The Ship Inn

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Rye with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Front of property
Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Hush Heath Suite)
Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Hush Heath Suite)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

Explore the area

Map
THE STRAND, Rye, England, TN31 7DB
  • Rye Heritage Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lamb House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Rye St. Mary's Parish Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Rochester (RCS)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Standard Double)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Hush Heath Suite)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Rye

At The Ship Inn you'll be within steps of Rye Heritage Centre and St Anthony of Padua. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, The Ship Inn, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, wedding services and luggage storage. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Rye B&B include Lamb House and Church of St Mary the Virgin.

What's nearby

  • Rye Heritage Centre - 2 min walk
  • Rye Castle Museum - 5 min walk
  • 1066 Country Walk - 8 min walk
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 3 min drive
  • Camber Sands - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Cinque Ports Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fig - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ypres Castle Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Crown Inn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Ship Inn

Bed & breakfast in Rye with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Rye bed & breakfast.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Ship Inn offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 8 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Ship Inn

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 1-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 8 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay and Apple Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Ship Inn Rye
Ship Rye
The Ship Inn Rye
The Ship Inn Bed & breakfast
The Ship Inn Bed & breakfast Rye

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ship Inn?

The Ship Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship Inn?

As of 22 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Inn on 26 Jan 2025 start from AU$118.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Ship Inn?

Yep, The Ship Inn has a self car park for GBP 8 per day.

Are there any beaches close to The Ship Inn?

The closest beach to The Ship Inn is Winchelsea Beach (3.9 km).

What makes The Ship Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ship Inn.

Does The Ship Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ship Inn?

No, The Ship Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ship Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ship Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ship Inn?

Dogs are welcome at The Ship Inn, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

The Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 222 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 222 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 222 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 222 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 222 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely interior decor, friendly staff, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above average Lack of lift,as per normal in UK Most staff were welcoming, one was pushy and not very approachable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely hotel, great facilities and the staff were really friendly and helpful. Big shout out to the new manager Will.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a couple comfortable nights stay at The Ship Inn. The room was very spacious and clean. The bed was a little too soft for us, but that's just our own personal preference. Food in the restaurant was amazing with friendly staff and prompt customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Inn helpful staff good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

irene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay
A lovely place to stay if you are visiting Rye. It’s in a great spot with good food and very helpful, friendly staff. Couldn’t fault it at all and would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

JP

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with group
Lovely suite for 3 of us to share. Very good price too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying at The Ship as it was not far to walk to train station and hosted several performances as part of the Rye Jazz & Blues Festival. We dropped our luggage off to check other gig locations and returned for lunch. Their Sunday Roast was delicious, accompanied with Yorkshire Puddings, roast veg and gravy and a good chpice of locally produced wines and beer. The staff were friendly, knowledgable and efficient and I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay! Such lovely staff. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chantelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room and very welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What service! Seldom seen better. Thanks everyone. Breakfast was a nice bonus, well cooked and again, super service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! Staff were great Room was just very hot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ship ahoy !
Lovely historic place with great, friendly service. Good food. And very dog friendly !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint but
The inn is quaint and the room has its charms, but like many old inns there is no air conditioning. When we stayed in early August, the evening outside was cool and pleasant, but the room was very warm. Even with an open window and fan, it was hard to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Abdulrahman

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at the ship inn and my experience was far from satisfactory. Firstly, the room was extremely stifling, making it uncomfortable to stay in. There was no adequate ventilation or air conditioning to alleviate the heat, which significantly affected my overall comfort. Additionally, the hotel charged £19 for breakfast, which was an absolute disappointment. The quality of the food was subpar, and the croissant, in particular, was disgraceful. For the price, I expected much better. Overall, I would not recommend staying at this hotel due to the uncomfortable room conditions and the poor quality of the breakfast. There are certainly better options available for the price. Feel free to modify any part of this review to better suit your experience or add any additional details you think are important.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I've gone a Rye
The Ship Inn was a pleasant surprise. Staff were helpful and friendly. Food was great and the beers refreshing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Risa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024