The Lookout Rye

Property class: 3
City-center Rye hotel with bar/lounge

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The Lookout Rye puts you within a 10-minute drive of Camber Sands. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and surfing/body boarding. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries
The current price is $105
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

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
(35 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

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)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room

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
(19 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Hilders Cliff, Rye, England, TN31 7LD

What's nearby

  • Rye Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Landgate - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lamb House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rye Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 98 min drive
  • Rye Station - 6 min walk
  • Winchelsea Station - 11 min drive
  • Hastings Three Oaks Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoops - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Street Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Globe Inn Marsh - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Lookout Rye

  • The Lookout Rye puts you within a 10-minute drive of Camber Sands. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and surfing/body boarding. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless 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

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 18

Children

    • One child stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite parking limited

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1800
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 14.50 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs GBP 10 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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 accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Rye Lodge Hotel

Rye Lodge Hotel

The Lookout Rye Rye

The Lookout Rye Hotel

The Lookout Rye Hotel Rye

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lookout Rye offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Lookout Rye 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 Lookout Rye?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Lookout Rye?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 10 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lookout Rye?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Lookout Rye and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

What's the area around The Lookout Rye like?

The Lookout Rye is in the heart of Rye, a short 6-minute walk from Rye Station and 4 minutes' walk from Lamb House. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

The Lookout Rye Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was well-organised, of good quality, and offered a range of options. (133 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent with a great choice of foods and good quality. (22 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and easily accessible, with many guests finding it easy to find a space and appreciating the RingGo app payment option. (27 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Great place to stay in a very good location, highlight of the stay was the bed which was amazing and a lovely breakfast. The hotel staff were very polite and helpful.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely spacious clean room, great location. Friendly, helpful staff. Parts of hotel do need refurbishment, I.e carpet on stairs needs replacing
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8/10 Very good

We had a lovely stay. Clean and comfy room. Everything we needed for one night away. Breakfast was lovely too.
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely stay. Right in Rye old town. Very helpful staff and great breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was very clean fresh towels every day
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in central location. Our room was huge with a bonus of having a balcony and seating area. They offer parking at the rear of the hotel for £10.00 a day, Nice hot selection for breakfast including a continental option. They also have a lovely bar outside which serve nice cocktails. The hotel team were very friendly and helpful. All in all we really enjoyed our stay here
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8/10 Very good

Clean room and comfy bed. Staff helpful and excellent breakfast in sunny location with lovely view. No evening food available, but good choice of local restaurants in Rye. Bathroom was outdated and in need of refresh, but ok to use with plenty of hot water and powerful shower. Outside of hotel also in need of revamp. Parked on site without issue paying £10 a day via Ringo app.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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)
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was lovely. Came here as a solo traveller and really enjoyed it. Charming and friendly personnel. Thank you!
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed for two nights. Abbie on reception was extremely helpful and friendly from the moment we arrived . The whole atmosphere was very welcoming and friendly. Our rooms were beautiful and quiet, unfortunately the weather was really hot so our upstairs room was too hot so the wonderful Abbie arranged a change of room. Breakfast was delicious with the assistance of Jo. Sitting on the outside terrace was so relaxing. Parking in their car park was easy using Ringo with the hotels help. Perfect location in the centre of town. We would recommend this hotel 100% and are already planning a return trip.
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10/10 Exceptional

My second stay at this hotel- it didn’t disappoint. Great location, good sized bedrooms nicely furnished. Excellent breakfast.
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8/10 Very good

The staff were friendly and helpful. Our room had been recently decorated. The hotel itself is very old and dilapidated.
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8/10 Very good

The room was a good size, the beds were comfy all in all a very pleasant stay! Very well located aswell! Would recommend
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8/10 Very good

Enjoyable stay breakfast in the morning was very good
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8/10 Very good

Excellent location, rooms clean, staff very friendly, breakfast delicious
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6/10 Good

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.
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8/10 Very good

Staff were helpful, good location. Good choice for breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was charming and clean, breakfast was delicious, staff were friendly and helpful.
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8/10 Very good

Overall the hotel was a lovely place to stay. A perfect location for exploring Rye. The staff were all excellent and extremely helpful and friendly. We stayed for one night and the breakfast was superb. The only complaint was the state of the little balcony we had which over looked the car park. It would have taken minutes to sweep the dirty floor, pull up the weeds that looked as though they’d been there for weeks and maybe put a pot plant on the table. The table and chairs were rusty but just about acceptable. All 3 balconies were in the same state which was a shame as they could have looked lovely with just a few minutes of tlc and imagination. Having said that I would definitely go back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for exploring Rye.Friendly staff.Had a spacious room on the ground floor. Good breakfast.
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6/10 Good

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.
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6/10 Good

Tired room reasonably clean breakfast ok beautiful views lots of stairs
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed for one day with my daughter we were impressed with room it was a very nice room with a terrace . The location was great , it was only about 20 mins by bus from Rye station to the Camber sand beach. The breakfast was amazing it was intercontenent, the gay who served us was so polite and helpful and the rest of staff too. Will be nice if they change the hotel carpet otherwise its highly recommended.
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6/10 Good

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 .