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The Ship at Dunwich

4.0 star property
Beachfront inn for sun and fun

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Superior Room
Superior Double Room
Pet-friendly
Garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Explore the area

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St James Street Dunwich, Saxmundham, England, IP17 3DT
  • Place, Suffolk Coast and Heaths
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunwich Heath and Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunwich Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Saxmundham

The Ship at Dunwich places you steps from Dunwich Museum and within a 20-minute stroll of Dunwich Heath and Beach. Highlights at this beachfront inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The Ship serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .In proximity to this 4-property class Saxmundham inn you'll find Norfolk Broads.
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What's nearby

  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dunwich Heath and Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dunwich Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Southwold Beach - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Norfolk Broads - 24 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Brampton Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Two Magpies Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sole Bay Fish Company - ‬17 min drive

About this property

The Ship at Dunwich

Beachfront inn for sun and fun
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Ship at Dunwich also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ship at Dunwich offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Ship

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 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 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach 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 available for GBP 15.00 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.00 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.00 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.00 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Ship Dunwich Hotel Saxmundham
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Ship Dunwich Inn Saxmundham
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ship at Dunwich?

The Ship at Dunwich 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 at Dunwich?

As of 10 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship at Dunwich on 5 Mar 2026 start from NZ$214.70, 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 at Dunwich?

Yep, The Ship at Dunwich has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Ship at Dunwich?

Yep, The Ship at Dunwich is on Dunwich Heath and Beach.

Does The Ship at Dunwich serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ship at Dunwich?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ship at Dunwich?

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

Are pets allowed at The Ship at Dunwich?

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

The Ship at Dunwich Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Maxine

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A little disappointed

We had very little sleep on the first night of our stay as the bed was incredibly uncomfortable. We were moved to a different room on the second night and slept a little better. Overall we were disappointed with the rooms and the breakfast. The staff were pleasant and did try to help us when we spoke to them about the issues we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint and old fashioned hotel. Room smaller than brochure picture.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

The Great Ship at Dunwich

I had made a mistake when booking the room, i booked a 'snug'. With two Golden Retrievers - a big mistake. Management were great and found us an outside room that was more suited. Loved the staff, other customers and the people in general. Felt the history.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice place.to.spend a night walking distance from the beach and with mice coastline.walks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avril

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a real find. It has character and it is reasonably priced for the service received. Breakfasts were great and reasonable choices for our 2 night dinner stay. Very close to a pebbly beach and not far from Southwold, Aldburagh, Norwich and the broads.
Bedroom
Bedroom
Dunwich beach
The Ship
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

samantha

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old building very well looked after, clean throughout, excellent menu, staff works hard and are accommodating, we will be coming back, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location near beach, friendly staff nice atmoshere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
shower was a bit low.Difficult to find plugs for recharging phone Staff were great nd helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness

Good for evening meal

Check in was not good, we had booked a snug room as we have a dog, it had been described as a courtyard room, it was upstairs! When I questioned it the man said oh you booked through experience & he pulled a face. The bar man told us where to go for breakfast. Sink in our room filled up with water although the plug wasn’t in it .could have been a bit cleaner . Evening meal was very nice, breakfast was a bit hit & miss
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good choice for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

Stay here!

Everything great, no complaints, staff lovely, highly recommended, Hope can return for another stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

christian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom was clean, location good. Staff subdued, food below average.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We stayed as part of our honeymoon and I had requested a bottle of prosecco in the room prior to arrival (for £30) which did not happen. The room was ok (off the carpark) and food was good but the service from staff although friendly was very slow. The bar often didn't have anyone behind it (out the back in the kitchen) and once we'd finished our mains the plates were not collected and we gave up on trying to order a desert and then waited at the bar to settle our bill. Also, we waited to check out as there was nobody at the desk. It was a real shame as this hotel and restaurant has everything as it is in a perfect location with great walks and that's why we chose it for part of our honeymoon. Service and little details make a big difference and this hotel could easily move from being average to fantastic with a few minor tweaks and attention to detail !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

8/10 Good

Anna

A nice stay but a few things could’ve been improved. Food was lovely and staff were friendly. However they just don’t have enough staff so the service was really slow. The room wasn’t great for the money we paid either. It was overlooked a bit and next to the kitchen so outside was a bit scruffy. The toilet was broken too and my husband had to fix it. Parking was a bit of an issue too. When we arrived we couldn’t even get a space on the same road. Lovely location though as walkable to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024