🇬🇧 Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
Ocean Hotel
📍 Butlins Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1JJ
Your stay — Ocean Hotel
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or post offices for best rates; avoid airport or tourist bureau exchanges which add poor rates and fees.
Contactless debit/credit cards widely accepted up to £100; mobile pay common in most shops, cafes, and supermarkets.
Rounding up taxi fare or leaving 10% in restaurants if service not included; optional in pubs/cafes.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a supermarket cafe or chain is about £2.50.
A filled baguette or jacket potato from a cafe around £5-6.
Fish and chips from a takeaway or pub main for about £10-12.
Limited street food; try the seafront stalls in summer for burgers or crepes.
Tesco, Asda, and Lidl are common budget supermarkets in the area.
Primark in town centre or charity shops for cheap secondhand finds.
Local buses £2 per single journey; Stagecoach day ticket around £5. From Gatwick, train via Southern Rail is cheapest (approx £20-25 single).
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
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
Bognor RegisFor 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.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 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.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →London Victoria → Bognor Regis Station
💡 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.
Bognor Regis Station → Shoreline Hotel
💡 Call the hotel from the platform — they'll send a minibus if available. Cheaper than a black cab, but book 30 minutes ahead.
Gatwick Airport → Shoreline Hotel, Bognor Regis
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Bognor Taxis to avoid airport surcharges. The drive is a straight shot down the A23 and A27.
Brighton Palace Pier → Bognor Regis High Street
💡 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Ocean Hotel?
Check-in at Ocean Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
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
💡 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.
💡 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.
💡 Free entry but donations appreciated — a pound coin will do. Allow 45 minutes to see everything. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
💡 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.
💡 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.