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River Haven Hotel

East Sussex · United Kingdom

Quayside WinchelseaView location

8.8/10Excellent310 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.0/108.0
Amenities7.8/107.8
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About River Haven Hotel

Travellers may take advantage of the Wi-Fi connection on public areas at River Haven Hotel. The reception does not work around the clock. River Haven Hotel has wheelchair-accessible common areas. Additionally, a car park is available on the premises for guests' extra convenience.

Some services of River Haven Hotel may be payable.

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With a stay at River Haven Hotel in Rye, you'll be just steps from Rye Heritage Centre and Mermaid Street. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lamb House and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St Anthony of Padua. Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms.

Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 10 per stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Rye Heritage Centre 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Mermaid Street 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Lamb House 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
St Anthony of Padua 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Kino Rye 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Rye St. Mary's Parish Church 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Rye Castle Museum 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Rye Art Gallery 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Landgate 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
1066 Country Walk 1 km / 0.6 mi
High Weald 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Camber Castle 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Church of St Thomas a Becket 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
St. Thomas the Martyr 3.8 km / 2.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Smoke detector
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • BarExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • Banana boatingExtra charge
  • WindsurfingExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

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Room types

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 BedroomTWN.ST

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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  • Room THREE BEDSRoom • THREE BEDSROO.3B

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    Room code: ROO.3B

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BED • 1 BedroomDBL.KG-SU

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  • Room AccessibleRoom • AccessibleROO.H6

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    Room code: ROO.H6

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-1

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: TWN.ST-1

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBL.SU

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • SUITE AccessibleSUITE • AccessibleSUI.H6

