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The Ship Inn

4.0 star property
Business travelers find a convenient meeting room at this coastal inn, while leisure guests can start their day with breakfast before exploring the area

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The Ship Inn, near the coastline, offers a welcoming bar and restaurant. Guests enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi and luggage storage. Special occasions benefit from wedding services. Past visitors consistently praise the staff's helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 bedroom
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Rye is home to The Ship Inn. Rye Golf Club and Oxney Organic Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit South of England Rare Breeds Centre and Phoenix Arts Centre. Stables Theatre and Tenterden Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Rye travel guide
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THE STRAND, Rye, England, TN31 7DB

What's nearby

  • High Weald
    High Weald
    3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Rye Heritage Centre
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rye St. Mary's Parish Church
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rye Castle Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 1066 Country Walk
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rye Station
    5 min walk

Restaurants

  • The Mermaid Inn
    2 min walk
  • Rye Waterworks Micropub
    6 min walk
  • The Mermaid Street Café
    1 min walk
  • Whitehouse
    4 min walk
  • The George In Rye
    4 min walk

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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 9:00 AM to 11:00 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ship Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 8 per day.

What time is check-in at The Ship Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ship Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ship Inn located?

Situated in Rye, this bed & breakfast is steps from Rye Heritage Centre and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Camber Sands. St Anthony of Padua and Lamb House are just steps away. Rye Station is only a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Ship Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 333 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benedict

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable bed and the premium coffee and tea of offer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome from Dwayne, lovely atmosphere and a really good breakfast after a very comfortable nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff, lovely old building
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and en suite was lovely. We had dinner in the bar which was tasty and staff where polite. Number of car parks within walking distance and well placed to explore the town
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming staff on arrival and during our stay. A pleasant and well located Hotel/Pub that met our needs. Room was small, but it says that in the description, so no complaints from us unlike others who obviously hadn't bothered to read the room descriptions. Comfortable bed and decent pillows which were most welcome. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely comfortable clean room, very helpful staff. There was no air conditioning and we couldn’t open the windows and we stayed during a heatwave so the room was very hot. Next time probably wouldn’t pay for breakfast as there are lots of excellent cafes close by
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great food in restaurant. Hotel doesn't do breakfast in week but lovely cafe next door doing breakfasts etc. Car park close too, have to pay but free 7pm to 7am.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and room were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, comfortable and cosy. Full of local style.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel/Pub is very clean and has a reasonably extensive food and drinks menu. My room (9) was a little small but as a single occupant, it was very adequate. It had a kettle and all the condiments, including some biscuits. A water jug was also supplied. The staff were very attentive and professional. A quick shout to Amelia who went out of her way to provide perfect customer satisfaction. I have stayed before and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was modern and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good value for money. Very good service, excellent location and an excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean accommodation. Comfy bed. Lovely staff. First class chef for both dinner and breakfast (which was huge). Cracking stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No Lift, we were on the 3rd floor and narrow stairs but the staff assisted with our luggage, the dinner food and drinks were excellent. Great service. However it was under new management and the menu was not up to date, sign said breakfast at 8 but they were closed. charming area to walk around. No assigned parking and you had to pay except for the hours from 7pm-7am
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really lovely suite. Good pub food and brilliant staff. Recommended if a family needs to stay in one room in Rye. Only negative wansa little pub noise in the evening but absolutely to be expected
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a lovely stay at The Ship! Staff are absolute gems. Food was great and the room was cosy and comfortable. Thanks as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant enough stay unfortunately the bar area closed at 8pm so we had to go out for a drink. I are there and did not really enjoy my chicken roast, which is unusual as it is one of my favourite meals. The worst thing was possibly the parking they advertise self parking which is in fact street parking. On a Sunday afternoon in this busy part of town there was no spaces to be found the car par.ks were full and no spaces on the streets at all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely, food was great ..a great location to explore the historic town of rye
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Inn helpful staff good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely interior decor, friendly staff, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024