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title: "The Ship Inn, Rye: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Ship Inn in Rye: rated 9.2 by guests, Guesthouse. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Guesthouse
# The Ship Inn

The Strand, Rye, United Kingdom

9.2 ·  Excellent 20 reviews ·  #2 #2 of 14 in Rye ·  7.1 Location score
## About The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn is a guesthouse in The Strand, Rye, United Kingdom. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 across 20 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, 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

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

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

- **Rooms:** 11

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

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

THE STRAND

## How The Ship Inn scores

Better rated than 73% of hotels in Rye

-   Guest rating **9.2**
-   Location **7.1**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.0**

Rye average

## Amenities

Free breakfastBarFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

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

- **Walk grade:** **68**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **56**

- **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="">330 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="">24 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Rye Heritage Centre100 m
-   Rye Castle Viewpoint370 m
-   The Landgate490 m

## The Ship Inn: in detail

The Ship Inn offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at The Ship Inn is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms, guests at the hotel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of a coffee or tea maker can be found. Understanding the significance of bathroom amenities in enhancing guest contentment, the hotel offers a hair dryer within certain chosen rooms. Begin your holiday on a high note. At The Ship Inn, your mornings are greeted with a delightful, free breakfast. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar.

### Compare

## Compare The Ship Inn with nearby hotels

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## Questions about The Ship Inn

### How do guests rate The Ship Inn?

The Ship Inn has a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10 from 20 reviews, which is better than 73% of rated hotels in Rye.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ship Inn?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The Ship Inn include breakfast?

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

### How far is The Ship Inn from the airport?

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

### How many rooms does The Ship Inn have?

The Ship Inn has 11 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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