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Situated in Rye and with Eurotunnel UK reachable within 41 km, The Ship Inn features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star inn offers luggage storage space. The inn has family rooms. At the inn, the rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms at The Ship Inn are fitted with a seating area. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Leeds Castle is 44 km from The Ship Inn, while Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park is 45 km from the property. London Gatwick Airport is 106 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alice
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable and clean room. The pub had lovely food and beers as well so I was able to have a nice bite and read my book before retiring to my bedroom after a day of exploring the are. Bed was very comfortable.
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I arrived too early for check in but they kindly kept my bags safe while I explored Rye with my 2dogs. Very friendly staff, room was amazing. Both my dogs had a welcome pack!
  • Bridget
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We love staying at the ship inn I think this was our 8 or 9th time. It’s such a lovely place with wonderful staff, food and drinks
  • J
    John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We did not eat on this occasion, but have been very happy with the food on our other stays at the ship
  • Jonathan
    France France
    Great location, easy to find parking, staff wonderfully friendly and helpful.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was spacious, bed super comfortable service friendly . Lunch in front of fire cosy 🙏
  • Dickndan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed here for one night on a room only basis. The room was spacious and had everything you need, a large comfortable bed, clean soft towels and a tea and coffee making tray. All the staff were so friendly and welcoming , the bar had a great...
  • Nathan
    Germany Germany
    Very comfortable and friendly staff+ pub/restaurant downstairs has a really nice comfortable atmosphere
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked how clean the room was, with extra towels in the bathroom. Everything worked as expected.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a wonderful stay at the Ship Inn. It's a fabulous B&B right in the heart of Rye. The room was super clean and well decorated, and the bed was super large and comfortable. Despite its location next to the road (as with many guest houses in...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

Facilities of The Ship Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
The Ship Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Sunday Evening check in times this winter - our last check in time will be 8pm on Sunday evenings.

We believe that dogs are part of the family & there is no need to leave any four-legged guests behind. Complete with their own welcome box and bowls, up to a maximum of two dogs per room. £20 per pet, per stay.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Ship Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Ship Inn

  • Guests staying at The Ship Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
  • Check-in at The Ship Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Ship Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Room options at The Ship Inn include:

    • Double
    • Suite
  • The prices at The Ship Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Ship Inn is 200 yards from the centre of Rye. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Ship Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Live sport events (broadcast)