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The Lookout Rye

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Panoramic Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Canal View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Courtyard

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$130
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Hilders Cliff, Rye, England, TN31 7LD
  • 1066 Country Walk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Camber Sands
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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. 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 8 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

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 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 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 8 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 633 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Caitlin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good location, friendly staff and I liked the character but decor was tired looking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was wonderful, but our room was pretty run down. The bed was comfy, the parking was convenient if you were lucky to get a spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Charming hotel, with a room with a view

Wonderful sized room, huge bathroom with a his and her sink and fantastic view to look out upon. I think I may have had a room upgrade as it was my wedding day and a lot larger than expected! Thank you to the staff if that was the case. The cooked breakfast was pretty tasty and they had continental yoghurts and fruit beforehand. The decor was a bit tired e.g ripped curtain, carpet staining etc. It was still very nice, but the closer you look the more little details from wear and tear were noticed. I'm very happy to have stayed here, and if the room would have some touch ups and and re-fresh I would rate it a 5/5.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and great breakfast. Little under-staffed at times - left waiting to check out and felt sorry for the only waiter at breakfast as he was running between front of house and table service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room 2 … you can’t open the doors or windows and on a hot day it’s like an oven.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

CEREN

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At check-in, we were asked to choose a specific breakfast time for the next morning, which felt unnecessarily stressful. It’s a holiday. why not allow guests to arrive anytime within a reasonable breakfast window? We were then handed a single key and told that it opens all doors: the front door, our room door. When we returned late at night, there were no staff around. We let ourselves in and suddenly understood that anyone else with the same key setup could also access our room. We didn’t feel safe and hardly slept. Our room had a large spider web between the wardrobe and coffee stand, clearly not cleaned properly. The next morning, although it was 25°C and the outdoor seating was one of the reasons we booked this hotel, we were told we couldn’t sit outside for breakfast. Inside, there was a shared bowl of yogurt sitting out in the open, not individually packed and off-putting in terms of hygiene. We ordered the food, which took 20 minutes to arrive. The table hadn’t been cleaned after the previous guests, crumbs were still all over it, it was also sticky, yet our plates were placed directly on top. The plates smelled so bad, clearly not properly washed. We forced ourselves to try one bite, only to find the food was also terrible. At that point, we gave up and left the dining area. There were no staff around to speak to. During checkout we explained that breakfast was disappointing, but we were met with a rude response: “You could’ve ordered something else.” No apologies
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable room & excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delyan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Family friendly. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ines

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

N

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice old style, good location. There was a lot of dust on the artifice plant in the bedroom. Bathroom was small.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Friendly helpful staff. Delicious breakfast. Large comfortable bed and plenty of space in standard double room. Lovely toiletries. The walkway from car park at back of hotel to front door in need of smartening up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A little tired but great location and staff

Alex on the front desk was excellent as were the breakfast staff. A firm favourite even though the fabric of the building could do with some tlc.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

john

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lovely hotel central in Rye with it's own (payable) car park. Staff excellent but hotel looking a little tired in places. Overall good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with group

Overnight stay

We were surprised at the quality of room, very warm and large clean bed. Breakfast had every thing required.. Parking was easy The only constructive criticism is “ some painting would make a stay excellent “ Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel with great staff

Lovely staff and amazing breakfast. Highly recommend if you're staying in Rye.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025