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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 from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
With View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
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Breakfast was excellent, plenty of choice on the buffet table and hot menu. Brilliant location and lovely seating area outside.
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De ligging en de ruime kamer Ontbijt was erg smakelijk.
Toilet spoelt slecht door. Erg zachte matras Prijs aan de hoge kant voor de kamer.
Great location for Rye. Friendly. Quiet. Good breakfast. Good value
Everything was fine and clean. Breakfast was good.
All was good.
Everywhere was clean and the bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was good.
It smelt a bit like an old peoples home when you first went in but the room was fine.
The staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. The room was very comfortable and well equipped. The breakfast was excellent.
There is nothing to say here.
Great location,comfortable room ,very friendly welcoming staff
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This is a lovely location, with views of the river and a very short walk to the centre of Rye. The room was spacious and the beds very comfortable. The full English breakfast was delicious, and all the staff were very friendly.
Nothing, I guess I’d like more sockets in the room but that’s often an issue - a fan was provided as it was very hot weather, but was very far away. Not really a problem though.
The property was in a great location, had a lovely breakfast room, lovely courtyard and the room was bright with all the facilities. Special thanks to the staff who were extremely friendly and made our stay very pleasant.
The room was spacious and it’s only a few minutes walk to the town center. The breakfast was nice. The shower was powerful enough.
It’s a bit rundown. Everything looked dated. As my room was facing the road, it’s a bit noisy.
Location was close to centre of town. Room very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent choices more than usual English style. Staff were excellent efficient and immediately attentive.
Location was not as appeared on line advertised. The View was ugly and not as expected.
Staff were friendly. Breakfast cooked to order in a lovely room. Excellent location and good value for money in Rye. Plenty of tea and coffee supplies to make in room.
Seal at bottom of shower screen could do with replacing otherwise spotlessly clean.Nothing else- facilities and room decor in line with age of hotel.
Location perfect for visiting Rye. Friendly staff. Good value for money
Friendly staff and great rooms. Fab breakfast too. Sooo close to walk into Rye
Excellent location for Rye with the benefit of a car parking. Nice to see the hotel has gone back to serving a prepared breakfast rather than a buffet breakfast. Very pleasant staff.
Nothing of note. Hotel can be expensive in peak periods but most are in Rye.
The river haven was a short walk from the town centre, plenty of parking, staff were so lovely and kind, the terrace was nice over looking the river if you wanted to have a couple of drinks you can sit outside
A bit dated, could do with refurbishment throughout
Locatie was goed
Is zeer gedateerd en gehorig
A very reasonable hotel for price. Nothing fancy, but everything needed for a good stay. Staff friendly and helpful.
Window overlooked carpark so a few privacy issues, and unsafe to leave window open at night (for those so inclined).
Nice rooms and view across harbour. All clean and tidy, nice furnishings and helpful staff. Lovely breakfast.
Emplacement bien avec parking. Dog friendly
Location was beautiful, super large bed and lovely room. Breakfast was really well run, they were very busy but food was great poached eggs amazing :-) Parking was convenient and outside seating when the sun was shinning was a bonus.
We sat for a while in the dark outside in the evening and had to ask for outside lights to be turned on, which you would think would be turned on automatically as there were others also sat outside. Lady was a little grumpy at being asked to do this.
The location was good . The room and bathroom were spacious , clean and the decor was in good order . The staff were smart , friendly and very helpful . The included breakfsst was excellent .
No aircon ( probably not an issue for most of the year .
We arrived very early , 12.30 for 3pm check in , was just going to say that our car was in the car park but would be back later to check in and was told that we could check in immediately. Staff were friendly , helpful and professional at all times. This is a basic hotel but with some very good qualities, we had a Tempur mattress which was super comfy and breakfast , although a small menu , was all of excellent quality and cooked to perfection. The free parking is an added bonus. We will return.
Nothing.
Great location, plentiful parking and very friendly staff, we would not hesitate to book there again.
Breakfast was ok but nothing exceptional, there is plenty of it, some berries to go with the yoghurt would have been great and the plumbing in room 12 needs attention, ie hot tap in basin turns off the wrong way and shower control goes hot when you appear to be turning it cold.
Great location, easy to walk into town. All the team are very friendly Room was a great size with plenty of storage and windows that open and a fan for the hot weather Great choice of breakfast cooked to order as well as a continental offering
Nothing to dislike As our weather is getting warmer a small table top refrigerator would be a great addition to the rooms
Very friendly and efficient
Thought the property needed a complete referred parts missing in the bathroom light didn’t work old shabby furniture asked for two more pillars which had no pillowcases on when they were brought to our room. It wasn’t a superior deluxe Room we expected. breakfast was amazing very very good produce cooked very well 10 out of 10.
