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The Lookout Rye

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Camber Sands

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Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Front of property
Classic Double Room
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Hilders Cliff, Rye, England, TN31 7LD
  • Place, Rye Castle Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Heritage Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Rye

City center stay.With a stay at this Rye hotel, you'll be steps from Rye Art Gallery and 1066 Country Walk. Landgate and Rye Castle Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Rye Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lamb House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rye St. Mary's Parish Church - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rye Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 6 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Globe Inn Marsh - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Apothecary Coffee House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lookout Rye

3-star hotel near Camber Sands
The Lookout Rye offers its guests a terrace and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Rye hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1800
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Lookout Rye offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 14.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per day.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 14.50 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Rye Lodge Hotel
Rye Lodge Hotel
The Lookout Rye Rye
The Lookout Rye Hotel
The Lookout Rye Hotel Rye

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lookout Rye to the airport?

The Lookout Rye is 66.6 mi (98-min drive) away from the Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lookout Rye?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lookout Rye on May 17, 2026 start from CA $132, 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.

Does The Lookout Rye have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lookout Rye.

How close is The Lookout Rye to the beach?

This hotel is 3.8 mi (10-min drive) from Camber Sands and 4.2 mi (14-min drive) from Pett Level Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Lookout Rye offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Lookout Rye, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 14.50 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Lookout Rye?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Lookout Rye?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lookout Rye?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night.

Does The Lookout Rye have a pool?

The Lookout Rye does not have a pool.

Does The Lookout Rye have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Lookout Rye to downtown Rye?

The Lookout Rye is 0.2 mi away from Rye.

The Lookout Rye Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 764 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 764 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 764 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 764 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 764 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff lovely and friendly. Breakfast very good. Room clean - though smaller than expected. We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kyproulla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms were lovely, clean and warm. The staff were friendly and helpful but it was not disable friendly, The stairs from the carpark to the hotel was too many and my mum struggled with them. The car park was also £10.30 and not 24 hours which meant you paid 3 times for 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff very friendly helpful and efficient. The decor and some of the fixtures and fittings seem tired eg the curtains in the bedroom were all torn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in a deluxe room, it was warm & clean. The bed was enormous & very comfortable. Some parts of the hotel was looking tired & could do with a paint up & the carpet in places was threadbare. The two male staff members working on reception & at breakfast were fantastic & were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cosy room booked very last minute. Staff are so welcoming. Really nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely old building , lovely friendly staff and great breakfast - The hotel is ‘tired’ and could do with some investment to get it up to scratch as Rye is wonderful town and could easily take another high end hotel … you would get your investment back in no time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another comfortable stay at the Look Out. Really welcoming and attentive staff, clean well-equipped rooms and an excellent breakfast. Some areas of the hotel are tired (e.g. stair carpets), but overall would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lailus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
yes, it was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, good sized room, friendly staff, good breakfast choices and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gourav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless the guy on reception was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jebin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room - no pool at the property though (apparently since Covid) but hotel pics show a swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

betsy, 34239

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alex was sweet and thorough , went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable with reservations for dinner and special accommodations at The George ( parent hotel). Anna and Harry at The George were likewise enjoyable at The George.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice clean very large room and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went out of their way to accommodate me (surgery meant couldn't cut my food) during breakfast. Especially Tariq.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely clean room and comfortably warm. Unlike other hotels we have stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, friendly staff, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, quiet, and very comfortable. Well appointed too. Staff very helpful. Handy to have a car park on-site. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very polite and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JILL

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room comfy, breakfast excellent and staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff and lovely room and breakfast. It felt very relaxed and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a really lovely stay - the room was spacious, really nicely designed, fresh muted colours, with stylish details (and lots of plug sockets!), very comfortable bed, an excellent shower room, peaceful spot with lovely view, yet easy to walk into town, great staff, felt very festive and cheerful decorated for the season. parking easy to get at too and very central.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed for our 9th anniversary and I can only say, the hotel, whilst promising, wasn't the greatest experience. Piles of dust under our bed - reported to reception on 1st night, it was day 3 of our stay before it was cleaned. Noisy radiators kept us awake on 1st night, and we overslept, was 15 mins late for breakfast, and the morning receptionist had a bit of an attitude - saying something along the lines of "if you're having breakfast tomorrow, try to actually be on time". We ate breakfast elsewhere for the rest of our stay. Also, we requested dressing gowns (listed in the booking description) - when we received them, they had yellowed sweat stains in the armpits. The young lady on reception at check-in and check-out was the high point of our stay. Very professional, very polite. She informed us that she didn't actually work at the Lookout, instead she was on staff at the sister property, The George. I have been in hospitality for over 25 years, and currently manage a property in Sussex. Aside from the young lady from The George, I was quite disappointed with our stay, and frankly disgusted that our room was so dusty, and that it took 2 days for housekeeping to get around to cleaning it properly. Lovely location, and a lovely, very unique layout to the hotel, but other than the young lady from the George, the staff just seemed that they couldn't be bothered, and were only there to wait for quitting time. Definitely not worth what I paid for the experience.
Thick layer of dust under our bed - we informed reception the next morning, who informed the head housekeeper while we were present - it was the next day before it was properly Hoovered.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025