This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, self parking, and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Lookout Rye offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Lookout Rye features a terrace and express check-out. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).
The Lookout Rye is a smoke-free property.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited onsite self parking
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 14.50 for children
A bar/lounge
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
1 building
3 floors
Built in 1800
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Partially-open bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
More
Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 14.50 for children
Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per night (in/out privileges)
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Property is also known as
Rye Lodge Hotel
Rye Lodge Hotel
The Lookout Rye Rye
The Lookout Rye Hotel
The Lookout Rye Hotel Rye
The Lookout Rye Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Fantastic room. Staff superb, courteous and friendly. Breakfast was excellent, well presented with a great choice of food. Would stay there again.
John
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Rosemary
Jan 28, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff lovely and friendly. Breakfast very good. Room clean - though smaller than expected. We would stay there again!
Rosemary
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Kyproulla
Traveled with family
Jan 20, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms were lovely, clean and warm. The staff were friendly and helpful but it was not disable friendly, The stairs from the carpark to the hotel was too many and my mum struggled with them. The car park was also £10.30 and not 24 hours which meant you paid 3 times for 2 nights.
Kyproulla
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Jackie
Jan 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff very friendly helpful and efficient.
The decor and some of the fixtures and fittings seem tired eg the curtains in the bedroom were all torn.
Jackie
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Lynn
Jan 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in a deluxe room, it was warm & clean. The bed was enormous & very comfortable. Some parts of the hotel was looking tired & could do with a paint up & the carpet in places was threadbare.
The two male staff members working on reception & at breakfast were fantastic & were very helpful.
Lovely cosy room booked very last minute. Staff are so welcoming. Really nice breakfast.
Sharron
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Mike
Traveled with group
Jan 1, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely old building , lovely friendly staff and great breakfast - The hotel is ‘tired’ and could do with some investment to get it up to scratch as Rye is wonderful town and could easily take another high end hotel … you would get your investment back in no time
Another comfortable stay at the Look Out. Really welcoming and attentive staff, clean well-equipped rooms and an excellent breakfast. Some areas of the hotel are tired (e.g. stair carpets), but overall would thoroughly recommend.
Neil
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lailus
Traveled with partner
Dec 30, 2025
Liked: Amenities
yes, it was nice
Lailus
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sandra
Dec 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, good sized room, friendly staff, good breakfast choices and location.
Alex was sweet and thorough , went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable with reservations for dinner and special accommodations at The George ( parent hotel). Anna and Harry at The George were likewise enjoyable at The George.