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The Ship at Dunwich

4.0 star property
Saxmundham beachfront inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Escape to The Ship at Dunwich, where modern comforts meet rustic charm. Savor British cuisine in the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink from the bar or a stroll through the garden. With free in-room WiFi, parking is easy too.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY994
CNY1,193 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

Why we love this property

Coastal inn getaway
The coastal inn sits right on the beach. Gentle waves and sandy shores create the perfect backdrop for a memorable seaside escape.
Delicious dining choices
Experience British cuisine at the restaurant with vegan and vegetarian options. Full breakfast available with locally-sourced ingredients.
Individual decor haven
Hypo-allergenic bedding cradles guests in this inn's unique guestrooms. Each space boasts a separate bedroom with curated, individual decor.

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
St James Street Dunwich, Saxmundham, England, IP17 3DT

What's nearby

  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dunwich Heath and Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dunwich Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Southwold Beach - 15 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Norfolk Broads - 32 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Darsham Station - 18 min drive
  • Beccles Station - 21 min drive
  • Halesworth Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Magpies Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Clockhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sole Bay Inn - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Ship at Dunwich

  • The Ship at Dunwich is a great choice for a stay in Saxmundham. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

What to do

  • On the beach

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

The Ship - This bar specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 15.00 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.00 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Ship at Dunwich offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Ship at Dunwich does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Ship at Dunwich?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Ship at Dunwich?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ship at Dunwich?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Ship at Dunwich and nearby?

The Ship at Dunwich has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Ship at Dunwich?

Yes, The Ship offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Ship at Dunwich like?

The Ship at Dunwich is on Dunwich Heath and Beach, and a short 1-minute walk from Dunwich Museum.

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Reviews

The Ship at Dunwich Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property's convenient location offers easy access to a nearby beach within a short walk. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with a nice selection of options and cheerful staff service. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic
victoria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious room, great staff
Valerie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely pub/hotel Great food Nice bedroom Lovely 4 day stay .
Sandra, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Fantastic. Staff were friendly and helpful, food was excellent.
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

nice place.to.spend a night walking distance from the beach and with mice coastline.walks.
Davide, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location near beach, friendly staff nice atmoshere
Paul, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Very nice food. The room was tiny with no place to layout a small suitcase. The bathroom had no shelf space for toiletry bags. It's a nice place, but they need to work on storage space. We only had 2 very small cases and there was no where to lay them out except on the bed.
Lori A, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is an old building very well looked after, clean throughout, excellent menu, staff works hard and are accommodating, we will be coming back, thank you
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Quaint and old fashioned hotel. Room smaller than brochure picture.
Ernest, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This property is a real find. It has character and it is reasonably priced for the service received. Breakfasts were great and reasonable choices for our 2 night dinner stay. Very close to a pebbly beach and not far from Southwold, Aldburagh, Norwich and the broads.
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The Ship
Avril, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay, great food.
Daniel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good choice for our stay
Brad, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at the ship, total relaxation and the food was delicious.
Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, very convenient for beach. Lovely food, very friendly service
Frances, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Great Ship at Dunwich

I had made a mistake when booking the room, i booked a 'snug'. With two Golden Retrievers - a big mistake. Management were great and found us an outside room that was more suited. Loved the staff, other customers and the people in general. Felt the history.
Peter, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay here!

Everything great, no complaints, staff lovely, highly recommended, Hope can return for another stay
Jo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice little hotel Excellent food and reasonably priced. All staff very friendly and helpful I would highly recommend
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a really great stay. Fab location, comfortable room and great staff. Thank you!
Elinor, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

A little disappointed

We had very little sleep on the first night of our stay as the bed was incredibly uncomfortable. We were moved to a different room on the second night and slept a little better. Overall we were disappointed with the rooms and the breakfast. The staff were pleasant and did try to help us when we spoke to them about the issues we had.
Maxine, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Bedroom was clean, location good. Staff subdued, food below average.
christian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location for the coastal path.
Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Get away break

Excellent food, friendly staff and a cosy relaxed environment. Great location for walking.
Jo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and quirky outside spaces
Delia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff, both at reception and behind the bar and at breakfast. Dining room could have been a little warmer, though.
Raymond, 1-night trip