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Ship & Trades

4.0 star property
Riverfront inn with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Bar (on property)
The Ship & Trades, located on the river, offers a welcoming atmosphere and full breakfast service. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy terrace views, or use in-room WiFi. The on-site restaurant serves light meals, and the staff is praised for their attentive service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Chatham, Ship & Trades is on a river. Leeds Castle and Historic Dockyard Chatham are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Strand Leisure Park and Gillingham Golf Club. The Vines Park and Diggerland are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including snowshoeing.
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Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, England, ME4 3ER

What's nearby

  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rochester Castle - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Rochester Cathedral - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Diggerland - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Cooling Castle Barn - 12 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Chatham Station - 5 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship & Trades - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Real China - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Ship & Trades

Upscale inn by the river
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Ship & Trades. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ship & Trades include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per stay

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; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number Yes

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Ship Trades
Ship Trades Chatham
Ship Trades Inn
Ship Trades Inn Chatham
Ship & Trades Chatham, Kent, UK
The Ship & Trades Hotel Chatham
The Ship And Trades
Ship & Trades Chatham Kent UK
Ship & Trades Inn
Ship & Trades Chatham
Ship & Trades Inn Chatham

Frequently asked questions

Is Ship & Trades pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ship & Trades?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ship & Trades?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ship & Trades?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ship & Trades located?

Situated on a river, this inn is within 2 mi (3 km) of Historic Dockyard Chatham, The Strand Leisure Park, and Chatham Naval Memorial. Central Theatre and Priestfield Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Ship & Trades Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 655 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 655 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 655 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 655 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 655 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good spot for an impromptu overnight trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, very helpful staff, great service, comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A busy modern pub with separate restaurant and a small hotel. Room well appointed and clean, we had a waterfront room with large patio. Breakfast a little disappointing, very small buffet with limited options but a reasonable cooked breakfast menu.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a good setting and the transport to Chatham easy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed recently on the 23rd May 2025. The staff were incredibly well mannered - especially receptionist Becky. The stay was very clean, safe and comfortable. Next time we come back to the area we will be staying for sure. Would reccomend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, historic pub walking distance from the Chatham Dockyards. Nice rooms, nice staff, great setting. Breakfast was excellent each day. Dinner was even better. Chatham Dockyards are definitely worth a visit and the pub is just a short walk away. Also, Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle are a short drive away and touring them made for a lovely day. The area around the pub is very walkable and there is an outlet mall just across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great service

Great stay. Food is always amazing and the breakfast a service is outstanding. The only things that i would recommend is just a little Renovation to the standard rooms would make it five star all rounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorian

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

Great location

A lovely one night stay, comfortable and clean room, staff were great, the location is superb, being right by the marina. Breakfast was well presented and very tasty
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel and room excellent (could be better with in room fridge). Breakfast service though was very poor, disinterested staff and not a good attitude towards allergens - despite the venue saying GF options available (placing an iPad on the table and saying look at that - with just bacon and egg to choose from wasn’t great).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

Business

Wonderful place and free upgrade. I’m a frequent stayer and love this gem
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely hotel with great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Service

A lovely hotel with good food and located in a very historic area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Lovely two night stay

Check in was great, staff checked cars into the parking system for the duration of the stay, food was excellent, room was clean, the staff were all great, lots of choice of eating establishments, but I wouldn't have wanted to have missed out on an evening meal here either
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Recommended

Nicely situated pub / hotel for the nearby historic dockyard and Rochester town (and Fort Amhurst) Easy check in. Nice room with waterside view (standard room) Comfy bed and compact bathroom with lots of toiletries. Bar and restaurant both excellent with a good range of local beers and food. Nice covered area on the quay for boat and people watching and lots of outside seating for when the weather is more clement. Great value for money if you're in the Chatham area. £10 trip into town on the Uber or an hour walk (not the prettiest!)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was excellent place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, room clean and well decorated very comfortable, very powerful shower, staff very friendly and professional, don’t let the appearance from the outside put you off, only had the breakfast but it was excellent. Great view over the harbour,In all good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

unhappy

i appreciate the cost of the stay was not great however there were a few things i was not impressed with
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always pleasure to stay here and recommend this place to clients
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near to Chatham docks and surrounding areas. Staff very helpful and friendly, nice room and great food. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Badger

Great place to stay by the marine , lovely rooms, service, food and drink -
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great place to stay

Really nice pub and hotel. Good was excellent!! We stayed on the weekend so it was about loud (not their fault) but customers were very loud and shouting outside. Would definitely stay again when in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay! The room was great, and the food was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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