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Ship & Trades

4.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast before unwinding on the riverside terrace or venturing out to explore the surrounding area

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The Ship & Trades, located on the river, offers a welcoming atmosphere and full breakfast service. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy terrace views, or use in-room WiFi. The on-site restaurant serves light meals, and the staff is praised for their attentive service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AED 380
AED 457 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

Room options

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Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Chatham, Ship & Trades is on a river. Leeds Castle and Historic Dockyard Chatham are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Strand Leisure Park and Hollywood Bowl Rochester. The Vines Park and Diggerland are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including snowshoeing. Visit our Chatham travel guide
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Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, England, ME4 3ER

What's nearby

  • Historic Dockyard Chatham which includes a marina and boating
    Historic Dockyard Chatham
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Royal Engineers Museum
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Medway Park Sports Centre
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Strand Leisure Park
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Central Theatre
    3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Chatham Station
    5 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cannon
    20 min walk
  • Ship & Trades
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • The Mast & Rigging
    15 min walk
  • Nando's
    7 min walk

About this property

Ship & Trades

Upscale inn by the river
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Ship & Trades. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ship & Trades include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 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
Property Registration Number Yes

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Ship Trades
Ship Trades Chatham
Ship Trades Inn
Ship Trades Inn Chatham
Ship & Trades Chatham, Kent, UK
The Ship & Trades Hotel Chatham
The Ship And Trades
Ship & Trades Chatham Kent UK
Ship & Trades Inn
Ship & Trades Chatham
Ship & Trades Inn Chatham

Frequently asked questions

Is Ship & Trades pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ship & Trades?

As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ship & Trades on 14 March 2026 start from AED 380, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ship & Trades?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ship & Trades?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ship & Trades located?

Situated on a river, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Historic Dockyard Chatham, Royal Engineers Museum, and Fort Amherst. Medway Park Sports Centre and The Strand Leisure Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ship & Trades Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 678 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 678 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 678 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 678 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 678 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room clean and comfortable, staff very friendly, good choice of breakfast, bar well stocked and evening food good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good clean room, nice evening meal and pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel overlooking harbour. Friendly staff. Food very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely and fab breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was straightforward. Hotel and the restaurant are in good order. Staff are excellent and well trained. Rooms were clean and tidy. There was everything you could possibly need but the landing area could do with a paint - thats my only negative observation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place and great location. A little tired in decor Staff very good and friendly Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

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

Enjoyable stay

Great staff. Not 24 hour front desk so FYI. Restaurants near by.... In house pub. Comfortable clean bed and bathroom. Needs new carpet... But otherwise has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely hotel with great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorian

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

Great location

A lovely one night stay, comfortable and clean room, staff were great, the location is superb, being right by the marina. Breakfast was well presented and very tasty
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A busy modern pub with separate restaurant and a small hotel. Room well appointed and clean, we had a waterfront room with large patio. Breakfast a little disappointing, very small buffet with limited options but a reasonable cooked breakfast menu.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great service

Great stay. Food is always amazing and the breakfast a service is outstanding. The only things that i would recommend is just a little Renovation to the standard rooms would make it five star all rounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay! The room was great, and the food was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, historic pub walking distance from the Chatham Dockyards. Nice rooms, nice staff, great setting. Breakfast was excellent each day. Dinner was even better. Chatham Dockyards are definitely worth a visit and the pub is just a short walk away. Also, Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle are a short drive away and touring them made for a lovely day. The area around the pub is very walkable and there is an outlet mall just across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near to Chatham docks and surrounding areas. Staff very helpful and friendly, nice room and great food. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great place to stay

Really nice pub and hotel. Good was excellent!! We stayed on the weekend so it was about loud (not their fault) but customers were very loud and shouting outside. Would definitely stay again when in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Lovely two night stay

Check in was great, staff checked cars into the parking system for the duration of the stay, food was excellent, room was clean, the staff were all great, lots of choice of eating establishments, but I wouldn't have wanted to have missed out on an evening meal here either
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, room clean and well decorated very comfortable, very powerful shower, staff very friendly and professional, don’t let the appearance from the outside put you off, only had the breakfast but it was excellent. Great view over the harbour,In all good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

I go regularly and the stay is always great. The food is great, the only thing that wish is the breakfast starts earlier as they start at 7.30, so it can be a rush to eat and go, overall fantastic stay and will go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Service

A lovely hotel with good food and located in a very historic area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel and room excellent (could be better with in room fridge). Breakfast service though was very poor, disinterested staff and not a good attitude towards allergens - despite the venue saying GF options available (placing an iPad on the table and saying look at that - with just bacon and egg to choose from wasn’t great).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely setting, nice room, communal areas bit tired around edges, staff friendly. Great Eggs Royale for breakfast…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated in such a historic area it sits well on the location. Retains many original features
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

Lovely stay if visiting dockyard

Nice cosy room and big bath. Nice to have bar and restaurant on site. Walking distance to shopping and the historic dockyard. Friendly staff. Free parking. Nicer to be overlooking the marina than the dockyard where other hotel is situated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024