The Old Borough Arms

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Camber Sands

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Restaurant
Double Room, Ensuite
Exterior
Food and drink
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

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The Strand, Rye, England, TN31 7DB
  • Place, Rye Heritage Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Castle Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Rm 1, 2, 7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small Rm8)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Ensuite (Multiple Rooms)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Rye

Rye retreat .Steps from the guesthouse, you'll find Rye Heritage Centre and Lamb House. St Anthony of Padua and Church of St Mary the Virgin are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Rye Heritage Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lamb House - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rye Castle Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 1066 Country Walk - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • High Weald - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Street Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The George In Rye - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Old Borough Arms

4-star guest house near Camber Sands
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Rye guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
The Old Borough Arms offers 10 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • High chair

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: GBP 2 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Breakfast fee: approximately GBP 2.0 to 12.0 per person

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Borough Arms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Borough Arms.

How close is The Old Borough Arms to the beach?

This guesthouse is 3.8 mi (10-min drive) from Camber Sands and 4 mi (9-min drive) from Pett Level Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Borough Arms offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Old Borough Arms, but breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 2.0 and 12.0 per person.

Is there a casino at The Old Borough Arms?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Old Borough Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Borough Arms?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Old Borough Arms have a pool?

The Old Borough Arms does not have a pool.

Does The Old Borough Arms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Old Borough Arms to downtown Rye?

The Old Borough Arms is 0.3 mi away from Rye.

The Old Borough Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 344 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous stay, staff really friendly and would highly recommend the breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Relaxing stay in an historical town.

Lovely stay in a very comfortable family run guesthouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nupur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. The lady who greeted was very friendly. Room was big and the bed was very comfortable. It took a while for room to heat up as I hadn’t realised all the thermostats were turned off. I had a bit of disturbed sleep as I stayed when it was very heavy rain/ windy so the windows were rattling (understandable as it’s an old building). I would recommend staying here as it’s very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sundeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Fantastic location and everything you need! Only qualm was the slow draining shower
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely family run hotel. Roomy comfortable bedrooms. Very good location friendly welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good check-in, friendly staff, comfortable bed, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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

Definitely worth a visit.

Fantastic location, very friendly owner and staff, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant central location to everything to explore on foot. Lovely little b&b and made very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok wouldn't stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location in the old centre of Rye , great little outdoor terrace for breakfast/ drinks .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a great location in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Great location

Nice old world feel to the hotel, very good value. Would definitely use again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice Place to Stay for a Few Days

Nice, friendly little hotel in a very central location. Room and bathroom were quite clean. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old inn, our room was very clean and in very good condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and I had a lovely stay in The Old Borough Arms. Excellent staff, supremely welcoming and friendly. They go above and beyond for their guests. Cozy room, with all you need to have comfortable and enjoyable stay. The highlight: The most delightful breakfast on the terrace! Definitely recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful time an everyone was so lovely, helpful and welcoming, rye itself is a wonderful town, very beautiful with great food
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana

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

Good location, great place to stay.

Lovely room with modern bathroom. Friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent. Enjoyed our stay here and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well located and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for a weekend in Rye, convenient for all local shops and restaurants. Comfortable bed and modern bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant room. Staff were friendly. Nice area of Rye.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cosy B&B with friendly and welcoming staff

Great B&B with a nice location in the middle of Rye. Nice restaurants within walking distance and easy to find a parking place even if B&B does not offer such. Room was a bit tiny but nicely decorated and with comfortable beds. Breakfast was very nice and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming place. Clean and spacious room. Friendly staff and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really lovely stay at The Old Borough Arms. Lovely hosts who were really welcoming. Made us a great breakfast that set us up for a days wondering around the town and area. Room was very comfortable, warm and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Cute and charming

We really enjoyed our stay here. The host was welcoming and friendly. The room was cosy, and very peaceful. Comfy bed, and such a beautiful and cute hotel; such a picturesque setting. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

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

Weekend away in lovely Rye

Our stay in Rye was so enjoyable. We felt very welcomed. The hosts were helpful & accomodating (allowing us to check in early). The rooms were clean and comfortable, the restaurant serves delicious food, and the accommodation is centrally located in beautiful corner of Rye. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024