The River Haven Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (2328 reviews)
Quayside, Winchelsea Road , Rye , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Wheelchair accessible
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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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.

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 2328 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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NICHOLAS • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Alyna • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Excellent location. Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable rooms. Very good breakfast.

Cons:

Water temperature was very temperamental.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • de
6
Pros:

Ich hatte mir die Lage von den Bildern her noch beeindruckender vorgestellt. Zimmer war sehr einfach ausgestattet.

Cons:

Wir sind mit Hund gereist und durften ihn nicht im Zimmer lassen. Man sagte uns, dass es im Ort kein Problem wäre mit Hund Essen zu gehen. Leider war das aber nicht der Fall und wir mussten länger nach einem Restaurant suchen.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Pieter • couple • gb
8
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • be
8
Fijne locatie voor kort verblijf
Pros:

Rustig gelegen aan het water maar toch kort tegen het centrum( wandel afstand) parkeer gelegenheid

Cons:

Geen Airco maar wie denkt er nu aan om bijna 30 “!te hebben in mei

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • dk
7
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great breakfast; very friendly staff.

Cons:

Very noisy room (traffic outside). Very hot weather and hopelessly inadequate fan.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Meri • solo_traveller • gb
9
Ideal base for visiting Rye.
Pros:

Handy location. Very friendly staff. Nice room with plenty of space. A bath. Free parking.

Cons:

Didn't do evening meals.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Damon • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff and good breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great location
Pros:

Friendly staff, good breakfast and great location for walking round Rye.

Cons:

Dated bathroom, no air conditioning and curtains not thick enough to fully block out the morning sun.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Excellent location, friendly staff, good breakfast!

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Colin Smith • couple • gb
7
Really friendly, quite hotel, with excellent access to the town of Rye
Pros:

Very friendly staff, easy checking and happy to leave the car parked after check out. Lovely location by the river, easy access to the town, with loads of great shops and restaurants. Room was comfortable, quite and a great view with a small terrace.

Cons:

Hotel room was a little tired and old fashioned and did really have any personality.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great value for money, friendly staff, great that the hotel was dog friendly, set in a lovely location and breakfast was great., even parking was free

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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jon • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

location. friendly. good breakfast.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • au
9
A comfortable stay.
Pros:

Clean and comfortable.
Good breakfast.

Cons:

Shower in the bath.
No air conditioning.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Cees • extended_group • nl
7
Het was goed maar als het sanitair gerenoveerd zou worden zou het meteen een top hotel zijn.
Pros:

Uitstekend ontbijt en erg vriendelijke bediening, zowel in het restaurant als ook bij de receptie. Fantastische ligging t.o.v. het centrum van Rye

Cons:

We hadden geen licht in de badkamer. Dit kon ook niet verholpen worden door de nachtportier. Dit was heel vervelend. Ook moesten we douchen in het bad, wat lastig is.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Ulrike • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Die Lage war gut. Das Personal war freundlich.

Cons:

Es gab kein Restaurant, die Gläser waren aus Plastik und waren irgendwie nicht sauber.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The location was good next to the river. The cooked breakfast was delicious

Cons:

I didn't know the hotel was dog friendly. There was a dog barking in one of the rooms. Also couldn't get any channels on the tv.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • couple • gb
7
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee