Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway - 10 min walk
Romney Marsh Visitor Centre - 2 min drive
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - 10 min drive
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 14 min drive
Camber Sands - 19 min drive
Getting around
London (SEN-Southend) - 123 min drive
RH and DR Dymchurch Station - 6 min drive
St. Mary's Bay Station - 7 min drive
RH and DR Romney Sands Station - 9 min walk
Restaurants
Romney Spice - 4 min walk
Cinque Port Arms - 6 min walk
New Romney Grill - 11 min walk
Great Stone Fish Bar - 5 min drive
The Plough Inn - 8 min walk
About this property
The Ship Hotel
Enjoy your visit to New Romney with a stay at The Ship Hotel. After a workout at the outdoor tennis courts, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Ping pong
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Outdoor tennis court
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Ship Hotel New Romney
Ship New Romney
The Ship Hotel New Romney
The Ship Hotel Bed & breakfast
The Ship Hotel Bed & breakfast New Romney
Frequently asked questions
Is parking offered on site at The Ship Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ship Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Ship Hotel and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near The Ship Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Ship Hotel like?
The Ship Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from RH and DR Romney Sands Station and 10 minutes' walk from Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway.
The Ship Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2024
Great stay at the Ship Hotel
Lovely staff, great service and excellent food. Will be back next year.
Daisy
Daisy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2024
Regular stop
I always stay here when I visit family. I think it's under new management and there has been some upgrading in the rooms, I noticed new bed, kettle and toilet amongst others. The staff are always friendly and nothing is too much trouble.
Geraldine
Geraldine, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2024
Remembrance weekend
Brilliant service very good beer and food prices very comfortably sleep fantastic breakfast with a good selection
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
Lovely!
Ang
Ang, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 November 2024
stopover at the ship
Ship is a centrally located old inn with fresh life being infused the bar and restaurant have happened and bedrooms are in progress although no signs of disruption.Good work is occuring.
roger
roger, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Great location lovely building very helpful staff and lovely hosts food was amazing
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
14 October 2024
Unclean and noisy
Very basic room. Bathroom didn’t seem to have been cleaned before my arrival. There was a ‘nugget’ in the toilet when I arrived. In fairness to the last person who stayed there, the flush was awful as it is an old building. However, I expect someone to come in and check the room and clean the bathroom before my arrival. I avoided using the shower due to this.
The tv remote was absolutely filthy and when I did turn the tv on (after wiping the remote with anti-bac) it was last on an adult channel.
The window had a big gap in the top of it and unfortunately the room was right outside a bus stop, so it was very noisy. I also woke up in the middle of the night to youths shouting and swearing in the street.
I didn’t stay for breakfast but the pub downstairs did seem nice.
Personally, I would not recommend.
Emma
Emma, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2024
Leon
Leon, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
9 September 2024
Lindsey
Lindsey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 September 2024
1 night stay
Stayed for one night during cycle tour. Friendly welcome and safe storage for my bicycle. Nice bar, eating area, good food, beer. Breakfast very good. Downside was room very small and very close to a busy, noisy road. Could do with double glazing...
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
15 August 2024
Mr Jonathan
Mr Jonathan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 August 2024
The ship Hotel has the warmest friendliest staff that we have had the pleasure of meeting for a long time even the dinosaur we came across at breakfast gave us a roar .
The breakfast was great a good selection and steak Friday was a goody deal Sunday dinners 2 courses for £17 excellent.
ROBERT
ROBERT, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2024
Nice place to stay for the price, recommended!
Nice place, friendly staff. Had to mind my head, being 6ft 4, and the ceilings...weren't! Room was small, but functional, and very clean and tidy. Overall a nice place for the cost.
M
M, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 July 2024
We enjoyed one night's stay at the Ship Inn. The food was excellent and the staff friendly and helpful.
Our room was rather small but we could have opted for other rooms with more space which, in retrospect, would have been a good idea.
Michael
Michael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2024
The Ship Hotel
Lovely pub and hotel, staff lovely would definitely recommend
Mr Jonathan
Mr Jonathan, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor
22 July 2024
The room smelled strongly of perfume and was absolutely tiny. It was also far too warm up there.
Caprisha
Caprisha, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
11 July 2024
James
James, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2024
Perfect one night stay
Great accommodation & breakfast for a cyclist passing close by on a ride along the south coast
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 June 2024
Put this on your list to visit
The 3 night stay was comfortable and we were made very welcome. The owners have only been in for 3 months and have a lot of plans to improve the listed property as soon as the season comes to an end. They are enthusiastic and deserve support to make this enterprise a success.
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2024
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2024
Lovely little pub hotel, cute rooms and the nice side door to reach the rooms so you don’t have to walk through the pub. Breakfast was lovely, free parking for guests, All in all a really lovely stay, we will definitely stay again.
Maisie-Ann
Maisie-Ann, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 June 2024
Nice place to stay in the middle of New Romney. Stayed last year and pleased to see the owners have updated many of the rooms. On the day of arrival the WiFi was poor, but with a newly fitted system overnight the new set up was excellent. Breakfast was really good and will definitely stay again.
Nigel
Nigel, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 May 2024
Happy Stay!
Great value for money with friendly staff
We dined two nights & enjoyed the meal!
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2024
Lovely stay
Really lovely pub with a very nice room, there was a function on in the pub so the kitchen was shut which was a shame. Lovely breakfast, would highly recommend.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
20 May 2024
Short break
We had a 3 night stay for a short break. We had Room 4 which was small and on the A259 so there was traffic noise. If we stayed again, we would ask for a rear bedroom. Also we felt a good mirror above the hand basin in the small en suite was needed.
The bed was comfortable, the staff were helpful and friendly and the food was good. The bar area was nice with a few separate areas to sit plus a courtyard area. The hotel was also nicely located if you wanted to take a stroll and eat out.
Our main gripe was the hoovering and floor washing while we were having breakfast on the first morning. The second morning was fine but on the last day it seemed a bit unprofessional with staff chatting, playing with a member of staff's toddler and dog just outside the dining area.