The River Haven Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (2514 reviews)
Quayside, Winchelsea Road , Rye , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 1 and older are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 2514 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
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Jayne • couple • gb
8
Great location and friendly staff!
Pros:

Great location and friendly staff.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Ann • extended_group • gb
8
Adequate
Pros:

Easy parking. Adequate room.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • extended_group • de
5
Pros:

Das Frühstück war sehr gut man konnte noch zusätzlich von der Karte bestellen. Danke der Dame an der Rezeption die uns sofort bei der Bezahlung der Mautstraße geholfen hat, das war super.

Cons:

Die Lage an der Straße, der Strassenlärm ist schon sehr hoch. Aber für eine Nacht völlig ok. Die Zimmer bräuchten mal wieder eine Renovierung.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Heinz • solo_traveller • at
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Good Location
Friendly staff
Great breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • ie
10
Very comfortable, would recommend.
Pros:

Spacious bedroom overlooking the river . Great bar and terrace. Delicious breakfast cooked fresh every morning , not a horrible buffet where food sits about for ages. Really lovely staff too. Only 5 mins walk from Rye.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location. Liked the free parking. Nice breakfast. Nice staff.Comfortable, clean and quiet room. Easy walk into the old town.

Cons:

It was a little expensive compared to other places in the area but this wouldn't put me off staying again as I appreciate where it is.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Deanna • family_with_children • gb
7
Pleasant the kids enjoyed it
Pros:

Breakfast was good

Cons:

The room I was in could be up dated

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Vadim • family_with_children • gb
10
A decent place and service at a reasonable price. I recommend.
Pros:

Convenient free parking at the hotel. Spacious and clean room. Friendly and helpful staff. Delicious breakfast with several options to choose from. Within walking distance of the historic center, with a route along the river with parked yachts.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Ann • extended_group • gb
8
Comfortable accommodation, friendly staff and attractive quiet location
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Sara • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location, parking and breakfast were all excellent. Overall very good value for money.

Cons:

For the price, nothing to quibble.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
D
Davis • couple • gb
8
Perfect location to finish the second leg of the High Weald Landscape Trail
Pros:

Everything as expected

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
D
Dina • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Fantastic location

Cons:

Maybe do a few updates to the room

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
G
Greg • extended_group • gb
7
Enjoyed the location
Pros:

Location and allowed dogs

Cons:

No restaurant
Breakfast only

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
8
Lovely stay with perfect location for good value booked last minute
Pros:

Location and value for money

Cons:

Cracked tiles in the bathroom- shower could be more powerful.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Frances • couple • au
8
Cons:

The fire alarm went off twice around 1am. We were told due to the lightening. Not sure how that correlated. As all guests were in the corridors looking for direction.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Rowen • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Glyn • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location, free parking , friendly staff private garden

Cons:

Unfortunately our private garden was all over grown would of took 5 minutes to sort out at £150 a night could do with little fence to stop dogs wondering off from your section. over head shower no hand held option.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • couple • de
9
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Jos van den Ouweland • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee