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The Lookout Rye

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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, Rye Heritage Centre
    ‪6 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
(30 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Classic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Lookout Rye

This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, self parking and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Lookout Rye's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rye Art Gallery. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Rye Art Gallery and Landgate
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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 lift

More

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

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

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

  • 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 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

The Lookout Rye Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 771 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 771 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 771 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 771 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 771 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Oriana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel looked lovely and was in a great location, our room was very spacious. However there were some downsides, there was a lot of dust and leftover socks under our bed. Additionally, we had major issues with the food service. The avocado on toast was actually pre made guacamole spread on toast, not smashed avocado - it was inedible. The tea & coffee machine was not working and I noticed that the milk spout constantly dripped meaning dairy milk was dripping into my partner's drink who is allergic to dairy. This is not great as it's not allergen requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go to hotel in Rye now and as usual we had a lovely stay. What stands out is the staff here. The guy on reception is always so friendly and welcoming and the guy at breakfast was really helpful, I wish I knew their names. Our room was decorated really nice, a very comfortable bed and lots of teas and coffee to choose from. We will be back thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Asanka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great central location, nice breakfast, private paid parking and overall very reasonably priced. However, some of the decor needed refreshing such as some worn stair carpets and moss on window frames none of which detracted from us enjoying our stay at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Doug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
spotless room. Comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

betsy, 34239

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was top notch although short staff ( holiday weekend). Room was great!! Loved the tea selection with biscuits was a treat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great venue brilliant staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic room. Staff superb, courteous and friendly. Breakfast was excellent, well presented with a great choice of food. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff lovely and friendly. Breakfast very good. Room clean - though smaller than expected. We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kyproulla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms were lovely, clean and warm. The staff were friendly and helpful but it was not disable friendly, The stairs from the carpark to the hotel was too many and my mum struggled with them. The car park was also £10.30 and not 24 hours which meant you paid 3 times for 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff very friendly helpful and efficient. The decor and some of the fixtures and fittings seem tired eg the curtains in the bedroom were all torn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in a deluxe room, it was warm & clean. The bed was enormous & very comfortable. Some parts of the hotel was looking tired & could do with a paint up & the carpet in places was threadbare. The two male staff members working on reception & at breakfast were fantastic & were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cosy room booked very last minute. Staff are so welcoming. Really nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely old building , lovely friendly staff and great breakfast - The hotel is ‘tired’ and could do with some investment to get it up to scratch as Rye is wonderful town and could easily take another high end hotel … you would get your investment back in no time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another comfortable stay at the Look Out. Really welcoming and attentive staff, clean well-equipped rooms and an excellent breakfast. Some areas of the hotel are tired (e.g. stair carpets), but overall would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lailus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
yes, it was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, good sized room, friendly staff, good breakfast choices and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gourav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless the guy on reception was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jebin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room - no pool at the property though (apparently since Covid) but hotel pics show a swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

betsy, 34239

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alex was sweet and thorough , went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable with reservations for dinner and special accommodations at The George ( parent hotel). Anna and Harry at The George were likewise enjoyable at The George.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice clean very large room and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

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