The Ship Inn

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August 2025

September 2025

Enjoy dining in this inviting space with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by a selection of wines.

Classic design meets comfort in this elegantly appointed room featuring a tufted headboard and plush linens.

Experience the charm of The Shipinn, a traditional building with a classic architectural style and inviting outdoor seating area.

Traditional entrance with ornate door and evergreen shrubs.

Relax in a serene space with a comfortable armchair and a stylish mirror reflecting a window with a closed blind.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar
Parking available
Housekeeping

Explore the area

THE STRAND, Rye, England, TN31 7DB

1066 Country Walk
‪7 min walk‬
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
‪3 min drive‬
Camber Sands
‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Standard Double)

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double)

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Hush Heath Suite)

Exceptional

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Enjoy a drink at the rustic bar with a wooden counter and comfortable seating.

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Game room
Breakfast available

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

About this property

The Ship Inn

Bed & breakfast in Rye with a restaurant and a bar

Along with a restaurant, this bed & breakfast has a bar/lounge and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a meeting room and wedding services.

The Ship Inn offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Ship Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rye Heritage Centre. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.

Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Self parking available for a fee
Services include luggage storage and wedding services
Steps from Rye Heritage Centre and St Anthony of Padua
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Rye bed & breakfast.

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

The Ship Inn - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Parking on site (GBP 8 per day)

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

The Ship Inn

Conveniences

Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services

Business services

Meeting room

Accessibility

No lift

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

Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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.

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

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, 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

This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival.

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.

We should mention

Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Ship Inn Rye

Ship Rye

The Ship Inn Rye

The Ship Inn Bed & breakfast

The Ship Inn Bed & breakfast Rye

The Ship Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Richard

1 May 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great room

Our room turned out to be a suite :-)

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

29 Apr 2025

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

Love The Ship!

Always have a lovely time at the Ship. Have stayed many times. Food particularly good this time.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ines

29 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

darren

Travelled with partner

24 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Only issue for us was parking

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

23 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

14 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fabienne

6 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

4 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Apr 2025

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

Little night away

We stayed here to break up a journey, lovely little place to stay right by the river and only a short walk to the high street, room very comfy with good bathroom, tea / coffee tray, food was avaliable but we eat elsewhere but heard good reviews

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

12 Mar 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen

12 Mar 2025

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

40th wedding anniversary

I have always wanted to visit Rye after l heard about it on the radio. I was not disappointed. The Ship Inn staff were very welcoming, the food was lovely and also the atmosphere, you felt that the staff were happy in their work. We had our rather large dog with us, who settled quickly to his different surroundings. Also a sausage treat now and then was welcomed. I would definitely stay there again, also so well placed for accessing the town, only downside is parking, we managed each time to find a space where you could park for free. I would highly recommend a stay at the Ship Inn.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Mar 2025

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

Modern and clean rooms. November 2024

Greeted by a very helpful Nicole, who also took dinner order and dealt with dietary requirements. Rooms modern and clean. You have to pay to park but car park is very close. Location very close to the town centre.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

julian

Travelled with partner

26 Feb 2025

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

Lovely pub w rooms w friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

24 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manas

22 Feb 2025

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

Nice place to stay in Rye.

Lovely hotel in pub. Friendly staff. Nice room, fun decor. Clean bathroom. Real coffee in the room. Pub has nice selection drinks.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joss

Travelled with family

14 Feb 2025

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

Everything is great, walking distance to everything. Parking not super easy given the limited spaces available around the property, and you have to pay for it - around 8 pounds a day.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

6 Feb 2025

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

Friendly staff. Pleasant room. Great find.

Very positive experience. Staff were welcoming, friendly and made me feel at home from the moment that I walked in. I called beforehand to check on something and they were really helpful. The room was pleasantly decorated, nice big tv, very clean and well appointed, with tea, coffee and bottled water. Central location. Dog friendly establishment. This is somewhere that I would definitely recommend and will return to when I'm the area.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

4 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Room, Odd Restaurant Experience

The room itself was nice, but the restaurant experience was confusing and frustrating. Service is inconsistent—one side of the restaurant has table service, the other doesn’t, but this wasn’t explained until after we sat down. No food between 10 AM and noon, which was unexpected and inconvenient. The menu tries to be super fancy with dishes that are meant to be comforting, which felt a bit misleading. Ordered carrot soup three times, and it never came—at least they didn’t charge for it. Loved the cider! Overall, the stay was fine, but the restaurant could use clearer communication and better service.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

11 Jan 2025

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

Great stay

Lovely stay on New Year’s Day after working the whole of Christmas. Staff were friendly and professional. Room was lovely and spacious with a comfortable bed and powerful shower. Informative booklet about the winery behind the pub in rooms with useful information about local walks etc. no problems at all

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

6 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed No Breakfast

My wife and I stayed for 1 night on NYE. The room was a standard double, which was adequate. However we were disappointed to discover that the £134 room fee did not include any breakfast. As the alternative we went next door for a lovely breakfast to The Old Grain Store, which is definitely to be recommended.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

27 Dec 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurelie

Travelled with family

26 Dec 2024

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

Great Dog-Friendly Break

we had a fantastic break at a reasonable price too. Lovely staff, very good breakfast, gorgeous, well equipped and comfortable room and beautiful decor throughout the inn. Dog welcome in rooms for a reasonable supplement (with extras provided for it too: bowl and welcome kit) and in the pub. Will come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

22 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group

10 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Dec 2024

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

I really enjoyed my stay here - beautiful rooms, a great location and it’s a small detail but I really loved the fact that they had small oat milk options with the tea and coffee in the room. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024