Best Boutique Hotels in West Sussex
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in West Sussex is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Set in scenic Sussex countryside, Windfalls Boutique Hotel offers unique design bedrooms with sumptuous decor. The hotel is located on the famous Crabbet Park Estate. The 5-star bedrooms have luxury bathrooms with fluffy bathrobes. Some rooms have a four-poster bed with Egyptian linen, and a flat-screen TV with Netflix. Gourmet cooked breakfasts are available daily. Beautifully decorated with East Asian art and designer furniture, the luxurious Windfalls is set in private leafy gardens. There is a large terrace and an elegant guest lounge with an open fireplace. Just 10 minutes’ drive from Gatwick Airport, Windfalls Boutique Hotel is located just off the M23 motorway. Lively Brighton is a 40-minute drive, and Crawley center is just 2.5 miles away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Breakfast was wonderful. Would recommend" - "The host was welcoming and friendly windfails was spotless the rooms are so smart the bed was like sleeping on a cloud." - "It’s just beautiful, that’s coming from a man. My partner, well she loved it.. I think she would have stayed longer just to look around the whole property, absolutely stunning." - "Great place to stay & relax before getting a flight out of Gatwick… Really beautifully decorated, super comfy beds, fab showers, great hosts."
Superb
129 reviews
Located in Arundel, 11 mi from Goodwood Motor Circuit, House Arundel offers express check-in and check-out and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The property is around 12 mi from Goodwood House, 12 mi from Chichester Train Station, and 12 mi from Goodwood Racecourse. The property is allergy-free and is set 9.3 mi from Bognor Regis Train Station. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at House Arundel also have a city view. At the accommodations, all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental, or full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at a nearby restaurant. Chichester Cathedral is 12 mi from House Arundel, while Chichester Harbor is 19 mi from the property. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 35 mi from the hotel.
Guest Reviews:
- "Location perfect. Centre of town. Choice of breakfast at 2 venues for variety. Lovely room and decor. Owners give a very friendly and personal service. So welcoming, and helpful. Very accommodating. Lovely little touches. Even if you don’t use them. It’s the thought that counts. Will always stay there now when visiting Arundel. Have stayed in Arundel many times in the last few years visiting a family member, and this is without a doubt the best accommodation we have had. Highly recommend"
Superb
216 reviews
Featuring a restaurant, the award-winning Gravetye Manor is set on 1000 acres of grounds and gardens in East Grinstead. This Elizabethan manor house offers free WiFi throughout and free onsite parking. Boasting garden views, each room includes a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bath or shower rooms have a bathrobe and a hairdryer. The restaurant provides uninterrupted views of the gardens with floor to ceiling glass walls. The ingredients has either been grown in the Kitchen Garden, or been sourced from a trusted, local supplier. Guests at Gravetye Manor can explore the extensive grounds and gardens, which also feature a 3-acre lake. Local activities include golfing and walking. The Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club is just 20 minutes’ drive away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Gravetye is a 16th Century gem of a house, nestled down in the majestic Sussex countryside. A jewel indeed & what a setting." - "Everything, from the dining to the garden. Everything was perfect." - "Every thing. Lovely dining room, excellent food ,comfortable and well equipped bedroom. The gardens and woodland were pleasant for walking . Flowers beautiful in the gardens and in the hotel. Helpful staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay."
Exceptional
50 reviews
Located 8.7 miles from Goodwood Racecourse, The White Horse Inn offers 5-star accommodations in Pulborough and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 11 miles from Goodwood Motor Circuit, the inn with free WiFi is also 12 miles away from Goodwood House. Chichester Cathedral is 14 miles from the inn and Chichester Harbor is 21 miles away. At the inn, every room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available daily at The White Horse Inn. Chichester Train Station is 14 miles from the accommodation, while Bognor Regis Train Station is 14 miles away. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 30 miles from The White Horse Inn.
