The Ship Inn

Property class: 4

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The Ship Inn provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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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
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About the neighborhood

Rye is home to The Ship Inn. Kino Rye and Rye Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit South of England Rare Breeds Centre and Phoenix Arts Centre. Stables Theatre and Tenterden Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Rye travel guide
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THE STRAND, Rye, England, TN31 7DB

What's nearby

  • Rye Heritage Centre
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rye St. Mary's Parish Church
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Landgate
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rye Castle Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 1066 Country Walk
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rye Station
    5 min walk

Restaurants

  • Knoops
    7 min walk
  • Whitehouse
    4 min walk
  • The Mermaid Street Café
    1 min walk
  • The Mermaid Inn
    2 min walk
  • The Fig
    6 min walk

About this property

The Ship Inn

  • Upscale bed & breakfast
  • The Ship Inn provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and wedding services
    • 1 meeting room and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Travel cribs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 8 per day)

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 crib

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ship Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Inn on Nov 16, 2026 start from $77, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 8 per day.

What time is check-in at The Ship Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ship Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ship Inn located?

Situated in Rye, this bed & breakfast is steps from Mermaid Street, Rye Heritage Centre, and St Anthony of Padua. Lamb House and Kino Rye are also within 5 minutes. Rye Station is only a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Ship Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 364 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, the en suite was lovely, the fact that it was up two flights of stairs, not so good . My fault for not mentioning I don’t climb stairs well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we had was clean but very small and we had to climb up 2 flights of stairs because the room was right up the top off the inn staff were very friendly and helpful the breakfast that we had was excellent and the roast dinner was superb cleaning staff were excellent and very friendly the bar area was oldie, worlde but needs some attention the ship inn is in a very good place for all amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

Breakfasts very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Die beiden Zimmer der Suite waren sehr schön, leider funktionierte in einem der beiden Räume die Deckenbeleuchtung nicht. Wir hatten das am ersten Abend gemeldet, ein Handwerker kam am späten Nachmittag des nächsten Tages. Es gab wohl einen Kurzschluss, wenn eine der Brunnen Nachttischlampen eingeschaltet wurde. Die Lösung: Die Lampe nicht mehr einschalten. Abgesehen davon waren nur für 2 Gäste Handtücher vorhanden (wir waren 4). Erst nach mehrmaligem Nachfragen bekamen wir die fehlenden Handtücher. Frühstück gab es ab 9 Uhr, was und am Abreisetag etwas Stress verursachte, da wir unseren Zug erwischen mussten, ein früheres Frühstück, auch in Form eines To Go Paketes war nicht möglich. Insgesamt wirkte das Personal leider eher lustlos. Schade, denn das Haus ist wirklich schön.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely very old pub in fabulous location. There is limited parking (3 spaces), but we could park on the road, ( free between 6pm and 9am). Check in was easy. Room was at top up several flights of stairs. Room was compact, with a step up to the bathroom. Fan to help cool room. Normal selection of tea and coffee with usual biscuits. Fresh milk was provided on check in. Compact bathroom with a shower. Sink was too small with a shelf and soap bottle above it , making it difficult to use for washing or shaving. We dined in the bar, no tables available in reception. Steak night on Thursdays. Good value. We didn't have breakfast. Check out was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location right in the heart of Rye. The staff are friendly and helpful. I very good cooked breakfast. I Would recommend the ship inn
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gammel pub med hotellrom over. 2-4 cm åpning under dør til korridor. Føltes ikke helt trygt. Frokosten var ikke påbegynt til kl 0900.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, restaurant, bar, in an excellent location for shopping etc in Rye. Very good value for money. There is no free car parking but the pay & display/RINGO is immediately next door and less than a tenner a day. We can highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My initial impression wasn’t great. The hotel part was really in need of a good lick of paint and a new carpet. That said, it is a very old building so some allowances should be made. The bed in the room was very comfortable with fresh white linen and fluffy pillows. The bathroom was tiny but modern and clean. The staff was nice and very welcoming of my little dog. The bar is stylishly decorated in keeping with its age but with a modern edge. As a solo traveller I didn’t fancy staying up late in the bar and found the staff were very accommodating when I asked to take a glass of wine to my room. I was then able to relax on the bed and watch the massive TV (England v Croatia FIFA World Cup). I was given a key to the main door which was great for late night and early morning dog wees. Breakfast was delicious (Eggs Royale)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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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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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rigtig hyggeligt og pænt sted. Ligger for enden af Mermaid street, den hyggeligste gade i Rye, så man bor med fantastisk placering. Værelserne er pæne og rene. Man skal dog nå frem til hotellet inden kl. 20, for da går personalet hjem og kommer først tilbage næste morgen.
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
Verified review

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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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
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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
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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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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff, lovely old building
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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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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
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff need training. No welcome from reception. Room needed a lot of updating. Fire alarm went off in early hours. No staff on site and no emergency contact details readily available once we had evacuated. No apology when checking out and we weren’t asked if we’d had a good stay. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and overall amenities. I was down working and had to start at 9:30. So to find out breakfast was from 9am was a disappointment. Way too late for someone who might be staying over for work. Expedia show as from 8am which is more sensible. No update about this from the hotel. Staff did their best to get the breakfast out asap which was good. But it didn’t have to be rushed if it was served from a sensible time. I’ve stayed before and always had it from 8am. Chef needs to get up earlier!
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Väldigt litet rum med ingen plats att ha en öppen resväska. På plats framkom att man inte serverar frukost längre. Personalen ok, men kunde inte tänka sig att kolla om rummet hade blivit färdigt tidigare. Det var 15 som gällde…
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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