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    SUITE Accessible

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    Accessible

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    Room code: SUI.H6

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about River Haven Hotel

8.8
Excellent
310 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Amenities
7.8 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2026
Megan
The hotel is in a good location, with easy walking into the town. The room could use some updating, and the WiFi signal was weak/not working in the room we stayed in (ground floor far at the end of the hallway). However, the staff were wonderfully friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was really good.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
Joanna
The staff were helpful and friendly, the room was clean and very well appointed, parking was in a car park right outside the hotel so very easy, breakfast was delicious and well cooked. We loved it all so much that we will be going back some time next year.
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2026
Anne
Good location with easy parking, Staff were very friendly and helpful. Though cooked breakfast was good, would have appreciated some fruit salad with breakfast rather than a fruit bowl. Beds were comfy and we had a river view (when it was there!).
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Diane
Friendly staff, clean room, breakfast seiection was good, clise to rye centre easy to wall to
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Alan
Grateful that dietary needs were well catered for.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2026
Natalie
Fabulous hotel, great room, fantastic staff & location plus delicous breakfast! Highly recommend
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
Adam
Had a great time. Thank you.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Neil
Great location with ample parking. Clean and tidy, welcoming and helpful staff.
Great breakfasts and a great place to relax outside with a cool drink.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
patrick
Staff were helpful, breakfast was good stayed 1 night walking distance to everything will be back again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
Richard
We had room 17- a review of this room last September was awful. If accurate it has now been improved as it was comfortable and we had no issues with it. All staff were very good - friendly and efficient.Breakfast was excellent. Ample parking at front of property . Grassy area at back alongside the river with sitting area was very nice. Position of hotel is great with a short walk straight into Rye which is a lovely town with many places to eat - lovely old pubs and interesting buildings. Lamb house a NT property in town is well worth a visit. We stayed for 2 nights and enquired if we could stay another but hotel was fully booked. Would have no hesitation booking again if we wanted to revisited Rye.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
Stephen
Very friendly and helpful staff all round. Nothing was too much trouble
Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2026
Mary
Clean and friendly staff lovely fresh cooked break
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
James
Excellent location, lots of space by the River, staff couldn't have been more welcoming and efficient. Looks good for the disabled, breakfast good, bar good, all good...!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2026
David
Good car parking. Dogs allowed in breakfast, Beside the harbour. Outdoor seating and tables,
Short walk to town.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Oliver
Great hotel, free parking and perfect for visiting Rye. Breakfast was very nice also!
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Shirley
We mainly chose this hotel as it has a free car park on-site. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast menu had a really good choice and was brought promptly. Room was clean and spacious and overlooked the river. We would definitely return and we recommend this hotel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2026
Jane
Very convenient location to rye town. Hotel was clean, staff were great…. Very friendly and helpful. Room was light and airy with comfy twin beds and plenty of tea, coffee, etc. Large on site free parking. Very good breakfast. We didn’t have a drink at the bar so can’t comment but it looked like it’d be well stocked.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Mar 2026
Robert
The staff were all extremely helpful, friendly, polite and accommodating. The breakfast was good quality food - real butter, avocado, good bread. And there was good choice. I don’t know why but I didn’t expect that. Excellent attentive service.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2026
Kerry
We had a very nice 2 day break here. The room was warm and comfortable and the breakfast was particularly good. The choice was excellent. We found the staff very smiley and helpful too.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2026
Heather
Excellent location , nice clean room and hot water and cosy and clean . Breakfast v good value staff were outstanding and even came round topping up our coffee value for money . Good parking
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2026
Lynne
Room was clean, staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good, especially as I have food intolerances. Free parking which is rare in Rye. Close to restaurants and pubs in Rye. We had a riverside room which is much quieter than streetside.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2026
peter
Excellent staff who made you feel very welcome.
Lovely clean, warm room with comfy bed. Shower a bit outdated but worked well.
Excellent breakfast
Very good value for money
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Dec 2025
Peter
Friendly efficient staff.
Very easy parking.
Good variety for breakfast.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Dec 2025
TINA
Can hear everything in the next room and above, broken drawers, breakfast not great
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2025
Mary
The hotel wad in a good location within 10 mins walk of the centre of Rye. Free parking was a real benefit. Hotel staff were all very welcoming and friendly. The room was clean, quiet and spacious with a nice view looking out over the river. Breakfast was cooked to order and was very tasty. We enjoyed our stay at the Haven hotel and would thoroughly recommend.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Nov 2025
Susan
Hotel looked care worn in places. Needs a makeover.
Staff polite. Easily found. Everything was Easily reached on foot for Rye. Breakfast was good but could have had a fruit option.
Parking on site was good.
Hotel sign advertises restaurant but is no longer a restaurant
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2025
Philip
Friendly staff and clean Rooms.
Partner
4/10
Poor
11 Oct 2025
Caroline
Location is great, and having parking in Rye is a real plus. BUT …..
- no longer offering evening meal - a real downer for me
- smell of bleach / cleaning products in bedroom and hall areas was unpleasant
- poor TV reception. Kept going on and off. And when I asked at reception about this the staff member came 3 hrs later.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2025
Catherine
The River Haven is in a great position by the river, and a short walk to the beautiful historical area of Rye.
There is plenty of parking.
The staff are very friendly, and breakfast is excellent, with plenty of choice.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 Sep 2025
R.
Rather disappointing, hotel seemed tired and needed attention.
Ground floor rooms had windows and doors which could not be
Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Sep 2025
Christine

Weekend in Rye

Lovely welcome from staff who could not have been more helpful throughout our stay. Clean comfortable room with a lovely view of the river.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2025
Judith
Good location to explore Rye and the Nature Reserve.
Room comfortable and very clean.
Breakfast was plentiful
Staff helpful and generally friendly.
Price reasonable and there is parking on site.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2025
Robert
Great budget hotel, well located for Rye with plenty of parking
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Aug 2025
Richard
Would have been better if resturant was open
View from room overlooked next door property and dumped cars
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2025
Linda
About 5 minutes walk from Rye old town, markets, shops and restaurants. Hotel, although a little jaded round the edges decoration wise, was lovely and clean and comfortable. Bedrooms were a good size, comfortable beds and pillows and bathrooms very clean. All public areas were clean and tidy. Staff were very pleasant and couldn't do enough for you. Good bar with an area outside with seating overlooking the river. And, breakfast was wonderful and many options. Would stay here again if down in Rye overnight.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2025
satpal
When we arrived we were given a room that was not been serviced. Looked like someone just left in a hurry the second room was acceptable but room 19 has a very loud extractor fan .it was clean and quiet good sized
The breakfast in the morning is really good the service us excellent
There's plenty of parking spaces
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2025
Mrs Janice
Friendly staff, delicious breakfast and comfortable bed. Had a lovely stay and would definitely return.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Aug 2025
John

