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title: "River Haven Hotel, Rye: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "River Haven Hotel in Rye: rated 8.7 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/river-haven-hotel-rye/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Hotel · ★★★
# River Haven Hotel

The Strand, Rye, United Kingdom

8.7 ·  Very good 54 reviews ·  #13 #13 of 14 in Rye ·  4.2/5 on Google, 391 reviews ·  6.7 Location score
## About River Haven Hotel

River Haven Hotel is a hotel in The Strand, Rye, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 54 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, restaurant, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Rye. The nearest airport, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), is 68 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 22

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 9

Quayside , Winchelsea [riverhaven.co.uk](http://www.riverhaven.co.uk)

## How River Haven Hotel scores

Better rated than 0% of hotels in Rye

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **6.7**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **0.1**
-   Public transport **8.4**

Rye average

## Rating on Google

4.2/5

391 Google reviews

-   5★43%
-   4★33%
-   3★14%
-   2★5%
-   1★5%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Free breakfastRestaurantBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **63**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **41**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Rye (Sussex)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">440 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">London Gatwick Airport (LGW)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">68 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">153 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Rye</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Rye Heritage Centre130 m
-   Rye Castle Viewpoint490 m
-   The Landgate640 m

## River Haven Hotel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at River Haven Hotel. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Car hire offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Rye. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. Reception assistance is offered at the hotel featuring luggage storage. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At River Haven Hotel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment. In select rooms within the hotel, a coffee or tea maker and bottled water is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at River Haven Hotel. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar.

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## Questions about River Haven Hotel

### How do guests rate River Haven Hotel?

River Haven Hotel has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 54 reviews, which is better than 0% of rated hotels in Rye.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at River Haven Hotel?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does River Haven Hotel include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at River Haven Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is River Haven Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), is 68 km away in a straight line.

### Is River Haven Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 3.0 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does River Haven Hotel have?

River Haven Hotel has 22 rooms.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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