The River Haven Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (2652 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

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
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Barbara • couple • ch
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • gb
7
2 Night stay, convenient to explore the beautiful Rye.
Pros:

Convenient stay, a very short walk into Rye. Lovely cooked to order breakfast, free parking

Cons:

Roadside room a little noisy with traffic.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Fischer • couple • de
9
Drei wunderschöne Tage in Rye und Umgebung
Pros:

Sehr gutes Frühstück. Immer freundliches und hilfreiches Personal. Parkplätze vor dem Hotel.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Roefs • solo_traveller • nl
8
Mooie locatie, fijn voor een nachtje
Pros:

De locatie was mooi. Vlakbij centrum loop afstand.

Cons:

Basic, maar goed voor 1 nachtje. Bed was klein en beetje oncomfortabel.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Smith • extended_group • gb
9
I had a lovely break. I explored the harbour area & the OLd Town.
Pros:

I liked the fact that breakfast was available over an extended period so I could choose the time I ate. This avoided any queueing & the friendly staff were able to interact with guests. The breakfast menu was wide & cooked to any specific requirements and I felt I could enjoy my meal in the lovely dining area at leisure.

Cons:

A minor detail- I struggled to raise the heavy venetian blind in my room.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Wolfgang • solo_traveller • de
7
If only the installation could match the quality of its staff ...
Pros:

Close to everything, friendly staff, breakfast

Cons:

Noisy, worn out - if not a bit *shabby* - but OK for one night

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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VULINOVIC • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Good clean room. Lovely breakfast, great choice.
The location is excellent for going anywhere. Rye pretty place to visit.

Cons:

The rain!!!!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • gb
8
A nice place to stay
Pros:

Good location
Great breakfast
Free parking
Helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • solo_traveller • ca
7
Pros:

Location by the river. Free parking. Good breakfast in a nice bright room.

Cons:

Toilet took a very long time to refill after being flushed. Hotel is a bit dated and could use a refresh.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • gb
8
Great value and great location.
Pros:

The location was perfect, a short walk into Rye along the riverbank. Breakfast was excellent value and the room was very comfortable.

Cons:

Outside patios could be tidied up a bit.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
A pleasant stay, all the staff were pleasant and helpful.
Pros:

Breakfast was perfect, plenty of choices, hot and cold.
We chose the hotel as it is ideal for parking and only about 5 - 10 minutes walk into the beautiful town.
This was our second visit, and would be happy to stay there again. I have recommended it to several people as it has free parking which is very rare in Rye.

Cons:

The hotel needs a bit of TLC in places. Communal handrails and door paintwork were particularly tired.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Tom Renotte • solo_traveller • be
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Vicky • couple • gb
8
Very good comfortable stay
Pros:

Very good variety of breakfast. The location had a bit of everything. In the bathroom

Cons:

In the bathroom, more room to put wash things etc.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
5
Okay could be very nice with a few improvements
Pros:

Staff were very helpful and friendly ,bar very reasonable prices. breakfast was tasty had good choice.Breakfast area nice.

Cons:

The building is tired ,there was an old bbq dumped on the grass by the side of the river which I could see from the view from my room.And old large tubs of liquid ,old umbrellas just laying by the side of the breakfast room .The building needs general maintenance. Rubbish shouldn’t be in customers view.The management team should keep on top of these things .Checking the areas around the hotel.And there is a smell in the reception area and hall .

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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renata • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, it was very convenient that we could stay with our dog, had breakfast, and it was lovely.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
See above
Pros:

Staff welcoming and supportive. Able to provide safe storage for our bikes. Spacious room.

Cons:

No

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Isabella • couple • dk
5
All right for a single night
Pros:

Personalet var sååå sødt og serviceminded! Skønt!!

Cons:

Sengen var helt frygtelig dårlig. Knirkede og ujævn. Derudover kunne man høre vejen og et dæksel der blev kørt over hele dagen og natten så man blev vækket af det. Jeg foreslår altså at man skifter til nogle vinduer som skjuler lyden. Det ville hjælpe meget. Og udskifte sengen!

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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susan • couple • gb
10
On next visit will definitely stay here
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent, plenty of choice on the buffet table and hot menu. Brilliant location and lovely seating area outside.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Roden • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location for Rye. Friendly. Quiet. Good breakfast. Good value

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee