Nestled by the river, The Ship Inn offers a warm welcome with breakfast, a cozy bar and delightful restaurant. Connect to WiFi in the comfort of your room or unwind on the scenic terrace with views of nature.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (6)
Housekeeping once per stay
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Terrace
Garden
Meeting room
Picnic area
Feel at home (6)
Television
Garden
Terrace
Premium bedding
Limited housekeeping
Free self parking
Room options
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Standard Room, Non Smoking
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Executive Room, Non Smoking, River View
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Electric kettle
Digital channels
River view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Springfields Outlet Shopping & Leisure - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
Surfleet Lows - 9 min drive - 3.9 km
Burtey Fen Collection - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
South Holland Centre - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 180 min drive
Swineshead Station - 15 min drive
Spalding Station - 15 min drive
Hubberts Bridge Station - 19 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's SUTTERTON - 7 min drive
The Moorings - 8 min drive
Royal Mail Cart - 8 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Moulton Windmill - 11 min drive
About this property
The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn is a great choice for a stay in Spalding. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
Meeting room
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
Handrails in stairways
Front entrance ramp
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
30-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from March 1 2025 to February 27 2027 (dates subject to change).
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Ship Inn Spalding
Ship Spalding
Inn The Ship Inn Spalding
Spalding The Ship Inn Inn
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Ship Inn currently open?
This property is closed from March 1 2025 to February 27 2027 (dates subject to change).
Does The Ship Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Ship Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Ship Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Ship Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ship Inn?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Ship Inn and nearby?
The Ship Inn has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Ship Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Ship Inn like?
The Ship Inn is located by the river.
Popular attractions include Spalding Golf Club, which is 3 minutes away by car.
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The Ship Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Food
Breakfast
Bed
River
Location
Pub
Bar
View
Reviews
10/10
Lovely location, large room, great dinner menu.
Rory
1-night trip
10/10
The location was beautiful. Staff extremely friendly and helpful..food was excellent .really enjoyed our stay
margaret
2-night trip
8/10
The location is out in the fens and quite remote making it extremely peaceful.
The only diabetics to my stay was the temperature of the room which barely got above 16 degrees despite the electric radiator being on.
Richard
1-night trip
10/10
Great staff and service! The food at the restaurant was excellent! This inn has a great English countryside feel. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to this area.
Sean
3-night trip
10/10
Lovely historic Inn. We had a great meal, staff were very friendly. We had room 1 a lovely suite with river views. Very comfy beds and spacious. Wifi needs some improvement other than that it was perfect.
Linda
1-night trip
10/10
Friendly staff, beautiful, peaceful location. One of the best full English breakfasts I’ve had.
Scott
1-night trip
8/10
Very nice, large room in a nice pub, quiet. Very good meal, friendly server (owner?). Would stay here again
Mr A J
2-night trip
8/10
Very quiet place to stay. Good food and excellent friendly service.
Steven
1-night trip
10/10
Cracking room clean tidy huge excellent view's fantastic service and staff be back soon
Andy
1-night trip
10/10
Last minute booking, but made very welcome by staff and room was spot on. Quiet and excellent service during my one night stay.
Steven
1-night trip
10/10
Great stay. Good food. Clean and tidy.
Malcolm
2-night trip
8/10
Hotel in quieter area. Good food and choice of beers
Been here a few times meets our needs
No breakfast!!
Rooms decorating looking sad
Stephen
2-night trip
10/10
A friendly cosy pub with well finished rooms tucked away but close enough to the main A17. Fine selection of local beers and good food.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, nice bar with good beer. Very large room, lovely view of the river. Quiet location.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10
The room was very tired there was no heating on so the room and bathroom were very cold. The radiators did not work and there was just an electric radiator in the bedroom which took 5 hours before the room was close to getting warm. There was no heating in the bathroom at all! I was not asked if i wanted breakfast and told just to leave my room keys in a box by the door when i leave.
Eugene
1-night trip
10/10
Friendly, comfortable, great food
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10
This property is an Inn.
The bar was open on Friday night.
But on Saturday 22:00 when I got back everything was shut down and i had to use the key to access the property.
So i saw staff on check in and Saturday night when i called into the bar.
So my visit was virtually self service.
Gary
2-night trip
8/10
A nice inn. Excellent food. Friendly staff. Comfortable room. Quiet area by a small river. Very good.
Liam
1-night trip
10/10
This is a hidden gem of a hotel, it was very reasonably priced for the good size of the room and facilities, the staff were all really friendly and helpful and it was lovely and quiet. We had a peaceful evening stroll by the stream and enjoyed drinks outside the front of the hotel in the cool. We would definitely recommend this hotel and will be back to try the food.
Claire
1-night trip
10/10
We stayed for a night for my birthday and my father in laws birthday and we spent the afternoon in front of the fire which was so cosy and relaxing. We then had dinner and had the famous ribs…we were all blown away by the quantity and quality of meat. The staff were incredibly friendly! The room we stayed in was huge and comfortable. Definitely will be returning! A fabulous stay.
Kayleigh
1-night trip
10/10
Food excellent, ale well kept, staff friendly, location very peaceful. Good choice of gins. Bed comfy, although softer than I prefer. Clean.
John
1-night trip
8/10
The room that we stayed in was huge and had everything that we needed.
It’s a shame that they don’t offer breakfast as we had an evening meal in the bar which was lovely.
Couldn’t check in until late afternoon which was also a shame but thankfully it was a dry day and we could take a walk along the river and village - could they not set up some sort of keysafe check in system so could at least get into the room (other places that we’ve stayed at have done this and it worked well but completely understand that it may not be an option for this property) and wouldn’t stop us staying here again.
Dawn
1-night trip
10/10
Great 1 night stay, excellent food for our evening meal, I had the lovely Sea Bass with veg & potatoes & my wife had the scampi & chips, which she enjoyed very much. We left early so unfortunately never tried the breakfast.
Room was clean & spacious, bed was comfortable.
Staff & owners made us fell very welcome.
Would stay again if we are down that way.
Thank you.
David
1-night trip
8/10
Great location. My room (2) a good size with a decent shower. Bed is a little soft but I slept well. Bar downstairs usually has a couple of friendly locals to chat to and the food is fine. Be aware check in times are quite late.
David
3-night trip
8/10
This establishment is really lovely and the people working here are super-helpful. The room we stayed in was huge and really comfortable. The food served in the bar was really nice with a lovely selection available on the menu. The location is really peaceful. The only fault is that there is no cereal or toast on offer with breakfast. (But the sausages and bacon are locally sourced and noticeably high quality ingredients).