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River Haven Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled Access) | Garden
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | View from property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Quayside, Winchelsea, Rye, England, TN31 7EL
  • Place, Rye Heritage Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Castle Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled Access)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, a mirror, and wall-mounted lights.

Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled Access)

Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled Access)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite

Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (2 Adults & 2 Children)

Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (2 Adults & 2 Children)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

River Haven Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and free newspapers. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided.
River Haven Hotel offers 22 accommodations. This Rye hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at River Haven Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rye Heritage Centre. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Rye Heritage Centre and 7 minutes by foot from Lamb House
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

River Haven Hotel also features a terrace and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Rye hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
River Haven Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 10 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 10 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

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 and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

River Haven Hotel Rye
River Haven Hotel Hotel
River Haven Hotel Hotel Rye

River Haven Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 288 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a very nice 2 day break here. The room was warm and comfortable and the breakfast was particularly good. The choice was excellent. We found the staff very smiley and helpful too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location , nice clean room and hot water and cosy and clean . Breakfast v good value staff were outstanding and even came round topping up our coffee value for money . Good parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and clean Rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location to rye town. Hotel was clean, staff were great…. Very friendly and helpful. Room was light and airy with comfy twin beds and plenty of tea, coffee, etc. Large on site free parking. Very good breakfast. We didn’t have a drink at the bar so can’t comment but it looked like it’d be well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, delicious breakfast and comfortable bed. Had a lovely stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly efficient staff. Very easy parking. Good variety for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff who made you feel very welcome. Lovely clean, warm room with comfy bed. Shower a bit outdated but worked well. Excellent breakfast Very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great budget hotel, well located for Rye with plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good, especially as I have food intolerances. Free parking which is rare in Rye. Close to restaurants and pubs in Rye. We had a riverside room which is much quieter than streetside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet friendly hotel with all the essentials and a great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all extremely helpful, friendly, polite and accommodating. The breakfast was good quality food - real butter, avocado, good bread. And there was good choice. I don’t know why but I didn’t expect that. Excellent attentive service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good value for money in terms of hotels in Rye.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant hotel, comfortable and quiet room, easy parking, very convenient for walking to the centre of Rye.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mayur

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

Amazing stay and perfect location

Hotel location is perfect next to the rover, hotel staff is welcoming, very good breakfast options, good size cozy rooms. Overall a good budget friendly stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel wad in a good location within 10 mins walk of the centre of Rye. Free parking was a real benefit. Hotel staff were all very welcoming and friendly. The room was clean, quiet and spacious with a nice view looking out over the river. Breakfast was cooked to order and was very tasty. We enjoyed our stay at the Haven hotel and would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Hotel was charming and staff were really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to explore Rye and the Nature Reserve. Room comfortable and very clean. Breakfast was plentiful Staff helpful and generally friendly. Price reasonable and there is parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean comfortable room, excellent breakfast. Only a few minutes walk from Rye town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The River Haven is in a great position by the river, and a short walk to the beautiful historical area of Rye. There is plenty of parking. The staff are very friendly, and breakfast is excellent, with plenty of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

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

Good value

Great location, ample parking, friendly staff, clean hotel, fantastic breakfast. Would go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and staff so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good welcome, friendly staff, clean comfortable bedrooms and breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

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

Weekend in Rye

Lovely welcome from staff who could not have been more helpful throughout our stay. Clean comfortable room with a lovely view of the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice hotel with really friendly staff and a tasty breakfast cooked to order.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024