Title: The Smugglers Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Smugglers Retreat ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35834500/35834426/2d649ebb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35834500/35834426/26af5ecb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35834500/35834426/18225829.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35834500/35834426/80f34a38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35834500/35834426/1daaa3e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Hastings, The Smugglers Retreat welcomes you to a spacious haven with a bright living-dining room and full-width balcony perfect for al fresco dining. Two king-sized bedrooms and a stylish bathroom ensure comfort while exploring the charming Old Town, bustling shopping centre, or vibrant music scene. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Beach view - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Smugglers Retreat The large and bright living-dining room awaits you, complete with double height ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, and French doors that lead to a full width south facing balcony perfect for enjoying evening drinks or al fresco dining. A fully equipped modern kitchen with a Nespresso machine, washing machine, microwave, and full range of cutlery and crockery is just adjacent. Retreat to the two spacious rear bedrooms, both boasting king-sized beds and ample wardrobe space for storage. The stylish contemporary bathroom features part-tiled walls, a pedestal hand basin, and a shower to rejuvenate you after a long day. Plus, if you have a big group, we have other seafront apartments in the same building, ideal for larger groups, families, or events. Book your stay at The Smugglers Retreat today and experience the best of Hastings and East Sussex! Guests will receive all access codes and instructions 48 hours before there arrival. All of our stays are self check in, however we will send all guests our contact details should they need us during their stay. Hastings, home of Europe's largest beach-launched fishing fleet and the first castle in England built by William the Conqueror. Our charming old town and thriving local arts community make for a stunning backdrop to your visit. With three distinct areas to explore - the historic Old Town, bustling shopping centre and elegant St Leonards - there's something for everyone along our level promenade. Come see why Hastings has become a popular seaside destination, with festivals, attractions and a vibrant music and arts scene. Keep up with all the excitement by signing up for our newsletter or checking out our blog. Hastings Train Station is the closest to the property being situated approximately a 10 minute walk. The property is located on Hastings seafront, there is a public underground car park located just in front of the property which costs approximately £10.00 for 24hrs. Please be aware the car park we suggest is locked between 23:00 and 07:00, and has a height restriction of 2.2 metres. There is 1 flight of stairs to get the the apartment. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the ocean ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24130000/24126100/24126087/7cd966ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment In The Heart Of Historic Hastings Old Town Hastings - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as No.5 Stunning Seafront Apartment Condo Hastings No.5 Stunning Seafront Apartment Condo No.5 Stunning Seafront Apartment Hastings Condo No.5 Stunning Seafront Apartment Hastings Hastings No.5 Stunning Seafront Apartment Condo Condo No.5 Stunning Seafront Apartment No.5 Stunning Seafront Apartment Hastings No.5 Stunning Seafront Hastings No.5 Stunning Seafront Apartment No.5 Stunning Seafront Apartment Hastings Hastings No.5 Stunning Seafront Apartment Apartment Apartment No.5 Stunning Seafront Apartment The Smugglers Retreat Hastings The Smugglers Retreat Apartment The Smugglers Retreat Apartment Hastings f06b507e-8732-4065-a39f-760959830949 ## About the area Located in Hastings, this apartment is on the beach. White Rock Theatre and Flower Makers' Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hastings Pier and Adventure Golf Hastings. BattleZone Live and Clambers are also worth visiting. [Visit our Hastings travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hastings.dx4650) [View more Apartments in Hastings](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Apartments.d4650-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.851078,0.575614&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ivkuHqloB%3FY%3FW%3FY%40W%3FW%40Y%40W%40W%40YBW%40W%40WBYBWBWBWBWDUBWDWDWBUDWDUFUDWFUFUDUFSFUFUFSHUFSHSFSHSHSHQHSHQHQJQHQJQJOJQHOJOJOLOJMJMJOLMJMLKLMLKJKLKLKLILKNILILILGNGLILGNELGNENELENELCNENCNALCNCNANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40LBN%40NBL%40NBNDNBLDNDNDLDNFLDNFLHLFLFNHLHLHLJLHLJLJLJLJJLLJLLJLLNJLJNJLJNJNJPJNJNHPJPHPHPHRJPHRHPFRHRFRHRFTFRHTFTFRDTFTDVFTDTDTDVDTDVBVDVBTBVBVBVBVBXBV%40V%40V%40XBV%3FV%40X%40V%3FV%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FVAX%3FVAXAV%3FVCXAVAVAVCXCVCVCVCVCVCVETCVEVETEVETETGVETGTETGTGRITGRGTIRGRIRGRIRIPKRIPIPIPKPIPKNKPKNKNKNKNKLKNMLKLMLMJKLMJMJMJMJMJMHMHMHOHMFMHMFOFMDOFMDODODMDODOBOBMBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOCMEOEMEOEOEMEOGMGMGOIMGMIMIOIMIMKMKMKKKMKMMMKKMMMKMKOKMMOKOKOIOKQKOKQIQKQIQIQISIQISISGSISGSIUGSGUGSGUEUGUGUEUGWEUEWCUEWEWCUEWCWCWCWCWCWAYAWCWAWAYAWAW%3FYAW%3FY%3FW%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PU1FE6Hck8DyxUzw9BWX4iZHilY=) Hastings, England ### What's nearby - Hastings Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - White Rock Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Hastings Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Smugglers Adventure - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - East Hill Lift - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Hastings