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The Lookout Rye

3.0 star property
Hotel in Rye with a bar

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Deluxe Double Room
Restaurant
Front of property
Courtyard
Panoramic Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Canal View

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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. .With a stay at this 3-property class Rye hotel, you'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Camber Sands.

What's nearby

  • Rye Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rye Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Camber Sands - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 6 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Queen's Head Inn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lookout Rye

Hotel in Rye with a bar
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. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 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 8 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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
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

  • 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 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per day.

Payment types

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 8 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 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.

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

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 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lookout Rye on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$177.49, 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 8 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Lookout Rye?

The closest beach to The Lookout Rye is Camber Sands (4.8 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.

Reviews

The Lookout Rye Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 662 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 662 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 662 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 662 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 662 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

noel

Room 6

Had to wait 15 minutes for receptionist to appear at check in. Reception was also the bar and breakfast drink area. Bathroom had cracked walls, dirty paintwork. AC in bedroom did not work efficiently
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was well organised. Staff friendly delux room was nice and clean. Would have been helpful to have a hook or two in the barhroom as nowhere to hang your clothes but thats the only thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel right in an enviable position in the historic town. Parking is available for guests. Good breakfast. Excellent choice of dining options around the hotel. Opportunity to have refreshments on terrace outside hotel. Very friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel and room was great. Great location too. Lovely breakfast too. Such a shame about the common staircase area as desperately needs updating and carpet very worn. Room was lovely and spacious but shower was left as old one and not up to room standard
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

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

8/10 Good

Gabriele

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

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

8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness

Friendly place

Very friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent. Hotel a bit tired and lack of AC on a very hot day was noticable. Nice touch with a guest happy hour and free cheeseboard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei-Hung

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

Great place to stay if you are visiting Rye

Great location and friendly staff, also tried their sister restaurant Gorge Grill. The food is yummy and you get 10% off if you are staying at the Lokout. :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Faith

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, minutes from main high street with its restaurants and bars. Staff were helpful and friendly. However, the hotel is in need of complete refurbishment. Although our 'deluxe' room was a good size, it overlooked the car park and was extremely scruffy, dated and the bathroom in particular felt unclean. The hotel suited our purpose as we spent little time them as we were attended a wedding but I would not recommend it otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel, while comfortable & welcoming, appears a bit run down, in need of a freshen up. Also appears to be understaffed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location good value
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and nice big beds, however we were out in a room in the attic which was only accessible by 3 flights of very steep stairs as there is no lift despite the hotel being aware we were traveling with a baby and providing us with a travel cot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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