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Ship & Trades

4.0 star property
Riverfront inn with free breakfast and restaurant

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Overlooking the serene waterfront, this building offers stunning views and a tranquil atmosphere.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, where a variety of beverages are available and stools offer seating.
Experience the charm of a historic waterfront setting with a wooden barrel and picnic area overlooking a modern building.
Check-in at the reception area, where friendly staff are available to assist with your stay.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, seating area, and city views.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Explore the area

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Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, England, ME4 3ER
  • Historic Dockyard Chatham
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Rochester Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rochester Cathedral
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LCY-London City)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a desk with a chair.

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, a small table, and a desk, surrounded by large windows and framed artwork.

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Chatham

At Ship & Trades you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Historic Dockyard Chatham and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from The Strand Leisure Park. Highlights at this inn include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The inn's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Chatham inn include Bluewater Shopping Centre and Leeds Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rochester Castle - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Rochester Cathedral - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Diggerland - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Cooling Castle Barn - 12 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Chatham Station - 5 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shepherd Neame - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ship & Trades

Riverfront inn with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Ship & Trades also features a terrace, a garden, and an ATM. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Chatham inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ship & Trades offers 11 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number Yes

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Ship Trades Chatham
Ship Trades Inn
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The Ship & Trades Hotel Chatham
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ship & Trades?

Ship & Trades offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ship & Trades?

As of 9 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ship & Trades on 7 Sept 2025 start from NZ$248.43, 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.

Is parking available at Ship & Trades?

Yep, Ship & Trades has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ship & Trades?

The closest beach to Ship & Trades is Chalkwell Beach (17.8 km).

Does Ship & Trades serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full breakfast is on offer weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ship & Trades?

No, Ship & Trades does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ship & Trades?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ship & Trades?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ship & Trades?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Ship & Trades Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 652 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 652 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 652 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 652 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 652 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Lovely building, but feels neglected/tired

Check in unwelcoming, guy at the desk was chatting to drunk people while I was waiting to check in, he then walked off. Leaving me at the desk alone. Nobody ever came back so had to go to the bar & ask to check in. Sheet of paper left on the desk with everyone’s names checking in, which isn’t great. Guy seemed a bit frantic, but I have since learnt it’s his first week, so it’s understandable if it was busy that maybe his service wasn’t 10/10, but he was still polite. Corridor didn’t have a nice smell, I had to turn the plug in air fresheners on, which helped slightly come check out, it smelt better. Walls peeling in the bathroom, chips taken out of the bath. Very dusty walls and dusty smell in the room. Beer garden was noisy until 11pm, I then had neighbours having a domestic so went downstairs because nobody was answering the number for reception. They told me they would move me and ask the guests to stop arguing. Whilst waiting a drunk guest in the bar snatched my hat from my head and asked “can I have this?”. A very unpleasant experience. Staff then came and said they told the neighbouring guests to be quiet and that I wouldn’t be being moved now & that staff were all going home in 10 mins. So basically if they start again, nobody will be here to help change rooms. Breakfast was pretty good, spinach very salty though. Lovely views! Upon check out the housekeeper was friendly and so was the lady checking me out. Listened to my complaint & apologised greatly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a good setting and the transport to Chatham easy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great service

Great stay. Food is always amazing and the breakfast a service is outstanding. The only things that i would recommend is just a little Renovation to the standard rooms would make it five star all rounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Recommended

Nicely situated pub / hotel for the nearby historic dockyard and Rochester town (and Fort Amhurst) Easy check in. Nice room with waterside view (standard room) Comfy bed and compact bathroom with lots of toiletries. Bar and restaurant both excellent with a good range of local beers and food. Nice covered area on the quay for boat and people watching and lots of outside seating for when the weather is more clement. Great value for money if you're in the Chatham area. £10 trip into town on the Uber or an hour walk (not the prettiest!)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

unhappy

i appreciate the cost of the stay was not great however there were a few things i was not impressed with
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Antony

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately our stay was badly affected by the restaurant being closed on arrival. We turned up at 8.03pm after a 3hr drive and was told the kitchen shut at 8pm. Felt this was very poor and they could have shown us a little more empathy. I would be more understanding had the restaurant times be detailed on any of our booking correspondence or on the hotel advert (the breakfast times are detailed). If that had been the case, we would have know and stopped to eat on the way. It's a shame as it's usually a good restaurant. This could have been very easily avoided and ruined our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorian

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

Great location

A lovely one night stay, comfortable and clean room, staff were great, the location is superb, being right by the marina. Breakfast was well presented and very tasty
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

Business

Wonderful place and free upgrade. I’m a frequent stayer and love this gem
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, room clean and well decorated very comfortable, very powerful shower, staff very friendly and professional, don’t let the appearance from the outside put you off, only had the breakfast but it was excellent. Great view over the harbour,In all good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Bit disappointed after excellent reviews. Maybe Saturday night is not good. Given room next to staff area and could hear noises in our room during the night. Shower was scalding hot so perhaps a warning needed. Waited 45 minutes in restaurant for our food in the evening. Staff seemed pre-occupied and surprised to see us at breakfast. Food good and excellent service from two young people serving at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Lovely two night stay

Check in was great, staff checked cars into the parking system for the duration of the stay, food was excellent, room was clean, the staff were all great, lots of choice of eating establishments, but I wouldn't have wanted to have missed out on an evening meal here either
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

Lovely stay if visiting dockyard

Nice cosy room and big bath. Nice to have bar and restaurant on site. Walking distance to shopping and the historic dockyard. Friendly staff. Free parking. Nicer to be overlooking the marina than the dockyard where other hotel is situated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024