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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) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Hush Heath Suite) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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THE STRAND, Rye, England, TN31 7DB
  • Place, Church of St Mary the Virgin
    ‪5 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) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Hush Heath Suite)

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

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Standard Double) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Standard Double)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Anthony of Padua - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of St Mary the Virgin - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rye Castle Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 1066 Country Walk - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Apothecary Coffee House - ‬5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 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. 159 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 297 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely shabby chic building and style. Good quality room, we had a nice stay! Where does it lose a mark? Pillows were waaaay too soft & breakfast although hearty, over cooked, burnt toast - such a shame. Tidy those points up, and it would be full marks! 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

R

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Disliked: Amenities
There is no parking at this hotel the is a car park which you have to pay for. The rooms look much better on the web site not worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLIVER

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff could be friendlier. Not a good atmosphere in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff- Tom greeted us, checked us in, served us for Breakfast, all of which was excellent. Great customer service all round. What an asset!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, West Kingsdown

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

SIMON

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness
I wish I had liked this inn more. When my train was delayed by a few hours, they willingly accommodated a late check-in. However, I was disappointed by the room. First, there is mildew in the shower. Second, they left the service door next to my room open to facilitate housekeeping, but that meant that all the cooking smells from the kitchen below entered my room. Because the windows can’t be opened more than a few inches, there was no way to air the room. I had to clean the fan before I could use it since it was furry with dust. I loved Rye, but not this inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith L

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

Very acceptable stay at The Ship

Very happy with our stay at The Ship. Our room Skye Chardonnay was very comfortable. Our little dog was made very welcome with a gift box of treats a toy and poo bags of course! The Housekeeping staff were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025