Does The Ship at Dunwich offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Ship at Dunwich 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 at Dunwich?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Ship at Dunwich?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ship at Dunwich?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Ship at Dunwich and nearby?

The Ship at Dunwich has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Ship at Dunwich?

Yes, The Ship offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Ship at Dunwich like?

The Ship at Dunwich is on Dunwich Heath and Beach, and a short 1-minute walk from Dunwich Museum.

The Ship at Dunwich, Saxmundham: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 29, 2025

nice place.to.spend a night walking distance from the beach and with mice coastline.walks.

Davide, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 31, 2025

This is an old building very well looked after, clean throughout, excellent menu, staff works hard and are accommodating, we will be coming back, thank you

Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 30, 2025

The Great Ship at Dunwich

I had made a mistake when booking the room, i booked a 'snug'. With two Golden Retrievers - a big mistake. Management were great and found us an outside room that was more suited. Loved the staff, other customers and the people in general. Felt the history.

Peter, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 7, 2025

Good choice for our stay

Brad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 28, 2025

Stay here!

Everything great, no complaints, staff lovely, highly recommended, Hope can return for another stay

Jo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 1, 2024

Great stay, very convenient for beach. Lovely food, very friendly service

Frances, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 14, 2023

Nice little hotel Excellent food and reasonably priced. All staff very friendly and helpful I would highly recommend

David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 28, 2024

Get away break

Excellent food, friendly staff and a cosy relaxed environment. Great location for walking.

Jo, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 28, 2023

Very friendly staff, both at reception and behind the bar and at breakfast. Dining room could have been a little warmer, though.

Raymond, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 18, 2023

Great staff and quirky outside spaces

Delia, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 5, 2024

Staff are wonderful. More thought needs to be put into how guests can store their belongings as space is so limited. Huge bedside lamps aren’t great when you have a book, reading glasses, phone and water by the bed - equally having a extra large kettle, tray, tea and coffee tins and jars taking up the whole surface of the desk is not useful. The same applies to the bathroom - at the very least provide a toothbrush holder and a shelf to store bathroom bits and pieces, we had to place our washing bags on the floor. More hanging hooks are also needed -

Jennifer, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 10, 2024

Great getaway. Highly recommended!

My partner and I recently enjoyed a delightful 2-night stay at The Ship Inn, and it exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by warm and welcoming staff who made us feel right at home. The accommodation was not only spotlessly clean but also charmingly quirky, adding a unique touch to our stay. Despite being mid-week, the pub buzzed with activity, filled with friendly locals that added to the cozy atmosphere. We made an advance dinner reservation at the dining area and were impressed by the menu selection and the quality of the food. Both the restaurant and pub staff were incredibly attentive and professional throughout our meal, ensuring a memorable experience. Breakfast was a treat with a nice selection of options available, all served to our table by cheerful staff, which was a lovely touch compared to self-serve setups. The location of The Ship Inn, just a stone's throw from the beach, was an added bonus, allowing us to enjoy leisurely strolls by the seaside. Overall, we felt incredibly well looked after during our stay and cannot wait to return. The Ship Inn truly offers a perfect blend of comfort, hospitality and charm, making it an ideal choice for a relaxing getaway. Highly recommended!

Adrian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 10, 2022

Lovely week end with the dogs!

Had a lovely time at the ship. The hotel and restaurant are very drop friendly and this made our stay very enjoyable. The dogs had their own super comfy beds and bowls and plenty of attention during our stay. One of them can be reactive at times and everyone was really nice about it (including guests as most people also had dogs). We stayed in a room with carpet and although the room was lovely, the carpet could do with refreshing or a deep clean. .Then again being so dog friendly this comes with the territory. I enquired for future visits and was told there were rooms with no carpets. As we were on the top floor I understand the need for carpets. I will definitely visit again as we were made to feel so welcomed and the convenience of being so close to the beach was great for walks with the dogs. Dinner was also really nice! Thank you for a nice week end!

Miss, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Oct 9, 2022

I stayed for one night in September '22 The staff were all friendly and professional, I liked the food and breakfast in the restaurant. Whilst my room was comfortable and had been cleaned for my stay the cleanliness left a lot to be desired. There was a lot of dust and fluff behind the furniture I first discovered when reaching down to find the bedside lamp toggle and ended up with a hand full of fluff. I looked around and found lots of old spiders webs round the window frames, inside the lamp shades and behind the furniture along with dust and fluff and other debris. I reported this to the lady on reception upon my departure who was very apologetic and said she would Inform the manager when she arrived for work that morning. I had the impression that I would be contacted to discuss this disappointing experience but have heard nothing from the Ship Inn since. I would normally not leave a review such as this but as The Ship Inn failed to address these issues with me this is my only option to warn others of this problem.

