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The Ship at Dunwich

4.0 star property
Beachfront inn for sun and fun

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Family Double Room
On the beach
Escape to The Ship at Dunwich, where modern comforts meet rustic charm. Savor British cuisine in the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink from the bar or a stroll through the garden. With free in-room WiFi, parking is easy too.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is €158
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Room

Basic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Saxmundham, The Ship at Dunwich is on the beach. Dunwich Museum and Halesworth Airfield Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include RSPB Minsmere and Henstead Exotic Gardens. Africa Alive! and Oasis Camel Park are also worth visiting.
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Map
St James Street Dunwich, Saxmundham, England, IP17 3DT

What's nearby

  • Dunwich Heath and Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Southwold Beach - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • RSPB Minsmere - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Southwold Pier - 14 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Brampton Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Old Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Duchies - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Tap Room - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Ship at Dunwich

Upscale inn
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a bar at The Ship at Dunwich. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Ship, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge)
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Ship

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.00 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.00 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.00 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ship at Dunwich pet-friendly?

Yes, The Ship at Dunwich allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship at Dunwich?

As of 27 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship at Dunwich on 25 Sept 2025 start from €158.49, 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 The Ship at Dunwich?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ship at Dunwich?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ship at Dunwich?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ship at Dunwich located?

Nestled on the beach, this Saxmundham inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dunwich Museum and Dunwich Heath and Beach. RSPB Minsmere is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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The Ship at Dunwich Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old building very well looked after, clean throughout, excellent menu, staff works hard and are accommodating, we will be coming back, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location near beach, friendly staff nice atmoshere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good choice for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

Stay here!

Everything great, no complaints, staff lovely, highly recommended, Hope can return for another stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
shower was a bit low.Difficult to find plugs for recharging phone Staff were great nd helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Amenities
Lovely stay, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

christian

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom was clean, location good. Staff subdued, food below average.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very convenient for beach. Lovely food, very friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elinor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a really great stay. Fab location, comfortable room and great staff. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel Excellent food and reasonably priced. All staff very friendly and helpful I would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

Get away break

Excellent food, friendly staff and a cosy relaxed environment. Great location for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fern

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

Perfect weekend

We had the most lovely weekend away and loved everything about the hotel. The staff, service, food and room were all exceptional. We can’t wait to return again in the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Wonderful place

The Ship is in a quiet country lane 2 minutes from a fabulous beach. The staff are friendly and helpful, the room was really lovely, the bed so comfortable and ours had a beautiful view across the fields. We had dinner which was delicious too. A really peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, both at reception and behind the bar and at breakfast. Dining room could have been a little warmer, though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the coastal path.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and quirky outside spaces
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good and friendly staff throughout our stay. A special thank you to Brenda for her dedication. If this is the standard of all the Chestnut Inns then we shall seek them out for our leisure breaks in East Anglia
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely pub stay

Cosy rooms next to a pub. The pub is friendly with a large beer garden and 3 min walk to the pebbly beach. Friendly staff, well equipped. Good food at the pub.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Relaxed weekend away

Great Counrty Pub in a nice little village. Will definatley be returning in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and venue. All staff friendly and helpful. My only slight critism was the cost of glasses of wine were very, very expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

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

Excellent brief stay

A brief (2 night) stay with a large dog. All the staff very welcoming and helpful. Generally very dog friendly. Room was well presented, clean and comfortable. Food and service was excellent. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, facilities in room were quite basic. But it was clan and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

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

Friendly old country pup with modern rooms

Lovely rambling country pub with modern rooms. The staff were very friendly and helpful, we really felt welcome. Inside and outside dining with courtyard area and beer garden. I liked the slightly quirky building with several small dining rooms. Food was good and typical pub prices. The location is very quiet and nearby houses are hidden away. It’s only about 3 minutes walk to a fantastic beach, 5 minutes to the parish church and under 8 minutes to a monastery ruin. There is even a local museum a few houses up from the pub. It was a perfect way to spend a beautiful summers evening. We enjoyed our visit and would consider staying there again.
Beach only a few minutes walk away
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Philippa

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

Location, location, location

The room was very small and we expected more for the cost. My husband said the cooked breakfast was ok but average, didn't seem to have a lot of flavour. The staff were lovely and very helpful and the hotel is very well located for the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022