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The Lookout Rye

Property class: 3

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An outdoor dining area with tables set for meals, surrounded by greenery and umbrellas.
A room with two white upholstered chairs, a small round table with a white vase and plant, and a lamp. Large windows with white frames and curtains are visible.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A room with a wooden floor, a table, chairs, and a window with daylight.
A room with a chandelier, a mirror, two sofas, a table with a vase of flowers, and a door leading to another room.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct

Explore the area

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Hilders Cliff, Rye, England, TN31 7LD
  • Place, Rye Castle Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Heritage Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬

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

About the area

Rye

The Lookout Rye puts you in the heart of Rye, within steps of Rye Art Gallery and Landgate. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and express check-out. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Rye hotel include Rye Castle Museum and 1066 Country Walk.

What's nearby

  • Rye Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lamb House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rye St. Mary's Parish Church - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rye Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 6 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 98 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 offers its guests a terrace and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Rye hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1800
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Lookout Rye offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottles of 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 a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Rye hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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 lift

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

More

  • 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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per day.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Lookout Rye?

The Lookout Rye offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lookout Rye?

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lookout Rye on 18 Oct 2026 start from AU$177, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Lookout Rye?

Yep, The Lookout Rye has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for GBP 10 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Lookout Rye?

The closest beach to The Lookout Rye is Winchelsea Beach (4.2 km).

Does The Lookout Rye serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers can't get enough of the cooked-to-order breakfast here! Served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lookout Rye?

No, The Lookout Rye does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lookout Rye?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Lookout Rye?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Lookout Rye Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 855 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 855 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 855 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 855 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 855 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay , great location and breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and ideal location make this stay a good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My second stay at this hotel- it didn’t disappoint. Great location, good sized bedrooms nicely furnished. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size, the beds were comfy all in all a very pleasant stay! Very well located aswell! Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay breakfast in the morning was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, rooms clean, staff very friendly, breakfast delicious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful, good location. Good choice for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was charming and clean, breakfast was delicious, staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring Rye.Friendly staff.Had a spacious room on the ground floor. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tired room reasonably clean breakfast ok beautiful views lots of stairs
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room, nice breakfast. Very quiet in the evenings. Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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 .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great the room was clean and really nice. Overall would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfy. Breakfast was lovely, good selection of both hot and cold food. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovey stay at the hotel, staff were very friendly and helpful and it was the perfect location! We highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, friendly staff, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026