Rustington Manor Hotel in Arun

Great location and the service was good. The bed was also comfortable. Unfortunately, that’s the end of the positives. The room, although quite clean, was very tired and dated. Cracks and marks on the walls. An old mish mash of furniture. They really do need to update and refresh the rooms. The breakfast was absolutely dreadful. It was the most pitiful spread I’ve seen. For an £80 mid week stay I was very disappointed. Realistically a stay here is worth no more than £60. I really wish I’d have stayed somewhere else.

Thank you to Louis and his staff for our Christmas party meal last night. You made sure we were catered for with our ‘different’ dietary requirements. It can be easy to cater for a SlimmingWorld group of eaters. But you nailed it for us. Thank you all

Having picked up a local radio discount voucher I conversed with the hotel via email for booking conditions etc. Really good communication & booking made with ease. My partner & I opted for Sunday lunch and we weren't disappointed. Hot & plentiful food, friendly & attentive staff will highly recommend for a relaxed restaurant with good home cooked food!

My friend and I stayed overnight in this lovely hotel in Rushington on 4th June 2019. The twin room we shared had all the facilities one needs and was clean and warm. The bathroom was good but two things I would recommend: another shelf to hold make-up etc as we found with the two of us it was adequate but ‘more would be better’. When my friend had a shower (handheld shower) water went everywhere as no curtain but I put a plug in and had a bath and washed hair sitting down..so I was happy! Plenty of hot water. Breakfast was very good. The hotel is within walking distance of eateries and normal shops. Wonderful service and the gentleman who ‘booked us in’ was very professional and friendly.

Words almost fail me. Dried and cold bacon, no orange juice, no napkins. Only the company lifted the meal.

So completely and utterly disappointed booked an afternoon tea about three weeks ago for today as a Mother’s Day treat for my mum and a friend. At time of booking specifically asked what was included and was advised selection of sandwiches, cakes scones baked on the day, a glass of Prosecco and unlimited tea or coffee. When we arrived our booking didn’t seem to have been made. The front of house staff didn’t know what an afternoon tea was, there were no scones or cakes available but the could make us a sandwich, Melba toast and biscuits. We decided not to stay and went elsewhere and would not return or recommend. The only positive was that the member of staff we were dealing with was very polite and apologetic.

The B&B part of this place is ok. Room was nice enough, clean, kettle with plenty of tea and coffee. The restaurant food was nothing special at all, nothing most people couldn’t easily make at home. The service could be improved. The staff were keen but inexperienced

We went for our traditional Christmas Day we do every year to this hotel. The hotel and restaurant has a new owner. Friendly but everything was not what it used to be, I hope they can bring the standards back to how the old owners ran this, if they don't I can't see it being there for long. Our Christmas was quite dissapointing.

We had a birthday party at Rustington Manor on Saturday and they really went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and that everyone had a good time. We had a live band, thank you The Alternatives , you were fantastic, lots of people on the dance floor all night. Our thanks to Sean, Lewis, Jake, Tara and the chef for all your attention in making it such a successful night. ( A little note to all that have been leaving/ reading reviews about Rustington Manor lately... they have been going through a transitional period but I am sure they will bounce back if our party was any thing to go by, so support them and i am sure we will have a lovely venue in our village which is badly needed by our community.)

Enjoyed a very good home cooked meal with great flavour and presentation. Our waiter Jake was exceptional; polite, helpful and aiming to provide the best service. Would definitely recommend.

Christmas 2018 was a disaster .Untrained Agency staff . Meal cheap . IE Sprouts cooked since last Christmas by a chef in Jeans.Menu an A$ sheet of paper no Christmas serviette just a yellow stuck in a glass . Some of the menu left off altogether.We we stuck out in the conservatory all very dismal we were forgotten , we had to ask for most of our dishes.Very expensive for a very disappointing meal which took from 12-30pm till 4pm. NEVER AGAIN

We were a pre booked group of 15 for festive menu that was all pre ordered. We were sat in the conservatory, which was cold, we waited a long time between courses, food was not good,was of poor quality. Some cutlery was dirty, table was not very clean. The coffee cups were also not very clean and several were changed. The staff especially the manager was unhelpful and rude other staff looked miserable and uninterested. Then to add 10 percent service charge to the bill, which we were not made aware of at time of booking was the final straw in a very poor experience, will not be returning.

