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The Ship at Dunwich

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

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Family Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
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
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$136 nightly
The total price is $163
Jun 12 - Jun 13
Total includes taxes and fees

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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
  • ‪Southwold Boating Lake and Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sizewell Beach Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Two Magpies Bakery - ‬7 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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

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
  • Beach nearby

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% 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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

The Ship - This bar specializes 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

  • Cribs/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 elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Ship Dunwich Hotel Saxmundham
Ship Dunwich Hotel
Ship Dunwich Saxmundham
Ship Dunwich Inn Saxmundham
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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 to 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.

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.

The Ship at Dunwich Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
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Location
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Bathroom
Bed
Walking
Bar
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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

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

6/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Lovely stay, great food.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

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

8/10

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
3-night trip

8/10

Good location for the coastal path.
1-night trip

10/10

Great staff and quirky outside spaces
1-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Great Counrty Pub in a nice little village. Will definatley be returning in the future
2-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely rambling country pub with modern rooms. The staff were very friendly and helpful, we really felt welcome. Inside and outside dining with courtyard area and beer garden. I liked the slightly quirky building with several small dining rooms. Food was good and typical pub prices. The location is very quiet and nearby houses are hidden away. It’s only about 3 minutes walk to a fantastic beach, 5 minutes to the parish church and under 8 minutes to a monastery ruin. There is even a local museum a few houses up from the pub. It was a perfect way to spend a beautiful summers evening. We enjoyed our visit and would consider staying there again.
1-night trip

8/10

A nice stay but a few things could’ve been improved. Food was lovely and staff were friendly. However they just don’t have enough staff so the service was really slow. The room wasn’t great for the money we paid either. It was overlooked a bit and next to the kitchen so outside was a bit scruffy. The toilet was broken too and my husband had to fix it. Parking was a bit of an issue too. When we arrived we couldn’t even get a space on the same road. Lovely location though as walkable to beach.
1-night trip

10/10

A brief (2 night) stay with a large dog. All the staff very welcoming and helpful. Generally very dog friendly. Room was well presented, clean and comfortable. Food and service was excellent. Will definitely return.
2-night trip

6/10

We have stayed at this property many times and have always enjoyed it for its position. Slightly disappointed this time as I paid for a superior room and I am not sure that is what we had. It was ok but not as nice as the other rooms we have had before. The service in the bar area was also very slow as it was not permanently managed.
1-night trip

8/10

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

6/10

We stayed as part of our honeymoon and I had requested a bottle of prosecco in the room prior to arrival (for £30) which did not happen. The room was ok (off the carpark) and food was good but the service from staff although friendly was very slow. The bar often didn't have anyone behind it (out the back in the kitchen) and once we'd finished our mains the plates were not collected and we gave up on trying to order a desert and then waited at the bar to settle our bill. Also, we waited to check out as there was nobody at the desk. It was a real shame as this hotel and restaurant has everything as it is in a perfect location with great walks and that's why we chose it for part of our honeymoon. Service and little details make a big difference and this hotel could easily move from being average to fantastic with a few minor tweaks and attention to detail !
2-night trip