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The Old Borough Arms

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Rye with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
Highchair
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

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Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, free WiFi

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

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Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Children's books
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

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TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

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Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Rm8) | Individually decorated, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Rm8)

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Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Children's books
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite (Multiple Rooms) | Individually decorated, free WiFi

Family Room, Ensuite (Multiple Rooms)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Children's books
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
The Strand, Rye, England, TN31 7DB

What's nearby

  • Rye Heritage Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rye Castle Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 1066 Country Walk - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Camber Sands - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Old Borough Arms

Upscale guesthouse near Camber Sands
Consider a stay at The Old Borough Arms and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. The on-site local cuisine café, The Mermaid Street Cafe, offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and babysitting are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs and children's books
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available for a fee: GBP 2 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Mermaid Street Cafe

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately GBP 2.0 to 12.0 per person

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Borough Arms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Borough Arms?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Old Borough Arms?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Borough Arms located?

Situated in Rye, this guesthouse is steps from Rye Heritage Centre and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Camber Sands. Lamb House and St Anthony of Padua are just steps away. Rye Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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The Old Borough Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 329 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Nice old world feel to the hotel, very good value. Would definitely use again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10

This is a cute place, in the middle of Rye, staff were nice, bed was comfortable, but there was a strong damp smell in the hallway and sewage smell in our toilet. The shower tiles were mouldy in the grout and the shower drain full of hair and soap scum.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Very pleasant room. Staff were friendly. Nice area of Rye.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Nice, friendly little hotel in a very central location. Room and bathroom were quite clean. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Brilliant central location to everything to explore on foot. Lovely little b&b and made very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Good check-in, friendly staff, comfortable bed, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Had a wonderful time an everyone was so lovely, helpful and welcoming, rye itself is a wonderful town, very beautiful with great food
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Fantastic location, very friendly owner and staff, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Great B&B with a nice location in the middle of Rye. Nice restaurants within walking distance and easy to find a parking place even if B&B does not offer such. Room was a bit tiny but nicely decorated and with comfortable beds. Breakfast was very nice and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Property was in a great location in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Very clean and friendly staff . Found humidifier outside the room quite loud and a little irritating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Fantastic location in the old centre of Rye , great little outdoor terrace for breakfast/ drinks .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Beautiful old inn, our room was very clean and in very good condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

Lovely room with modern bathroom. Friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent. Enjoyed our stay here and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Good value for a weekend in Rye, convenient for all local shops and restaurants. Comfortable bed and modern bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10

Well located and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay here. The host was welcoming and friendly. The room was cosy, and very peaceful. Comfy bed, and such a beautiful and cute hotel; such a picturesque setting. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Charming place. Clean and spacious room. Friendly staff and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Had a really lovely stay at The Old Borough Arms. Lovely hosts who were really welcoming. Made us a great breakfast that set us up for a days wondering around the town and area. Room was very comfortable, warm and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Our stay in Rye was so enjoyable. We felt very welcomed. The hosts were helpful & accomodating (allowing us to check in early). The rooms were clean and comfortable, the restaurant serves delicious food, and the accommodation is centrally located in beautiful corner of Rye. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

A warm greeting upon arrival. Great location with pubs and restaurants only minutes away. Lovely fresh and clean room, comfy bed and a great night sleep! 5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Great location right next to Mermaid St and really friendly service. Really appreciated being able to have breakfast from the Mermaid Cafe with 10% off as guests of the inn. The only thing was that the walls are quite thin being a historical establishment so you can hear things going on outside the room. Be sure to pack earplugs if you’re a light sleeper!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

Owner was very warm and friendly- very enthusiastic welcome and looked after us very well indeed. Breakfast was mega and so good- didn't need lunch! The bed was one of the best ever and very difficult to get out of, even for breakfast. If we had a small criticism it would that the room could do with a lick of paint and some of the equipment needs updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

The staff are amazing. there was a mix up with the booking from Expedia and the staff fixed the problem which ended up with us getting an upgrade. This was fantastic. The accomodation is well located, clean and serive is super friendly. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Sarah is an incredible host! She was accommodating for our evening check in and helped arrange babysitting. Traveling with two toddlers isn't easy, but she was so helpful and made us feel right at home. I'll miss their comfortable bed and luxurious bedding. The kids loved bubble baths in the tub. The Tilling Suite was perfect for our family of 4 and a friend who joined.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023