Lovely dining experience (there is also a really nice Conservatory) Friendly staff, great cosy snug bar to relax while you choose your menu

Thank you for providing such a brilliant venue, food, drink and atmosphere for our party. Wonderful.

A lovely spot near the centre of the village and only a short stroll to the beach. You can even spend a night or two. Ambiance very nice and so were the staff. Though we did find the manager a little bit too much. Sunday Lunch was ok. But very disappointed that they didn't serve nice big chunky vegetables. The ones they did serve looked rather like they came out of a packet of frozen mixed veg.

Rustington needs a restaurant serving good quality British food. Unfortunately Rustington Manor isn't it! We were greeted by someone who told us he wasn't there and to ignore him! We were the only people there and the restaurant was cold - I kept my coat on throughout. The food was poor and not very hot. We had a voucher from the local paper but if you're going to try to entice people in, you need to make an effort and Rustington Manor certainly didn't. We certainly won't be going back to pay full price!

My family and I enjoyed a fabulous Sunday lunch at Rustington Manor this week.

Have been to Rustington Manor a few times in the past and have been very satisfied every time with the lovely food but after the new owners/management change our recent visit was very disappointing.

Right from booking our party, staff were very accommodating and helpful. When told it was a 65th Blue sapphire wedding anniversary, they offered to put out appropriate coloured serviettes and allowed us to put some bunting up to decorate the room.

It was my wife’s birthday and I found this lovely hotel by chance. It was a great find as the location is ideal and near the high street with our evening meal not far , as for the hotel ken made us feel so welcome it’s such a shame he’s retiring thankyou again

This was a great stay room 3 is both well equipped and very comfortable ..The host is very genial and very friendly wanting the guests to get the most out of their stay.The chef is quite excellent and produced the most amazing food .The hotel is quaint and very well run.We were there for an 80th birthday which will be in the the restaurant report...well worth the money which was at the time cheaper than the travel lodge..

Beautiful food with a great price and great service from the staff. A very wide menu was appreciated by the group and we all found our favorite food on the menu. Very relaxing atmosphere and we were able to order the food before we went into the dining room so our starters were soon on the way to our table. The staff were very nice and very helpful. We had a drink after intbe bar area. All in all a great night out for the group.

Well worth the visit if your tired of eating in all the usual noisy and crowded eateries around. The food is excellent and the staff really welcoming. If your looking for evening that feels a little special than this is the place.

We came here for Sunday lunch yesterday. The food was excellent. The service quick and efficient. The restaurant was full and it's easy to see why. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and I would happily return.

Lunch with friends the other day was a delight - great welcome as we entered the hotel, taken to our table and menus dispersed! What excellent value - menu offers either two or three courses with a great choice of dishes to choose from.

The hosts, Ken & Bob are welcoming and provide a good introduction to what will follow. The food is to a good standard and well presented. The restaurant is quite spacious, you don't feel on top of the other diners. A pleasant place to visit for a nice meal!

All aspects of the lunch were great from the friendly welcome, the service and the food. I was impressed with the value of our meal too. They could've charged a lot more - shows integrity and I like that.

Had many lovely meals here none have ever been less than incredible and the staff are all extremely helpful and attentive.

Excellent establishment,good and drink are good and very friendly staff who made our family feel at home.

Habiendo vivido aquí durante 12 años no tenía ni idea de que este lugar existía. Éramos los únicos, pero eso no cambia. El ambiente era precioso. El extenso menú y la comida insuperable. La camarera era discreto y parecía el momento en que necesitaba llegar...

4 de nosotros celebramos un cumpleaños con almuerzo aquí recientemente. Nos cuidó todo el tiempo que estuvimos allí. Visitamos aquí tan a menudo como posible.

