The River Haven Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (2652 reviews)
Quayside, Winchelsea Road , Rye , GB

listing image 1
Show all photos
Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Limited food options
Issues with room heat

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
Overall stay highlighted cleanliness.
Service
8.91
Friendly and helpful staff noted across multiple reviews.
Location
8.95
Great location mentioned regarding proximity to town.
Room Quality
7.9
Comfortable rooms mentioned, but some issues with heat reported.
Amenities
7.43
Limited food options at the hotel indicated.
Value for Money
7.89
Generally good value noted.
Food and Beverage
8.44
Breakfast quality praised in reviews.
Overall Experience
8.41
Positive experiences shared; minor issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:19

Property Description

Picturesque Riverside Location
The River Haven Hotel in Rye offers a charming stay on the Strand Quay with stunning views of the River Tillingham.
Local and Scenic Dining
Guests can savor meals made from locally sourced ingredients in the conservatory restaurant while enjoying picturesque river views.
Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at River Haven features a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi, with some offering scenic river views and patio access.
Experience the historic charm of Rye with a stay at The River Haven Hotel - book now for an unforgettable riverside retreat.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 2652 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 8.91
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 7.43
Value for Money: 7.89
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 8.41
L
Leïla • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Petit déjeuner, lit confortable, emplacement, parking gratuit

Cons:

Isolation phonique

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
P
Peter • couple • gb
9
Really enjoyable. Rye is great
Pros:

Very friendly staff, fairly priced and great location. We will be back!

Cons:

Leaving!

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely staff,great location. Excellent breakfast. Perfect for a short break in Rye.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike, in our opinion.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
R
Ricardo • family_with_children • nl
7
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
L
Lea Marie • family_with_children • de
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
A
Alex • couple • nl
7
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
S
Sally • couple • gb
10
A very comfortable hotel with excellent facilities just minutes from the main town of Rye
Pros:

Very welcoming, clean and comfortable with parking and excellent breakfast

Cons:

Na

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
T
Terence • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
A
Alison • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Clean. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast. Welcoming. Great for our dog’s first hotel visit. River view. Easy walk into town. Parking included.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
L
Lynne • extended_group • gb
9
Wonderful and the warm welcoming from the staff was lovely
Pros:

The staff were so helpful, warm and friendly. Free car parking was a bonus and the location,

Cons:

If we were really picky, yes certain areas could do with a good clean but all in all everything was lovely.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
D
Dale • couple • gb
5
Nothing like the picture very expensive for what it is
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Garden tired and dirty nothing like the pictures outside loads of rubbish in sight and old broken barbecues very disappointing

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
J
JULIA • couple • gb
10
We stayed for one night so we could spend the day in Rye and see family. Ideal location, plenty of parking. Not far to w
Pros:

Friendly welcoming staff. Lovely little room with a view of the river. Lovely breakfast and parking is a bonus.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
J
jofred • extended_group • be
9
roadtrip in Zuid Engeland
Pros:

Zalig hotel. Zeer ruime kamers. Ontbijt was zalig lekker. Deze mensen zijn gemaakt om een hotel te runnen. Zo vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Vlak bij het mooie dorp. Gratis parking. S'avond in de bar nog iets kunnen drinken. Zeer democratische prijzen

Cons:

niets

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
N
nikki • solo_traveller • ae
8
1st solo trip
Pros:

Really lovely staff thank you. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

A shame to not serve dinner. Cleaning could be much better. Dead cockroach in my basin. Very noisy due to other clients and thin walls

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
W
Wright • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel and staff. Perfect location for the town centre. My second stay and I'll be back John x

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • couple • gb
9
Nice and clean hotel with very friendly and helpful staff
Pros:

Location, clean and tidy

Cons:

No evening restaurant (but plenty nearby)

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
S
Stephen • couple • gb
10
Lovely location nice staff great breakfast
Pros:

Walking distance to the town centre and free parking

Cons:

No food available in the evening

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
R
Ricketts • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The Haven Hotel was walking distance to access the town of Rye. The staff were all very pleasant and friendly. The breakfast was nice and made to order.

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
I
Iain • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
A
Anne • couple • gb
10
Excellent all round
Pros:

Great location. Very clean.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Ann was at the desk and nothing was too much trouble for her.
Will definitely be going again

Cons:

No problems

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee