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The Lookout Rye

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The Lookout Rye provides amenities like a terrace and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror.

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a chandelier.

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a window.

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view.

Classic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Rye, The Lookout Rye is in the city center and near the beach. Rye Castle Museum and Phoenix Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lamb House and Landgate. South of England Rare Breeds Centre and Tenterden Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Windsurfing, sailing, and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Rye travel guide
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Hilders Cliff, Rye, England, TN31 7LD

What's nearby

  • Rye Castle Museum
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • 1066 Country Walk
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Landgate
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rye St. Mary's Parish Church
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rye Heritage Centre
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rye Station
    6 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    98 min drive

Restaurants

  • Knoops
    1 min walk
  • Whitehouse
    4 min walk
  • The Mermaid Street Café
    6 min walk
  • The Mermaid Inn
    5 min walk
  • The Fig
    1 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

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 14.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 14.50 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lookout Rye pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Lookout Rye?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Lookout Rye?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Lookout Rye located?

Located in the heart of Rye, this hotel is steps from Rye Art Gallery, Landgate, and Rye Castle Museum. 1066 Country Walk and Kino Rye are also within 5 minutes. Rye Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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 Lookout Rye Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 880 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 880 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 880 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 880 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 880 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in fab central location , although paid £10 for parking behind hotel , it was worth the convince. Room 8 was great , so spacious with lovely view and comfy bed . Breakfast was good in an attractive dining area . A good 1 night break
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, clean , tidy , decor starting to get a bit tired but they are starting to rectify this , needs a bit of tlc on the outside but very pleasant stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely, rooms very clean. There were a few areas of the hotel that were a little tired but restoration work seemed to be underway. Very central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Although some areas needed renovation for example the main stairway carpet was very worn and the rooms were a little dusty in places but the room was clean enough I would like to recommend the hotel and it’s staff they were absolutely amazing and they couldn’t done enough for us the breakfast was wonderful lots of choice I would recommend this hotel beautiful setting too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful. It was an old hotel so had a few issues but overall quite nice. We would stay again. It was central to all activities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice comfortable accomodation, great staff. Some refurbishment work going in but did not affect the bedroom. Lovely views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very attentive, property in places was tired and needed addressing.Excellent breakfast choice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
A bit tired in the hallways and stairs, room was good though plenty of space. Breakfast was good and the location is excellent for Rye.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the location were great. The parking system was execrable, requiring that a parking app be downloaded but then the app wouldn’t accept my US Mobile number. After 45 minutes the hotel receptionist finally went online to pay the fee for me and charged my credit card. The hotel should make this option available at the outset!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and perfect place to relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hotel room was excellent, roomy, clean and well serviced. Only addition I would have liked would be a small fridge. The staff were all brilliant and very helpful. Breakfasts were fabulous with an excellent choice of cooked (full english or kippers) and continental style. Depending where your rrom is located there can be a lot of steps so people with limited mobility should check before booking. Location to town and facilities excellent. We enjoyed our stay enorously.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay at this hotel- it didn’t disappoint. Great location, good sized bedrooms nicely furnished. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay breakfast in the morning was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, rooms clean, staff very friendly, breakfast delicious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size, the beds were comfy all in all a very pleasant stay! Very well located aswell! Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love coming here, Alex as always makes us really welcome and it is always a pleasure seeing him. The french guy at breakfast too is always friendly and the food i find is always good and cooked really well and the buffet is enough for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was charming and clean, breakfast was delicious, staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful, good location. Good choice for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring Rye.Friendly staff.Had a spacious room on the ground floor. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tired room reasonably clean breakfast ok beautiful views lots of stairs
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, breakfast was hot and nice. Lovely old hotel that needs some care. It is a shame the pool is no longer in use.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and a good breakfast. The hotel was clean but the building , furnishings and decor are very tired and dated. It was once a lovely hotel but now needs a lot of money spent on it .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for one day with my daughter we were impressed with room it was a very nice room with a terrace . The location was great , it was only about 20 mins by bus from Rye station to the Camber sand beach. The breakfast was amazing it was intercontenent, the gay who served us was so polite and helpful and the rest of staff too. Will be nice if they change the hotel carpet otherwise its highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great the room was clean and really nice. Overall would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very well positioned in the centre of Rye, with good value Ringo parking to the rear. Good common room facilities; dining, bar, terrace and reception. Hotel and room very clean with good quality selection of toiletry products, towels etc. Comfy bed and bedding. Plus a great table fan that was needed of a record breaking hot day/night Hotel only let slightly down with tried decor needs a bit of decorative TLC and some fixture and fitting updates.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026