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About The Ship Inn

  • Bring your dog along comfortably

    Utilize the provided welcome kit, including treats and a bowl, when staying with your pet in designated rooms.

  • Dine on locally sourced fare

    Sample modern British cuisine and wines from the nearby Balfour Winery at the on-site restaurant and pub.

  • Public parking located nearby only

    On-site parking is unavailable, requiring guests to utilize nearby public parking facilities for their vehicles.

  • Experience 16th-century historic inn architecture

    Sleep in a building dating back to 1592 that originally served as a warehouse for smugglers' contraband.

  • Explore historic Rye town center

    Walk to local attractions and the train station from this central location situated in the heart of Rye.

  • Start mornings with cooked breakfast

    Begin your day with a Full English or Irish breakfast prepared to order in the restaurant.

  • Limited accessibility via steep stairs

    Guest rooms are located across multiple floors without elevator access, requiring navigation of narrow, steep staircases.

  • No air conditioning in rooms

    Guest accommodations lack air conditioning, though portable fans are provided to assist with temperature regulation during warmer months.

The 4-star Ship Inn is a historic 16th-century smugglers' inn in the heart of Rye, offering a quintessentially English country pub atmosphere. The inn provides exceptional dog-friendly amenities and features a rustic pub with a log fire and outdoor seating. Guests can enjoy locally sourced modern British fare, including Sunday roasts and seafood platters, alongside award-winning Balfour wines. The hotel has a review score of 8.2 based on over 3,000 reviews, with pets, experience, and location highlighted positively by guests.

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Reviews

8.1
Very good
based on 3,281 ratings from top 
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Review summary

Summarized by AI from 1,000+ reviews

This hotel is a charming and versatile retreat, ideal for couples, sightseers, and dog owners seeking excellent value in a relaxed, old-fashioned harbor pub ambiance. Its central location in Rye provides unparalleled access to the town's historic attractions and the train station. The highlight of the facilities is the welcoming on-site pub, a central gathering point that extends its hospitality to furry friends with a dog-friendly policy and amenities like a doggy box. Guests consistently praise the welcoming and professional staff and the delicious Sunday roast and breakfast offerings. For a truly comfortable stay, consider requesting a room with one of the large, comfortable beds.

Rated above average for Rye

Guest reviews

Excellent53%
Very good26%
Good9%
Fair6%
Poor6%

Top amenities

  • WiFi
  • TV / Entertainment
  • Hairdryer
  • Non-smoking rooms

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Property amenities

  1. Business centre
  2. Pet friendly
  3. Bar
  4. Conference rooms

For children

  1. Cot
  2. Kid meals

Room amenities

  1. Shower
  2. Ironing board
  3. Windows that open
  4. Television

Hotel characteristics

  1. Family friendly

Accessibility

  1. Accessible parking

Location

The, Strand, Rye, TN317DB, United Kingdom
Highlight
Explore historic Rye town center
Walk to local attractions and the train station from this central location situated in the heart of Rye.

Distance from The Ship Inn

Rye:0.4 km

Rye:0.4 km

London Gatwick Airport:68 km

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Property info

The, Strand, Rye, TN317DB, United Kingdom

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