The River Haven Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (2433 reviews)
Quayside, Winchelsea Road , Rye , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Wheelchair accessible
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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 2433 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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Petra solo_traveller de
4
Pros:

Ja, zu den positiven Punkten gehören die Freundlichkeit des Personals sowie die gute Lage. Auch das Frühstück war sehr gut. Es gab leckeres, frisch zubereitetes Essen a la carte, zudem ein kleines Buffet.

Cons:

Was uns definitiv nicht gefallen hat: es ist ein sehr in die Jahre gekommenes Hotel, an dem eigentlich - meiner Meinung nach - nichts mehr gemacht wird. Auch wird kaum geputzt, Spinnweben in jeder Ecke, Flecken etc. Die Ausstattung des Zimmers auch mager, kein kleiner Kühlschrank oder sonst Annehmlichkeiten. Das Zimmermädchen war auch schnell fertig, nicht mal das Bett wurde gemacht. Wir waren 2 Nächte dort und hatten 2 Zimmer. Wir würden es nicht mehr buchen.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Jai couple gb
9
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Klaus-Peter solo_traveller de
7
Cons:

Hellhörig, man hat nachts die quitschenden Betten der Nachbarsgäste gehört

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Alex couple gb
8
Pros:

Great atmosphere & friendly staff. Really good breakfast.
Very comfortable room with river view.

Cons:

Water pressure in the shower was not so good.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Lyn solo_traveller gb
9
Great location to visit the lovely town of Rye
Pros:

Great location, a short walk from the centre of Rye, located on the river bank. Very calm and relaxing hotel. Staff were extremely kind and helpful. Breakfast was exceptional, again a very efficient and calm atmosphere. Plenty of free parking.

Cons:

Everything was positive

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Kate solo_traveller gb
5
Staff pleasant and breakfast was good
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

The decoration and carpets needed a redo
It was tired and didn’t match up with the web site photos

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff extremely friendly and helpful

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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veronica solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
9
Regular visitors.
Pros:

Staff and atmosphere.
Great location.

Cons:

Would be nice to have a fridge in room.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Ruth solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely comfortable stay.
Pros:

Staff all lovely. Fantastic location. Room spotlessly clean with everything we needed. Bed comfortable. Free and plentiful parking.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Lee couple gb
8
Easy access good location
Pros:

Nice staff

Cons:

Little tired

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Philippa couple gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Satisfactory 3 star accommodation. Excellent breakfast menu cooked to order and helpful staff.

Cons:

Busy road to walk along until we discovered the river path. Should have been told about that!

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Emma extended_group gb
7
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Debbie couple gb
8
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Terence solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Sugden solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Marian couple gb
7
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Simone couple gb
8
2026-05-31 via Nuitee