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The Old Borough Arms

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Rye with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Breakfast, lunch, brunch served; local cuisine
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi

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TV
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Cable channels
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Double Room, Ensuite

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

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TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
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Family Room, Ensuite (Multiple Rooms) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi

Family Room, Ensuite (Multiple Rooms)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
The Strand, Rye, England, TN31 7DB

What's nearby

  • Rye Heritage Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rye Castle Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 1066 Country Walk - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Camber Sands - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Cinque Ports Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fig - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ypres Castle Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Crown Inn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Old Borough Arms

Upscale guest house near Camber Sands
Consider a stay at The Old Borough Arms and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. The on-site local cuisine café, The Mermaid Street Cafe, offers breakfast, brunch and lunch. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and babysitting are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs and children's books
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available for a fee: GBP 2 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Mermaid Street Cafe

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Highchair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately GBP 2.0 to 12.0 per person

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Borough Arms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Borough Arms?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Old Borough Arms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Borough Arms located?

Situated in Rye, this guesthouse is steps from Rye Heritage Centre and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Camber Sands. Lamb House and St Anthony of Padua are just steps away. Rye Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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The Old Borough Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 331 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Nice old world feel to the hotel, very good value. Would definitely use again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice Place to Stay for a Few Days

Nice, friendly little hotel in a very central location. Room and bathroom were quite clean. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michel V.

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a cute place, in the middle of Rye, staff were nice, bed was comfortable, but there was a strong damp smell in the hallway and sewage smell in our toilet. The shower tiles were mouldy in the grout and the shower drain full of hair and soap scum.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good check-in, friendly staff, comfortable bed, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant central location to everything to explore on foot. Lovely little b&b and made very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful time an everyone was so lovely, helpful and welcoming, rye itself is a wonderful town, very beautiful with great food
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely worth a visit.

Fantastic location, very friendly owner and staff, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a great location in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy B&B with friendly and welcoming staff

Great B&B with a nice location in the middle of Rye. Nice restaurants within walking distance and easy to find a parking place even if B&B does not offer such. Room was a bit tiny but nicely decorated and with comfortable beds. Breakfast was very nice and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anmanari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff . Found humidifier outside the room quite loud and a little irritating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, great place to stay.

Lovely room with modern bathroom. Friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent. Enjoyed our stay here and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for a weekend in Rye, convenient for all local shops and restaurants. Comfortable bed and modern bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well located and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming place. Clean and spacious room. Friendly staff and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend away in lovely Rye

Our stay in Rye was so enjoyable. We felt very welcomed. The hosts were helpful & accomodating (allowing us to check in early). The rooms were clean and comfortable, the restaurant serves delicious food, and the accommodation is centrally located in beautiful corner of Rye. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Restful, comfortable base to explore from

Owner was very warm and friendly- very enthusiastic welcome and looked after us very well indeed. Breakfast was mega and so good- didn't need lunch! The bed was one of the best ever and very difficult to get out of, even for breakfast. If we had a small criticism it would that the room could do with a lick of paint and some of the equipment needs updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ivona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing. there was a mix up with the booking from Expedia and the staff fixed the problem which ended up with us getting an upgrade. This was fantastic. The accomodation is well located, clean and serive is super friendly. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendliest host and comfiest beds!

Sarah is an incredible host! She was accommodating for our evening check in and helped arrange babysitting. Traveling with two toddlers isn't easy, but she was so helpful and made us feel right at home. I'll miss their comfortable bed and luxurious bedding. The kids loved bubble baths in the tub. The Tilling Suite was perfect for our family of 4 and a friend who joined.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really lovely

We had a pleasant stay. The room was very nice and everyone who works there is really lovely and helpful. Unfortunately, the room where we stayed was right next to the front door and suffered from lots of noise. The guests coming in and out were banging the stubborn door until late at night and street noise was also loud. I can imagine not all rooms have this issue, so I’d recommend Old Borough Arms, but maybe not room 1.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Single gazed windows suffer from lots of internal condensation during outer cool days. Lower half of the windows are covered in dense frosting film preventing any view through them. The noise from the light traffic can be heard inside. Water flushing/shower and guest noise from other rooms does enter the room on the middle of the three floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Quirky hotel

This hotel is quirky and quaint. I was staying in Room 8 which was on the ground floor. The room was compact and had all the fittings you might expect. Some drawers, dressing table, TV and coat hooks, but no wardrobe. Quite a nice quirky mirror above the dressing table. While it looked pleasant, it did feel a bit in need of modernizing. The en suite, however, felt very new. The room was quite dark as it backed onto the car port so really didn't have a view nor got much direct light. I didn't have food there, but the cafe looked pleasant. I particularly liked that the hotel building includes a section of the old town wall built in the 14th century. The location is very convenient for all of Rye, and very near some pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant room. Staff were friendly. Nice area of Rye.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024