John

Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent.
Location perfect. Overall a very pleasant stay. Thank you
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Aug 2025
Tim

Good value

Great location, ample parking, friendly staff, clean hotel, fantastic breakfast.
Would go back again
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Aug 2025
Miss Lisa

Rye birthday treat

Our room was up in the eaves with 1 small velux window and no window in the bathroom and it was 28 degs. We had to keep our door open to the corridor and there was a fire exit door open down the corridor we got a through draft but obviously that wasn't private having our door open. You had 1 person on reception and after waiting for someone to come to the bar after 10 mins I went to the reception and the lady said oh that's me , I'm the only one here and doing the reception and bar . The breakfast table was very limited , cooked breakfast ok but no croissants etc just toast, cereal and apples and bananas.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
09 Aug 2025
paul
Staff are very friendly,but property is showing its age.Blind in bedroom didn’t work properly,toilet flush missing the button and light above mirror not working.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2025
Stephanie
Lovely location. Family room was spacious & clean. Plenty of storage. Shower was lovely & hot, plenty of towels available. Breakfast was delicious enough to stop you being hungry. Staff were attentive, pleasant & very helpful. Area is nice & peaceful at certain times of day. Highly recommend 👍
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2025
Nick

Go to Rye

The staff were really kind and friendly.
Good quality breakfast.
Easy parking.
Rye is a delight.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Erika
Excellent customer service from the lovely lady at reception! Breakfast was great- continental with the option to order a hot meal too (the scrambled eggs on toast was delicious).
We had an early train booked for our checkout day however the hotel arranged a takeaway breakfast which we really appreciated.
Room spacious and clean - we’d absolutely return!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2025
ANN
Staff were helpful and nothing too much trouble even taking and collecting our cases to/from room.
Unfortunately we had to leave two days early due to very hot weather and both feeling unwell
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2025
Kim

Really lovely

It was perfect except that the Restaurant wasn’t open apart from for breakfast. It would have been nice to have an Evening meal there.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2025
Debra
Pleasant hotel, comfortable and quiet room, easy parking, very convenient for walking to the centre of Rye.
8/10
Excellent
27 Jun 2025
Sarah
Excellent location and staff. Above average breakfast for this type of place. Nice size rooms. Clean bathroom but the bathroom was a bit run down.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2025
Denise
Stayed at this hotel before and enjoyed it. This time the hotel had been up grading some of the rooms.
One of the best reasons for staying is the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Another reason is one of the few hotels in Rye and surrounding area with its own car park.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
Ayodele
The staff were excellent and very accommodating. Very comfortable room for a family of 4 and the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent - lots of choice and extras were available if needed. We were also able to pay for late check out which was fabulous as we had been to a wedding the day before and really needed to have a lay-in!! Would definitely go back and would highly recommend!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2025
Paul
Nice clean comfortable room, excellent breakfast. Only a few minutes walk from Rye town.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2025
Phillip
A large, clean and comfortable room in close proximity to Rye town centre with ample parking. We only stayed for one night but if we return to Rye, which we may well do, then we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2025
Joan
Hotel looks run down from the outside but very clean and fresh inside. Breakfast excellent !
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2025
Mark
Will definitely come again. Comfortable room and very friendly and helpful staff. Felt very much at home.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2025
Gordon
A quiet friendly hotel with all the essentials and a great breakfast.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2025
Julie

lovely little hotel

Stayed one night. Great position by river. Short walk into town. Room comfortable and friendly staff. Has parking. I would definitely stay again
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Apr 2025
ADEER M
The loo was in a horrible condition and was smelly. Apart from that everything else was great
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
mayur

