The Hope Anchor

3.0 star property

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Relax in this serene bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden dresser, and desk with mirror.
Work in comfort with a desk and chair near a window, a large mirror above, and a small table with a lamp.
Relax in a warm and inviting space with a comfortable sofa, armchair, and wooden coffee table.
Situated in a serene garden, this rustic bench offers a tranquil atmosphere amidst lush greenery and flowering plants.
Experience the classic charm of The Hope Anchor Hotel, featuring a traditional brick facade with a prominent signboard and multiple windows.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Watchbell St, Rye, England, TN31 7HA
  • 1066 Country Walk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Camber Sands
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Hope Anchor

3-star Rye B&B close to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a garden, a picnic area, and a front-desk safe. Free cooked-to-order breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided.
The Hope Anchor offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Rye bed & breakfast also offers a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area.

The Hope Anchor is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Vineyard

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late 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 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

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

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Hope Anchor Rye
The Hope Anchor Bed & breakfast
The Hope Anchor Bed & breakfast Rye

The Hope Anchor Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right at the top of Rye. It was absolutely fantastic and beautiful. Staff were so friendly and helpful. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and huge! Breakfast was lovely. Really, really recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Adequate for an overnight stay. No parking. Needs an update
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roz

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Lots of history ‼️🤗
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zuzana

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

10/10 Excellent

giles

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

8/10 Good

Johanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was just what I needed to have a great visit to Rye.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great hotel

Lovely weekend in Rye. Hotel had great views at the top of the village, comfy good size room and good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronika

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hope Anchor Restaurant and Bar

Room was clean and the bed comfortable. On arival its obvious the reception desk is now missing and check in is via the bar. Evening meals are still not available and the draft pumps have been removed from the bar. Feels like its being wound down, but i guess this is reflected in the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very comfortable and staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with great rooms and staff. Very good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Jolly good value

Really lovely staff could not have been more helpful. Carrying my suitcase up two floors. Always available to advise at reception or in the Bar. Great service each day at breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Excellent hotel stay

An excellent stay, brilliantly located in the old town with great views. Well worth the windy drive through the quirky streets and bag drop off. Room was outstanding, very comfy bed and good suite. Breakfast was also fantastic with great range of choice. Best weekend stay hotel we’ve ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023