My husband and I had 2 nights in Brighton for a short mid week break. The Cavalaire was excellent. Garry and Derek were very welcoming and breakfast was great. The position is very convenient for things to do and restaurants.

My wife and I stayed at the Cavalaire for a mid-week get away without the kids and made the reservation from the car an hour before we arrived. They were helpful getting us parked (a challenge for which they have a good remedy, be sure to ask). On arrival, they got us to our room and then gave us a map of Brighton and began to mark out many locally-owned restaurants, coffee houses, and pubs within walking distance (everything is within walking distance of this place). We were fortunate to stay in one of their 4-poster rooms. It was big and comfortable and had a functional ensuite bath with a nice shower--plenty of pressure and hot water. The bed was quite comfortable with nice linens. Breakfast was made to order, pretty much anything we asked for they had. Good omelets. Full English or breads. We enjoyed our conversation(s) with Derek and Gary, the owners. They are great hosts.

We stayed at The Cavalaire for two nights and it was excellent. We've stayed before and enjoyed it but this time was even better. The owners are very friendly and welcoming and nothing was a bother to them. Breakfast is fantastic.

The Cavalaire was a real 10/10 experience. We had two wonderful nights there in November 2011. From the minute we arrived the experience was superb. Derek was so welcoming and we enjoyed a free upgrade to a four posted bedded room - a beautifully appointed room was just a fantastic, comfortable base. Derek recommended some local Kemp Town eateries and bars - we had thought we would spend the weekend evenings in the Lanes but instead enjoyed some "proper" atmospheric pubs just a few minutes walks away and two superb meals one in an Italian and one in a Thai that had been recommended. We also sampled a great cocktail bar which Derek had told us about.
The breakfast is superb too - the guys are so friendly and the food was really delicious, loads of choice with all tastes and appetites catered for..
The hotel has been lovingly restored both the public areas and our room. The Cavalaire simply gives you everything you need - genial, helpful hosts, lovely room, great food, 5minutes from the seafront, 5 minutes from nightlife and 10 mins from the Lanes ... the perfect base - we will definitely be back!