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The Lookout Rye

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Camber Sands

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Terrace/patio
Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Restaurant

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 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

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 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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 miles
  • 1066 Country Walk - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of St Mary the Virgin - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St Anthony of Padua - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rye Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Globe Inn Marsh - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Street Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬4 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 Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lookout Rye on Jun 14, 2026 start from $121, including 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. 376 out of 783 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 783 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 783 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 783 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 783 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient parking at rear of the hotel via Ringo app. Staff friendly and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View from hotel room was fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great venue brilliant staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean and had everything you could need, very comfortable king-size bed, bathroom bit dated/tired, excellent breakfast, very friendly helpful staff. Dinner is at an adjacent pub property 5 minute walk if you need it. Would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JILL

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic room. Staff superb, courteous and friendly. Breakfast was excellent, well presented with a great choice of food. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Asanka

Liked: Cleanliness
Great central location, nice breakfast, private paid parking and overall very reasonably priced. However, some of the decor needed refreshing such as some worn stair carpets and moss on window frames none of which detracted from us enjoying our stay at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, beautifully decorated. Comfy bed. Breakfast was delicious. I have gluten and dairy alergies and the staff were able to provide a full breakfast for me. Friendly staff, great location. Will stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of the Lookout - right in the heart of Rye. The room was comfortable and quiet. Parking was very convenient and easy to pay for with the RingGo app and we didn't have any trouble finding a space. All the staff we met were very friendly and helpful. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Had a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was top notch although short staff ( holiday weekend). Room was great!! Loved the tea selection with biscuits was a treat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely little hotel. Staff were helpful, kind and considerate. The hotel is in a great location for walking around Rye and the car park was easily accessible, albeit £10.30 a day quite expensive. We stayed in room 7, large and comfortable with a large en-suite. Although needed updating, along with the communal areas which could do with a lick of paint and new carpet. Overall a good hotel with a great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything went smoothly. Lovely room with bath overlooking the front. Good breakfast. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness
spotless room. Comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast, love the decor, very friendly staff and central
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic weekend. Our room was warm and cosy - but what really makes it is the staff. Nothing was too much trouble. We’re planning on returning soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet

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

10/10 Excellent

vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, excellent breakfast and the rooms were perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bob

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

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go to hotel in Rye now and as usual we had a lovely stay. What stands out is the staff here. The guy on reception is always so friendly and welcoming and the guy at breakfast was really helpful, I wish I knew their names. Our room was decorated really nice, a very comfortable bed and lots of teas and coffee to choose from. We will be back thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026