Amazing stay and perfect location

Hotel location is perfect next to the rover, hotel staff is welcoming, very good breakfast options, good size cozy rooms. Overall a good budget friendly stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2025
Stuart
10 out of 10 for the staff, who were welcoming and helpful. The location of the property is very good for exploring Rye, a short walk away. The room size was good, however the window locks are old and ineffective, and I noted a fire door propped open, giving people access from the street. Needs some money spent on it to bring up to standard, but as I said, staff were great.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2025
Brian
Really good value for money in terms of hotels in Rye.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2025
Colin
Great stay
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Simon
We had a lovely stay. Perfect family room for 4. The staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful. Amazing cooked breakfast. Would stay again next time we are down here.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Feb 2025
Verified traveler

my stay wasant very nice at all

i had room 17 at first there was hair on the towels and stains in the bath so i had to change rooms as my daughter has medical needs i dont usally had a problem staying at this hotel but this exsperance i was not to happy with i fill bec it was a cheep room the standards were dropped and i fill that all rooms should be comfy and beds well maintained with nice warm blankets me and my daughter were both cold and the beds were really unconfitable so wasant a very nice stay
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Geoffrey

Short break.

Very enjoyable couple of days. Friendly hosts and tasty breakfast cooked to order. Clean and comfortable room. Plenty of parking. Excellent location for town. Sadly evening restaurant no longer operating but plenty of other eating options within short walking distance, including a lovely Italian.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Stuart

Week in Rye.

First time staying here.
Really friendly. We spend a lot of time in Rye and surrounding areas.
Looking forward to returning.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2025
Emma
Been here couple times now, family rooms are perfect for our family of 3. Staff are great and helpful. Rooms nice and clean. Breakfast inc too
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2025
T

Great spot for a stay in Rye.

Really lovely staff, nice comfy room and warm. Good location for Rye and car parking.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2025
Paul
We had a pleasant stay at the hotel and was ideal and affordable for our 1 night stay.Staff we’re all very friendly and breakfast was of a reasonable standard and a good variety.The superior room had a very comfortable bed,bathroom is a little dated but as previously stated served a purpose.Not the best outlook from the bedroom window but again wasn’t there for the views.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2025
Edward Victor
Enjoyed our stay, very much. Breakfast was wonderful, service was also great 😊. Will stay again when we are in the area. Many Thanks.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2025
Janice

comfortable and friendly

The staff were all really friendly and made us welcome, the breakfast was good and we had everything we needed.
The room furniture was a little tired but our room was quiet and comfortable and we had an excellent short break. We would certainly stay here again as it was comfortable and just a short walk from the town.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jan 2025
Paula
Absolutely freezing cold room, despite going to reception no one came to the room to check the thermostate. To have a shower, we had to heat the bathroom with a plug in fan heater and remove before shower for safety. Everything else was really nice, but spoilt with being cold.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2024
Paul

A warm welcome awaits

We were there for Christmas festival . Handy place to stay with large car park. Town centre a short walk.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Dec 2024
Peter
Really friendly staff and great service. Breakfast was good too. The room was clean, but the mattress wasn’t the comfiest
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Dec 2024
MATTHEW
Very comfortable stay. Double room (22). Clean & tidy and staff very friendly. Only complaints, shower needs updating and wife had the avocado for breakfast but it had been mixed with something which made it strangely & texturely not tasty I’m afraid.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2024
gordon
Liked everything about it.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
Verified traveler
EXCELLANT ALL ROUND
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
03 Nov 2024
Rochna
Mildly bathroom, broken toilet roll holder. Dirty grubby carpet. Horrible lumpy mattress. Tiny tv for a family room. Dirty remote control. No fridge.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Samantha
We have stayed at the River Haven before and enjoyed both visits. The room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was delicious and staff were very lovely.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2024
Ian

Very enjoyable stay

Well presented, decent sized room overlooking Rye Yacht moorings. Comfortable bed and good range of TV channels. Generous tea / coffee / milk provision in room. Good range of continental and cooked options at breakfast - very tasty. Easy walk into town for a range of restaurants for evening dining. Friendly and helpful staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Tom
Really enjoyed our stay here. Hotel was charming and staff were really nice.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Oct 2024
Verified traveler
Very nice staff who were friendly and very helpful. Convenient location with good parking and an easy short walk into the town.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Lesley

