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River Haven Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverside relaxation awaits at River Haven Hotel, where guests enjoy complimentary newspapers and convenient luggage storage while taking in the tranquil setting

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River Haven Hotel sits by the water, offering a welcoming atmosphere with a bar and terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, relax with newspapers, and use luggage storage. Previous travelers consistently praise the staff's helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is €160
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled Access)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled Access)

Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled Access)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite

Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (2 Adults & 2 Children)

Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (2 Adults & 2 Children)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Rye is home to River Haven Hotel. Rye Golf Club and Oxney Organic Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Phoenix Arts Centre and Stables Theatre. South of England Rare Breeds Centre and Alexandra Park are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Rye travel guide
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Quayside, Winchelsea, Rye, England, TN31 7EL

What's nearby

  • High Weald
    High Weald
    3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Rye Heritage Centre
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rye St. Mary's Parish Church
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rye Castle Museum
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • 1066 Country Walk
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station
    8 min walk

Restaurants

  • The Mermaid Inn
    6 min walk
  • Rye Waterworks Micropub
    9 min walk
  • The Mermaid Street Café
    5 min walk
  • Whitehouse
    8 min walk
  • The George In Rye
    9 min walk

About this property

River Haven Hotel

  • Hotel near Camber Sands
  • You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a bar at River Haven Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Smoke-free property, free newspapers and secured bike storage
    • Luggage storage
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at River Haven Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 10 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP10 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

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 and cash
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Frequently asked questions

Is River Haven Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at River Haven Hotel?

As of 17 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Haven Hotel on 5 Jul 2026 start from €160, including 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 at River Haven Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at River Haven Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at River Haven Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Where is River Haven Hotel located?

Situated in Rye, this hotel is steps from Rye Heritage Centre and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Camber Sands. Lamb House and St Anthony of Padua are also within 10 minutes. Rye Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

River Haven Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 284 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful, breakfast was good stayed 1 night walking distance to everything will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Clean and friendly staff lovely fresh cooked break
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location , nice clean room and hot water and cosy and clean . Breakfast v good value staff were outstanding and even came round topping up our coffee value for money . Good parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and clean Rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location to rye town. Hotel was clean, staff were great…. Very friendly and helpful. Room was light and airy with comfy twin beds and plenty of tea, coffee, etc. Large on site free parking. Very good breakfast. We didn’t have a drink at the bar so can’t comment but it looked like it’d be well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly efficient staff. Very easy parking. Good variety for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff who made you feel very welcome. Lovely clean, warm room with comfy bed. Shower a bit outdated but worked well. Excellent breakfast Very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good, especially as I have food intolerances. Free parking which is rare in Rye. Close to restaurants and pubs in Rye. We had a riverside room which is much quieter than streetside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all extremely helpful, friendly, polite and accommodating. The breakfast was good quality food - real butter, avocado, good bread. And there was good choice. I don’t know why but I didn’t expect that. Excellent attentive service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet friendly hotel with all the essentials and a great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant hotel, comfortable and quiet room, easy parking, very convenient for walking to the centre of Rye.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel wad in a good location within 10 mins walk of the centre of Rye. Free parking was a real benefit. Hotel staff were all very welcoming and friendly. The room was clean, quiet and spacious with a nice view looking out over the river. Breakfast was cooked to order and was very tasty. We enjoyed our stay at the Haven hotel and would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mayur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay and perfect location

Hotel location is perfect next to the rover, hotel staff is welcoming, very good breakfast options, good size cozy rooms. Overall a good budget friendly stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Hotel was charming and staff were really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to explore Rye and the Nature Reserve. Room comfortable and very clean. Breakfast was plentiful Staff helpful and generally friendly. Price reasonable and there is parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The River Haven is in a great position by the river, and a short walk to the beautiful historical area of Rye. There is plenty of parking. The staff are very friendly, and breakfast is excellent, with plenty of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean comfortable room, excellent breakfast. Only a few minutes walk from Rye town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend in Rye

Lovely welcome from staff who could not have been more helpful throughout our stay. Clean comfortable room with a lovely view of the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good welcome, friendly staff, clean comfortable bedrooms and breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and staff so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice hotel with really friendly staff and a tasty breakfast cooked to order.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the River Haven before and enjoyed both visits. The room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was delicious and staff were very lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, recently renovated and friendly staff. The breakfast was also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot for a stay in Rye.

Really lovely staff, nice comfy room and warm. Good location for Rye and car parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, good breakfast in a comfortable and congenial setting
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024