The Ship at Dunwich

4.0 star property
Saxmundham beachfront inn with restaurant, bar/lounge

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
On the beach
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
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Escape to The Ship at Dunwich, where modern comforts meet rustic charm. Savor British cuisine in the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink from the bar or a stroll through the garden. With free in-room WiFi, parking is easy too.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is HK$837
HK$1,005 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
St James Street Dunwich, Saxmundham, England, IP17 3DT

What's nearby

  • Dunwich Heath and Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Southwold Beach - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • RSPB Minsmere - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Southwold Pier - 14 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Brampton Station - 14 min drive
  • Darsham Station - 16 min drive
  • Saxmundham Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sole Bay Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Canteen - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Ship at Dunwich

The Ship at Dunwich is a great choice for a stay in Saxmundham. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

What to do

  • On the beach

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

The Ship – This bar specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 15.00 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.00 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Ship Dunwich Hotel Saxmundham
Ship Dunwich Saxmundham
The Ship at Dunwich Inn
The Ship at Dunwich Saxmundham
The Ship at Dunwich Inn Saxmundham

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ship at Dunwich offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Ship at Dunwich does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Ship at Dunwich?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Ship at Dunwich?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ship at Dunwich?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Ship at Dunwich and nearby?

The Ship at Dunwich has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Ship at Dunwich?

Yes, The Ship offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Ship at Dunwich like?

The Ship at Dunwich is on Dunwich Heath and Beach, and a short 1-minute walk from Dunwich Museum.

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The Ship at Dunwich Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Food
Location
Breakfast
Bathroom
Bed
Walking
Bar
Shower

What guests liked

  • The property's convenient location offers easy access to a nearby beach within a short walk. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a treat with a nice selection of options available, all served to the table by cheerful staff. (4 reviews)
  • Dining at the property offered a pleasant experience with good food and attentive staff. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

nice place.to.spend a night walking distance from the beach and with mice coastline.walks.
Davide, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Great Ship at Dunwich

I had made a mistake when booking the room, i booked a 'snug'. With two Golden Retrievers - a big mistake. Management were great and found us an outside room that was more suited. Loved the staff, other customers and the people in general. Felt the history.
Peter, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location near beach, friendly staff nice atmoshere
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good choice for our stay
Brad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay here!

Everything great, no complaints, staff lovely, highly recommended, Hope can return for another stay
Jo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay, great food.
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

shower was a bit low.Difficult to find plugs for recharging phone Staff were great nd helpful
susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, very convenient for beach. Lovely food, very friendly service
Frances, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Bedroom was clean, location good. Staff subdued, food below average.
christian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at the ship, total relaxation and the food was delicious.
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Get away break

Excellent food, friendly staff and a cosy relaxed environment. Great location for walking.
Jo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a really great stay. Fab location, comfortable room and great staff. Thank you!
Elinor, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice little hotel Excellent food and reasonably priced. All staff very friendly and helpful I would highly recommend
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect weekend

We had the most lovely weekend away and loved everything about the hotel. The staff, service, food and room were all exceptional. We can’t wait to return again in the summer.
Fern, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place

The Ship is in a quiet country lane 2 minutes from a fabulous beach. The staff are friendly and helpful, the room was really lovely, the bed so comfortable and ours had a beautiful view across the fields. We had dinner which was delicious too. A really peaceful place to stay.
Jill, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location for the coastal path.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and quirky outside spaces
Delia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Sarah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff, both at reception and behind the bar and at breakfast. Dining room could have been a little warmer, though.
Raymond, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good and friendly staff throughout our stay. A special thank you to Brenda for her dedication. If this is the standard of all the Chestnut Inns then we shall seek them out for our leisure breaks in East Anglia
Stephen, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely pub stay

Cosy rooms next to a pub. The pub is friendly with a large beer garden and 3 min walk to the pebbly beach. Friendly staff, well equipped. Good food at the pub.
Clare, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming hotel in the beach

Great hotel, pleasant staff in a wonderful location. Unfortunately there was a problem with the gas when we stayed so there was no hot water and the food choice was limited. On checkout the hotel generously discounted the bill.
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel, facilities in room were quite basic. But it was clan and comfortable
Elizabeth, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved the location and venue. All staff friendly and helpful. My only slight critism was the cost of glasses of wine were very, very expensive.
Amanda, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff were very co-operative finding an alternative room to the one originally allocated to us as the room was not suitable for my wife as she is disabled. Meant having a smaller room but it was ok for our one night stay. Food was very good.
Paul, 1-night trip