The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Ship Inn in Rye offers family rooms with private bathrooms, equipped with modern amenities including free WiFi, streaming services, and work desks. Each room features a sofa bed and a seating area, ensuring a relaxing stay. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the traditional family-friendly restaurant, offering dinner in a welcoming atmosphere. The on-site bar provides a cozy setting for evening drinks. Convenient Location: Located 66 mi from London Gatwick Airport, the inn is close to attractions such as Leeds Castle (27 mi) and Eastbourne Pier (28 mi). Water sports are available in the surrounding area. Highly rated for its convenient location and excellent service.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Susan
United Kingdom
“Friendliness of the staff. Food and wines. Comfortable room.” - Gayle
Canada
“Very warm and welcoming. Great location and great food and drink” - Magdalena
Bulgaria
“Friendly and welcoming staff, the room was clean and comfortable. The only issue was that it became a bit hot during the night even when the heating off and the window cracked. It must have been all the surrounding rooms which had their heating...” - Thomas
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was good. Unfortunately some options weren't available but the quality of what we had was good. Excellent service, staff very friendly and attentive.” - Jenny
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, dog made welcome. Location perfect for walking Car park nearby” - Sarah
Canada
“Staff was very friendly. The rooms were very clean, the shower had great water pressure, the beds were very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent.” - Lindsay
Canada
“A lovely, character-filled, historical building. The rooms were super comfortable. The beds were soft and cosy and the linens crisp and white as snow. The rooms each have lovely bathrooms with great smelling soaps and plush towels. The rooms...” - Linda
United Kingdom
“Very well presented room impressed. Well thought out decor really liked the Ghost chair in the room what a good idea. Amazing water pressure on the second floor and good heating on a chilly day with plenty of hot water instantly available....” - Jane
United Kingdom
“Room small but comfortable. Lovely cooked breakfast. Staff all friendly and very helpful.” - Alex
United Kingdom
“Location was perfect. Food really good and great value Bed really comfy and the room was laid out well. The room was also very quiet despite the Inn being full.”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
Amenities of The Ship InnGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesThe Ship Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.





The fine printMust-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.