Guest Reviews:
- "A quaint little village and a top notch hotel right in the middle of it. Large room, great bed, great amenities and a wonderful bathroom. Dinner was excellent, really fine dining. Caring and attentive service throughout our stay." - "Very well furnished and neat and tidy, plus well equipped" - "Faultless stay ! Just a perfect weekend - staff wonderful. Food divine ! Beds super comfortable- Thank you x" - "Fantastic stay here for one night to celebrate a birthday. Food was amazing and service was great ( despite the pub being full with a village event). Very special place."
Fabulous
87 reviews
With a seafront location, the East Beach Guest House is located in the seaside town of Littlehampton. Located opposite East Beach, this Victorian property with over 100 years of welcoming guests features free Wi-Fi throughout and free parking. The rooms feature a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries. Some rooms boast ocean views. A continental breakfast is served everyday at the property. The East Beach Guest House is just 2 minutes’ walk from Arun River Harbor. Home to the Harbor Park Amusements, the area offers a variety of restaurants and fish and chip shops. Littlehampton Railway Station is 3 miles from the property and the town center is a 10-minute walk.
Guest Reviews:
- "Stunning guesthouse with real attention paid to decor, comfort and cleanliness. The room was cosy and comfortable with a sea view. Richard and Mark are very welcoming and made our stay relaxing. We enjoyed our delicious breakfast seated in the guest lounge overlooking the sea. We wished we could've have stayed another night." - "I liked everything. I have never stayed somewhere that I felt so welcomed, important and valued. The house & room were lovely, extremely clean & at a high standard. Richard is an exceptional host, very welcoming. Breakfast was delicious & delivered direct to my room. I so pleased I picked this hotel out of all in the area, I’m already looking for an excuse to revisit!"
Exceptional
952 reviews
Set within the beautiful grounds of Highdown Gardens, Highdown Hotel is a former manor house offering luxury rooms and a restaurant. Guests can enjoy free WI-Fi access. All rooms at The Highdown Hotel feature private bathrooms and TVs. Rooms also include tea/coffee-making facilities and hairdryers. The traditional pub serves an á la carte menu. Guests can relax in the cozy tea room or relaxing bar. Free parking is available at the hotel, and both the center of Worthing, with its 2 theaters, and Worthing Rail Station are 15 minutes’ drive away. Brighton is a 30-minute drive away.
Guest Reviews:
- "I love everything about this place! There’s a lovely relaxed atmosphere and the staff are so welcoming. I’ve stayed in a couple of times now and my rooms have been so comfortable and well appointed. It’s really quiet as well, in beautiful surroundings. The adjacent bar and restaurant is a real bonus and the food is superb!" - "The hotel is set in a beautiful location in a national park. The rooms are lovely and luxury toiletries. The staff or team as they like to call themselves are brilliant especially Richard, who went above and beyond to welcome the six of us. We will certainly be back and recommending it to our friends"
Superb
1216 reviews
Featuring a restaurant, bar, garden and free high-speed WiFi, Purchases Restaurant is located in Chichester, 984 feet from Chichester Cathedral and 2.5 mi from Goodwood Motor Circuit. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hotel features family rooms. All rooms are located on the 2nd floor. All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available daily at Purchases Restaurant. Goodwood Festival of Speed is 3.7 mi from the accommodations, while Goodwood House is 3.7 mi away. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 32 mi from Purchases Restaurant. The nearest paid parking is St Cyriacs , Chichester,PO19 1AJ.
Guest Reviews:
- "What a gem. So pleased we found Purchases, and had just the best stay. Dinner was too drawer and breakfast excellent." - "Amazing location and amazing staff." - "Rooms were very nice and in a great location." - "The breakfast was exceptional. The location is ideal for a visit and the staff were really helpful and welcoming. The room was set up to a very high standard." - "We had a free upgrade" - "Breakfast was great and Charlotte on duty on the Saturday morning was exceptional!"
