About Guestling Hall

Guestling Hall is a home away from home! Set in beautiful grounds high up on the hill with Camber Sands in the distance, it is a tranquil place to base yourself while you visit the area. We are just a few minutes away from the 1066 walking trail, with Fairlight’s coastal walks and the beach very close by. Rye and Hastings are only 10 minutes away. If you don’t have a car, the bus stop is just opposite the Hotel. Not sure what to do for the day, we would love to help you plan your local adventure.

Be it a lazy summers evening whilst having a BBQ around the Hotel lake or returning from a winter’s day walk and sitting in front of one of our cosy log fires – we are always here to make you feel welcome, relaxed and pampered..

Our Rooms

Kick your shoes off, relax and feel at home. Choose one of our lovely rooms, each one uniquely different. Enjoy the space, the furnishings and the lovely, sumptuous pillows and comfy beds.

Food & Drink

The Hall Menu – Serving a wide range of traditional British seasonal dishes all with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. Our breakfast is a must!

We offer a formal dining experience as well as a more casual one with our Bubbles and Bites menu that can be taken either in the orangery or in front of the fire.

We have an extensive drinks menu including a selection of 50 Gins from the African Bar or perhaps you can enjoy a glass of our own award-winning English sparkling wine and ciders.

Anyone for tea or perhaps tiffin with a twist?

Relax, kick back in front of the fire or perhaps enjoy a more formal event with our afternoon tea menu which includes a quintessentially English selection of finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and cakes or perhaps select our afternoon tiffin with a bit of a twist! This lovely treat can include a glass of bubbles!

Local Area

Guestling Hall is located between Hastings to its right, Rye to its left and straight ahead are Pett and Fairlight! Hastings is an attractive seaside resort town overlooking the English Channel that’s popular for its sporting and cultural events, romantic weekend getaways, and fun family day trips. Rye is awash with winding cobblestone streets and Godric’s Hollowesque half-timbered houses! Its location is perfect for walkers and days out to the seaside.

The Gardens

If you would like to take advantage of the beautiful gardens, then please feel free. There are seating areas dotted around the grounds and in the wooded area around the pond (for your safety, please stay away from the edges of the pond). There are blankets to keep off the chill and chair coverings available. If you are settling in for a while with a good book, then you can request for the fire in your sitting area to be lit. Snacks and drinks can also be served to you outside.

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Special Offer

Local wines and ciders

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Welcome Pack

Everything you need for your stay with us

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    Eliza Sherwood 
 17/07/2025
 
 
  What a stay l've had ! Where do l even start?
We was firstly welcomed by a lovely gentleman who told us everything we needed to know about the hotel. The room was spotless not a speck of dust in sight. The breakfast was your standard English breakfast but props to the chef it was really lovely. The couple running the hotel were both very welcoming and chatty and made it feel like a home away from home.
I hope to see them next time we come and stay.
Enjoy your new little venture with the hotel
  
 
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    Luke Bannings 
 12/07/2025
 
 
  Lovely location, the manager was very friendly and helped with all our needs!

Breakfast was served quickly and was very tasty!

Room was cleaned everyday and bed was comfy!

The hot water went out for a little while but this was sorted quickly by the manager.

We enjoyed our stay and would recommend as a good place for a little stay.
  
 
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    Alice Murray 
 08/06/2025
 
 
  Pleasantly surprised with this little gem in Hastings! We booked a quick trip for the weekend from London and received a phone call before our departure welcoming us and recommending a local place for dinner (lots of little touches like this made all the difference). Excellent customer service, room was clean and comfortable. The complimentary breakfast was also excellent; and for what we paid it was incredible value for money. The hotel is tucked away but close to nearby bus stop on Rye and peaceful enough for a good nights sleep. Would definitely return again.
  
 
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    Neil Burrows 
 27/04/2025
 
 
  We didn't stay here but came here for roast dinner, it was lovely and the price was good too
  
 
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    Lisa M Hogan 
 25/04/2025
 
 
  I loved this quirky bed and breakfast. It is in an ideal location for exploring Hastings and the surrounding area. The staff are very friendly (thank you Catherine). The rooms are bright and airy and very comfortable. The food was lovely, as a vegetarian I sometimes struggle for catering, however a vegetarian menu was drawn up for me with plenty of choices. The vibe at this place is awesome. I have added a reel to my instagram and am uploading a review to my YouTube page. I loved it that much.

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   Eliot 
 23/07/2025
 
 
 9.0Verified Comfortable stay and excellent value for money.
☺ Under new management just recently, with very pleasant and helpful staff. The room was large and comfy, the hotel is crammed with interesting antiques and the breakfast was great. Parking was also free (which doesn't apply everywhere) and the charge for bringing a dog was low. All in all, very good value for money in a good location.

☹ No dog bowl or dog treats in the room despite paying £15 extra - but apart from that, no grumbles at all. Everything was fine and I'd stay there again.
  
 
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   Luisa 
 17/07/2025
 
 
 9.0Verified Wonderful
  
 
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   Jacqui 
 16/07/2025
 
 
 9.0Verified Lovely place for a short break.
☺ Chad, the manager, and his partner were really welcoming. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and the breakfast was freshly cooked and excellent. The public rooms had plenty of comfy furniture where we sat relaxing and looking at the interesting memorabilia on display. Plenty of parking which is always a plus. The grounds were fun to walk round.

☹ It was a pity that evening meals were not available during our stay but hopefully this is only temporary.