
  • The Grange Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 700 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1910
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

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 English breakfast: from approximately GBP 14 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

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 and debit 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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Hickstead Hotel?

The Hickstead Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Hickstead Hotel?

Yep, The Hickstead Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Hickstead Hotel?

The closest beach to The Hickstead Hotel is Brighton Beach (17.5 km).

What makes The Hickstead Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Hickstead Hotel.

Does The Hickstead Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, English breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hickstead Hotel?

No, The Hickstead Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Hickstead Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hickstead Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Hickstead Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Hickstead Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Hickstead Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 656 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 656 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 656 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 656 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 656 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

4/10 Poor

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Drains stink, tv didn't work and was replaced, but then the manager guy was replacing TVs in loads of rooms all evening. Half the menu was unavailable and the restaurant was freezing. Not good. Shame really.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Abraham

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room, clean bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

zoe

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff friendly enough. Nothing special. The bar was not stocked .. the remote control very temperamental .. heating on full with no thermostat in the room. Room clean but dated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room to hot felt springs through topper all night bathroom tired cracked sink ect breakfast would not have eaten if free very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was spacious clean and tidy and the staff were very polite throughout the visit
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, a little warm at night, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were helpful, appreciated there was a travel cot in my room ready which I had requested - this wasn’t guaranteed with the room I had booked. Nice and quiet. Restaurant available if you need it (I didn’t use it this time).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

sunmi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good parking, lots of space. Nice clean room, very comfy bed and a great night’s sleep. Staff very helpful and attentive - cannot fault them. Shower was lovely, hot and powerful. All in all, very happy with my stay, would definitely stay again. Did not try any of the food so unable to comment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Liam

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed here for 1 night . The staff were great . However the management need to make sure all TVs are working as I had no signal but staff swapped tv over 2 hours later . Plus would have been nice to have a heater in room as room was cold . The radiator was off .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very fresh food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy, as were the common areas. Room (203) needs a bit of maintenance, cracked basin, loose tap and loose door hinge. But these did not detract from our stay. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and very tidy, the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Great staff, clean rooms and easy parking
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025