Fabulous
281 reviews
Surrounded by Sussex countryside, Random Hall is just a 10 minute drive from central Horsham. Set in a 16th-century farmhouse, the inn offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and a traditional restaurant. With satellite TVs and tea/coffee facilities, the cozy rooms at Random Hall Hotel each have a private bathroom and a suit press. Rooms also feature a radio and telephone. Flagstones Restaurant features exposed beams, and serves a modern British menu and world wine list. Traditional full English breakfasts are served daily, and there are 2 comfortable guest lounges. Just a 20 minute drive from Crawley, Random Hall is a 30-minute drive from historic Arundel. Guildford and London Gatwick Airport can both be reached in a 30 minute drive.
Guest Reviews:
- "I had a lovely stay which was faultless. The hotel has a very friendly relaxed feel to it. Food was really nice, good parking, nice shower. I can't fault my stay!" - "I have stayed here for the past year on business trips and the service is second to none, always warmly greeted on arrival. Very good restaurant on site that is very good value for money, well stocked Bar and comfy fireside seating. Rooms are well equipped and very clean." - "Lovely atmosphere and greeting on arrival. At all times the staff were attentive and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was excellent."
Fabulous
240 reviews
Conveniently placed on the A272 in the middle of Sussex countryside, this historic 5-star country inn encapsulates a balance between modern sensibility and rustic charm. Halfway between Midhurst and Petworth, Halfway Bridge is suitably isolated for a weekend break in the beautiful South Downs National Park. With its 5 open fires, the modern AA Rosette award winning restaurant presents a warm atmosphere reminiscent of its 17th-century roots. The menu features local ingredients and produce from London markets. The restaurant is also recommended in the Michelin Guide 2014. In the morning, a continental breakfast or a freshly prepared full English breakfast are on offer. Its location is also convenient for links to Guildford, Portsmouth, Crawley and Chichester. The leisure resorts of Bognor Regis, Worthing and Brighton are also just a short distance away.
Guest Reviews:
- "The place was welcoming and had a nice atmosphere. There were two fires blazing in the pub with comfortable seating arrangements. The bedrooms were converted stables or outhouses with high ceilings and beams, ours had a thick wood panel which was nice to look at and the room had a warm cosy feel, it was decorated to a high standard with plenty of space, the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was cooked to a high standard and this room had a wood burner inside a large fireplace which made the room feel warm and as we were not in a hurry to go out into the chilly day, we had a leisurely time. Our stay was enjoyable and we would go back again, the staff were extremely helpful and attentive."
Superb
663 reviews
A 8-minute drive from Chichester, The Horse & Groom is a newly refurbished 17th century pub with delicious award-winning food and ale. The pub is ideally placed for enjoying the beautiful Sussex countryside, including the South Downs National Park. West Sussex features a wealth of country and coastal walks, regular music, food, drink and garden festivals, and popular sporting events. From the Horse & Groom it is a brief journey to the famous motor circuit and racecourse at Goodwood, the beaches at West Wittering, the gardens at West Dean, the charming old village of Bosham, the Roman Palace at Fishbourne and the cathedral city of Chichester. Choose from our INN with 10 -four gold star guest rooms with en- suite bathrooms, all furnished to a high specification offering luxurious bedding and a real sense of rustic charm. You will find traditional oak furniture, exposed wooden beams and soft, calming tones. There are also various works of art to enjoy including a number of landscapes portraying local villages. Little touches such as a selection of teas and complimentary Grind coffee capsules add to your experience, Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the building so you can stay connected during your break.
Guest Reviews:
- "Superb overnight stay. Food is delicious - they must have an excellent chef. Our room was immaculately clean and the staff were efficient and very helpful." - "We loved our entire experience at The Horse and Groom Inn. The food was amazing, the rooms spotless, and the bed was the most comfortable of our whole trip. We will very likely visit Chichester again and would absolutely be booking The Horse and Groom Inn. Cannot recommend it highly enough."
Superb
842 reviews
