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The Hope Anchor

Property class: 3

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A traditional brick building with a white facade, a small attached structure, and a paved area with benches.
A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden frame, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair with a cushion.
A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a tap system, and a red coaster with text.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf. There are two windows with curtains, a lamp, and a small plant on the windowsill.
A traditional building with a large, open doorway leading to a garden area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct

Explore the area

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Watchbell St, Rye, England, TN31 7HA
  • Place, Lamb House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Room

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, a painting, and a wall with a tree pattern.

Comfort Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a checkered floor.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden frame, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair with a cushion.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A bedroom with a large bed, two chairs, a fireplace, and a window with a view of greenery.

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Rye

At The Hope Anchor you'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Rye Golf Club. Highlights at this B&B include free cooked-to-order breakfast. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find a picnic area, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Rye B&B include The Chapel Down Winery and Great Dixter House and Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Church of St Mary the Virgin - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lamb House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rye St. Mary's Parish Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rye Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoops - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Street Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Globe Inn Marsh - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Hope Anchor

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Hope Anchor also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area.

This 3-star Rye bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Hope Anchor offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Rye bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Vineyard

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

The Hope Anchor Rye
The Hope Anchor Bed & breakfast
The Hope Anchor Bed & breakfast Rye

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Hope Anchor?

The closest beach to The Hope Anchor is Winchelsea Beach (3.8 km).

How much does it cost to stay at The Hope Anchor?

As of 3 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hope Anchor on 22 Oct 2026 start from NZ$173, 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.

Does The Hope Anchor serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hope Anchor?

No, The Hope Anchor does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hope Anchor?

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

Are pets allowed at The Hope Anchor?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Hope Anchor Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 235 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly helpful staff and superb breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, rooms and breakfast! Wonderful stay in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff - excellent location for walking around the village and right next to very nice pubs
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this this hotel is perfect to explore Rye
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and proximity to centre and a range of pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was warm and bed very comfortable, shower very good too, great choice for breakfast, great views from the hotel, easy walking into the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location. Def recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal position for staying in Rye short walk to the town centre. The hotel was but a bit dated on a couple of ares but over we were happy and would recommend it to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay in the Hope Anchor hotel. A lovely warm welcoming place in a great location. My room was comfortable and charming and the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was enough to last you through till teatime and cooked to order so fresh and tasty. Rye is an amazing place to visit and this hotel is ideally situated to enjoy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location . We have stayed there before. Used as base to play some golf at Littlestone and to explore the area around Rye
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly welcoming staff Good comfortable bed/bedding
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, friendly hotel. Great location and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with lots of character and the staff was really nice. The English breakfast cooked in the morning was delicious, I’d definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, staff were lovely and room was nice too but a little dusty
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was having trouble finding the hotel and the hotel staff was kind enough to stay with me on the phone, guiding me through the unfamiliar town. So kind! Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, comfortable room and bed. Friendly service and hearty breakfast. All in a great stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good welcome from the staff, lovely clean room, plenty of hot water and a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was very limited in choice. Was okay for our stay, but any longer a stay would be very repetitive
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel large comfy rooms ,pillows nice and bouncy tea ,coffee and biscuits in the room nice products in the bathroom , very clean hotel only cold buffet breakfast due to a gass cooker problem but directed to the george for a cooked breakfast which was perfect would definitly book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the hotel was lovely, parking down in the town could be an issue for some
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all really friendly and helpful. Breakfast was cooked fresh and is exactly what you ordered the night before.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean room, great convenient location, and delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Lovely location and well situated for exploring Rye.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room in character with the area and the hotel. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026