The Relais Cooden Beach And Spa, Bexhill-on-Sea

The Relais Cooden Beach And Spa - A 4-star seaside retreat with private beach access, wellness spa, and coastal-inspired interiors

Situated directly on Cooden Beach with sweeping views of the English Channel, The Relais Cooden Beach And Spa offers 45 rooms ranging from singles to family suites, many featuring sea views and nautical-themed decor. The hotel includes The Rally Bar & Grill, serving locally sourced seafood with seasonal menus, and a forthcoming wellness spa with four treatment rooms offering Aromatherapy Associates therapies. Guests can access the beachfront terrace, explore nearby landmarks like Herstmonceux Castle Estate (6.5 km away), or utilize business facilities with seven meeting room layouts for up to 150 delegates. The Relais Cooden Beach is a 2-minute walk from Cooden Beach Station, with direct trains from London Victoria (1h 45m).

Pros

Private beach access with uninterrupted sea views from many rooms

Onsite seafood restaurant using locally caught ingredients

Multiple meeting rooms with flexible layouts for business events

Direct train access from London (1h 45m journey time)

Forthcoming wellness spa with specialized marine-inspired treatments

Cons

Some ground-floor rooms may experience foot traffic noise

Limited vegetarian/vegan options in the seafood-focused restaurant