Set in a commanding position on the east cliff of the Ancient Cinque Port Town of Rye, this small luxury hotel is acclaimed and acknowledged as one of the finest, not only in Sussex, but indeed throughout south east England. Rated 3 stars by the AA and with a coveted Gold Award for quality from VisitBritain, this little gem of an hotel is owned and run by the de Courcy family, all experienced hoteliers of many years standing dedicated to their art of hotel keeping.This is reflected in the numerous recommendations of the hotel by leading guides including Conde Nast Johansens, Fine Individual Hotels, Signpost and Best Loved Hotels of the World.
Reviews (19)
Ian Vincent-Spall
Jun 20, 2022
Young, very welcoming and friendly staff. The name of the hotel is very appropriate as it has fantastic views from the front of the building which is in keeping with the beautiful town. Our room was on the lower ground floor and the plumbing and a couple of the floorboards were a bit noisy. These were minor things considering everything else was so good.
David Woods
Jun 10, 2022
David Jones
May 16, 2022
Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Too many decorative bed pillows/cushions. When taken off the bed, we found they got in the way and turned our "cosy" room into a wackey warehouse. The double bed was also too small for 2 people. The shower curtain didn't cover the corners and allowed water to escape onto the bathroom floor. Beautiful view from our window. Would definitely recommend.
Laurie Lewis
May 13, 2022
Came for afternoon tea, and despite the beautiful setting outside (weather permitting) and the attentive waiter the food was very disappointing. Afternoon tea is not difficult to do well and the quality of the food was truly poor. It could be one of the best spots in Rye if it improves the quality of the food, but for now it all felt quite dated and tired.
Teresa Carr
Apr 24, 2022
Elizabeth Marks
Apr 05, 2022
I could not recommend this beautiful hotel highly enough. Alex at the front desk helped me organise the most amazing surprise trip, he is the kindest, most generous man and surprised us with Prosecco and chocolate in the room and upgraded our room. He basically made our stay and went above and beyond! The room with the patio was stunning, the food was great and the decor was beautiful. 5*! Make sure you go :
Charlotte Leitch
Mar 19, 2022
We came here last week for an afternoon tea with my parents and the food was delicious. The restaurant was pretty quiet (we were there during a weekday) but Alan was very attentive to our needs. The food was absolutely incredible and was SO MUCH for one person. Definitely recommend for a nice afternoon out. We would happily return.
Steven Farrelly
Feb 25, 2022
Spencer Le Grys
Feb 09, 2022
Absolutely wonderful stay at The Look Out. Our experience of the Bar was the best part, the Barman, Alan, went above and beyond to make my girlfriend and I smile! He also made an INCREDIBLE Vodka Martini. The room was a lot smaller than we were expecting for the cost of 150, it should probably be closer to the 100 mark, especially when parking is not included.
The breakfast was a 8/10, lost 2 points because we were not offered orange juice, which should be obvious, but the food was great. Was definitely more Guacamole not Avocado smash. Overall, great location, great staff, but room was a little overpriced. Especially because there was a 2 inch gap at the bottom of the door letting A LOT of light into the room, we had to barracade it with towels.
The breakfast was a 8/10, lost 2 points because we were not offered orange juice, which should be obvious, but the food was great. Was definitely more Guacamole not Avocado smash. Overall, great location, great staff, but room was a little overpriced. Especially because there was a 2 inch gap at the bottom of the door letting A LOT of light into the room, we had to barracade it with towels.
Sally Ranford
Jan 19, 2022
Colin Meagher
Jan 09, 2022
Sachith Dassanayake
Oct 27, 2021
The only good thing about this place is it's people. Almost every single member of the team was extremely friendly and helpful. But everything else was not. The standard double room was extremely small. The shower cubicle was insufficient even for a 3 year old child and the breakfast was quite poor with very limited options, no fruits and other general options you find on a breakfast menu.
Strongly request the hotel management to upload actual photos of the rooms and facilities, so that people know what to expect if they really wanted to book with you. Mention room sizes and provide a brief detail of the services. The only reason we would come back is the friendly people, that's only if we have no other option but to stay there. Wasn't a great holiday unfortunately.
Strongly request the hotel management to upload actual photos of the rooms and facilities, so that people know what to expect if they really wanted to book with you. Mention room sizes and provide a brief detail of the services. The only reason we would come back is the friendly people, that's only if we have no other option but to stay there. Wasn't a great holiday unfortunately.
Christopher Skinner
Oct 09, 2021
Stayed here recently in a group of eight; two of us previously stayed a couple of years ago. We had a great stay. Comfortable rooms, really friendly service - made to feel very welcome by all the staff. The breakfasts were lovely, all freshly cooked. Ate dinner in the hotel one night and to be honest weren't expecting much as it's quite a small menu. However, without exception all the meals were fabulous. It's a shame the little hotel pool is no longer in use. Would be good to see it re-open. Great location in Rye and would recommend the Rye Walking Tour.
Ai Gao
Sep 19, 2021
Lovely smart hotel and restaurant with a perfect gorgeous terrace for dining alfresco. Italian food is order of the day with home made pizzas and other quality dishes. Prosecco or cocktails are rather popular with the diners. Staff are very friendly too. The bar is well stocked. Alan the Batista can make you just the right cocktails to lift the mood.
Lynn Godfrey
Sep 17, 2021
It was our 6th time of staying & we have seen the changes over time but must admit our last visit was the best yet. The room we had was so elegant & comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble & all the staff were friendly, efficient & polite. Food in the evening was a new thing for us & we ate there both nights as what we had was delicious. We will definitely be going back.
Pierre Bucelle
Sep 09, 2021
Julz Asher
Aug 14, 2021
Great hotel with pizza restaurant and bar on site. Very well designed and layed out rooms with high standards of cleanliness. Very impressed with the service and I would not hesitate in staying again. My room was a deluxe double and I would definitely return. It was spotlessly clean with everything a hotel should including built in iron with ironing board, en suite with bath and lots of space.
Nice desk which could be used for working & lovely outside terrace. Good WiFi suitable for business or Skype / Zoom with people anywhere. Very good service and value and I look forward to returning The breakfast was very good with lots of options and a cooked choice. Friendly and helpful team.
Nice desk which could be used for working & lovely outside terrace. Good WiFi suitable for business or Skype / Zoom with people anywhere. Very good service and value and I look forward to returning The breakfast was very good with lots of options and a cooked choice. Friendly and helpful team.
Liz Aspinall
Aug 13, 2021
Dave O'Brien
Jun 13, 2021
We enjoyed staying at the Rye Lodge Hotel. The staff were really helpful and friendly, our dealings via email were swift and efficient. We had breakfast which was just right. The room we had was at the rear. We had a view of the car park which at first may not seem like a good thing but at the rear of the property you don't get any traffic noise so a reasonable option if you're a light sleeper. The room we had was really nice, it's getting a little tired but the bed was really comfy and we slept like tops. Recommended.