This was a nice surprise. The restaurant is quite large but still pleasant. The ambiance is good. It is advisable to book even though it was a Wednesday lunchtime ! The menu is good with now the option of the Christmas menu. I had the plaice and vegetables. The bowl of vegetables were enough for 2 people with 5 varieties. The others had the Pacific prawns (main course) and the other Paella. We were not rushed. I will return

I had my 70th Birthday with my family there, nothing was to much trouble for the staff. The Restaurant is excellent with great traditional food.

Nothing surprising here but absolutely nothing to complain about. We booked dinner for eight on a Wednesday night. Greeted warmly on arrival, drinks ordered and taken outside whilst we looked at the menu. At £16.95 for two courses and £19.95 for three, its really good value.Menu is extensive with plenty of favourites such as beef burguignon, fish pie and lamb shank. Nothing pretentious or complicated, just tasty food in good sized portions.Waitress was friendly, helpful and attentive. Food came out quickly but we were asked if we were ready for each course.It isn't reinventing British cuisine but just doing what know and love quite well.

Well organised, menu choices were made, great speaker gave really interesting talk then food was served speedily & hot. Not one complaint.

We came for Sunday lunch the food was very nice and there is a good choice for everyone. The staff are very friendly and can't do enough for you we will certainly be going there again in fact we are probably gong for my husbands birthday in June.

We first came here six months ago and were immediately impressed by the friendliness of the staff, quality of the food and attention to detail. Half a year on and nothing has changed - proving that we have experienced the rule, rather than the exception, with this well run establishment. If we had a "compaint", which we jokingly made, it was that the menu was so extensive and inviting that choosing what to have from the mouthwatering selection was an almost impossible task. The place is easy to find in a quiet area and parking is good, although the decorative gravel does not make life easy for ladies wearing high heels, walking from car to the main entrance. The foyer, bar-area and restaurant itself are warm, welcoming and comfortable. Once your meal is finished you can walk it off by strolling along a well-lit wide road to look at the sea. We did this late at night and felt perfectly safe in this quiet sleepy backwater.

Excellent service food and ambiance for Christmas Easter any special day.lovely lunches too are very good value

We went as a party of 9 to celebrate 2 birthdays. Good service from some very young staff. Food was good, we had a wide variety of dishes from the menu. The bill was very reasonable and would recommend to anyone wanting a quiet meal.

Had lunch with family and friends the food was excellent and you couldn't fault the staff who were very attentive,nothing seemed too much trouble. Hotel is nicely situated near to the beach about 500 yards. Excellent for any occasion,whether it's for breakfast ,lunch or dinner.

Portions were small. Extra vegetables had to be ordered even though they were overcooked. The Basmati rice was served "claggy". In summary, not real value for the money. Sorry guys, could do better.

Twice I have tried to book on line for a Saturday evening using their website and no-one got back to me to confirm or indeed tell me they were fully booked for that night. just left in limbo telephoned on a Saturday morning no-one picked up.I did attend for lunch with a group we had the set menu nothing special very expensive and terrible slow service considering we were on a working lunch break which the hotel was made fully aware of.Very negative review could improve no end as the only al a carte restaurant serving an English/French menu in the village.

I had forgotten to post a review following several visits over the years, possibly because every time they get everything right, and if there is a problem it gets put right...quickly. The Manor has a tremendous following and it is always advisable to book. When you arrive you are greeted with a smile and shown to your table, unless you fancy a drink in the small bar beforehand.The atmosphere is light and relaxed with contemporary furnishings and the service is always attentive and willing to please. Tables are well spaced with nice place settings, old fashioned standards still work... and with a menu that is not large but offers a wide variety of dishes, both "standards" and some more innovative selections. The wine list is very reasonable with again a good selection. The food is always nicely presented, not too fussy, but again tidy and is really flavoursome. I think the trick here is that there are not too many menu choices and that keeps it simple for the customer and of course the kitchen.You are never rushed which means a very relaxed and enjoyable lunch or dinner.Great.

Just had a Christmas lunch in a group of about forty people. The food was delicious, in ample portions and well presented at a very reasonable price. The decor was pleasant and the service good. Only suggestion - please replace the low, saggy, uncomfortable chairs.

