Located near the coast, The Ship Inn offers a warm welcome with a bar and restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy luggage storage and wedding services. Helpful staff have left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Bar
Main amenities (7)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Self parking
Meeting room
Wedding services
Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Premium bedding
Self parking (surcharge)
Kids' menu
Travel crib
The current price is CNY471
CNY471
CNY565 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Why we love this property
Delectable dining
This B&B entices with a restaurant, bar, and full breakfast. Culinary treats from morning to evening satisfy every guest's dining desires.
Cozy design retreat
Snuggle into hypo-allergenic, premium bedding in this charming bed & breakfast. Each guestroom boasts curated, individual decor for a unique stay.
Church of St Mary the Virgin - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Lamb House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Rye Castle Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
1066 Country Walk - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Rye Station - 5 min walk
Winchelsea Station - 6 min drive
Hastings Three Oaks Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Rye Waterworks Micropub - 6 min walk
The Mermaid Inn - 2 min walk
Cinque Ports Arms - 5 min walk
Knoops - 7 min walk
Whitehouse - 4 min walk
About this property
The Ship Inn
When you stay at The Ship Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Camber Sands. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Ship Inn, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 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
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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
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (GBP 8 per day)
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Travel crib
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Ship Inn - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 8 per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Also known as
Ship Inn Rye
Ship Rye
The Ship Inn Rye
The Ship Inn Bed & breakfast
The Ship Inn Bed & breakfast Rye
Frequently asked questions
Does The Ship Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Ship Inn 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 Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Ship Inn?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 8 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ship Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Ship Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Ship Inn.
What's the area around The Ship Inn like?
The Ship Inn is a short 5-minute walk from Rye Station and 8 minutes' walk from 1066 Country Walk.
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Reviews
The Ship Inn Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as hot, fresh, tasty, and excellent with a great selection of food and drinks. (22 reviews)
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Popular mentions
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Breakfast
Food
Location
Pub
Parking
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Value
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2026
Staff and room were excellent
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2026
Lovely bed
penny
penny, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2026
The room was modern and clean
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 29, 2025
Very comfortable bed, excellent shower, v good freshly-cooked breakfast, pleasant and helpful staff.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2026
Great service
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2025
Very good value for money. Very good service, excellent location and an excellent breakfast!
Sophie
Sophie, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2026
Spotlessly clean accommodation. Comfy bed. Lovely staff. First class chef for both dinner and breakfast (which was huge). Cracking stay!
Gloria
Gloria, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2025
Really lovely suite. Good pub food and brilliant staff. Recommended if a family needs to stay in one room in Rye. Only negative wansa little pub noise in the evening but absolutely to be expected
matthew
matthew, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2025
Staff friendly and helpful
Room clean and fresh
Dean
Dean, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jan 1, 2026
It was Christmas, but the staff were distracted by the busy pub and were not helpful when it came to giving me information about parking. And Christmas Day morning the chef didn't turn up for breakfast. The room was basic and clean.
Frederick
Frederick, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2025
Staff- Tom greeted us, checked us in, served us for Breakfast, all of which was excellent. Great customer service all round. What an asset!!
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2024
Room was lovely, food was great ..a great location to explore the historic town of rye
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 10, 2025
Friendly staff. Great location for both village and coast.
Had a great time - staff and location were perfect, will be back again!
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
Lovely pub w rooms w friendly staff
julian
julian, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 15, 2025
Lovely shabby chic building and style. Good quality room, we had a nice stay! Where does it lose a mark? Pillows were waaaay too soft & breakfast although hearty, over cooked, burnt toast - such a shame. Tidy those points up, and it would be full marks! 😃
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2024
Lovely, clean rooms and friendly staff
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
Great position and lovely homely feel
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2025
Very acceptable stay at The Ship
Very happy with our stay at The Ship. Our room Skye Chardonnay was very comfortable. Our little dog was made very welcome with a gift box of treats a toy and poo bags of course! The Housekeeping staff were very good.
Judith L
Judith L, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Love The Ship!
Always have a lovely time at the Ship. Have stayed many times. Food particularly good this time.
Debbie
Debbie, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 20, 2024
Lovely room and very welcoming staff
Chantelle
Chantelle, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2025
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
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
Wonderful place to stay
A lovely place to stay if you are visiting Rye. It’s in a great spot with good food and very helpful, friendly staff. Couldn’t fault it at all and would definitely return.