London Beach Country Hotel & Golf Club

If you look past the tired hotel which is need of a refit it’s a lovely place but so dated still having keys for your door We only stayed one night to do the Chapel Down Wine Tour which was only a taxi ride away we had eaten lunch in the hotel restaurant which was sandwiches, Toasties lots of choice of filling and came with chips so good value at £8.50 it was so nice we decided to eat the evening meal too which again lots of choice and the staff where very nice and attentive but not over the top would certainly stay again if it’s was brought back to life

The 2 stars were awarded to the friendly receptionist on our arrival. She was so welcoming and it was a great introduction to the hotel. Our room was large with a beautiful view over the golf course, but freezing in temperature and no means to heat the room. (or at least a thermostat that worked). The decor of the room is tired and dated, as is the entire hotel generally. It needs a refurb. The kettle with tea and coffee was bizarrely placed on a tray under the TV with a hairdryer, but no where near a plug socket. I only found it because I was looking for a mini fridge. (there wasn't one). There were two pleather covered armchairs in the room, one of which was very badly damaged and split. Why it wasn't removed was beyond me. Not a great first impression. Staff wise in the restaurant - there was a very lovely waitress and another waitress who did not have the right demeanor for a customer fronting supervisory role. (bordering on rude with an attitude). Food wise - we booked a table for dinner in the restaurant. Our food orders were at the command of the waitress rather than when we were ready to order. The meals of the half of the party arrived cold, not lukewarm, but just out of the fridge ice cold. The plates themselves were not warmed either. Maybe the chef forgot to put the plates in the microwave. Again, the attitude of supervisory waitress was not one I would expect of a person in a customer service role. The attitude was initially defensive, followed by an offer to reheat the food, which would have overcooked the meat element, and delayed the table eating together. We asked for them to go away and come up with a better solution. Although they offered to replace the meals with something different, they advised there would be a long wait. We declined and ordered chips. The resolution was to not charge for the food for the table and we accepted the offer. Breakfast the next morning was hot (hurray!) and tasty. All in all - the hotel is tired and dated. Our rooms cost £170 for one night, and the value of our stay did not substantiate this payment.

We organised a dinner at the hotel for about 70 people.The food was not properly cooked and in many cases inedible.The serving staff were slow and un attentive. On trying to discuss the matter with the hotel there was no response to numerous emails. I would never recommend the hotel due to poor food, standard of service and very poorand rude management.

Thank you for making my daughter’s 30th birthday present perfect. Her & her partner had a lovely time with you. Their spa break was exactly what they needed- looking after 4 youngsters!You absolutely spoiled them, which has really made my present to her amazing. THANK YOU.

Receptionist was very cheerful and gave us all the information we would need. The room was tidy, clean and had plenty of room, with an excellent view. The event room we attended was spacious, and the bar staff were welcoming and friendly. There was plenty of choice for breakfast, and your room cleaning staff were very polite.

We didn’t use the spa facilities or the golf course, so unable to comment on them….. We had booked two rooms, one king (which was more like a junior suite) and a twin (2 double beds). Both rooms were huge, with large sliding patio doors onto a balcony overlooking the beautiful golf course. The rooms were spotlessly clean, the shower was hot with good pressure. Yes, the decor was a little dated - but the furniture was all in good condition and no peeling wallpaper or anything like that! Beds were comfy, and the heavy curtains provided a good blackout, we had a very peaceful nights sleep. Breakfast was delicious too - the cooked breakfast buffet was lovely and hot and the ingredients were all good quality. A small selection of continental items too. We found the staff to be friendly, welcoming and helpful. Can’t fault the hotel - great value.