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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Hush Heath Suite)

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Hush Heath Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double)

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Standard Double)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Standard Double)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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 Rye Farm World and South of England Rare Breeds Centre. Alexandra Park and East Hill Lift are also worth visiting.
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Map
THE STRAND, Rye, England, TN31 7DB

What's nearby

  • Rye Heritage Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Anthony of Padua - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lamb House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • High Weald - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Apothecary Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪No. 50 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cinque Ports Arms - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Ship Inn

Upscale bed & breakfast
The Ship Inn provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and wedding services
  • 1 meeting room and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 1-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Travel cots, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 8 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 cot

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

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 are 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 on 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.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from 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 any lifts

Property is also known as

Ship Inn Rye
Ship Rye
The Ship Inn Rye
The Ship Inn Bed & breakfast
The Ship Inn Bed & breakfast Rye

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 does it cost to stay at The Ship Inn?

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Inn on 28 Jan 2026 start from AU$121.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Ship Inn?

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ship Inn located?

Situated in Rye, this bed & breakfast is steps away from Rye Heritage Centre, St Anthony of Padua and Lamb House. Church of St Mary the Virgin and Rye St. Mary's Parish Church are also within 5 minutes. Rye Station is only a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Ship Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 289 reviews

Reviews

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

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

4/10 Poor

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was Christmas, but the staff were distracted by the busy pub and were not helpful when it came to giving me information about parking. And Christmas Day morning the chef didn't turn up for breakfast. The room was basic and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff- Tom greeted us, checked us in, served us for Breakfast, all of which was excellent. Great customer service all round. What an asset!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great location for both village and coast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith L

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

Very acceptable stay at The Ship

Very happy with our stay at The Ship. Our room Skye Chardonnay was very comfortable. Our little dog was made very welcome with a gift box of treats a toy and poo bags of course! The Housekeeping staff were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub w rooms w friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

Love The Ship!

Always have a lovely time at the Ship. Have stayed many times. Food particularly good this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Had a great time - staff and location were perfect, will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are well-appointed, very clean and have tea and coffee-making facilities. Due to the age of the building it is not air conditioned so can get hot on a warm night, although the hotel supplies fans.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great room

Our room turned out to be a suite :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Little night away

We stayed here to break up a journey, lovely little place to stay right by the river and only a short walk to the high street, room very comfy with good bathroom, tea / coffee tray, food was avaliable but we eat elsewhere but heard good reviews
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great position and lovely homely feel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flawless. We loved our stay at The Ship Inn and I strongly recommend it for any stay in Rye. The location is fantastic, right in the heart of town. The pub is beautiful and historic and the room itself modern and faultlessly clean. Some little details I really appreciated: tea and coffee and kettle in the room (with oat milk sachets!), a deep bath, tv, desk fan and a very comfy, spacious bed. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room and very welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manas

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

Nice place to stay in Rye.

Lovely hotel in pub. Friendly staff. Nice room, fun decor. Clean bathroom. Real coffee in the room. Pub has nice selection drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sian

Liked: Amenities
Cosy room in a lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

irene

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

Wonderful place to stay

A lovely place to stay if you are visiting Rye. It’s in a great spot with good food and very helpful, friendly staff. Couldn’t fault it at all and would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Will stay again!

Lovely feel to the place with excellent food and drink served and very nice staff. Centrally located and in easy walking distance to most things. Exceptional value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Nice people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024