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title: "The Old Borough Arms, Rye: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Old Borough Arms in Rye: rated 9.4 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Guesthouse · ★★★★
# The Old Borough Arms

The Strand, Rye, United Kingdom

9.4 ·  Exceptional 10 reviews ·  #1 #1 of 14 in Rye ·  4.6/5 on Google, 211 reviews ·  7.1 Location score
## About The Old Borough Arms

The Old Borough Arms is a guesthouse in The Strand, Rye, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 10 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 1.5 km from the centre of Rye. The nearest airport, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), is 68 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 10

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 11

The Strand [oldborougharms.co.uk](http://www.oldborougharms.co.uk/)

## How The Old Borough Arms scores

Better rated than 87% of hotels in Rye

-   Guest rating **9.4**
-   Location **7.1**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.2**

Rye average

## Rating on Google

4.6/5

211 Google reviews

-   5★74%
-   4★19%
-   3★3%
-   2★1%
-   1★3%

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

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **67**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **55**

- **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="">3.1 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="">290 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 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="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Rye Heritage Centre90 m
-   Rye Castle Viewpoint370 m
-   The Landgate470 m

## The Old Borough Arms: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at The Old Borough Arms. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with hotel's tours. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At The Old Borough Arms, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. In select rooms within the hotel, a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker is available to cater to your requirements when desired. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hotel, some visitor bathrooms offer a hair dryer to enhance your experience. Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hotel. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar.

### Compare

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## Questions about The Old Borough Arms

### How do guests rate The Old Borough Arms?

The Old Borough Arms has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10 from 10 reviews, which is better than 87% of rated hotels in Rye.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Borough Arms?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The Old Borough Arms include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is The Old Borough Arms from the airport?

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

### How many rooms does The Old Borough Arms have?

The Old Borough Arms has 10 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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