8.2

1,155 reviews

The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn

The Strand Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7DB, United Kingdom

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Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Free wifi

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

The Ship Inn

Welcome to The Ship Inn, a charming bed and breakfast located in the heart of Rye, United Kingdom. With its prime location just 0.2mi from the city center, you'll be able to easily explore all that this historic town has to offer. The Strand Rye address ensures that you'll be surrounded by the quaint shops, cobblestone streets, and picturesque views that Rye is known for.

At The Ship Inn, you can start your day off right with a delicious breakfast included with your stay. With a total of 1155 reviews, this hotel has created a reputation for providing exceptional service and comfort to its guests. Pet-friendly and equipped with free Wi-Fi, you'll feel right at home in this cozy and inviting establishment.

The amenities at The Ship Inn are sure to impress. Take advantage of the bar and restaurant onsite, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. The hotel offers various accommodations, including non-smoking rooms and family rooms, ensuring that there is something to suit every traveler's needs. With daily housekeeping, baggage storage, and meeting/banquet facilities available, you can relax and enjoy your stay while everything is taken care of.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the charm and comfort of The Ship Inn. With prices starting from just $187, it's an affordable option for your stay in Rye. Book your room today and get ready for a memorable trip to this charming town in the United Kingdom.

Indulge in the delightful dining options available at The Ship Inn. The onsite restaurant offers a family-friendly and traditional ambiance, where you can savor delicious British cuisine. After a day of exploring the charming town of Rye, unwind at the bar and treat yourself to a refreshing drink or two. Whether you're looking for a cozy meal or a lively atmosphere, the restaurant at The Ship Inn is sure to satisfy your culinary cravings.

When it comes to payment options, The Ship Inn accepts a variety of methods including Mastercard, American Express, Visa, Maestro, and Solo. It's important to note that cash is not accepted, so you can conveniently settle your bill with your preferred card. This ease of payment ensures a hassle-free experience during your stay, leaving you more time to relax and enjoy the charming surroundings.

Experience comfort and luxury in one of The Ship Inn's well-appointed rooms. Choose from a range of options, including spacious Double Rooms with Private Bathrooms and One-Bedroom Suites. Each room is designed with your comfort in mind, boasting amenities such as free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Whether you're traveling alone or with your family, you'll find accommodation options to suit your needs and preferences. Prepare for a restful night's sleep on plush beds, ensuring that you wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to make memories at The Ship Inn. Book your stay today and enjoy the comfort, convenience, and charm that this beautiful hotel has to offer. With pet-friendly policies, delicious dining options, and a range of well-equipped rooms, your experience in Rye is sure to be unforgettable.

Closest airports

Lydd Airport

9.1mi

London Gatwick Airport

42mi

London Southend Airport

43mi

London City Airport

48.3mi

Le Touquet – Côte d'Opale Airport

49.1mi

Most popular amenities

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Free wifi

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom in The Ship Inn

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King Room, Private Bathroom

1 King Size Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Experience a comfortable stay in our spacious Double Room with a private bathroom, featuring a luxurious king-size bed, a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, and free toiletries. Relax and enjoy your stay with amenities such as a tea/coffee maker and a shower, making it the perfect choice for couples.

Double Room with Private Bathroom in The Ship Inn

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

1 Double Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Welcome to our cozy Double Room with a Private Bathroom. This lovely room, featuring a comfortable Double bed, offers all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay including a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV. With its modern design and convenient facilities, you'll feel right at home in this charming space.

One-Bedroom Suite in The Ship Inn

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Stay in our spacious One-Bedroom Suite, perfect for 3 adults and 2 children. With a comfortable King size bed and Twin bed, private bathroom, and modern amenities like a coffee machine and flat-screen TV, you'll feel right at home.

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Room - 1 Bed, Private Bathroom

110 sqft

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Tea/Coffee maker

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.

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Double Room

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Guest reviews

8.2

1,155 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Martin

9.1

July 2023

This is a beautiful pub/restaurant/hotel, steeped in history. Well kept, very clean and an ideal location for exploring the historic town of Rye. The room we had was well equipped with all the expected amenities but a little bit on the small side especially for longer stays. The staff were polite and attentive to our needs. Would definitely stay again.

Air conditioning not working efficiently enough to cool the room. Fortunately it was not a hot, muggy night otherwise the temperature in the room may well have been unbearable. We felt the dinner prices were a bit on the higher end of the scale for a pub/restaurant so chose to eat elsewhere.

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Lisa

9.1

August 2023

The Ship has become our bolt hole when visiting Rye, which my sister and I do several times as year. It is very dog friendly and the rooms very comfortable. We always enjoy the very generous breakfast, although we didn’t eat in the restaurant this time, we have in the past and very much enjoyed it. The staff are always friendly, helpful and efficient.

We stayed on a Sunday this time and most of the bar tables had been turned over to dining, so we couldn’t use them for a drink. Whether this was due to a busy Sunday service, or the norm, I couldn’t say.

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Jennifer

8.2

March 2023

it’s a genuine very old inn. the property has been modernised and refurbished in a sympathetic way. The bar and restaurant are full of character with a lovely open fire. Young staff, very helpful, our breakfast waitress was especially friendly.

There were no staff on the premises overnight. This was a problem on one night. The bedrooms were up three flights of stairs. This won’t suit some people so there should be a warning. Our first night was 23rd March. We arrived late, about 8:30 p.m. because of heavy rain and traffic on M25, the restaurant had already closed down for the night. I suppose we could have booked a table, but didn’t because we knew we might be late, just hoped we could get a sandwich. Restaurants close by were also closed by 9:00 p.m. but we did find food in a Turkish restaurant eventually.

