The Hope Anchor

Hotels
8.4 (2431 reviews)
Watch Bell Street , Rye , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Small rooms
Limited amenities
Shower pressure issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
Overall cleanliness was mentioned as good, but there were comments about small room size affecting perception.
Service
9.15
Staff were consistently noted as friendly and efficient, going above and beyond in some instances.
Location
9.15
Location was frequently highlighted as perfect for exploring the area.
Room Quality
7.65
Some reviews noted the rooms as small and dated, affecting overall comfort.
Amenities
7.65
Mixed sentiments with comments on limited beverage options and some amenities being dated.
Value for Money
8.15
Several reviews indicated that pricing felt high for the room size and conditions.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Breakfast consistently received positive feedback, indicating good food quality.
Overall Experience
8.65
Guests generally expressed enjoyment and a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:18

Property Description

Charming 18th Century Former Inn with Seaside Views

Historic Charm: Immerse yourself in the history of The Hope Anchor, a former inn built in the mid-18th century for sailors and ship builders. Discover secret passages once used by smugglers, adding a touch of mystery to your stay.

Cozy Ambiance: Unwind in the traditional snug bar beside a crackling log fire, and retreat to individually styled bedrooms, some featuring elegant four poster beds for a touch of luxury and romance.

Delightful Breakfast Options: Start your day with a delicious full English breakfast or opt for a lighter continental spread in the charming breakfast room, offering a variety of cold meats, cheeses, yogurt, and fresh fruit salad.

Book now to experience the historic charm and cozy ambiance of The Hope Anchor!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per stay 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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2431 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 7.65
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Francois-Joseph • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • se
7
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, excellent location with beautiful views and great breakfast.

Cons:

i can't fault anything.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Sam • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Very comfy room, great views and good location in the old town. Absolutely brilliant hot and cold breakfast options, tea/coffee facilities in the room and good TV.

Cons:

The room was very hot even with the windows open.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • couple • gb
7
Pros:

The views were outstanding. Room was spacious.

Cons:

Overall a bit dated. Breakfast was ok.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Jas • solo_traveller • gb
7
No frills property with a great location for a short stay
Pros:

The location and staff were excellent.

Cons:

It is rather drab and dated. The breakfast wasn’t very nice, don’t pay extra for this. There are plenty of cafes around which are much better.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Comfortabke, clean and perfect location. Excellent breakfast too.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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lourdes • couple • es
7
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Carmen • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Very good location in the historic centre, friendly reception staff, nice comfy seating in public lounge. Room was clean with comfortable bed and plush feather pillows. There was a bottle of water, kettle, tea & coffee.
The bathroom had shower gel, shampoo and lotion in dispensers. Full English Breakfast was included and quite good.
During the day we needed to park and pay in a public car park, but overnight we could park for free outside the hotel.

Cons:

Room was small, basic and tired looking. The TV didn't work. The bathroom was very small with no room to put our toiletries. The shower only provided a sprinkling of water. I don't recommend washing long hair in the shower, it would take ages to rinse out.
Overall good value given the location, but you get what you pay for.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Roy • couple • gb
8
Loved every minute, except walk to car park in the morning. Able to unload and leave bags in our roo
Pros:

The breakfast and location were first class

Cons:

No car park, but market car park at £3.00 for 24 hours was OK. However , car park at bottom of hill and hotel at top other side of town.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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bonzobill • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Good position, basic but clean and excellent breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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alexis • couple • fr
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • family_with_children • de
8
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Jens • couple • dk
7
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Rafe • couple • gb
8
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • extended_group • gb
9
A very friendly hotel - would definitely recommend.
Pros:

The hotel is in an excellent location with superb views and the staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Rye is an expensive destination and this is a cheaper end place to stay, some of the decor felt a bit tired but it still had lots of charm.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Ute • extended_group • de
8
Es hat alles gepasst 👌
Pros:

Nettes Familienzimmer, freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal, schöne Lage, niedliches Dorf und tolles Frühstück

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Felix • couple • gb
8
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The location

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Anke • extended_group • de
8
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee