The Ship Inn

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Superior Double) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Hush Heath Suite) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
$59
$49 nightly
$59 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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THE STRAND, Rye, England, TN31 7DB
  • Place, Rye Heritage Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lamb House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Hush Heath Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Standard Double)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rye

With a stay at The Ship Inn in Rye, you'll be just steps from Rye Heritage Centre and St Anthony of Padua. .This bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lamb House and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Landgate.

What's nearby

  • Rye Heritage Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lamb House - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rye Castle Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 1066 Country Walk - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • High Weald - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Apothecary Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪No. 50 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cinque Ports Arms - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Ship Inn

Bed & breakfast in Rye with a restaurant and a bar
The Ship Inn offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. 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 the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Stay in one of 11 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Ship Inn serving guests of The Ship Inn. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Ship Inn - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

The Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 290 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff could be friendlier. Not a good atmosphere in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful Room clean and fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable bed, excellent shower, v good freshly-cooked breakfast, pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff- Tom greeted us, checked us in, served us for Breakfast, all of which was excellent. Great customer service all round. What an asset!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good standard bedrooms in the pub, small but well finished rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, West Kingsdown

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our stays at The Ship. It’s very convenient for Rye without being over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SIMON

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated in a good position within walking distance off all the Town's attractions. Excellent Breakfasts, set you up for the day. The room was clean and comfortable with good en-suite bathroom, with shower. Would use again on next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Stay

Room was immaculate and breakfast was really enjoyable. The ship inn was also in a great location with nearby parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness
I wish I had liked this inn more. When my train was delayed by a few hours, they willingly accommodated a late check-in. However, I was disappointed by the room. First, there is mildew in the shower. Second, they left the service door next to my room open to facilitate housekeeping, but that meant that all the cooking smells from the kitchen below entered my room. Because the windows can’t be opened more than a few inches, there was no way to air the room. I had to clean the fan before I could use it since it was furry with dust. I loved Rye, but not this inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very acceptable stay at The Ship

Very happy with our stay at The Ship. Our room Skye Chardonnay was very comfortable. Our little dog was made very welcome with a gift box of treats a toy and poo bags of course! The Housekeeping staff were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Komal

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great staff and room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flawless. We loved our stay at The Ship Inn and I strongly recommend it for any stay in Rye. The location is fantastic, right in the heart of town. The pub is beautiful and historic and the room itself modern and faultlessly clean. Some little details I really appreciated: tea and coffee and kettle in the room (with oat milk sachets!), a deep bath, tv, desk fan and a very comfy, spacious bed. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

KATE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent breakfast, friendly staff. Two flights of fairly steep stairs, not a problem for us but maybe difficult for some people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are well-appointed, very clean and have tea and coffee-making facilities. Due to the age of the building it is not air conditioned so can get hot on a warm night, although the hotel supplies fans.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025