The Ship Inn

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The Ship Inn
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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Ship Inn in Rye offers family rooms with private bathrooms, equipped with modern amenities including free WiFi, streaming services, and work desks. Each room features a sofa bed and a seating area, ensuring a relaxing stay. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the traditional family-friendly restaurant, offering dinner in a welcoming ambiance. The on-site bar provides a cozy setting for evening drinks. Convenient Location: Located 66 mi from London Gatwick Airport, the inn is close to attractions such as Leeds Castle (27 mi) and Eastbourne Pier (28 mi). Water sports are available in the surrounding area. Exceptional Service: Highly rated for its convenient location, attentive staff, and comfortable rooms, The Ship Inn provides housekeeping, luggage storage, and meeting rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Loved the room, great shower, the bed was super large. Bar staff were very attentive.”
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely historic building polite friendly staff nice tasting cuisine”
  • Catherine
    United States United States
    “It was centrally located. It was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was included and was excellent. Having an evening meal option on site was lovely and they had some excellent choices.”
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendliness of the staff. Food and wines. Comfortable room.”
  • Gayle
    Canada Canada
    “Very warm and welcoming. Great location and great food and drink”
  • Magdalena
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    “Friendly and welcoming staff, the room was clean and comfortable. The only issue was that it became a bit hot during the night even when the heating off and the window cracked. It must have been all the surrounding rooms which had their heating...”
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was good. Unfortunately some options weren't available but the quality of what we had was good. Excellent service, staff very friendly and attentive.”
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendly staff, dog made welcome. Location perfect for walking Car park nearby”
  • Sarah
    Canada Canada
    “Staff was very friendly. The rooms were very clean, the shower had great water pressure, the beds were very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent.”
  • Lindsay
    Canada Canada
    “A lovely, character-filled, historical building. The rooms were super comfortable. The beds were soft and cosy and the linens crisp and white as snow. The rooms each have lovely bathrooms with great smelling soaps and plush towels. The rooms...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

House rules

The Ship Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Sunday Evening check in times this winter - our last check in time will be 8pm on Sunday evenings.

We believe that dogs are part of the family & there is no need to leave any four-legged guests behind. Complete with their own welcome box and bowls, up to a maximum of two dogs per room. £20 per pet, per stay.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Ship Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.