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The Hickstead Hotel

3.5 star property
Edwardian hotel with restaurant, near All England Jumping Course at Hickstead

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In the heart of the business district, The Hickstead Hotel combines modern comforts with traditional charm. Savor a meal at Oak Tree Bistro, unwind in the garden or relax with dry cleaning/laundry services and free WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$53 nightly
The total price is $64
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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

Executive Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Jobs Lane, Bolney, Hickstead, Haywards Heath, England, RH17 5NZ

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

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 28 min drive
  • Burgess Hill Wivelsfield Station - 6 min drive
  • Hassocks Station - 8 min drive
  • Haywards Heath Balcombe Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Hickstead Hotel

When visiting Haywards Heath, The Hickstead Hotel is a great choice to consider. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Oak Tree Bistro, which serves breakfast and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 52 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite extended parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (700 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1910
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Oak Tree Bistro - This bistro serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Grange Bar - This bar serves dinner only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Hickstead Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Hickstead Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Hickstead Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Hickstead Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Hickstead Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Hickstead Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Rendezvous Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Hickstead Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. The Hickstead Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Hickstead Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Oak Tree Bistro.

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Reviews

The Hickstead Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property offers excellent and ample free parking with plenty of space. (10 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with good variety, excellent quality, and generous portions. (27 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Comfortable room, clean bathroom.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was spacious clean and tidy and the staff were very polite throughout the visit
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff - good location - very pleasant hotel
Janette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

loved staying here

the room was comfortable. We had a very relaxing stay. The breakfast was excellent. lots of choice and very good ingredients and cooked to a high standard
scherie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, comfy bed, good breakfast
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are really friendly the room was lovely and it was really good experience
Zoe, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Reception staff were great
Micheal, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location
Diane, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff very friendly, pleasant and helpful
Daniel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a 5 night stay at the hotel while visiting the big church festival at wiston estate we had no complaints the staff we're helpful and welcoming breakfast choices we good and service quick overall a nice stay
Wayne, 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
zoe, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Breakfast really overpriced for what you get, the property is in the middle of nowhere, nice staff and value for money if u just need a place to stay for the night
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Crew enjoyed the stay, comfortable and good food.
Tyron, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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 .
Darren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This hotel is excellent value. I had a room with an adjoining door through which I could hear everything happening next door. I raised it with reception and they moved me straight away - so excellent service too.
melanie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff. Ser
Vanessa, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very convenient location
Sheelagh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had great stay as always rooms are spacious and comfortable
Mandy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nicevpeople and good service staff inside the hotel.
Bartlomiej, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A bit dated but clean, easy parking, easy checkin, very good value and very friendly staff.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel with good service. Only downside being the uncomfortable bed
Clive, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

My husband has to use a walker, they even put a ramp in s that he could get in the bar. I have never stayed anywhere the staff were so friendly without being pushy. Our dogs were made welcome, I cannot speak highly enough for them.
Lorraine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean room, friendly staff. Well located between Brighton and Gatwick.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

convenient location for us . Quiet with very good safe parking. Staff always excellent.
Janette, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean, quiet, comfortable rooms. Easy access and ample free parking. Great accommodation for a great price.
Claire, 1-night trip