A reasonable lunch. The food was OK but not great. The starters were fine (white bait and breaded mushrooms being the choices made). Two of our party had the plaice fillet which was beautifully fresh and well cooked. The beef in the beef and ale pie was very good but the "ale" was not very evident and the steak special was good and cooked as requested. The vegetables however were disappointing, with only the broccoli being obviously fresh. The carrots seemed to have come from a tin, the peas were undercooked and the french beans were frozen - nothing wrong with frozen but why not fresh? An absolute plus were the staff who were friendly and helpful, offering excellent service. The price for lunch was very reasonable and the alcohol was also very reasonably priced.

Just had lunch at this restaurant. Ordered the prawn starter which was okay, followed by the thai green curry. This curry had absolutely no flavour. It was a congealed beige gloop with 4 very overcooked small pieces of chicken in it. No thai spices had been anywhere near this dish. Wont be visiting again.

My mother is the local. We like to take her out for Sunday lunch when we visit, and I chose Rustington Manor because of its proximity and also its good trip advisor rating. None of the family - aged between 12 and 93 - were disappointed! Nice atmosphere, comfortable, spacious dining room and excellent service. The friendly staff were courteous, helpful and efficient throughout. A nice, balanced menu offered 2 or 3 course options; we all plumped for 2 (main + dessert) and I think 3 would have been a struggle! There was a reasonable wine selection on offer, too. We shall definitely go back, and remember to take cash, for a 5% discount, although I felt the prices were pretty reasonable anyway.

Very good food and service. Only complaint not enough variety of vegetables. Would not recommend the Christmas lunch.

I have been to this restaurant many times before but on this this occasion I was very disappointed. We received a warm welcome but after that it slowly went down hill. On a hot evening there was very little cold draught beer or cider to choose from as it is the summer and a Friday night this is unacceptable and not for the first time this has happened. Our order was taken and after a short while we were shown to our table the restaurant was not full and we a party of 9 was the largest. My mushroom soup arrived and was tepid and the waiting staff was only giving out bread to people who had ordered the soup We kept asking for the wine list and some water but this was a second thought to the waiting staff, the wine list should be given to any guest first with the menus. The main course got worse my sirloin steak looked grey and very unappetising and no flavour . I did not complain at the time as this would have upset the host who's birthday it was. I ordered the cheese to finish when it arrived there was not stilton on enquiring of the missing item I was asked what menu did I ordered from and said the one I was given. Tea and coffee was fun one of the guests the hosts wife asked for tea it came not in a nice pot but with the bag in the cup floating away.The only right thing that was on the menus was service on included. Please note that we were the only outside guests eating and had the restaurant to out self's and to make you laugh the staff were setting up for breakfast for the next day and cleaning the kitchen while we were still sitting and having coffee maybe we were in the way and they wanted us to leave?

Went there for my cousins 21st birthday excellent value for money nothing was too much trouble for them and the staff were very accommodating

We booked a one night stay as it was the nearest hotel available to Goodwood motor racing circuit. We cannot recommend it highly enough. Room was first class, lovely garden, excellent restaurant- would definitely go back and would highly recommend.

Very nice classy restaurant serving lovely food & good service with a nice little bar area & reception

As a family we like to go out and have a festive meal, Rustrington Manor fits the bill it is close by and easy to access. I have been to this restaurant before so as before we had to per-order our meal as we were a party of 9,the night we attended there were other large parties for there Christmas dinners. At first we could not find a person to attend to us as it was very busy but after a while we did manage to get a staff member to serve us drinks before our meal. This to me was the only let down of the evening it would had been nice to be greeted at the main entrance and our parties name taken. Even with the restaurant full the service was very good and the festive dinner was piping hot. The negatives of this restaurant is that you are not sure what drinks they have behind the bar and how many staff they have on. The atmosphere is very homely and it is very clean the staff are young and very helpful and willing.

I belong to a luncheon club where we travel around our local area, having lunches in different venue's, mostly restaurants, and the occasional pub.We have again booked the Rustington Manor for our Christmas meal as the club members, rate it highly. The Christmas menu is the usual fare, which we all tend to go for. We are mostly plain eaters, with a couple of vegetarians, but we do like value for money. This is the second time we have been to The Manor, the food is good and wholesome, the chef is great, the staff are friendly, and the place is very well run, and a pleasure to eat in.