Station - 9 min walk ### Restaurants - ‪The John Logie Baird - ‬4 min walk - ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk - ‪Eatto Buffet Restaurant - ‬3 min walk - ‪Cake Room - ‬3 min walk - ‪Ocean Spice - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Smugglers Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Smugglers Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Smugglers Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Smugglers Retreat located? > Nestled on the beach, this Hastings apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of The America Ground, Hastings Pier and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre. White Rock Theatre and BattleZone Live are also within 10 minutes. Hastings Station is 9 minutes by foot and St Leonards Warrior Square Station is 19 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Smugglers Retreat Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10.6 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Sally C. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely View Good view of the sea. As described and clean, and we liked the mid-century furniture. Could do with a bit of TLC (leaking shower, loose tap, oven knob not working correctly) but didn't affect the overall stay. Would benefit from better mattresses on the beds. ##### Sally C. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### john G. 6 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good until.... The apartment was good, close to the town and good views, but the shower when turned on sent my wife to the end of the bath as it was so powerful, then flew off the shower hanger. There was a small water leak by the sink, which must have been reported by the previous people, so you can imagine our surprise when a plumber turned up at 22.15 on a Saturday night to fix it, we were in bed, he knocked twice and then let himself in, needless to say we sent him on his way without doing our plumbing at that time. ##### john G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Pim S. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Pim S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Viliano F. 13 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very good. It was a very pleasant and joyful time. The the staff very responsive and helpful. ##### Viliano F. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Diya C. 16 Oct 2020 Liked: Location Disliked: Check-in #### Good Great location, Overall the experience was brilliant and enjoyed our stay . I will definitely stay there again. ##### Diya C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charmaine S. 4 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Booked for mum & aunties (60th birthday treat) A great little property right opposite the beach. Good walking distance to the pier, St Leonard’s and shops. Good WiFi and Netflix was a bonus too. My mum and aunts loved the stay. X ##### Charmaine S. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Coppid Beech Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bracknell-Hotels-The-Coppid-Beech-Hotel.h3809.Hotel-Information) > > [Carden Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Carden-Park.h190780.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) > > [Stratford Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Stratford-Manor.h27936.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Ashford-International-Hotel.h527123.Hotel-Information) > > [Retallack Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Major-Hotels-Retallack-Resort.h4537229.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Sand Bay Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weston-Super-Mare-Hotels-Sand-Bay-Holiday-Village.h11443695.Hotel-Information) > > [St Michael's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-St-Michaels-Resort.h2951426.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Stratford-Upon-Avon.h11307.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Norbreck Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Norbreck-Castle-Hotel.h6377.Hotel-Information) > > [Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Eastwell-Manor.h905662.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shipley-Hotels-Hollins-Hall-Hotel.h63744.Hotel-Information) > > [Chesford Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenilworth-Hotels-Chesford-Grange.h920291.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Grand-Burstin-Hotel-Folkestone.h1201483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-The-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h1695656.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Manchester Ashton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Under-Lyne-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Manchester-Ashton.h1848975.Hotel-Information) > > [The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-The-Winchester-Hotel-Spa.h26080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Hilton-At-St-Georges-Park.h5094740.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Manchester.h120016.Hotel-Information) > > [The Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel.h8849.Hotel-Information) > > [Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Hythe-Imperial-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h9108.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Rutland-Arms-Hotel.h792056.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Beach Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Harbour-Beach-Club-Hotel-Spa.h2261933.Hotel-Information) > > [Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-Fistral-Beach-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1895493.Hotel-Information) > > [Worcester Whitehouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcester-Hotels-Worcester-Whitehouse.h18498.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cotswolds-Hotel-Spa.h13106835.Hotel-Information)