Locatie was perfect met parkeermogelijkheid
Erg oud, slecht onderhouden
Location was perfect for an overnight stay in Rye with parking. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was good. Good sized room, standard double.
Clean but a little tired in some areas.
Location into town centre was excellent , the room was spotless and good supply of teas/coffees. Breakfast was lovely.
Close to Rye's Town centre.
An evening meal option would have been good.
Very good location for getting into Rye town. Only a short walk and you’re there. Hotel was nice. Got a hello from all the staff we met over the 2 days and nights.
Hard pillow so wasn’t to my comfort
Perfect location. Free parking on site. Teas & coffee in room. Good breakfast.
Insufficient lighting for single beds.
Convenient for exploring Rye, Camber Sands and surrounding area. Staff were helpful and friendly. Good parking. Breakfast was good.
Noisy - it’s on a busier road than it looks and internally it is not well soundproofed. Bed was uncomfortable. Basic room. No water in room.
Location is great! Rooms are spacious and the fact that they are very dog friendly made me booked for this hotel. It’s beautiful located on the river bank. Breakfast was surprisingly good and lots of hot food to choose from! Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
There’s no mini fridge in the room. But it was still ok as the hotel kept my dog’s food in their fridge in the kitchen.
Zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Goed dat je ook wat later op de avond nog een drankje van de bar kon bestellen, tegen een voor UK-begrippen alleszins redelijke prijs. Ontbijt was prima verzorgd. Goede keuze van warme gerechten. Locatie is top, op zeer korte loopafstand van het schilderachtige centrum. Parkeren op eigen terrein, bij de kamerprijs inbegrepen. Het hotel ziet er van buiten wat verouderd uit, maar binnen is het keurig schoon en zijn ze het (niet zichtbaar voor de gasten) aan het renoveren. Onze kamer (3) was in ieder geval redelijk recent gemoderniseerd.
Keuze wat betreft het continentaal gedeelte was enigszins beperkt, maar zeker voldoende, naast het warme gedeelte. Het bed was niet al te breed. De douche-straal was wat zacht.
Excellent location, great choice of breakfast
Doors slamming in the early morning, the only disappointment.
Great location, easy walk into Rye and Mermaid Street. Lots of lovely places to eat and drink. Staff were excellent, hotel was very clean and nice cooked breakfast.
It is in need of a refurb. Bathroom very basic with broken tap and toilet roll holder and we were in deluxe room. Shower over bath not very powerful. Whilst it’s clean, we thought these things would be quick to fix, and would not expect in an upgraded room.
Was very comfortable and the staff were very nice
Looked like an old people’s home from the outside, could do with a lick of paint
The room was a bit dated but otherwise very good, with a river view. The room was clean and quiet. The breakfast was lovely and cooked to order. The hotel is in a great location, with easy access to the town.
The hotel is a little tired looking but otherwise very nice. I would stay there again.
Breakfast good, location good
Rooms need a good clean, had one cup in room not cleaned. Room needs updating. But could not thought the bed etc very comfy & bedding good & clean
Hotel antiguo pero q se ve q están renovando poco a poco. Desayuno muy bueno preparado en el momento. El pueblo una preciosidad, y el hotel muy cerquita.
Nada
The location is nice however the area could be much better if treated properly. The rooms were clean and the beds comfortable. The staff were very friendly and we had a lovely cooked breakfast.
It looks run down, the toilet paper holders were broken, the walls have streaks of the old paint still visible and there is a weird mouldy smell all over the hotel.
Food and location exceptional
Good location, dog friendly, nice breakfast
The bathroom was a bit tired
We enjoyed the location
Average breakfast - hate flasks of tea and coffee and toasters- no offers for vegan guests apart from very basic unprepared apples bananas and oranges Small bed
The staff, every single member was naturally friendly welcoming helpful and knowledgeable
It‘s a bit dated and our room was a bit grubby, the carpet had a few stains on the radiator needed a good wipe over and the bathroom was a bit neglected Nothing to complain about but it was hard not to noticr
Location fabulous, Rye was a short walk away. Leaving car in car park. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was brilliant and plentiful. Bar drinks were reasonably priced. Pity everything meal was not available.
Food not available in the evening. Decor could do with an update
Lovely location by the river. The breakfast options were great and the cooked breakfast was delicious. Staff were very helpful and attentive. Room was spacious and comfortable. Really attractive bar and lounge restaurant area. Accessible for wheelchair users.
It would have been a bonus if the hotel offered an evening meal, but for us it wasn't a deal breaker. The bath in our room was narrow (but I guess I'm quite chunky!) It would be great if bath was replaced for a wide shower tray.
Supervriendelijk personeel E reader laten liggen mij erover ingelicht ,hebben hem snel teruggestuurd naar huisadres
Niets
Location
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Nice place, breakfast menu and continental choice quite limited but decent enough ingredients. Good location and spacious car park.
