The Hope Anchor

Hotels
8.4 (2619 reviews)
Watch Bell Street , Rye , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Hiking
Laundry
Luggage storage
Fishing
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 2619 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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Conny • couple • nl
8
Pros:

Centraal gelegen in Rye, fijne grote kamer met een ruime badkamer. Ontzettend lekker gegeten in The Fig.

Cons:

Het ontbijt was ok, maar de koffie was oploskoffie en mijn gepocheerde eieren zaten vol met water, beetje jammer.
Het was er ook heel warm, en ja het was sowieso warm in Rye maar iemand had de zonnewering naar beneden kunnen doen, nu kwamen we in een kamer met de ramen en de gordijnen wagenwijd open en de zon met 35 graden naar binnen scheen. Dat was niet aangenaam. Het hotel mag een flinke opknapbeurt.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • extended_group • gb
5
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast choice was excellent. Staff were friendly and efficient

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • gb
2
We paid for a bed but had to sleep on the floor. Very dissatisfied.
Cons:

Our bed broke! I had to sleep on the floor! My back is still aching! I tried to speak to somebody using the phone number provided, no one answered the phone.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Armin • couple • de
6
Nice location but disappointing room
Pros:

Nice historic hotel but room wanting and heavily overcharged. Very good breakfast.

Cons:

Room uncomfortable, bathtub and sink squeezed in, only one nightstand. Seating only in small windowless anteroom with soiled carpet. For the simplicity of the room, price almost double as high as adequate.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Ady • solo_traveller • il
6
Pros:

The location
Good breakfast

Cons:

The hotel is poorly maintained, and the carpets were dusty and stained.
There's a gap between the pictures you see on booking and real life. Had we known the floors have carpets, we would have booked

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • couple • de
8
Rye ist zauberhaft, die Parplatz-Situation herausfordernd
Pros:

Das Viertel auf dem Berg ist wunderbar! Lädt zu kleinen wunderschönen Spaziergängen ein. Biergarten hinterm Gun-Garden haben wir beide Abende besucht.

Cons:

Zimmer war nicht ganz wie auf den Fotos. Kaum Wasserdruck in der Dusche, Frühstück hat uns nicht so beeindruckt. Gut, dass man nachts oben parken konnte, aber um 9 Uhr muss man mit dem Auto raus aus dem Viertel.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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odette • extended_group • nl
7
Prima verblijf in Rye.
Pros:

De ligging , het authentiek gebouw, parkeren voor de deur van 18.00 tot 9.00 uur. Bed kussens en handdoeken waren heel goed. Mooi uitzicht vanuit de kamer. De duiven komen je gedag zeggen in het raam. Ventilator op de kamer.

Cons:

De douche daar hangt een apparaat in dat herrie fabriceert van een vrachtwagen. We miste lekker bruin brood bij het ontbijt. De uitstraling van de ontbijtruimte, dat mag wel gezelliger. Toilet trok moeizaam door.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Odd Arne • couple • no
8
Good breakfast, near center, nice staff👍😊
Pros:

Just a few min.walk to center in a quiet street.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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JUAN JOSE • solo_traveller • nl
7
Friendly staff in an average place.
Pros:

Staff was friendly.

Cons:

Premises felt old and outdated (carpets need replacing). Not easy to reach by car, so we had to park our car in a public parking and carry our heavy luggage all the way up to the hotel. TV didn’t work properly.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Russell • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • extended_group • gb
8
Good location in Rye with Great Staff
Pros:

Great Staff & breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Pruschina • family_with_children • de
8
Schöner Kurztrip/Zwischenstopp auf unserer Reise nach Cornwall
Pros:

Die Lage ist top , mitten im Geschehen mit toller Aussicht. Frühstück war auch sehr gut.

Cons:

Hätte durchaus etwas sauberer sein können und ist auch leider etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Parkplätze gibt es keine direkt an der Unterkunft, jedoch ist man fußläufig schnell auf einem bezahlbaren Parkplatz und aus-/ eingeladen kann am Hotel werden.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
5
Huge lost potential
Pros:

Had huge potential

Cons:

Dated and a bit scruffy. No one on premises during the night. Absolutely dead although quite a few guests. No one left their rooms. There was a bar but completely unused during our stay. Boooking time for and ordering breakfast the night before more like a hostel.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Thea • solo_traveller • nl
7
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • nl
8
Historische gastvrije overnachtingsplek.
Pros:

De inrichting en vriendelijk personeel. We konden onze fietsen binnen stallen.

Cons:

Lage deuren. 😄 De aanrijroute, je mag wél de middeleeuwse eenrichtingsstraatjes in (zie onderborden)..

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Adele • extended_group • gb
7
Disappointing
Pros:

Location and the building was beautiful and in a lovely location. Pretty furnishings.

Cons:

Staff - one member of staff was lovely, but the other was surly and unhelpful. We came down for breakfast and were ignored, even tho we didnt know where to go for breakfast. No introduction to the food and guests tried to interact with her but got nowhere. Terrible customer service. Would not go back in a million years - 180 quid a night to be treated like that !

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Andy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Large room with a beautiful decoration.
And very nice and quiet location.

Cons:

Furniture quality. We had to wait long time just to check in and check out.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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victoria • solo_traveller • ar
10
Pros:

La habitacion un amor!!! La ubicación un 10!!! Y la atencion muy buena

Cons:

Nada

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee