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The Lookout Rye

Property class: 3

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An outdoor dining area with tables set for meals, surrounded by greenery and umbrellas.
A room with a wooden floor, a table, chairs, and a window with daylight.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A room with two white upholstered chairs, a small round table with a white vase and plant, and a lamp. Large windows with white frames and curtains are visible.
A room with a chandelier, a mirror, two sofas, a table with a vase of flowers, and a door leading to another room.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
$141
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20

Explore the area

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Hilders Cliff, Rye, England, TN31 7LD
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Heritage Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror.

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a chandelier.

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a window.

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view.

Classic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Lookout Rye

3-star Rye hotel with bar/lounge
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. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Rye hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. 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

  • Bed sheets 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
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Property class

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 890 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 890 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 890 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 890 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 890 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay. Right in Rye old town. Very helpful staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff , welcoming , nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and perfect place to relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay , great location and breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and ideal location make this stay a good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night, however have stayed overnight in the past. It is a lovely place with super staff. And Rye is dripping with history (and good pubs)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the English breakfast choices. Wished I could've stayed there longer! Tarek was very helpful and he was polite and cordial. As was the nice lady in the morning!(I forgot her name!) What a beautiful place to have a hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay breakfast in the morning was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely. Came here as a solo traveller and really enjoyed it. Charming and friendly personnel. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, rooms clean, staff very friendly, breakfast delicious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay at this hotel- it didn’t disappoint. Great location, good sized bedrooms nicely furnished. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and vakue for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size, the beds were comfy all in all a very pleasant stay! Very well located aswell! Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love coming here, Alex as always makes us really welcome and it is always a pleasure seeing him. The french guy at breakfast too is always friendly and the food i find is always good and cooked really well and the buffet is enough for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was charming and clean, breakfast was delicious, staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were friendly and helpful. Our room had been recently decorated. The hotel itself is very old and dilapidated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful, good location. Good choice for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room, nice breakfast. Very quiet in the evenings. Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring Rye.Friendly staff.Had a spacious room on the ground floor. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tired room reasonably clean breakfast ok beautiful views lots of stairs
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THIS IS A HOTEL THAT’S STRUGGLING AND SADLY DISAPPOINTING FOR US.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, breakfast was hot and nice. Lovely old hotel that needs some care. It is a shame the pool is no longer in use.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a good location and it was helpful to have parking. The breakfast was excellent and staff helpful. The bed was really comfy but the decor of the room is very much in need of attention, it gave the appearance of being unmaintained and the cleanliness could be improved. No attention to detail, for example the soap dispensers in the bathroom were empty, something which I would expect to be picked up by the housekeeper between guests. We only stayed one night, glad it wasn't longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we were given (7) was everything we could of asked for, huge room, balcony, massive bathroom with bath. The only thing that was missing was a fridge which would be my only gripe. Yes, some people might see the paint flaking as a negative around the outside of the windows, but we see it as an old building and shes showing her age.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026