1 / 8The Gallivant
Rye, East Sussex
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A coastal hotel opposite the dunes at Camber, near Rye, where dogs no bigger than a Labrador get a bed and bowl waiting in the bedroom.
The Gallivant is on the road into Camber, directly opposite the large sand dune, close to the sand of Camber Sands and near Rye. A dog friendly hotel built for sandy, salty days, where just left of the main entrance there is somewhere to wash four paws before you come in. French doors in some bedrooms open onto your own deck and the coastal garden beyond.
Two dogs can stay per bedroom, in one of the few rooms the hotel keeps for dogs and asks you to request in advance; a cosy bed and bowl wait there for them. Well behaved dogs are accepted, nothing bigger than a Labrador, and the lead stays on throughout the hotel and the coastal garden.
Harry's Restaurant is a French brasserie by the sea, with white tablecloths, soft lighting, a whole roast fish or a cut of beef to share and a tarte fine aux pommes flambéed in Calvados in front of you. Dogs are allowed in the Sitting Room, the Terrace and the Coastal Gardens, and in the Bar except at a dining table when dinner is being served. The rules don't mention whether a dog can be left in the bedroom alone, so ask when you book.
Breakfast arrives on its own oak tray and butler stand, set beside your table to pick from: Wimbledon Smokehouse smoked salmon, Northiam Dairy yoghurt, the kitchen's nut granola and freshly baked croissants. Yoga runs daily, in the studio or out on the beach, and the Luxury Garden Rooms, the largest bedrooms, have a roll-top bath. Camber Sands, which we list as the nearest beach where dogs are welcome, is 0.3 miles away.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- Dogs up to the size of a Labrador (small to medium sized)
- Dog fee
- £25 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- Not in the restaurant
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, bowls and a dog wash
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Camber Sands, 0.3 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Brasserie
- Rooms
- Roll top baths and rooms with garden access
- Awards
- Small Hotel of the Year 2024 (VisitEngland)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Gallivant dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Gallivant's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Gallivant?
Up to 2 dogs per room. Limits the hotel states: Dogs up to the size of a Labrador (small to medium sized).
Is there a charge for dogs at The Gallivant?
£25 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Gallivant?
The hotel says dogs aren't allowed in its restaurant, and doesn't say where else you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Gallivant?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Gallivant?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Camber Sands, 0.3 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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