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River Haven Hotel

3.0 star property

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A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging lights, and a potted plant.
A riverside hotel with a restaurant, docked boats, and a pedestrian walkway.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel with a restaurant, boats docked nearby, and a caution sign.
Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled Access)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$317
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

Explore the area

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Quayside, Winchelsea, Rye, England, TN31 7EL
  • Place, Rye Heritage Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Castle Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled Access)

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled Access)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, a mirror, and wall-mounted lights.

Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and wall-mounted sconces.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled Access)

Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled Access)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, a mirror, and wall decor.

Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (2 Adults & 2 Children)

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (2 Adults & 2 Children)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view of the sky.

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Rye

River Haven Hotel places you steps from Rye Heritage Centre and within a 10-minute stroll of Lamb House. Highlights at this hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and free newspapers in the lobby. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this 3-property class Rye hotel, you'll be 5 km (3.1 mi) from Camber Sands.

What's nearby

  • Rye Heritage Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lamb House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rye St. Mary's Parish Church - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rye Castle Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mermaid Street Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬9 min walk

About this property

River Haven Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

River Haven Hotel also features a terrace and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Rye hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
River Haven Hotel offers 22 accommodations. This Rye hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 10 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP10 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

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 and cash
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

River Haven Hotel Rye
River Haven Hotel Hotel
River Haven Hotel Hotel Rye

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at River Haven Hotel?

Yep, River Haven Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at River Haven Hotel?

As of 26 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Haven Hotel on 19 Aug 2026 start from NZ$317, 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.

Are there any beaches close to River Haven Hotel?

The closest beach to River Haven Hotel is Camber Sands (4.9 km).

Does River Haven Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at River Haven Hotel?

No, River Haven Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at River Haven Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at River Haven Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

River Haven Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 294 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Clean and friendly staff lovely fresh cooked break
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, free parking and perfect for visiting Rye. Breakfast was very nice also!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, lots of space by the River, staff couldn't have been more welcoming and efficient. Looks good for the disabled, breakfast good, bar good, all good...!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good car parking. Dogs allowed in breakfast, Beside the harbour. Outdoor seating and tables, Short walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We mainly chose this hotel as it has a free car park on-site. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast menu had a really good choice and was brought promptly. Room was clean and spacious and overlooked the river. We would definitely return and we recommend this hotel.
Breakfast menu
View from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff all round. Nothing was too much trouble
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a very nice 2 day break here. The room was warm and comfortable and the breakfast was particularly good. The choice was excellent. We found the staff very smiley and helpful too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and clean Rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location , nice clean room and hot water and cosy and clean . Breakfast v good value staff were outstanding and even came round topping up our coffee value for money . Good parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, delicious breakfast and comfortable bed. Had a lovely stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location to rye town. Hotel was clean, staff were great…. Very friendly and helpful. Room was light and airy with comfy twin beds and plenty of tea, coffee, etc. Large on site free parking. Very good breakfast. We didn’t have a drink at the bar so can’t comment but it looked like it’d be well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great budget hotel, well located for Rye with plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly efficient staff. Very easy parking. Good variety for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff who made you feel very welcome. Lovely clean, warm room with comfy bed. Shower a bit outdated but worked well. Excellent breakfast Very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good, especially as I have food intolerances. Free parking which is rare in Rye. Close to restaurants and pubs in Rye. We had a riverside room which is much quieter than streetside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet friendly hotel with all the essentials and a great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good value for money in terms of hotels in Rye.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mayur

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

Amazing stay and perfect location

Hotel location is perfect next to the rover, hotel staff is welcoming, very good breakfast options, good size cozy rooms. Overall a good budget friendly stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Hotel was charming and staff were really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant hotel, comfortable and quiet room, easy parking, very convenient for walking to the centre of Rye.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean comfortable room, excellent breakfast. Only a few minutes walk from Rye town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel wad in a good location within 10 mins walk of the centre of Rye. Free parking was a real benefit. Hotel staff were all very welcoming and friendly. The room was clean, quiet and spacious with a nice view looking out over the river. Breakfast was cooked to order and was very tasty. We enjoyed our stay at the Haven hotel and would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and staff so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to explore Rye and the Nature Reserve. Room comfortable and very clean. Breakfast was plentiful Staff helpful and generally friendly. Price reasonable and there is parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025