Service not great, food average, not very welcoming ambiance. Manage very third rate and seemed to spend a evening in the bar (not behind it)

Wonderful Sunday Roast in the contemporary but intimate Lodwicks Restaurant. Ample portion size. Great beef, Turkey and sticky toffee pud...absolutely perfection with great service. Thank you

An excellent restaurant with very good food, service and ambience. We have been there a number of times and have never been disappointed. Highly reccommended

Went here with two friends for a birthday meal. We all chose the 3 course set menu which is excellent value and the portion size is huge!! I had melon to start....there was so much it filled the plate, followed by coq au vin....so tender the chicken just fell apart....the vegetables are brought out separately and on our visit included broccoli, peas, green beans, carrots...plenty for all of us. For dessert I had lemon meringue pie with ice cream....it was delicious. Nothing is too much trouble for the waitresses here...we had fresh French bread at the start of the meal and were advised that we could have more if we required it. Service was very quick....on this occasion if anything may have been slightly too speedy. For 3 courses with a drink each we paid £21 each with service....excellent price for the quality and size of portions. All of us will be returning again.

Decided to visit here after reading the reviews on Tripadvisor. I couldn't fault anything. The restaurant is clean with a fresh feel about it,the waiting staff were friendly and welcoming and the food was flavoursome, well presented and delivered to the table in good time.We opted for the set menu - £16.95 for 3 courses. There was plenty of variety, including home made soup and the mains ranged from coq au vin and curry to good old fish & chips. There was something to please everyone. We will definitely be back

As a surprise my Husband took me to Rustington Manor Hotel for an evening meal. We were greeted by a very jolly Gentleman who asked if we would like a drink, which we kindly did taking a seat at the small but very friendly bar. The choice was very good and we were given the menu to brows while enjoying our drinks. What a lovely selection of starter and main meal, as we finished our drinks we were shown through to the Dining Room with very pleasant decor and soft lighting.After much deliberation we chose our meals, and were presented with beautiful plates of fine food.We devoured our starters and mains then came the dessert! Wow what a choice!! From delightful light sweets to the comfy Granny's puddings with custard, all in all a most successful evening. Since my Birthday we have spent many evenings at The Manor taking both family and friends with us. I can recommend with pleasure Rustington Manor Hotel for a family lunch or a quiet evening meal.,

I decided to book this restaurant to treat a friend for her birthday and I was extremely pleased that I did. The young lady that served us was very friendly and nothing was to much trouble for her. She was the only one serving in the whole of the restaurant and seemed to be doing everything. It was a very busy time and the food was excellent, plenty of it and nice and hot. There was plenty to choose from on the menu to suit all. Will definitely return and fully recommend to other people.

We went here for a family wedding anniversary. We were a party of 10. we had a set three course meal. we all agreed the food was delicious! All cooked to perfection. Small bar are for pre dinner drinks, or outside front garden This place is perfect if you want a quiet dinner, on the flat no stairs, and easy parking outside, with good food. no really a place for children

Best place to eat in this area by a mile the food is fabulous the staff fantastic and a really relaxing atmosphere

What a find. After seeing good reviews elsewhere we decided to have a small family get together at the restaurant and we certainly weren't disappointed. The service was very good and nothing was too much trouble. Food was of a very good standard, nicely presented hot and above all was extremely tasty. As has already been said a good selection of wine is available at prices that will not break the bank and a nicely stocked bar. My only gripe was that the "London Pride" was served chilled but that is a personal thing and some people may prefer it that way. The dining room has been very tastefully decorated and the first thing one of our party said as he sat down was "Oh good, comfy chairs!" There is very subtle lighting which gave a nice atmosphere and overall a it was very pleasant experience. Yes a a proper restaurant rather than one of these pretentious and overpriced "gastro pubs"! We shall definitely return!

On Saturday the 15th February 2014 we booked a family table for my Mother in law's Birthday. The service was outstanding, we all had a drink before we went to our table allowing us to study the menu. The food was fresh and piping hot and no rushing between courses. The staff do all they can you make your visit special.

