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The Old Borough Arms

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Rye with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Family Room, Ensuite (Multiple Rooms) | Bathroom
Double Room, Ensuite
Family Room, Ensuite (Multiple Rooms)
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb

Explore the area

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The Strand, Rye, England, TN31 7DB
  • Place, Rye Heritage Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Castle Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Coffee/tea maker
High chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Coffee/tea maker
High chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Rm8)

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Rm8)

Highlights

Laptop workspace
Desk
High chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Laptop workspace
Desk
High chair
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

TV
Laptop workspace
Desk
High chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

High chair
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite (Multiple Rooms)

Family Room, Ensuite (Multiple Rooms)

Highlights

Laptop workspace
Desk
High chair
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Rye

At The Old Borough Arms you'll be within steps of Rye Heritage Centre and Lamb House. .The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. .Near this 4-property class Rye guest house, you'll find Camber Sands.
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What's nearby

  • Rye Heritage Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lamb House - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Anthony of Padua - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rye Castle Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Apothecary Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Old Borough Arms

Guesthouse in Rye with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Rye guest house is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
The Old Borough Arms offers 10 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: GBP 2 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • High chair

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.

  • Breakfast fee: approximately GBP 2.0 to 12.0 per person

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
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 and American Express.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Old Borough Arms?

The closest beach to The Old Borough Arms is Camber Sands (5 km).

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Borough Arms?

As of 11 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Borough Arms on 12 Feb 2026 start from NZ$203.45, 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 The Old Borough Arms family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Old Borough Arms is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Borough Arms?

No, The Old Borough Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Borough Arms?

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

Are pets allowed at The Old Borough Arms?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Old Borough Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 338 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Whilst the establishment overall looked fine, and may well deserve it's good reviews if you are staying on upper floors, my particular room on the ground floor, overlooking carport/ bins was not great. It was clean, but at the end of a dark, damp corridor. I wasn't shown to room, didn't find light switch initially (in common with 2 other guests I met) and nearly fell down the steps first time. Whilst the room didn't smell quite a bad as the hall, there was a damp- smelling bathroom. I heard scratching noises at night- disconcerting! The furniture was fine, but overall paintwork etc a bit tired and needed refresh. The kettle lead was very short, and so difficult to balance on table without being pulled down by extension. I think this particular room should not be let out at least until the damp smell is sorted out. Sadly disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sundeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Fantastic location and everything you need! Only qualm was the slow draining shower
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and I had a lovely stay in The Old Borough Arms. Excellent staff, supremely welcoming and friendly. They go above and beyond for their guests. Cozy room, with all you need to have comfortable and enjoyable stay. The highlight: The most delightful breakfast on the terrace! Definitely recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

Ok as a base for a single.

The single room (9) was a little small but ok to use as a base. Could do with a little tlc to be honest. If you are a late riser, you may get some noise from the street right next to the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Relaxing stay in an historical town.

Lovely stay in a very comfortable family run guesthouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok wouldn't stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely family run hotel. Roomy comfortable bedrooms. Very good location friendly welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michel V.

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a cute place, in the middle of Rye, staff were nice, bed was comfortable, but there was a strong damp smell in the hallway and sewage smell in our toilet. The shower tiles were mouldy in the grout and the shower drain full of hair and soap scum.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant room. Staff were friendly. Nice area of Rye.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anmanari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff . Found humidifier outside the room quite loud and a little irritating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Great location

Nice old world feel to the hotel, very good value. Would definitely use again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice Place to Stay for a Few Days

Nice, friendly little hotel in a very central location. Room and bathroom were quite clean. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TP

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

james

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful time an everyone was so lovely, helpful and welcoming, rye itself is a wonderful town, very beautiful with great food
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Cute and charming

We really enjoyed our stay here. The host was welcoming and friendly. The room was cosy, and very peaceful. Comfy bed, and such a beautiful and cute hotel; such a picturesque setting. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rhona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant central location to everything to explore on foot. Lovely little b&b and made very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

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

Weekend away in lovely Rye

Our stay in Rye was so enjoyable. We felt very welcomed. The hosts were helpful & accomodating (allowing us to check in early). The rooms were clean and comfortable, the restaurant serves delicious food, and the accommodation is centrally located in beautiful corner of Rye. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Restful, comfortable base to explore from

Owner was very warm and friendly- very enthusiastic welcome and looked after us very well indeed. Breakfast was mega and so good- didn't need lunch! The bed was one of the best ever and very difficult to get out of, even for breakfast. If we had a small criticism it would that the room could do with a lick of paint and some of the equipment needs updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Really lovely

We had a pleasant stay. The room was very nice and everyone who works there is really lovely and helpful. Unfortunately, the room where we stayed was right next to the front door and suffered from lots of noise. The guests coming in and out were banging the stubborn door until late at night and street noise was also loud. I can imagine not all rooms have this issue, so I’d recommend Old Borough Arms, but maybe not room 1.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024