🇬🇧 Bognor Regis, United Kingdom

Ocean Hotel

📍 Butlins Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1JJ

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Your stay — Ocean Hotel

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Money & Currency

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Local currency

Pound Sterling, GBP

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Where to exchange

Use high-street banks or post offices for best rates; avoid airport or tourist bureau exchanges which add poor rates and fees.

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Cards & contactless

Contactless debit/credit cards widely accepted up to £100; mobile pay common in most shops, cafes, and supermarkets.

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Tipping etiquette

Rounding up taxi fare or leaving 10% in restaurants if service not included; optional in pubs/cafes.

Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget

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Cheap coffee

Filter coffee from a supermarket cafe or chain is about £2.50.

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Best-value lunch

A filled baguette or jacket potato from a cafe around £5-6.

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Affordable dinner

Fish and chips from a takeaway or pub main for about £10-12.

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Street food & cheap eats

Limited street food; try the seafront stalls in summer for burgers or crepes.

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Budget groceries

Tesco, Asda, and Lidl are common budget supermarkets in the area.

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Affordable clothes

Primark in town centre or charity shops for cheap secondhand finds.

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Cheapest way around

Local buses £2 per single journey; Stagecoach day ticket around £5. From Gatwick, train via Southern Rail is cheapest (approx £20-25 single).

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Money-saving tips

Buy groceries from Lidl/Asda; take advantage of supermarket meal deals for lunch; walk or cycle the flat seafront rather than using taxis.

Good to know — Bognor Regis

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Plugs & power

Type G · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP

Emergency Contacts

Bognor Regis
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Ambulance / Medical
999 or 112
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Fire Department
999 or 112

For non-emergency police matters, dial 101. For health advice or non-urgent medical issues, call NHS 111. All emergency services operate through 999 (or 112 from mobile) in the UK.

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Where to Eat

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The Robin Hood Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Waverley Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Chez Moi french
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Magna Tandoori Restaurant indian
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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MammaMia italian
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Alex Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Simla indian
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Hakka chinese
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bognor Regis, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Ocean Hotel

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

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Getting Around

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Southern Railway £20

London Victoria → Bognor Regis Station

100 min · Hourly · 06:00–23:00

💡 Get an off-peak day return for £26. From the station, it's a 15-minute walk or a £5 taxi ride to the hotel. Avoid the last train — it's often cancelled.

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Shoreline Hotel Shuttle £5

Bognor Regis Station → Shoreline Hotel

10 min · On request via hotel · 08:00–22:00

💡 Call the hotel from the platform — they'll send a minibus if available. Cheaper than a black cab, but book 30 minutes ahead.

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Airport Transfers Bognor Regis £60

Gatwick Airport → Shoreline Hotel, Bognor Regis

60 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Bognor Taxis to avoid airport surcharges. The drive is a straight shot down the A23 and A27.

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Stagecoach 700 Coastliner £8

Brighton Palace Pier → Bognor Regis High Street

85 min · Every 30 minutes · 06:00–22:00

💡 Sit on the right-hand side for views of the coast. Get a day rider for £12 if you're hopping on and off. The bus drops you a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is check-in at Ocean Hotel?

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Where can I eat cheaply near Ocean Hotel?

A filled baguette or jacket potato from a cafe around £5-6.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Ocean Hotel?

Local buses £2 per single journey; Stagecoach day ticket around £5. From Gatwick, train via Southern Rail is cheapest (approx £20-25 single).

Top Attractions in Bognor Regis

Bognor Regis Beach and Promenade Free

💡 Head to the east side near the pier for quieter spots. The beach is dog-friendly year-round, but restrictions apply on the main beach from May to September.

Bognor Regis Pier Free

💡 The far end is the best spot for watching sunsets. No need to pay for amusements — just walk to the end and back for a free sea breeze.

Bognor Regis Museum Free

💡 Free entry but donations appreciated — a pound coin will do. Allow 45 minutes to see everything. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Hotham Park Free

💡 The park café on site does decent takeaway coffee — cheaper than the seafront. Free parking if you come early, but the car park fills by 10am on sunny weekends.

South Downs Way (Bognor Regis Section) Free

💡 Pick up a free route map from the tourist office at the Rockery Gardens. The first mile is flat and paved, then climbs steeply — great for a quick leg-stretch or a full day's hike.

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