The Ship Inn

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Room options

Superior Room, Non Smoking, River View

Exceptional

River view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Executive Room, Non Smoking, River View

Exceptional

River view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Housekeeping

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

About this property

The Ship Inn

Riverfront inn with a restaurant and a bar

This inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

The Ship Inn offers 4 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Ship Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Spalding Golf Club. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Amenities include a meeting room and a terrace
Just a 3-minute drive from Spalding Golf Club and a few minutes from Surfleet Lows

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Ship Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

The Ship Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Guest services

Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

Meeting room

Outdoors

Garden
On a river
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
Handrails in stairways
No lift

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Electric kettle

Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 1 2025 to February 27 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (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

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

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Ship Inn Spalding

Ship Spalding

Inn The Ship Inn Spalding

Spalding The Ship Inn Inn

The Ship Inn Spalding

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The Ship Inn Inn

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The Ship Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Richard

24 Jan 2025

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

Will be great in the summer

The location is out in the fens and quite remote making it extremely peaceful. The only diabetics to my stay was the temperature of the room which barely got above 16 degrees despite the electric radiator being on.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Business traveller

24 Jan 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Hotel room was large. But was freezing. There ws a electric heater. But 2 small for size of room. Food in the evening ws very good

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eugene

Business traveller

17 Jan 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was very tired there was no heating on so the room and bathroom were very cold. The radiators did not work and there was just an electric radiator in the bedroom which took 5 hours before the room was close to getting warm. There was no heating in the bathroom at all! I was not asked if i wanted breakfast and told just to leave my room keys in a box by the door when i leave.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Travelled with partner

4 Nov 2024

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

Nice location good property Slightly overpriced

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Debby

4 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

26 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Doris, Victoria

Travelled with family

12 Sept 2024

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

The Ship Inn is a lovely place with old charm. The room was clean and spacious. The restaurant had amazing food, staff and atmosphere! We would definitely come back. 😄 We

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

3 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Shane

26 Aug 2024

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

Poor weekend stay

We booked a 2 night stay at the ship we arrived on the Saturday afternoon to be handed the keys to the room and the front door of the pub by a friendly young lady behind the bar.we went to the room and were quite shocked to find over the course of the weekend fult after fule with the room which reflected on are stay .The fults were from the door at the top of the stairs banging everytime someone went through it because it needed adjusting ro large cracks in the bathroom sink shower fitting coming off in your hand went you used the shower the sink tapes didn't work properly after a few seconds of running the hot tap the water became scolding hot but there was no sign warning of this hate to think some small child used the sink as we know children love messing with water as they would of burnt there hands very badly. There were stains on the carpet dust on the fitting the blind on one of the windows was broken so the sunlight stremed in from 6am so no chance of a lay in. There wasn't any staff members around before midday and not after 5 pm on the Sunday so felt the was zero customer service i could go on but i think you will get the idea. On a positive note the bar food was excellent on the Saturday evening and the young lady who waited on are table was very polite 5 stars 🌟 for her thank you .

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Travelled with partner

25 Aug 2024

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

Very disappointed with the service. We have stayed many times over many years and sadly seen the service go down. The staff obviously have no idea about providing a good service which is contrary to their website which wants to constantly exceed expectations ! If that is their aim perhaps they could __Repair shower fixings that have fallen off the wall before guests arrive instead of the following day __ Replace cups and saucers with fresh ones daily __ Replace milk and drink selections ___When told that the one and only lamp does not work .....replace the bulb rather than state the obvious that it probably needs replacing. ____Replace incorrect wi-fi information in bedroom. Breakfast is no longer provided. The pub closes at 10.00 pm which means after this time there are no members of staff available . Sadly this establishment needs to improve . It is overpriced and we will not be returning.We will also be letting locals know that visitors should look elsewhere.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Business traveller

22 Aug 2024

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

The Ship Inn nr Spalding

Dreadful hotel. Unhelpful reception who complained that she couldn’t get in touch with me to check my arrival time. The reason for this was that she wanted to close the pub an hour earlier than advertised. The ship doesn’t provide breakfast despite being in a rural area with nowhere nearby for food. I did phone twice to check but nobody answered. It’s totally unacceptable for a hotel not to provide breakfast. Once the pub shuts there are no staff onsite which is unsafe. The internet didn’t work - no staff on site to help with this. No iron available . The shower bracket had been removed so the shower hung from the wall so couldn’t shower properly. The room wasn’t cleaned to an acceptable level

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family

17 Aug 2024

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

Great staff and service! The food at the restaurant was excellent! This inn has a great English countryside feel. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to this area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family

15 Aug 2024

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

A great stay.

Lovely historic Inn. We had a great meal, staff were very friendly. We had room 1 a lovely suite with river views. Very comfy beds and spacious. Wifi needs some improvement other than that it was perfect.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

14 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family

13 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Travelled with partner

11 Aug 2024

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

The location was beautiful. Staff extremely friendly and helpful..food was excellent .really enjoyed our stay

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

This property is an Inn. The bar was open on Friday night. But on Saturday 22:00 when I got back everything was shut down and i had to use the key to access the property. So i saw staff on check in and Saturday night when i called into the bar. So my visit was virtually self service.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Travelled with partner

11 Aug 2024

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

Lovely location, large room, great dinner menu.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

4 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with partner

28 Jul 2024

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

Beautiful room, very spacious. A lovely place to stay. The sink in the bathroom needs replacing and the taps are press down ones, not suitable for the job. Found the bed and pillows uncomfortable but that was me.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

18 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner

8 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel in quieter area. Good food and choice of beers Been here a few times meets our needs No breakfast!! Rooms decorating looking sad

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with partner

25 Jun 2024

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

The room that we stayed in was huge and had everything that we needed. It’s a shame that they don’t offer breakfast as we had an evening meal in the bar which was lovely. Couldn’t check in until late afternoon which was also a shame but thankfully it was a dry day and we could take a walk along the river and village - could they not set up some sort of keysafe check in system so could at least get into the room (other places that we’ve stayed at have done this and it worked well but completely understand that it may not be an option for this property) and wouldn’t stop us staying here again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024