Little place of joy

Warm welcome form friendly helpful staff. A simple but very clean and comfortable room over looking the river. Delicious breakfast and walking distance to centre of Rye. A little place of joy that we will be returning to.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2024
alan
Staff so helpful. When we got separated from our car (long story) the man on duty (owner? member of staff?) went out of his way to offer me a lift so that I could pick up the car.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2024
Mrs Pauline
Staff very friendly and accommodating room a bit tired and no view from window. No food provided in the evenings but good breakfast
6/10
Pleasant
13 Sep 2024
Irfan

Good but could be better with some improvements

It was a an average three star hotel which in general was cozy and comfortable,
The staff were very friendly and attentive. Breakfast was substantive, and car park was more than adequate.
The location was very good, with outside sitting.
Majority of the guests staying were elderly, therefore their needs in the bathroom needed to be made adequate. WC were too low and generally needed upgrading with hand rails and mixer taps.
In all we were made welcome.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2024
M J
Lovely hotel, recently renovated and friendly staff. The breakfast was also excellent.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2024
Kirsten
The staff at this hotel were very friendly and helpfull especially the young lady, the hotel is very comfortable and looks like part of it has been updated but the room looked a bit tired alrhough clean, the bathroom was ok but definitely needs updating and had a funny smell to it, also the hot water was very hot, too hot in fact that when my autistic son aged 13 took himself to have a shower he scalded himself on his sholders, its a shame there isnt a onsite restaurant so had to drive every evening to find somewhere to eat as although restaurants are pretty close it was too far to walk for my disabled husband, the breakfasts were great and the staff were very attentive, we had a lovely staybthough and would highly recommend
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Aug 2024
Graham
Inexpensive modern property with parking. Easy walk into town centre. No thrills, but clean and comfortable.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
joanne
Was a lovely stay, staff friendly and very helpful, breakfast was good… bathrooms and curtains could do with a little tlc as bathroom smelt rather mouldy but on a whole would stay again .. and recommend it
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2024
Coral

Good value and brilliant location

Excellent location, close to town. Hotel staff were so lovely and very helpful.
Breakfast choice was good and very tasty.
Room was lovely with a patio area, table and chairs to relax on.
Tea and coffee making facility was very well stocked and there was water too.
The cleanliness of the room was ok but noticed things like the top of the headboard was dusty.
But overall really good and would stay again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2024
Jeremy
Well located, clean with friendly staff.
Very good full English breakfast.
Good car parking - I would stay here again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2024
Jonathan
Lovely welcoming hotel right by the river and very close to the beautiful town. Staff very welcoming and friendly and we will definitely be coming back.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2024
Annabel
Perfect location just a 5 minute walk into the centre of Rye.
The staff were so friendly and made us feel welcome.
Great breakfast in the morning.
Lovely stay!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2024
Elaine
Good welcome, friendly staff, clean comfortable bedrooms and breakfast was very good
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2024
Michael
Relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff just a short walk from Rye old town, Mermaid Street etc
8/10
Excellent
11 Jun 2024
Janette

Modern clean

Of all 8 places booked on our trip this was 2nd

Very nice modern room
View of car park

Breakfast very nice
Would I book again YES
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2024
Stephen
Bathroom needed attention in the room we had. The management know about the issue we had.
Breakfast was very good and the dinning room pleasant. We internet would stay there again. (In a different room)
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2024
Michael
Everything. Everybody, great felt relaxed.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2024
Eliz

Great location

Location was prefect walking distance to everything and lovely being next to the river with view of boats. Is on main road but the car park gives it distance so no noise. Staff were lovely especially the young bubbly lady who serviced us at breakfast who was very attentive. Room was a brilliant size double bed with 2 single bed we were very comfortable. No fridge was a bit of a let down and the room could use a good deep clean I.e. dust around the pipes in the bathroom. They let use the car park before and after check out which was very handed.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2024
Barry

Lovely old Rye

Really good spot if you are visiting Rye.
Short walk to the old part of Rye,plentiful free parking.
Nice room and very good service from the Lady at front desk.
Has a Bar,serviced by said Lady,but no dinner restaurant..(while we were there) You can order in and the Hotel will provide warm plates etc;.........or,weather permitting ,walk across the river into Rye old town.
Partner

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River Haven Hotel
Quayside Winchelsea, Rye, United Kingdom

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