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The Cavalaire

3.0 star property
Guests browse the inspiring on-site art gallery at this Brighton retreat before enjoying a freshly cooked breakfast made exactly to their specifications

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The Cavalaire sits in the heart of Brighton, offering travelers a charming base with its own art gallery. Visitors start each morning with a cooked-to-order breakfast prepared just how they like it, and stay connected throughout their stay with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Large Double) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Large Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 96 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (4 poster) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (4 poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Kemptown, a neighborhood in Brighton, The Cavalaire is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Queens Park and Victoria Gardens, while Corn Exchange and Brighton Dome are cultural highlights. SEA LIFE Brighton and Brighton Pier are not to be missed. Windsurfing and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ziplining and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
34 Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton, England, BN2 1QF

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SEA LIFE Brighton - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Brighton Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Brighton Dome - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Happy Family - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Black Dove - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪My Coffee Story - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Meo Plants & Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Cavalaire

Boutique guesthouse near SEA LIFE Brighton
Located close to Queens Park and Brighton Pier, The Cavalaire provides an art gallery on site. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and 1 meeting room
  • Multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and satellite channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children

Things to do

  • Art gallery

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 1 and October 31.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Cavalaire pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Cavalaire?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Cavalaire?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cavalaire located?

Located in Kemptown, this boutique guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Queens Park, SEA LIFE Brighton, and Corn Exchange. Brighton Dome and Brighton Museum and Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) is 18 minutes by foot and Brighton Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

The Cavalaire Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 152 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfully cosy hotel, great location, and wonderful people managing the hotel. The breakfast was top class
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for our first visit to Brighton. Host of property was so Friendly and welcoming and the art work around the property was amazing, the breakfast was delicious and I will return just for the banana bread x
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I recently spent two fantastic days in Brighton and our stay at The Cavalaire was a big part of the overall experience. A perfectly located gem managed with exceptional hospitality, artistry and kindness by Vesna & Jamal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night on a Thursday night and had a lovely stay - Vesna and Jamal were very friendly. The room was spotless and very comfy and the breakfast was yummy - healthy (yoghurt with cinnamon and seeds!) and also a traditional cooked breakfast. We would love to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at this beautiful guest house. Vesna was a fantastic hostess and made us very welcome. Our room was clean, comfortable and full of thoughtful touches. Breakfast was delicious and homemade. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a short break in Brighton. Room was small but fit for purpose same as the bathroom. Everything spotlessly clean! Reception staff were fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sophie

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

Gem of a find for a special weekend in Brighton.

Amazing boutique hotel. Really central but not noisy. Delicious freshly cooked breakfast. incredibly attentive and kind hosts. Spotless room, with everything we needed - very comfy bed and spacious en suite. Also enjoyed the amazing modern art. Would highly recommend and intend to return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at The Cavalaire for two nights Friday - Sunday. This was our first trip to Brighton. We really enjoyed our stay. Check in and check out was a breeze, friendly staff, cousy tidy rooms and wacky decor. Well filled coffee/ tea making facilities in the room was much appreciated, and complimentary water. Well situated with short walk to sea front. Walkable to all areas of Brighton we wanted to visit, restaurants, bars and train station. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again or recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely and friendly staff! Nicely decorated and colorful building and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ihuoma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at Cavalaire. Staff were welcoming and friendly, and my room was comfortable. Good location, in walking distance to the beach, city centre and station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room and welcoming atmosphere. Easy walking distance to the sea and the Lanes. Wonderful breakfasts and art throughout the hotel. We would certainly return there.

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great decor. Very bright and cheery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Short Overview

Helpful staff, good conversations on a variety of subjects, parking permits, walking distance to everywhere, good quality room and a tasty breakfast, everything we wanted from our short break.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Excellent - would stay again

A warm welcome on arrival was a good starting point to a lovely stay at The Cavalaire. The room was clean and well-presented with tea, coffee and biscuits included. A short walk to everything in Brighton, including the beach at the bottom of the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Warm and friendly hotel

We came to this little family-owned hotel, and from the first moment we stepped into the hotel, we were met with friendly people and an excellent service. The atmosphere in the hotel was Nice and warm. The hotel was clean and the room was comfortable and had everything you needed. And right in the middle of Brighton. In walking distance to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sus

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

Mysigt o färgglatt

Trevlig, mysigt o bra läge. Väldigt vänligt bemötande. Wi-Fi fungerade inte i vårt rum på nedre botten men vi gjorde dem uppmärksamma på det vilket uppskattades o skulle ses över. Överlag ett toppenställe. Vi provade inte frukosten.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the funky environment and beautiful artwork. The room, even though small, was very nicely decorated and the bathroom was beautifully renovated (but again, small for a tall person!). The bed was especially comfortable and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel. Good amenities and staff very friendly and helpful. The standard double room is very small though and the bathroom hardly big enough to move in. Check-in was very bad, we turned up after 4pm and our room still wasn't ready, despite check-in being available from 2pm. The owners put this down to staffing issues, although shouldn't hotels have contingency plans for this sort of thing!? We were on a short timescale having to get to a show that evening and couldn't get into our room until nearly 5pm and so did not have a chance to freshen up for the evening. Even with this inconvenience the owners did not even offer us a drink of water and suggested that we go to the local pub and wait until the room was ready. They did however, not charge us for the parking permits as compensation. The breakfast room is also very small with only 4 tables for two people, so you cannot always have breakfast at the time you want, if too many other guests are having breakfast at the same time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff and a lovely room, it was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Great hotel

We had a lovely visit. The hotel was great and the owners were so friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

A little ray of sunshine

I would highly recommend a stay at The Cavalaire - great location, really welcoming and helpful hosts, cozy rooms, and amazing breakfast all wrapped up in a sunny yellow facade!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and quirky decor
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Beautiful. Absolutely spotless. Quirky. Great artwork. Comfortable, spacious rooms. Lovely shower. Hosts were welcoming and accomodating. Vegan & vegetarian breakfasts were perfect. Great location. 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hosts, friendly and welcoming with unique artwork dotted around the property. Excellent location and comfortable rooms.Breakfast was great and would recommend this, there was a lot of choice and some lovely little touches such as the fresh fruit to start the morning off, which was included with every breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicolae

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

Amazing stay

Fantastic hotel and amazing hosts! The location is perfect, and the room was surprisingly quiet given it’s proximity to the seaside. Loved the art and uniqueness of the decorations, it added a touch of luxury and substantiated the essence of the city. The breakfast was delicious and the service was impeccable. The hosts went out of their way to help us with parking, which was very appreciated given the parking challenges that Brighton is facing even outside the season. A big thank you to our hosts for making our stay such a memorable experience! We will definitely be back! Nicky and Ana
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021