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Michael

8.2

February 2023

Fantastic staff that were all very friendly, knowledgable and helpful. We had dinner in the restaurant on Sat night and it was excellent.

We stayed in the room called Middle Strachey Wood (or similar) It was described as ‘cosy’. To be fair all the expected amenities were there and luckily the bed is high so at least we could put things under it! Given that we also booked with our dog there was barely space to get around the bed. However, all was adequate. The bathroom was less so. The wash basin was only just big enough to get my hands in, let alone to wash in. In addition, the wc is so close to the towel rail you are at risk of burning yourself on the towel rail when sitting on the toilet. No idea why you decided to squeeze a bath in as well. A simple shower cubicle would have fitted much better and given space for a useable basin and a safe toilet.

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Mark

10

January 2023

A lovely place to stay, just on the edge of town so quiet but a 2min walk and you are in the centre. fantastic food really well priced and the atmosphere was ace. Guinness was perfect 👍🏻. A nice warm very clean room with a good size as was the bathroom/shower and a very comfy bed and a quiet nights sleep. Breakfast was as much or as little as you wanted with great choice. Every member of staff we meet was friendly and helpful, all in all a perfect break, WE WILL BE BACK!!

Nothing at all, even the weather played ball and was sunny for a nice walk on Camber Sands

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Andrew

10

July 2023

Room was a good size with enough room for our dog bed. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Good Ensuite bathroom with bath and above shower, with lots of hot water. Breakfast was really good and we changed items with no extra cost or fuss. The Staff here are excellent. Really enjoyed our stay Thank you.

The dressing table had broken mirror panels and I would have removed it and replaced with another. (really let the superior room feel down).

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Peter

8.2

September 2022

An old inn in what was a former warehouse in a super central location in historic Rye with a pay and display car park conveniently only a few yards away. Friendly staff and good food. Very comfy bed.

The sleeping area of our room which was up 2 flights of stairs on the second floor was quite small and over the kitchen area and at times smoke from the kitchen came up past the window. The first time it happened we thought there might have been a fire in the kitchen but think they were just frying a steak! This meant that we had to close the window all the time but thank goodness there was an air con unit in the room. The en-suite bathroom which appeared to have been recently refurbed was quite large so did add to the size of the room.

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Mark

8.2

January 2023

Fabulous location and piece of history. Really comfortable and well appointed room. Fresh and modern and such a comfortable bed. Staff really helpful and friendly. The pod coffee machine was a nice touch. Good food in the evening.

Just a few things could've made this perfect. Some things not on the menu. Two mornings running they got our breakfasts wrong. Leak in our bedroom ceiling that resulted in my clothes getting wet. And missing TV remote meant we couldn't use TV to watch netflix.

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Denise

9.1

June 2023

The room and bed was exceptionally comfortable. We had a low beam which was fun as we are over 5ft7inch. But really comfortable. Superb location and the staff really make the ship stand out. So friendly took bags from us to the room and nothing too much trouble. The breakfast was all waiter service which was great and coffee made no press a button and it comes out mixed. Highly recommend will be back .

Nothing to fault.

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Kate

9.1

January 2023

The staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was comfy and it was quiet despite being located above a pub. The location is great for exploring the town and only a few minutes walk from the train station. I ate there for breakfast and an evening meal and both were very tasty. Overall, great value for money and would definitely stay again.

There is only a coffee pod machine (which I couldn't figure out) rather than a kettle (I prefer tea). The staff offered a kettle, though, as soon as I asked.

Points of Interest Around The Ship Inn

Attractions

Rye

0.2mi

Tenterden

8.4mi

Kent & East Sussex Railway

8.5mi

Sissinghurst Castle

13.2mi

Leeds Castle

21.2mi

Canterbury Cathedral

27.4mi

Penshurst Place & Gardens

28.5mi

Dover Castle

28.5mi

Port of Dover

28.8mi

Whitstable

30.9mi

Restaurants

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Amenities of The Ship Inn

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Free wifi

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Ship Inn

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Ship Inn

Is it possible to stay with my pet at The Ship Inn?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at The Ship Inn. Pets are allowed to stay for free and there are no extra charges for them.

At what times are check-in and check-out at The Ship Inn?

The Ship Inn accommodates check-ins starting from 03:00 PM and ending at 10:00 PM. The rooms should be vacated by 11:00 AM.

What's the nightly rate at The Ship Inn?

Accommodation at The Ship Inn starts as low as $187. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

What are the room types available at The Ship Inn?

The Ship Inn offers several types of rooms. They have Double Rooms with Private Bathrooms that can accommodate 2 adults and have a King size bed. These rooms are non-smoking and have a room size of 108 sqft. They also offer a One-Bedroom Suite that can accommodate 3 adults and 2 children. This suite has a King size bed and a Twin bed, a room size of 215 sqft, and is also non-smoking. Lastly, they have another Double Room with Private Bathroom that can accommodate 2 adults and has a Double bed, 108 sqft in size, and is non-smoking.

What are the main attractions at The Ship Inn?

Guests at The Ship Inn can spend their time enjoying the various leisure amenities available. They can start off by relaxing at the bar, where they can indulge in a wide selection of beverages. The hotel also offers restaurants on-site, providing guests with the opportunity to experience delicious British cuisine in a family-friendly and traditional ambiance.

With a focus on leisure, guests can take advantage of these amenities to enhance their stay at the hotel. Whether it's enjoying a meal with family or friends, or simply unwinding with a drink at the bar, guests have plenty of options to enjoy their time at The Ship Inn.

Does The Ship Inn feature its own restaurants?

Yes, The Ship Inn has restaurants on site. The restaurants available are family-friendly and offer traditional British cuisine.

Does The Ship Inn accept credit cards?

No, The Ship Inn does not accept credit cards. They only accept cash as a form of payment.