We used the restaurant for an 80th birthday party celebration. We had 32 guests and we had a very positive experience. The menu offered a wide choice which suited everyone and everything was well cooked and served piping hot. Staff were accomadating, efficient and friendly. It was a day to remember, Thankyou!

The restaurant was full on Saturday night, but the bookings were staggered and the staffing was well organised to support it. There was always someone available to ask if you needed something. The menu thoughtfully offers a complete range of choices so you can pick from a range of steaks, duck, chicken and pork dishes through to a good selection of seafood and vegetarian. All portions are a good size - and we had great respect for one group on one table who all managed 3 courses and were still able to get up and walk out afterwards! You certainly get value for money - and the food has taste and style in the way it is cooked and presented.It is good that the menu on the internet is the menu you are given - well worth taking a look at the internet site. Also a good choice of wines at a range of prices. We will certainly be going back to try some of the other offerings. It was a treat to experience dining somewhere that combines high standards and respect for the customer with a degree of informality and friendliness.

The whole evening was very nice, the staff was excellant, and very friendly, there is a good choice of food, which was served very quickly, would recommend a second visit

The food is of a high standard, the service is brilliant and the hotel has a lovely atmosphere. I can't recommend it enough!

Booked for my wife's birthday treat, with friends. Only slightly more expensive than the chains, but the food was absolutely top drawer: well presented and delicious. Portion sizes were not large, but just right so you could have three courses and not leave feeling uncomfortably full. At £25 per head, including drinks, it was superb value. Small restaurant with great ambiance and attentive but not overbearing staff. Highly recommended.

We booked this restaurant for Sunday lunch based primarily on the TripAdvisor reviews. We were not disappointed, it was fabulous. The cost was around £25/head for 3 courses inc drinks and the food was smashing. There is plenty of variety on the menu and the portions are perfectly pitched for a healthy appetite. Our only grumbles and that is overstating it if I am honest.....the cauli for Sunday lunch had no sauce and was not an option either plus the seats were a wee bit uncomfortable for those of us with short legs.More importantly the ambiance was relaxing, the facilities clean and the restaurant was immaculate.Great find and I am now trying to find reasons to revisit yippeee.

Easily the best restaurant we have visited in the area; spotlessly clean, welcoming and attentive staff, comfortable and - most importantly - excellent food at a very reasonable price. All food is cooked to order so takes a little longer than usual to arrive; but well worth the wait. Some of the portions are huge - the braised liver was almost enough for two! All in all a very pleasurable experience and highly recommended.

10 of us went for dinner on Christmas day. The food was excellent and the staff very attentive and nothing was too much trouble for them, Have been several times now, and will certainly be going again soon. Well done to you all for a great lunch.

It was our 15th anniversary so we thought we would try something special. Lodwick's was special........a little more expensive than we normally pay but it was our anniversary! I had the bouillabaisse for a starter and it was delicious. My wife had the creamy brie and she was in raptures. Theses were only the starters! For main I had beef bourguignon and my wife had pork belly ribs. Not only were they absolutely delicious they were very filling. A couple of glasses of house red and a cafe latte rounded it all off. We didn't have room for a sweet!! We would recommend Lodwick's to anybody especially if they wanted a special meal out. Jack, the waiter, was very new but did his very best and helped make a wonderful evening.

There 10 of us who went there for our friends sons 18th birthday and everything was perfect the food was excellect and you got a lot and the drinks seemed very cheap,the staff couldn't do enough for us and what ever we wanted wasn't any problem.An excellent place to go for celebration or a romantic meal for two,it was a good night had by all.

Visited with a large party for my mum's 50th. The owners were so helpful right from the very start, and very accommodating. The food was excellent, there was a lovely ambience and the staff couldnt do enough for you. A great time was had by all!

Had a meal just before Christmas and booked that night for Mother's Day. Menu, service, food just excellent. Great wine list with nothing over £20, with a NZ Marlborough Sauv Blanc at £12.50 (almost half of what we paid at nearby chain). Sunday roast so lean and tender, loads of fresh hot veg. Young serving staff but all so helpful and attentive and well turned out. We liked the owners' previous restaurant in Ferring and were sad to see them go so delighted they are even closer now.