Michael, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 25, 2023

Not what we expected

We’d been recommended this place but sadly it didn’t live up to expectations. We booked the smallest room as it was sold out so it would have been better to have booked a better room. So wouldn’t recommend Hen Field as it’s very small, no shower and kept hitting feet on the bed going to the bathroom as there wasn’t a lot of room around the bed. No coffee in room and bed has seen better days. When we arrived it seemed busy and four members of staff walked past us without saying anything until we went to the bar to try get checked in. I did ask if there was a bigger room but the guy who eventually checked us in said it was sold out so that was understandable, he was polite about it. We didn’t eat there as had a booking elsewhere. The view out the window of the room was the top of a tent. Breakfast next morning was ok. The waitress was friendly and swapped out a couple items for us. Sadly the bar area where we had breakfast had a few flies in it which wasn’t pleasant. The coffee had lots of grounds in the bottom so couldn’t drink it. On check out we had to ask a couple times before we were acknowledged by the lady on the desk who was not very friendly. They were moving laundry about when people were trying to check out. They almost charged us twice for the room and no thank you, hope you enjoyed your stay. The laundry truck was blocking the car park so we had to wait for it to be moved to leave. Sadly won’t return. It needs a good paint and a deep clean.

Kerry, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 15, 2025

A little disappointed

We had very little sleep on the first night of our stay as the bed was incredibly uncomfortable. We were moved to a different room on the second night and slept a little better. Overall we were disappointed with the rooms and the breakfast. The staff were pleasant and did try to help us when we spoke to them about the issues we had.

Maxine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 12, 2025

Quaint and old fashioned hotel. Room smaller than brochure picture.

Ernest, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 23, 2025

Great location near beach, friendly staff nice atmoshere

Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 13, 2025

shower was a bit low.Difficult to find plugs for recharging phone Staff were great nd helpful

susan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Apr 9, 2025

Good for evening meal

Check in was not good, we had booked a snug room as we have a dog, it had been described as a courtyard room, it was upstairs! When I questioned it the man said oh you booked through experience & he pulled a face. The bar man told us where to go for breakfast. Sink in our room filled up with water although the plug wasn’t in it .could have been a bit cleaner . Evening meal was very nice, breakfast was a bit hit & miss

Jonathan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jan 19, 2025

Bedroom was clean, location good. Staff subdued, food below average.

christian, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 28, 2024

We stayed as part of our honeymoon and I had requested a bottle of prosecco in the room prior to arrival (for £30) which did not happen. The room was ok (off the carpark) and food was good but the service from staff although friendly was very slow. The bar often didn't have anyone behind it (out the back in the kitchen) and once we'd finished our mains the plates were not collected and we gave up on trying to order a desert and then waited at the bar to settle our bill. Also, we waited to check out as there was nobody at the desk. It was a real shame as this hotel and restaurant has everything as it is in a perfect location with great walks and that's why we chose it for part of our honeymoon. Service and little details make a big difference and this hotel could easily move from being average to fantastic with a few minor tweaks and attention to detail !

Simon, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 22, 2024

A nice stay but a few things could’ve been improved. Food was lovely and staff were friendly. However they just don’t have enough staff so the service was really slow. The room wasn’t great for the money we paid either. It was overlooked a bit and next to the kitchen so outside was a bit scruffy. The toilet was broken too and my husband had to fix it. Parking was a bit of an issue too. When we arrived we couldn’t even get a space on the same road. Lovely location though as walkable to beach.

Anna, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 2, 2024

We have stayed at this property many times and have always enjoyed it for its position. Slightly disappointed this time as I paid for a superior room and I am not sure that is what we had. It was ok but not as nice as the other rooms we have had before. The service in the bar area was also very slow as it was not permanently managed.

stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 26, 2024

Friendly old country pup with modern rooms

Lovely rambling country pub with modern rooms. The staff were very friendly and helpful, we really felt welcome. Inside and outside dining with courtyard area and beer garden. I liked the slightly quirky building with several small dining rooms. Food was good and typical pub prices. The location is very quiet and nearby houses are hidden away. It’s only about 3 minutes walk to a fantastic beach, 5 minutes to the parish church and under 8 minutes to a monastery ruin. There is even a local museum a few houses up from the pub. It was a perfect way to spend a beautiful summers evening. We enjoyed our visit and would consider staying there again.

Eamonn, 1-night trip

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