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The Lookout Rye

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Self parking (GBP 10 per night)
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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, Lamb House
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Rye

The Lookout Rye places you next to Rye Art Gallery and Landgate. This 19-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and express check-out.

What's nearby

  • Rye Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rye Art Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • 1066 Country Walk - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lamb House - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rye Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles

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
  • ‪Knoops - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Globe Inn Marsh - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Apothecary Coffee House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lookout Rye

A local mainstay since 1800, The Lookout Rye offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and a terrace. Self parking is offered for GBP 10 per night. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 22-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, ironing boards, and desks are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator

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

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 available
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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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 free cancellation available at The Lookout Rye?

The Lookout Rye offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lookout Rye on Apr 20, 2026 start from $111, 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.

What's there to do near The Lookout Rye?

This hotel is located in Rye, just steps from 1066 Country Walk and Rye Art Gallery, and within a short walk of Rye Castle Museum. You'll also find Lamb House and Landgate less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Lookout Rye?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for GBP 10 per night with in/out privileges.

Does The Lookout Rye feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Lookout Rye doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Lookout Rye?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Lookout Rye a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include kitchens and river views.

Are there hot tubs at The Lookout Rye?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Lookout Rye feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Lookout Rye offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will The Lookout Rye allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Lookout Rye though service animals are welcome.

Does The Lookout Rye have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Lookout Rye?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Lookout Rye offer a balcony and may feature river views.

The Lookout Rye Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 743 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 743 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 743 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 743 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 743 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went out of their way to accommodate me (surgery meant couldn't cut my food) during breakfast. Especially Tariq.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely clean room and comfortably warm. Unlike other hotels we have stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, quiet, and very comfortable. Well appointed too. Staff very helpful. Handy to have a car park on-site. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very polite and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JILL

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room comfy, breakfast excellent and staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff and lovely room and breakfast. It felt very relaxed and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emir

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

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a really lovely stay - the room was spacious, really nicely designed, fresh muted colours, with stylish details (and lots of plug sockets!), very comfortable bed, an excellent shower room, peaceful spot with lovely view, yet easy to walk into town, great staff, felt very festive and cheerful decorated for the season. parking easy to get at too and very central.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed for our 9th anniversary and I can only say, the hotel, whilst promising, wasn't the greatest experience. Piles of dust under our bed - reported to reception on 1st night, it was day 3 of our stay before it was cleaned. Noisy radiators kept us awake on 1st night, and we overslept, was 15 mins late for breakfast, and the morning receptionist had a bit of an attitude - saying something along the lines of "if you're having breakfast tomorrow, try to actually be on time". We ate breakfast elsewhere for the rest of our stay. Also, we requested dressing gowns (listed in the booking description) - when we received them, they had yellowed sweat stains in the armpits. The young lady on reception at check-in and check-out was the high point of our stay. Very professional, very polite. She informed us that she didn't actually work at the Lookout, instead she was on staff at the sister property, The George. I have been in hospitality for over 25 years, and currently manage a property in Sussex. Aside from the young lady from The George, I was quite disappointed with our stay, and frankly disgusted that our room was so dusty, and that it took 2 days for housekeeping to get around to cleaning it properly. Lovely location, and a lovely, very unique layout to the hotel, but other than the young lady from the George, the staff just seemed that they couldn't be bothered, and were only there to wait for quitting time. Definitely not worth what I paid for the experience.
Thick layer of dust under our bed - we informed reception the next morning, who informed the head housekeeper while we were present - it was the next day before it was properly Hoovered.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed here for one night for our 15th wedding anniversary. We were given the deluxe suite at the top. It had the most incredible views. Very spacious, the most comfortable bed. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Fabulous cooked breakfast in the morning. Quirky little find . Loved it .
Our room at the top with the two windows
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was good although a fairly limited cooked menu. Great coffee. Happy hour in the bar with cheese and biscuits was great and the barman very friendly. The male receptionist/waiter at breakfast was also friendly and helpful. We had a small double room - certainly cozy! Had everything we needed. Beautiful old building decorated very stylishly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was small but relatively clean. Common parts need refurbishing. Front desk checking staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent room which was extremely comfortable and tastefully decorated. Breakfast was great and the staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at this hotel and we have really enjoyed it. Our rooms in both occasions have been spotless, cosy and welcoming. The staff are lovely and attentive and Abbi was especially helpful, It was bonfire night and extremely busy but she handled it all very well, with non resident guests trying to come into the hotel. There was also cheese and biscuits put out for guests, which was a really nice touch. Breakfast was good and aplenty, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

theresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast, love the decor, very friendly staff and central
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

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

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Had a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025