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The Ship Inn

4.0 star property
4-star B&B near Camber Sands

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Superior Double) | Bathroom
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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Superior Double)
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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THE STRAND, Rye, England, TN31 7DB
  • Place, Rye Heritage Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Castle Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Hush Heath Suite)

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Hush Heath Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double)

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Standard Double)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Standard Double)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Rye

Rye retreat .Steps from the B&B, you'll find Rye Heritage Centre and St Anthony of Padua. Lamb House and Church of St Mary the Virgin are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rye Heritage Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Anthony of Padua - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rye Castle Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • High Weald - 3 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 5 min walk

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

4-star B&B near Camber Sands
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Rye bed & breakfast.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Ship Inn offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 8 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 1-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 8 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is 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 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ship Inn.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship Inn?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Inn on Jun 17, 2026 start from CA $103, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is The Ship Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 3.8 mi (10-min drive) from Camber Sands and 3.9 mi (7-min drive) from Pett Level Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Ship Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Ship Inn, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children. It's available every day from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Ship Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Ship Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Ship Inn?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast. Self parking is available for GBP 8 per day.

Does The Ship Inn have a pool?

The Ship Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Ship Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Ship Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Ship Inn to downtown Rye?

The Ship Inn is 0.3 mi away from Rye.

The Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 327 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW LEONARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and room were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice welcome & shown to the room. Clean room with a super comfy bed. Central location, so could walk around Rye easily.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, comfortable and cosy. Full of local style.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was not available due to a change of operations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub with quirky decor, good standard of rooms, very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was modern and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable bed, excellent shower, v good freshly-cooked breakfast, pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Malaya

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff of Ship Inn were lovely and helpful. The room/bed was fine. The only thing that we had an issue was the bathtub did not drain well so we kept the water low. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good value for money. Very good service, excellent location and an excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean accommodation. Comfy bed. Lovely staff. First class chef for both dinner and breakfast (which was huge). Cracking stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a lovely stay at The Ship! Staff are absolute gems. Food was great and the room was cosy and comfortable. Thanks as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Lovely Stay

Room was immaculate and breakfast was really enjoyable. The ship inn was also in a great location with nearby parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect accommodation and location for a mini break.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful Room clean and fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our stays at The Ship. It’s very convenient for Rye without being over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ankur

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

Great place to stay

Great staff and room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good standard bedrooms in the pub, small but well finished rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated in a good position within walking distance off all the Town's attractions. Excellent Breakfasts, set you up for the day. The room was clean and comfortable with good en-suite bathroom, with shower. Would use again on next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely, food was great ..a great location to explore the historic town of rye
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

OLIVER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Inn helpful staff good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024