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River Haven Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Rye with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Superior Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite | View from property
Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Exterior
River Haven Hotel sits by the water, offering a welcoming atmosphere with a bar and terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, relax with newspapers, and use luggage storage. Previous travelers consistently praise the staff's helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled Access) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled Access)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (2 Adults & 2 Children) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (2 Adults & 2 Children)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Accessible, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Triple Room, Accessible, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Quayside, Winchelsea, Rye, England, TN31 7EL

What's nearby

  • Rye Heritage Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rye Castle Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 1066 Country Walk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Camber Sands - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Street Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Winery - ‬8 min walk

About this property

River Haven Hotel

Hotel near Camber Sands
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a bar at River Haven Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at River Haven Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 10 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 10 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

River Haven Hotel Rye
River Haven Hotel Hotel
River Haven Hotel Hotel Rye

Frequently asked questions

Is River Haven Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at River Haven Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at River Haven Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at River Haven Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Where is River Haven Hotel located?

Situated in Rye, this hotel is steps from Rye Heritage Centre and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Camber Sands. Lamb House and St Anthony of Padua are also within 10 minutes. Rye Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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River Haven Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 254 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant hotel, comfortable and quiet room, easy parking, very convenient for walking to the centre of Rye.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mayur

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

Amazing stay and perfect location

Hotel location is perfect next to the rover, hotel staff is welcoming, very good breakfast options, good size cozy rooms. Overall a good budget friendly stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean comfortable room, excellent breakfast. Only a few minutes walk from Rye town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

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

Go to Rye

The staff were really kind and friendly. Good quality breakfast. Easy parking. Rye is a delight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff. Above average breakfast for this type of place. Nice size rooms. Clean bathroom but the bathroom was a bit run down.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

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

Great spot for a stay in Rye.

Really lovely staff, nice comfy room and warm. Good location for Rye and car parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the River Haven before and enjoyed both visits. The room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was delicious and staff were very lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

M J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, recently renovated and friendly staff. The breakfast was also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent stay, would come back, staff were friendly and informative.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, very much. Breakfast was wonderful, service was also great 😊. Will stay again when we are in the area. Many Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff who were friendly and very helpful. Convenient location with good parking and an easy short walk into the town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, always stay when in Rye.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff just a short walk from Rye old town, Mermaid Street etc
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location very pleasant staff. Good size car park.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jolanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

River haven hotel stay

Was very nice hotel 🏨 really clean and nelpful friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

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

A wonderful hotel!

I really can’t fault the River Haven hotel at all - every aspect of my visit was perfect. Free parking, lovely friendly staff, spotless large rooms, ideally located in beautiful Rye, delicious breakfast and everything you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

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

Overnight in Rye

Comfortable stay, good breakfast with nice river view, welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

A warm welcome awaits

We were there for Christmas festival . Handy place to stay with large car park. Town centre a short walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff were amazing and so friendly. Hotel a bit dated but clean. Great location only 5 mins walk into town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly,but property is showing its age.Blind in bedroom didn’t work properly,toilet flush missing the button and light above mirror not working.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

Short break.

Very enjoyable couple of days. Friendly hosts and tasty breakfast cooked to order. Clean and comfortable room. Plenty of parking. Excellent location for town. Sadly evening restaurant no longer operating but plenty of other eating options within short walking distance, including a lovely Italian.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was good the staff excellent.It would have been better if the hotel had been able to offer a dining experience in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Little place of joy

Warm welcome form friendly helpful staff. A simple but very clean and comfortable room over looking the river. Delicious breakfast and walking distance to centre of Rye. A little place of joy that we will be returning to.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

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

The George Hotel was wonderful.

It was wonderful. Sally was the best at the front desk. We stayed in the Queen Elizabeth room and the town was delightful. We loved the room and wonderful Christmas atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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