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The Lookout Rye

East Cliff, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LD
3 Visit England Stars 3 AA Stars 3 AA Stars 3 AA Stars 3 AA Stars Town House Hotel

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1492 reviews1492 reviews
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About

The Lookout Rye is an award-winning hotel situated within the ancient town of Rye boasting a cocktail bar and restaurant with a pretty outside terrace with stunning views across the Salts. The Lookout is located at the top of Rye’s High Street, close to the town’s shops, bars and restaurants.

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4 of 5 stars
    • Service
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Location
      5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      717
    • Very Good
      492
    • Average
      171
    • Poor
      75
    • Terrible
      37

    Recent Reviews:

    • john m
      Rodenbach, Germany
      Lookout should be your base of operations for exploring the area!
      4 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 27th February 2024
      Nice place. Cozy rooms. Very friendly staff. Nice bar. Good varied breakfast. Great location! We explored the coast (walked to and along the Camber Sands) and beyond (took the train to wander... Read full review
    • jgray3374
      Avoid this hotel
      1 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 3rd March 2024
      Booked via booking.com. Arrived at 1pm and told room wouldn’t be ready until 3pm. Spent the afternoon wandering around Rye - arrived back at the Hotel at around 5.30 to check in - the receptionist... Read full review
    • janisc285
      Lovely hotel.
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 22nd March 2024
      Beautiful, comfortable and friendly hotel. Staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious - both the cooked and continental buffet. The hotel is well situated - easy to walk to from the... Read full review

    Map & Directions

    Road Directions

    Take the M25 to junction 5 then M26 signed Maidstone to M20, take the M20 to junction 10 (Ashford) and then the A2070 to Lydd and Brenzett. Follow the A2070 to Brookland roundabout and the A259 junction, signed Rye and Hastings. On entering Rye follow town centre signs past Rye Station and Budgens supermarket. Bear left following town centre signs, pass under the landgate, stone arch of 1326. After about 100 yards, Rye Lodge Hotel is on your right.

    The car park is at the rear of the hotel and it accessible via Cinque Ports Street and Conduit Hill.  The entrance to the car park is half way up Conduit Hill (a cobbled street) on the left hand side.

    Public Transport Directions

    The Lookout Rye is a 7-minute walk from Rye's train station.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Room Service
    • Serve breakfast
    • Special diets catered for
    • Vegetarians catered for

    Children & Infants

    • Babes in Arms
    • Cot(s) available
    • Family Friendly, Children Welcome
    • Highchair(s) available

    Establishment Features

    • Garden / Grounds for visitors use
    • Licensed for alcohol
    • Open Christmas
    • Open New Year
    • Photocopier
    • Residents lounge open all day

    Leisure Facilities

    • Eating Out Within Walking Distance
    • Indoor heated pool

    Parking & Transport

    • On Site Car Parking
    • Railway station within walking distance
    • Secure cycle parking

    Payment Methods

    • Delta
    • Diners card
    • Maestro
    • MasterCard
    • Solo
    • Switch
    • Visa

    Provider Preferences

    • In town/city centre
    • Non smoking establishment

    Room / Unit Features

    • All rooms non-smoking
    • Balcony some rooms
    • Colour television in all bedrooms
    • Ground Floor Room(s)
    • Hairdryer all rooms
    • King sized bed some rooms
    • Mini bar some rooms
    • Modem point some rooms
    • Radio all rooms
    • Satellite TV
    • Showers all rooms
    • Some non smoking rooms
    • Tea and coffee making all rooms
    • Telephone all rooms

    Specialist Features

    • Cyclists welcome
    • Walkers Welcome

    Opening Times

    Open 2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

    Gradings

    • 3 AA Stars Metro Hotel
    • 3 Visit England Stars Town House Hotel
    3 AA Stars Metro Hotel 3 Visit England Stars Town House Hotel

    Awards

    • Visit England Awards -Annual Gold Annual Gold 2014
    • Tourism South East Award - Tourism ExSEllence Runner Up 2007
    • Tourism South East Award -Small Hotel / Townhouse of the Year Highly Commended Small Hotel / Townhouse of the Year Highly Commended 2008
    • Visit England Awards -Breakfast Breakfast 2014
    • Regional and Miscellaneous -WTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

    What's Nearby

    1. The East Street Museum was originally a bottling factory but it now houses exhibitions…

      0.12 miles away
    2. Rye's delightful cinema, café-bar and function venue in renovated Victorian buildings.

      0.16 miles away
    3. Many displays on smuggling, military, police, coastal and maritime history and with…

      0.22 miles away
    1. National Trust's Lamb House is a portal into a world of literary connections.

      0.22 miles away
    2. Sometimes called the "cathedral of East Sussex", the Parish Church of Rye, dedicated to…

      0.29 miles away
    3. If you're looking for things to do in Rye, don't miss the Rye Heritage Centre. Here…

      0.31 miles away
    4. Rye Bay E-bikes is a small, family run electric bike company currently based just south…

      0.98 miles away
    5. Camber Castle was one link in the chain of forts built along the south coast by Henry…

      1.29 miles away
    6. Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is an important wildlife site set in an exceptional coastal…

      1.51 miles away
    7. Join Full Throttle Boat Charters from Rye Harbour and head out to sea for an exhilarating…

      1.56 miles away
    8. Cycle the nature reserve at Rye Harbour.

      1.59 miles away
    9. This stunning stretch of sandy beach is home to the only sand dune system in East Sussex.…

      1.71 miles away
    10.   Winchelsea Court Hall Musuem illustrates the rich history of the ancient town of…

      2.25 miles away
    11. A family-run wine estate at Winchelsea in East Sussex.

      3.03 miles away
    12. Explore mile after mile of scenic off-road cycle path from the stunning Camber Sands.

      3.27 miles away
    13. Try a new sport on the awesome beaches of Camber Sands.

      3.27 miles away
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