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The Ship at Dunwich

4.0 star property
Beachfront inn for sun and fun

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Family Double Room
On the beach

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Room options

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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

Family Double Room

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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

Basic Room

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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

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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

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 area

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

What's nearby

  • Dunwich Heath and Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • RSPB Minsmere - 12 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Southwold Pier - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Southwold Beach - 28 min drive - 15.4 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 does it cost to stay at The Ship at Dunwich?

As of Apr 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship at Dunwich on May 18, 2025 start from CA $163.35, 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 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. 62 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 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

Brad

Good choice for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

susan

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

6/10 Okay

christian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom was clean, location good. Staff subdued, food below average.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Elinor

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

We had a wonderful stay at the ship, total relaxation and the food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Get away break

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

10/10 Excellent

Fern

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Raymond

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

Stephen

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 Excellent

Delia

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

8/10 Good

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Clare

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Friendly old country pup with modern rooms

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Relaxed weekend away

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
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 !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Excellent brief stay

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