Restaurant that isn't open in the evenings. Although the hotel is tidy and clean, needs a lick of paint here and there.
L’emplacement, idéal pour partir à la découverte de Rye. Le petit déjeuner très bon. Le personnel agréable.
Chambres un peu vieillottes, baignoire cassée, poubelle non changée, salle de bain qui mériterait un peu de rénovation. Pour moi le prix de la chambre est un peu élevé, le rapport qualité prix n’est pas au niveau.
Very friendly staff.
Short walk to town. View to river. Cooked part of breakfast was ok.
Hotel in need of an update in every aspect - public areas, rooms, bathrooms, staffing. Sign in the door said they had an 8.1 rating but that was 2014 so 12 years ago. Breakfast was ok, but cold choices not that good or appetising to look at. Just a bit more imagination needed for the price paid. Our key stopped working so we had to keep finding the house keeper to use their pass key. Wouldn't book again.
Hôtel très agréable à proximité à pied du centre ville. Nous avons pu bénéficier d’une vue sur la rivière ce qui est très sympa. Salle de bain/WC avec baignoire et surtout fenêtre ouverte sur l’extérieur d’où une belle luminosité. Canettes d’eau mises à votre disposition à votre arrivée. Petits déjeuners variés ….sous forme de buffet et plats chauds sur commande. Disponibité du personnel le matin mais aussi le soir de notre arrivée :accueil fort sympathique du gardien de nuit alors que nous sommes arrivés après l’heure préconisée de 22 h (nous avons prévenu par message)
Hôtel proche d’une route/rue passante un peu bruyante.
Das Zentrum von Rye war fußläufig zu erreichen.
Es war sehr heiß im Zimmer und lüften war nicht, da durch das Fenster über den Schmetterlingsflieder-Strauch sehr dicke Spinnen ins Zimmer kamen.
Überaus freundliches Personal
Location, staff and the breakfast
It was very hot in our room, the small fan provided helped a little
Nettes Hotel direkt an der Altstadt
Unser Zimmer zur Straße bzw der Verkehrslärm war sehr, sehr laut. Die Zimmer sind relativ hellhörig. Ansonsten nett.
Das nette Frühstück und die Freundlichkeit der Angestellten. Es ist schön, dass man abends noch etwas im Hotel zu trinken bekommt. Der Frühstücksraum ist ganz hübsch, die Auswahl beim Frühstück gut.
Es gibt im Badezimmer noch getrennte Kalt - und Warmwasserhähne - das ist sehr antiquiert und unpraktisch. Die Betten sind relativ schmal und nicht besonders bequem. Die Schalousien, die innen lagen, konnten nicht hochgezogen werden. Die Fenster sind von einfacher Verglasung, sodass man den Verkehrswert leider deutlich hört!
Good location, staff friendly, room clean
Being picky now but it was dated, very 1980/90's.
From the time we arrived the staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful.
For a superior room there were certain areas I would think should be updated but saying that the bedding and towels were clean together with the bath, and sink.
Lovely place great breakfast and was clean
Every thing was ok
All good
All good
Staff were exceptionally polite and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast staff particularly welcoming and offered excellent service Location great, easy to walk in to Rye town centre, just a few minutes away. Great to have free parking on site which was easy to navigate. Room was very clean
Some of the furniture is a little tired/dated. A few cobwebs in communal areas
スタッフがみんな親切でした 部屋も広くて快適
シャワーカーテンの幅が短いと思う
Location ,free parking and lovely staff
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The staff are so friendly and helpful. The hotel is clean. Great breakfast. Right by the river. Clean room.and airy, will definately stay here again. Parking a bonus.
Road noise. (But wouldn't stop us booking here again).
Very convenient location a few minutes walk from the centre of picturesque Rye with easy parking. We had a ground floor room with a small, private seating area overlooking the river. The room was clean and a reasonable size for an overnight stop over. No air conditioning, but a good quality fan was provided and we were able to keep the room cool in very hot weather. Our hosts / all members of staff were friendly and welcoming. We particularly enjoyed the breakfast which had a good selection of hot food options. At the time of our visit food was not served in the evening, but we were aware of this in advance, there are plenty of eating places in the town, including a chip shop very close to the hotel. We enjoyed a very reasonably priced drink on the hotel terrace, which overlooks the river. All in all, a good base from which to explore the fascinating town of Rye.
Some of the communal areas were in need of a little TLC, but they were clean and pleasant.
The hotel is situated by the estuary and is a short walk into the centre of Rye. Rooms are light, airy and comfortable. Breakfast was nice.
Only body wash provided - no shampoo
The location was excellent. I checked in earlier than 3pm - I was told that my room was ready which was great. The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was very good. Breakfast was great. Lots of selection.
Room was warm despite having a fan.
