A small hotel with a mini spa has won an award.

The Gallivant Camber Sands has been named the Small Hotel of the Year in the 2024 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.

It is the first in the South East to receive the award.

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The hotel, which has 20 individually designed bedrooms, is an adult-only retreat by the beach.

It has an an all-day restaurant and bar, a year-round outdoor terrace, a cosy snug and an eco coastal garden.

The hotel in New Lydd Road, Camber, also has the Bamford Cabin mini spa and a wellness and yoga studio.

The hotel has an all-day restaurant and bar (Image: The Gallivant Camber Sands)

A hotel spokesman said: "In celebration of this news, the restaurant at The Gallivant Camber Sands is opening its doors this summer to all adults - welcoming locals and holiday makers for lunch, dinner and drinks.

"Guests can enjoy the new Post Beach menu, served at lunch and early evening or the dinner menu, served after 7pm, featuring dishes cooked over wood."

The price of a one-night stay starts from £185.