Located in Rye, The Lookout Rye is in the city center and near the beach. Rye Castle Museum and Phoenix Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lamb House and Landgate. South of England Rare Breeds Centre and Tenterden Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Windsurfing, sailing, and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Rye travel guide
Hilders Cliff, Rye, England, TN31 7LD
What's nearby
Rye Castle Museum
1 min walk - 0.0 km
1066 Country Walk
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Landgate
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Lamb House
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
Hotel near Camber Sands
The Lookout Rye provides amenities like 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 premises
Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
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
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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 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 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 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 25.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 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
Property class
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
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 Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lookout Rye on Oct 18, 2026 start from P6,576, excluding 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?
Self parking is available for GBP 10 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?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is The Lookout Rye located?
Located in the heart of Rye, this hotel is steps 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.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Lookout Rye Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.0
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 851 reviews
10 - Excellent
406
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 851 reviews
8 - Good
307
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 851 reviews
6 - Okay
91
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 851 reviews
4 - Poor
35
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 851 reviews
2 - Terrible
12
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Andrew
Aug 25, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very attentive, property in places was tired and needed addressing.Excellent breakfast choice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Carol
Aug 18, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
A bit tired in the hallways and stairs, room was good though plenty of space. Breakfast was good and the location is excellent for Rye.
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.
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
6/10 Okay
Lindsay
May 30, 2026
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
Jerry
Jun 12, 2026
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 .
A charming hotel with plenty of authentic old-world character. We stayed in Room 1 on the ground floor, which was very spacious, traditionally decorated, clean, and tidy. The giant TV will be a bonus for some guests.
The bathroom was dated but clean and mould-free, although the door frame could do with a fresh coat of paint. The king-size bed was actually two beds pushed together, and the mattress felt quite worn and uneven.
A fan was provided, but with the windows only opening slightly, I imagine the room could become very uncomfortable during a heatwave.
The staff were friendly and professional. Breakfast was included, but unfortunately it was the weakest part of the stay and lacked flavour.
Overall, a pleasant one-night stay with lots of character,at perfect distance to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
barbara
Jul 28, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is verry central to all the lovely things that Rye has to offer - the view from our room (at the top of the hotel) was spectacular. Although the room was top floor, and the temperature was hot, the fan supplied did a good job of keeping the room cool.
We met two different members of staff who went above and beyond to help us and this made the stay.
There are some rooms that have been renovated and other areas, (the hallway and stairs) that are yet to be done and appear to look tired and in need of a refurb too.
Breakfast was well organised and food was of good quality with a range to choose from.
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)
Perfect location & lovely team. Check-in plus the terrace bar were perfect - we used the terrace when we arrived and for an early morning coffee before breakfast,
No room service or evening meals, but we’re didn’t need either. A huge range of eating options within 5-10 minutes walk.
Apart from strolling around Rye, we also drove to Rye Harbour (free car park there) and walked to the Discovery Centre and the sea.
Note that for the hotel car park you pay £10.00 per day and this needs to be done via the Ringgo app. We received a very clear email on parking instructions before we arrived.
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
6/10 Okay
Tracey
May 28, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location in Rye and we managed to utilise the hotel parking.
However, the building and the bedrooms need some money spent on them, for general maintenance and updating (and fixing the rooms).
The single staff member we saw was great but wouldn't hurt for them to have extra help in peak check-in and breakfast times.
We love this hotel.
The staff are friendly and the location is great for spending time in our favourite place Rye.
Some rooms require updating but they are clean with comfy beds and breakfast is great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Sandra
Dec 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, good sized room, friendly staff, good breakfast choices and location.