Good location
Noisy road
Ligging aan de haven met parking. Schone kamer met fan. Goed ontbijt netjes verzorgd.
Die Lage und das Frühstück
Das Hotel ist in die Jahre gekommen. Im Garten lagen alte Sonnenschirme. Die Badewanne war defekt.
Locatie vlak bij het oude centrum van Rye
Hotel was niet heel aantrekkelijk om te zien
Comfortable bed.
No way to get into the shower for an older person. Lift is required
Hotel has its own Car Park, clean, good location overlooking the river, friendly staff, nice bar and outdoor terrace area, breakfast was really nice. Room was nice, a little dated but generally clean. Close to the shops and restaurants. Recommended.
Nothing really other than the vinyl in the bathroom was old and worn.
Great location by the river with parking. Breakfast excellent, although chopped fruit needed to be provided. Good choice of hot breakfa st for vegetarians.
Room and bathroom quiet stark, could be modernised. Pleas
Great location, comfortable acomadation
Good location within easy walking distance of the train station and the town centre. Good choices of breakfast and the food was nice.
The room was very dated with only a shower over the bath. The carpets throughout the property are heavily stained, which is off-putting. Only one plug socket by the bed. Very patchy TV signal. The room was very warm- one small, noisy fan provided. The main issue was having to give your room key into reception to leave the property and collect it upon return- this is "for security" but made us uncomfortable and feel we had to take all valuables out with us.
Very friendly, lovely room and outside area.
We had a lovely stay at The River Haven Hotel. All staff were very friendly and helpful, they let us keep our luggage at reception before check in and after check out which we really appreciated. The room was comfortable, clean and quiet. Breakfast was delicious. The hotel is in a great location, and is in walking distance to Rye centre. Thank you for a wonderful mini break, we would definitely recommend. :-)
Convenient and nice staff
A bit soulless?
Great breakfast, great location, friendly people working there, free parking
Clean and Tidy, good breakfast.
Nothing
Gute Pancakes Lage gut fussläufig in Dorf Freundliches Personal
Schimmel an den Wänden im Bad Abfluss im Bad rostig Spinne unter Heizung im Bad Sehr ringhörig.
Near to the centre of rye and had parking
A bit tired but very clean
The River Haven hotel was excellent we had a wonderful time. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the room was perfect we had everything we could wish for.
Nothing
The staff were lovely - really friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was good and there was plenty of parking at the hotel.
Our particular room was a bit tired, although it was a decent size. It was a bit noisy too as it was on the road side of the hotel.
The location, service and friendly staff made our stay a joy.
Nothing
Localisation, parking privé
Rien
Loved the location.so convenient for centre of Rye. Staff were super friendly.....accommodating and efficient.
Shower was weak.....
Staff friendly and informative. Rooms clean & tidy. Location great for exploring Rye on foot. Breakfast was good and I was even able to get gluten free toast
There was no Air conditioning on one of the hottest weekends of the year and we were in an attic room with only a roof light window. A fan was provided but the heat was unbearable. In addition, the hairdryer provided cut out every few seconds due to overheating I think
The location was fantastic free car parking and a lovely outdoor seating area. Our room and bathroom were a good size.
The whole hotel could do with an upgrade furniture and fittings very dated. Some of the common areas hallways etc were not clean.
The staff; especially nice were the breakfast staff, (there is no evening meal served), the bed changing crew helpful (who checked if we needed a bed made up), and one of the reception staff who resolved our issues with a dirty window (bird dropping), a broken light and a slow draining washhand basin in the bathroom. We liked that the breakfast is ordered from a nice selection of dishes on the menu, is freshly prepared and served with friendliness in the conservatory.
The bedroom, reception and corridors looked tired, dated, and in need of refreshing. These first impressions were very disappointing and we asked, unsuccessfully, if there were any other rooms avaliable. The slow draining bathroom sink wasn't resolved before we left. The hotel is situated beside a busy road during the day and a tidal river.
Gute Lage. Alles in wenigen Gehminuten erreichbar. Privater, großzügiger Parkplatz. Gutes Frühstück.
Free parking on site, ideal location to explore Rye.
To say I didn't like it is a bit strong, but we felt that the decor could do with a refresh in places. There was breakfast included which was great but no evening meal.
Lovery stuff and good breakfast
There is no air conditioner.. only small fan with noise
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Cleanliness
8.44/10Overall stay highlighted cleanliness.
Service
8.91/10Friendly and helpful staff noted across multiple reviews.
Location
8.95/10Great location mentioned regarding proximity to town.
Room Quality
7.9/10Comfortable rooms mentioned, but some issues with heat reported.
Amenities
7.43/10Limited food options at the hotel indicated.
Value for Money
7.89/10Generally good value noted.
Food and Beverage
8.44/10Breakfast quality praised in reviews.
Overall Experience
8.41/10Positive experiences shared; minor issues noted.