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
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
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Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
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
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
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.
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.
sarah
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Clive
Apr 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay breakfast in the morning was very good
Good room, nice breakfast. Very quiet in the evenings. Lovely stay
matthew
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Jerry
Jun 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and a good breakfast.
The hotel was clean but the building , furnishings and decor are very tired and dated.
It was once a lovely hotel but now needs a lot of money spent on it .
Jerry
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Danny
Jun 24, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very well positioned in the centre of Rye, with good value Ringo parking to the rear. Good common room facilities; dining, bar, terrace and reception.
Hotel and room very clean with good quality selection of toiletry products, towels etc.
Comfy bed and bedding. Plus a great table fan that was needed of a record breaking hot day/night
Hotel only let slightly down with tried decor needs a bit of decorative TLC and some fixture and fitting updates.
We stayed one night so it’s hard to judge. It was fine for what we wanted. The staff were polite and obliging. The breakfast was very good. Value for money ( the bathroom was small)
Don’t be put off by the poor condition of the exterior of the hotel - common areas and bedrooms recently refurbished. Excellent value and breakfast is cooked to order.
We arrived on bicycles to a very warm welcome. The staff member showed us to a locked room where our bikes would be stored safely overnight. Our room, a small double was cosy but very comfortable. The hotel is in the centre of Rye with easy access to many pubs, and restaurants, we visited two micro brewery pubs - Waterworks, and Garage Culture Brewing Co. There was a great selection of breakfast items including cooked options. Thank you, we look forward to a return visit.
The hotel was in a good location and had ample parking. However the hotel is looking very tired with worn carpets, cracked mirrors and rooms in the need of decorating. Bedroom walls were very thin so you could hear tvs and conversations in other rooms. The cooked breakfast was nice but the continental breakfast was very basic.
Overall our stay was comfortable but the room was vey overpriced