The Lookout Rye

3.0 star property
Hotel in Rye with a bar

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Deluxe Double Room
Front of property
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | In-room dining
Courtyard
Panoramic Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Canal View

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Room options

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Classic Double Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

Double Room

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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About the area

Map
Hilders Cliff, Rye, England, TN31 7LD

What's nearby

  • Landgate - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rye Castle Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Camber Sands - 13 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cinque Ports Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fig - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ypres Castle Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lookout Rye

Hotel near Camber Sands
The Lookout Rye provides amenities, such as a terrace and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 22-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French

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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is The Lookout Rye pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 29 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lookout Rye on 15 Dec 2024 start from €79.95, 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.

How much is parking at The Lookout Rye?

Self-parking is available for GBP 8 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Lookout Rye?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Lookout Rye?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Lookout Rye located?

Located in the heart of Rye, this hotel is steps away from Rye Art Gallery, Landgate and Rye Castle Museum. 1066 Country Walk and Church of St Mary the Virgin are also within 5 minutes. Rye Station is 6 minutes by foot.

The Lookout Rye Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 526 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 526 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 526 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 526 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 526 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Alex was a great front man. The breakfast is a little muddled when busy. Could be warmer in communal areas. Room had rather a lot of black mould inside the windows, hard when single glazed. Otherwise room was charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Krista

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
You are playing a lottery here with room allocation. Will you get one which has already been refurbished or are you going to get something which was last redecorated in the 1980’s? We had 2 so called deluxe doubles, rooms, 1 and 4 and both were in need of full redecoration with, for example, the curtains falling apart from long use in room 1 and the decor in both tired and dated. On the plus side they were large and the beds comfortable. In the public facing area, the space has already been renovated and it is smart and stylish. The hotel is very well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel standard was well maintained, cheerful and helpful staff, breakfast was plentiful, our room was clean and well serviced, our only negative was the car parking, having to use an app, not everyone has a smart phone! Eight pounds a day is too expensive. We would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Allyson

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great relaxing short stay. Easy access to Rye
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable, staff helpful and friendly. Very nice location but sadly let down by the poor condition of the building and outside, needs some tlc!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Annemarie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely. The lighting as in bulbs going ect not so good. But overall a lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was in a very convenient place, had very well equipped and comfortable rooms, and the staff were friendly, kind and helpful. We had an excellent breakfast - there was a good range of food on offer, and we had the best kipper we had ever tasted! We also appreciated the advice to eat at The Lookout's sister hotel, and had a splendid meal there too. Altogether a very good stay, and we would heartily recommend this hotel. S and S, Bromley
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very polite. Room was lovely and clean. Breakfast was good lots of choices. Liked being able to leave the car in the car park behind the property. Also a short walk to town and places to eat. Would definately stay there again. 😀
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic location with very friendly staff. However the hotel could do with some refurbishment as generally looked a bit tired (stained carpets, dirty walls, cracked mirror).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Friendly, helpful staff. Great location to walk to all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location next to Rye high street. Private parking in the small hotel carpark, though £8.30 only covers to 1pm the next day (regardless of what time you arrive). There’s not much parking in Rye so this was a great bonus. Room was nice and so was breakfast. All sorts of self-serve coffee options, including decaf and oat milk options (though those with dairy allergy would not be able to use the machine, as the oat milk pours from the same spout as dairy milk). Overall, a great place to spend a few days relaxing and exploring Rye and surrounding areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location , and staff very helpful with our bike storage. Our room was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hotel and location for centre of Rye and its surrounding attractions via the bus station - 313 bus to Rye Harbour, 10 minutes and Stop B for Camber Sands, 15 minutes. Hotel was lovely and staff friendly and helpful. Room No1 was very spacious for 2. Great tea/coffee facilities, hairdryer and ironing board/iron if you so wished. The room itself needed updating and redecorating and the curtain was torn. The furniture was damaged and dated. The dressing gowns and cushions needed a dry clean as they had a musty smell and the carpet a deep clean. However, the bed was comfortable and clean. A good size SmartTV which was welcoming. The cooked breakfast was good along with the continental breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty, bedding and towels stained.parking was a nightmare,facilities shut at 10pm so not able to get any drinks after this time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very tired regarding decor. We had a king room which was large but in need of an update. Carpet had seen it's day, grubby and worn. Room had a large balcony overlooking car park but exterior window and balcony woodwork was rotten and it real need of repairing and painting and decking boards needed a lot of TLC. Walls in room had areas that needed attention. Bathroom was clean but wooden bath panelling should be replaced as looked bad along with missing and broken beading around the edge. Wooden room furniture was old fashioned and tired. Top of wardrobe hadn't been dusted. It is nowhere near as good as pictures show. On a positvie note, breakfast was very good. Lovely clean bedding and plush towels were provided and the added touch of dressing gowns. Overall disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful. Room was clean with a nice view. Very well situated for the harbour, shops, pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central location.
Very central location. Comfortable and clean room but decor and furniture a bit tired. Pipes from plumbing rather noisy throughout day and night. Staff were very nice. A problem with a broken hot drinks machine at breakfast so no teas or coffees. (No suggestion of a kettle being boiled to rectify the problem but when I asked they did let us take milk, teabags etc to our room to make our own hot drinks to have after breakfast)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Arno

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, but no air conditioning or fan
The hotel was great but I came on the hottest day of the year and the hotel has no air conditioning or fan system so it was quite stuffy. Otherwise, an excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs complete renovation. Don’t believe artists impressions through windows. You need to ask to get room serviced. With towels left outside door in corridor
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

MARINA, Westlake Village

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When I first walked in the bedroom, I literally laughed out loud - The room was tiny !! Which isn’t a problem, but compared to pictures online the bedroom looked nothing like it did in reality. A small double bed, tiny chair in corner, beside cabinets & a thin dresser. No patio doors as all the double rooms show in pictures - just an old windows that rattled al night. I looked through every photo on their webpages & didn’t see my room. Any room that was similar to mine looked as if it had patio doors leading or 2 double chairs to make it look like you had a sitting area. Just remember the standard double room is 215ft - that is small!! The best thing about this hotel is the location & go into town. It’s very close to the Castle & mermaid street which is off high Street. The hotel has parking at back, a little tricky to get to, but reception will give you a map. £8.50 a day pay on line. From outside, the hotel looks a bit tired & as you climb the stairs to the room the carpets are very worn & some area’s definitely need maintenance & paint. They have an outside area on the front. Room is very clean. Modern. No where to put large cases, except behind the door. Lovely bathroom One thing - no handle on inside of the door. I’d stay here again but only due to its walking location. I really do hate being deceived - in regards the pictures on their site of rooms & them not looking anything like the room we were in. For this reason I’m marking lower scores..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024