A stay at The Lookout Rye places you in the heart of Rye, steps from Rye Art Gallery and Landgate. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rye Castle Museum and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Church of St Mary the Virgin.
What's nearby
Rye Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
1066 Country Walk - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Landgate - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Church of St Mary the Virgin - 3 min walk - 0.2 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
Knoops - 1 min walk
Rye Waterworks Micropub - 2 min walk
Apothecary Coffee House - 2 min walk
Cinque Ports Arms - 3 min walk
About this property
The Lookout Rye
Hotel in Rye with a bar
The Lookout Rye offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 19 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
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 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
Crib (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
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
Crib (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 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
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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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 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
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
We should mention
This property does not have 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
Reviews
The Lookout Rye Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Such friendly helpful staff. Early check in because room was ready. Very tasty breakfasts. Superb location in town centre but with a leafy view and peaceful large covered outside area.
Kathryn
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Sarah
Sep 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was ideal location, friendly staff (sorry can’t remember
Very dated run down rooms and corridors.
In Need of refurbishment.
Short staffed and some staff unhelpful.
Only 1 larger available on tap rest in bottles.
Breakfast was limited.
A great find for us, excellent location and great staff. Our room was light, airy, well presented and very comfortable.
Breakfast was excellent with good choice and good food.
I really loved my stay at this hotel (great service, nice facilities, delicious and varied breakfast) but the only thing that could be improved was the cleanliness. The hotel room was tidy and clean at surface level but I came across a few surfaces with stains and hairs throughout. Despite this, I will be back as I really enjoyed my stay overall.
Astra
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Sandra
Traveled with group
Aug 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We were in rye for the jazz festival a late booking so happy to find the lookout to stay at for reasonable price lovely breakfast great location, and parking a bonus. More promotion on your happy hour would be if benefit as this is a good offer..
Lovely room, loved the artwork about the place, service was excellent, breakfast was amazing, and the outside bar area was very nice. The only issues to flag was that we ran out of breakfast tea and this wasn't restocked in our room and only having one bog roll at a time seemed a bit tight
Room was comfortable and clean, breakfast was good and location was excellent.
Damian
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Marilyn
Traveled with partner
Aug 10, 2025
Well located. Comfortable but shabby room.
Stairs were very awkward. Our room was in the attic and we found the narrow, steep, winding stairs hard to climb.
The drinks cost more than shown on the price list. Apparently there had recently been a price increase but "they hadn't had new menus printed" ?????
Generally felt the hotel needed refurbishment.
Mixed feelings about this hotel.
Marilyn
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Phoebe
Aug 4, 2025
Phoebe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Peter
Traveled with partner
Aug 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good value for money boutique hotel in excellent location for Rye. Very useful private car park although access road in poor condition, decent breakfast, exterior of hotel in need of renovation, but our classic double room was clean, well decorated and spacious. Good choice for short stay in Rye.
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
noel
Jul 24, 2025
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
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.
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.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Mrs Elizabeth
Traveled with partner
Jul 20, 2025
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