The Ship Inn vs The Lookout Rye
Both are in Rye, 430 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseThe Strand
The Ship Inn
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Hotel★★★Crownfields
The Lookout Rye
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 430 m apart.
Why is The Ship Inn better than The Lookout Rye?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.9)+0.3
- 2290 m closer to the beach (3.1 km vs 3.4 km)−290 m
Why is The Lookout Rye better than The Ship Inn?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Ship Inn vs The Lookout Rye: which hotel is better? | The Ship Inn | The Lookout Rye |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Location | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.1 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.3 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 20 | 43 +23 |
| Rank in Rye | top 27% +46% | top 73% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.5 km −280 m | 1.8 km |
| To public transport | 330 m | 320 m |
| To the airport | 68 km | 68 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 56 | 60 +4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 11 | – |
| Listed amenities | 8 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
430 m apart
The Ship Inn or The Lookout Rye: common questions
Which is cheaper, The Ship Inn or The Lookout Rye?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Ship Inn is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for The Lookout Rye.
How far apart are The Ship Inn and The Lookout Rye?
The two hotels are 430 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score