The Hickstead Hotel

3.5 star property
Edwardian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Concierge desk
Breakfast and dinner served
Exterior
Located in the business district, The Hickstead Hotel blends contemporary comfort with traditional character. Guests can enjoy meals at Oak Tree Bistro, relax in the garden, and use amenities like dry cleaning services and free WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

Room options

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Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Hickstead All England Jumping Course - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bolney Estate Winery - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • American Express Stadium - 14 min drive - 21.4 km
  • University of Brighton - 16 min drive - 21.4 km
  • University of Sussex - 18 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Burgess Hill Wivelsfield Station - 6 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sportsman Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • The Woolpack
  • ‪Jupps - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buon Appetito - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Hickstead Hotel

Hotel near All England Jumping Course at Hickstead
You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Hickstead Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Oak Tree Bistro, offers breakfast, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), extended parking and express check-out
  • Wedding services, meeting rooms and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 52 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 14 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Oak Tree Bistro
  • The Grange Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 700 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1910
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 14 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Hickstead Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hickstead Hotel?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hickstead Hotel on 2 Oct 2025 start from NZ$125.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Hickstead Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hickstead Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Hickstead Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Hickstead Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from All England Jumping Course at Hickstead, and within 12 mi (20 km) of South Downs National Park and Wakehurst Place. Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station and American Express Stadium are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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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

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 583 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff - good location - very pleasant hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy staying here. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the rooms comfortable and well-appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet hotel conveniently situated for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good food, comfortable room and bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very friendly, pleasant and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Crew enjoyed the stay, comfortable and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good value stay! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is tired
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheelagh

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bartlomiej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicevpeople and good service staff inside the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit dated but clean, easy parking, easy checkin, very good value and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We very much approved of the price of our stay plus the price of the food and drinks. The staff very friendly but could do with a little more training.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was a nice stay but it wasn’t the cleanest, cob Webbs were all round the dining area and the food and drinks seemed to cost a lot which put us off eating there. The meals we did have were nice though. I think it just needs a bit of modernising.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenient location for us . Quiet with very good safe parking. Staff always excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay as always
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff very friendly and courteous
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, comfortable rooms. Easy access and ample free parking. Great accommodation for a great price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, comfy bed , lovely Hot Shower. Tea/Coffee and TV in room even a Fan . Always a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome, comfortable and quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good value for stopover en route. quiet clean and simple.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay

Good place to stay. Nice clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a number of times and always find it a nice place to stay. The staff are helpful and friendly and the rooms very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025