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
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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
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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
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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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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
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Clean, good sized room, friendly staff, good breakfast choices and location.
Sandra
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debbie
23 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean and had everything you could need, very comfortable king-size bed, bathroom bit dated/tired, excellent breakfast, very friendly helpful staff. Dinner is at an adjacent pub property 5 minute walk if you need it. Would recommend a stay here.
Room comfy, breakfast excellent and staff very friendly
JILL
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John
3 Feb 2026
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.
John
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Asanka
16 Feb 2026
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.
We loved the location of the Lookout - right in the heart of Rye. The room was comfortable and quiet. Parking was very convenient and easy to pay for with the RingGo app and we didn't have any trouble finding a space. All the staff we met were very friendly and helpful. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Customer service was top notch although short staff ( holiday weekend). Room was great!! Loved the tea selection with biscuits was a treat.
betsy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Philip
27 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely little hotel. Staff were helpful, kind and considerate. The hotel is in a great location for walking around Rye and the car park was easily accessible, albeit £10.30 a day quite expensive. We stayed in room 7, large and comfortable with a large en-suite. Although needed updating, along with the communal areas which could do with a lick of paint and new carpet. Overall a good hotel with a great breakfast.
Philip
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rosemary
28 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff lovely and friendly. Breakfast very good. Room clean - though smaller than expected. We would stay there again!
Rosemary
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte
26 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything went smoothly. Lovely room with bath overlooking the front. Good breakfast. Will be back.
We had a fantastic weekend. Our room was warm and cosy - but what really makes it is the staff. Nothing was too much trouble. We’re planning on returning soon.
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!
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.