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The Lookout Rye

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Classic Double Room
Front of property
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Hilders Cliff, Rye, England, TN31 7LD
  • Place, Rye Castle Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Landgate
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Lookout Rye

Hotel in Rye with a bar
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, self parking, and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Lookout Rye offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Lookout Rye's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rye Art Gallery. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Rye Art Gallery and Landgate
The Lookout Rye offers its guests a terrace and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Rye hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 14.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per day.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 14.50 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Rye Lodge Hotel
Rye Lodge Hotel
The Lookout Rye Rye
The Lookout Rye Hotel
The Lookout Rye Hotel Rye

The Lookout Rye Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 345 out of 721 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 721 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 721 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 721 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 721 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barnaby

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the facilities good, the location great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great welcome from Alex, lovely room too, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely room…very helpful staff. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room 4 Burgundy was excellent. Large room with a balcony. Big king size bed. Loads of space and super clean bathroom. Lovely staff, bar and full English breakfast plus an adjacent car park. Great experience all round.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kayla Naomi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were allowed early check in as rooms ready without any hassle, and great breakfast service. Alex was great at reception and also in the breakfast area-thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel seems to very much rely on location. Rooms very basic. Having to go into reception to then be directed to the car park round the block is an awful process. No water available at the bar (unless you want sparkling), having to book a time for breakfast annoyed me, I just want to wake up with no alarms etc, we then missed it. Rooms are insanely warm. No fridge in room also is annoying. Shower had mould everywhere. Not one single person asked about our stay during or after. Just a bang avergage experience all round.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

RAYMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Healthy options, staff pleasant and room very comfortable and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Nice clean room. Comfy bed and lots of hot water in the bathroom. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Wrong first impressions

We were apprehensive on registration and climbing some rather steep stairs to the 3rd level, over worn carpets, beside cracked walls to arrive at a wonderful, spotless and comfortable room with a perfect bathroom, huge balcony with views over the marshes. Excellent breakfst to order - the only disappointment was "kippers" was just one - but then I am greddy!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Julien

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very disastisfied about the room and its minimal comfortable and dirty bathroom. Impossible to make the room dark too - clearly not a room to sleep in? Despite being given a late check out on the evening, the manager comes banging at the door in the morning and when told a late check out had been approved, instead of apologising, states “who authorised this?” A poor experience on every level.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jodie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was very nice clean & comfortable. The hall ways needs updating … breakfast was ok but a small veggie breakfast compared to the meat eaters!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location; excellent breakfast; comfortable room; good value compared with alternatives. Very small shower cubicle.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

vickie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, excellent breakfast and the rooms were perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MARTIN, BISHOP'S STORTFORD

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely staff, excellent breakfast. Room was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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