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The Ship at Dunwich

4.0 star property
Beachfront inn for sun and fun

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Family Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
The current price is AED 539
AED 647 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Family Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Upscale inn
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a bar at The Ship at Dunwich. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Ship, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge)
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Ship

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.00 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.00 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.00 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.00 per stay

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ship at Dunwich pet-friendly?

Yes, The Ship at Dunwich allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Ship at Dunwich?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ship at Dunwich?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ship at Dunwich?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ship at Dunwich located?

Nestled on the beach, this Saxmundham inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dunwich Museum and Dunwich Heath and Beach. RSPB Minsmere is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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The Ship at Dunwich Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Good choice for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

shower was a bit low.Difficult to find plugs for recharging phone Staff were great nd helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Everything great, no complaints, staff lovely, highly recommended, Hope can return for another stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

Bedroom was clean, location good. Staff subdued, food below average.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Lovely stay, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Great stay, very convenient for beach. Lovely food, very friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Had a really great stay. Fab location, comfortable room and great staff. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Nice little hotel Excellent food and reasonably priced. All staff very friendly and helpful I would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Excellent food, friendly staff and a cosy relaxed environment. Great location for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

Very friendly staff, both at reception and behind the bar and at breakfast. Dining room could have been a little warmer, though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

Good location for the coastal path.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Great staff and quirky outside spaces
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Our room was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Great Counrty Pub in a nice little village. Will definatley be returning in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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.
Beach only a few minutes walk away
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Lovely hotel, facilities in room were quite basic. But it was clan and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10

Hi hotel is in a lovely location however the hotel itself needs some tlc. The main bar area had huge cobwebs and our en-suite had a terrible smell. The staff were all really pleasant and our dinner and breakfast were good but I felt considering the cost per night it wasn’t to the standard we were expecting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023