About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Ship Hotel in New Romney offers comfortable bedrooms with free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and essential amenities such as a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy water sports facilities, a tennis court, and a bar. The on-site restaurant provides a variety of meals, including breakfast, while evening entertainment and meals for kids enhance the experience. Convenient Location: Located 68 mi from London City Airport, the hotel is near attractions like Greatstone Beach (1.2 mi) and the White Cliffs of Dover (29 mi). Free on-site parking is available, and the property staff offer excellent service support.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish

    • Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marilyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were really friendly. And the parking was complimentary.
  • Vince
    United States United States
    We stayed one night and could not have been happier. The entire staff from the publican to the owner were very friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean, well furnished and comfortable. Breakfast was lovely.
  • Daren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owner only brought the ship 12 weeks ago - already making extensive alterations - believe it's going to be quite a place in the future He was absolutely fantastic in supporting two middle age cyclists and their bikes Nothing to much...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Freindly staff. Great location. Fantastic breakfast. I knew the hotel, so chose it for its character, charm, history, and central location. My mum used to live in the house across the street! This is a great historic hotel ideally located for...
  • Pam
    United States United States
    Everyone Everyone was so friendly abd the food was delicious.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff pleasant best part of the holiday break was the breakfast and evening meal.
  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfasts were excellent. Evening dinners were pretty good as well. Staff helpful. Stayed at the Ship a few times. Will happily stay again, when the opportunity arises. Proximity to the RH&DR is a significant benefit.
  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast great, location ok. Good base for exploring the area. Staff very friendly and helpful.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food was superb (we had dinner as well as breakfast) and the staff couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful
  • Stephan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly and professional staff. Great room. Good food. Good value.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.4Based on 281 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The Ship Hotel in Romney enjoys a heated outside area as an extension of the indoor pub. There is a conservatory area for a more sheltered drink, as well as the main pub and lounge area - which proudly displays some original features, such as the brick fireplace - and a lovely restaurant that doubles as a large function room. Visitors are warmly welcomed, and we are sure that you will enjoy your stay with us.

Property info

The Original Ship was built of mainly ship timber brought from the old port of New Romney. The first recorded keeper is one Thomas Banne, who is described as an "ostler" of the parish of Romney. The inn is mentioned in the will of Samuel Dunstare in1579. In 1662 it is recorded that the inn underwent extensive alteration, the thatch, wattle and daub was removed in part and replaced with tiles and bricks. The present facade was erected in 1728. At the height of the coaching era of the mid to late eighteenth century, The Ship was an established coach halt being situated on the main Rye to Dover route, and is mentioned as a compulsory stop in the timetable of 1802. More recently In the 20th century the cellar was also used as a public air-raid shelter in World War II. The Newly Refurbished En-Suite rooms are comfortably furnished and pleasantly decorated, some rooms are small, with low doors, which you would expect from a 500 year old building. All room have a wireless internet, tea & coffee making facilities and a television with Freeview and DVD Player, with other useful facilities such as, desk, alarm clock, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. ****Please be aware that some Friday Nights are Disco Nights which is extremely busy, this can also be very noisy but finishes promptly at midnight**** There is a surcharge for pets staying at the hotel, please call for more information. The Ship Hotel in Romney enjoys a heated outside area as an extension of the indoor pub. There is a conservatory area for a more sheltered drink, as well as the main pub and lounge area - which proudly displays some original features, such as the brick fireplace - and a lovely restaurant that doubles as a large function room. Visitors are warmly welcomed, and we are sure that you will enjoy your stay with us.

Neighborhood info

The hotel is situated in the town centre at the end of the high street. There is a supermarket within a 2 minute walk, a leisure centre within 5 minutes walk, a bus stop opposite us, and a Miniature Railway is just 10 minutes walk away.

Area info

Amenities of The Ship Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Racquetball
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
  • Ping-pong
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Baggage storage
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages Spoken

      House rules

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      Check-in
      From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Check-out
      Until 10:00 AM
      Cancellation/ prepayment
      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
      Children & Beds

      Child policies

      Children of all ages are welcome.

      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

      0 - 2 years
      Extra bed upon request
      £30 per stay
      Crib upon request
      Free
      3+ years
      Extra bed upon request
      £30 per stay

      Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

      The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

      All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

      Age restriction
      The minimum age for check-in is 18
      Pets
      Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
      Payments by Booking.com
      Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. Pay for any extras during your stay using Visa and Mastercard.
      Smoking
      Smoking is not allowed.
      Parties
      Parties/events are not allowed
      Quiet hours
      Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

      The fine print

      Must-know information for guests at this property

      This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

      Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

      FAQs about The Ship Hotel