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The Ship Inn

Property class: 4

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A rustic dining area with wooden tables and chairs, string lights on the ceiling, and a brick wall.
A traditional building with a sign reading "The Ship Inn". It features large windows, outdoor seating with tables and chairs, and decorative potted plants.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a gray throw blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.
The exterior of The Ship Inn, featuring a traditional black and white facade, a welcoming entrance, and two potted evergreen plants at the doorway.
A room with a patterned armchair, a large mirror, and a small table.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct

Explore the area

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THE STRAND, Rye, England, TN31 7DB
  • Place, Rye Heritage Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lamb House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Hush Heath Suite)

A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Hush Heath Suite)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double)

A neatly made bed with white linens, a floral-patterned blanket, and a metal headboard. A window with a view of a house is visible, and a letter 'N' is mounted on the wall.

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Standard Double)

A neatly made bed with a wooden frame and white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with a view of buildings.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Standard Double)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Rye

At The Ship Inn you'll be within steps of Mermaid Street and Rye Heritage Centre. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, The Ship Inn, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, wedding services and luggage storage. Each morning full breakfast is served between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Rye B&B include St Anthony of Padua and Lamb House.
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What's nearby

  • Rye Heritage Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lamb House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rye St. Mary's Parish Church - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rye Castle Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoops - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Street Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Globe Inn Marsh - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Ship Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Rye bed & breakfast.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Ship Inn offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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 9:00 AM to 11:00 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: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • 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.

  • 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

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, 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
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, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay and Apple Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Ship Inn?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship Inn?

As of 26 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Inn on 18 Oct 2026 start from NZ$135, 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 The Ship Inn?

Yep, The Ship Inn has a self car park for GBP 8 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to The Ship Inn?

The closest beach to The Ship Inn is Winchelsea Beach (3.9 km).

What makes The Ship Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ship Inn.

Is The Ship Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Ship Inn is a hit with families.

Does The Ship Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is offered daily between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ship Inn?

No, The Ship Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ship Inn?

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 The Ship Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at The Ship Inn?

Dogs are welcome at The Ship Inn, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

The Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 354 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
just a very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome from Dwayne, lovely atmosphere and a really good breakfast after a very comfortable nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with friendly staff in a great location. We used this as a stopover on our way to the channel tunnel and it was perfect. 5-star
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable bed and the premium coffee and tea of offer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff, lovely old building
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and spacious the hush hush room, breakfast was plentiful and good ,good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to explore surrounding area. Lovely room, quiet, clean and in room tea/coffee
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and en suite was lovely. We had dinner in the bar which was tasty and staff where polite. Number of car parks within walking distance and well placed to explore the town
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bar closed early - even to residents! Staff were very friendly - room was great although decoratively a little tired - breakfast was good - only one cup of coffee or tea offered, would be better with a pot of tea or coffee. Generally a good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great stay very clean excellent service nothing was too much trouble…. good location and central. The only slight issue was the wifi which wasn’t stable or consistent other than that would definitely recommend thanks very much
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming staff on arrival and during our stay. A pleasant and well located Hotel/Pub that met our needs. Room was small, but it says that in the description, so no complaints from us unlike others who obviously hadn't bothered to read the room descriptions. Comfortable bed and decent pillows which were most welcome. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location and fairly priced. Suite room was good for us as a family and TVs were large. Staff were quite busy (they are also running a busy bar and restaurant) but generally helpful. No fridge in the room but generally good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great food in restaurant. Hotel doesn't do breakfast in week but lovely cafe next door doing breakfasts etc. Car park close too, have to pay but free 7pm to 7am.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely comfortable clean room, very helpful staff. There was no air conditioning and we couldn’t open the windows and we stayed during a heatwave so the room was very hot. Next time probably wouldn’t pay for breakfast as there are lots of excellent cafes close by
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and room were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice welcome & shown to the room. Clean room with a super comfy bed. Central location, so could walk around Rye easily.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub with quirky decor, good standard of rooms, very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, comfortable and cosy. Full of local style.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect accommodation and location for a mini break.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sadly, this property doesn’t offer a breakfast. Also the pub’s restaurant doesn’t offer roast dinners during the week, only weekends. The restaurant just outside the pub has a brilliant full English breakfast menu and great coffee. It called The Old Grain Store and I would really recommend eating in this lovely restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good value for money. Very good service, excellent location and an excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, a little cramped, but good. Nowhere to sit apart from the bed. Quieter than expected.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026