The Ship at Dunwich

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8.8
/10
Very Good
157 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Rick

10.0
/ 10
The Ship at Dunwich is ideally situated, just a very short walk from the shingle beach, making it a perfect base for exploring this atmospheric stretch of the Suffolk coast. The staff were incredibly welcoming and accommodating throughout our stay, and were also extremely knowledgeable about the local area, offering helpful advice on walks and places to visit. Our room was compact, but comfortable, with a very good bed and a surprisingly spacious en suite. The hotel has a relaxed, characterful feel and works especially well as a starting point for some excellent coastal and countryside walks. It’s perfectly possible to walk along the shingle beach towards Walberswick and on to Southwold, while the Sandlings Walk offers a different but equally rewarding route along the eroding cliffs, through dense woodland and past the remarkable ruins of Greyfriars Priory. A lovely place to stay if you want comfort, warmth and easy access to one of the most distinctive landscapes on the Suffolk coast.

Vince

10.0
/ 10
We had a lovely stay. Pub and staff amazing and room vèry comfortable and cosy.

Peter

10.0
/ 10
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.
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St James Street Dunwich, Dunwich, Suffolk Coastal, Suffolk, England, IP17 3DT

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St James Street Dunwich, Dunwich, Suffolk Coastal, Suffolk, England, IP17 3DT
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General
Near Dunwich Museum

Location
With a stay at The Ship at Dunwich in Saxmundham, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Dunwich Museum and a 4-minute drive from Dunwich Heath and Beach. This beach inn is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Norfolk Broads and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Suffolk Coast and Heaths.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Dunwich Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Dunwich Heath and Beach - 1.5 km / 1 mi
RSPB Minsmere - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
St Peter's Church, Wenhaston - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Leiston Abbey - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Southwold Maize Maze - 10.9 km / 6.8 mi
Long Shop Museum - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Halesworth Airfield Museum - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Leiston Leisure Centre - 13.3 km / 8.3 mi
The Cut Arts Centre - 13.3 km / 8.3 mi
Halesworth Museum - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
Southwold Museum - 14 km / 8.7 mi
St Edmund's Church - 14.1 km / 8.8 mi

Facilities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Business Facilities
Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at The Ship, a bar/lounge which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms
Stay in one of 16 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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General

  • Parking
  • Terrace

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Things to Do

  • Garden

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Ship at Dunwich

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 23:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

  • 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.

Limited Number Of Pets In Room

Professional property host/manager, No front desk, Essential workers only - NO, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities
WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 23:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Ship at Dunwich
16
Another facilities in The Ship at Dunwich
Parking, Terrace, Breakfast, Garden, Free WiFi

Frequently asked question in The Ship at Dunwich

What are available facilities at The Ship at Dunwich?
There are top facilites at The Ship at Dunwich such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Ship at Dunwich?
The standard check-in time at The Ship at Dunwich is starting from 15:00 - 23:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does The Ship at Dunwich provide breakfast?
Yes, The Ship at Dunwich provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Ship at Dunwich?
The Ship at Dunwich is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at The Ship at Dunwich?
The Ship at Dunwich has 16 rooms in total.
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8.8
Very Good
From 157 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.4

Service and Facilites

9.0

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Davina
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

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Lovely place will return
mark
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Food very good
Rick
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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The Ship at Dunwich is ideally situated, just a very short walk from the shingle beach, making it a perfect base for exploring this atmospheric stretch of the Suffolk coast. The staff were incredibly welcoming and accommodating throughout our stay, and were also extremely knowledgeable about the local area, offering helpful advice on walks and places to visit. Our room was compact, but comfortable, with a very good bed and a surprisingly spacious en suite. The hotel has a relaxed, characterful feel and works especially well as a starting point for some excellent coastal and countryside walks. It’s perfectly possible to walk along the shingle beach towards Walberswick and on to Southwold, while the Sandlings Walk offers a different but equally rewarding route along the eroding cliffs, through dense woodland and past the remarkable ruins of Greyfriars Priory. A lovely place to stay if you want comfort, warmth and easy access to one of the most distinctive landscapes on the Suffolk coast.
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Anthony
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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Bar was well stocked with what ever you required. There was not a beach view as it was on the street leading to the beach.The room was clean and compacted and the staff were very good and helpful.
victoria
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

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Fantastic
Michael
10.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

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Yes
Clare
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

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Very friendly staff and comfortable room
Christopher
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

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Fantastic. Staff were friendly and helpful, food was excellent.
Lori A
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

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Clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Very nice food. The room was tiny with no place to layout a small suitcase. The bathroom had no shelf space for toiletry bags. It's a nice place, but they need to work on storage space. We only had 2 very small cases and there was no where to lay them out except on the bed.
Valerie
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

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Spacious room, great staff
Sandra
10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

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Lovely pub/hotel Great food Nice bedroom Lovely 4 day stay .
Vince
10.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

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We had a lovely stay. Pub and staff amazing and room vèry comfortable and cosy.
Maxine
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

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We had very little sleep on the first night of our stay as the bed was incredibly uncomfortable. We were moved to a different room on the second night and slept a little better. Overall we were disappointed with the rooms and the breakfast. The staff were pleasant and did try to help us when we spoke to them about the issues we had.
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Ernest
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

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Quaint and old fashioned hotel. Room smaller than brochure picture.
Peter
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

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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.
Davide
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

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nice place.to.spend a night walking distance from the beach and with mice coastline.walks.
Avril
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This property is a real find. It has character and it is reasonably priced for the service received. Breakfasts were great and reasonable choices for our 2 night dinner stay. Very close to a pebbly beach and not far from Southwold, Aldburagh, Norwich and the broads.
Michael
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

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This is an old building very well looked after, clean throughout, excellent menu, staff works hard and are accommodating, we will be coming back, thank you
Paul
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago

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Great location near beach, friendly staff nice atmoshere
susan
8.0
/10
Reviewed 74 week(s) ago

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shower was a bit low.Difficult to find plugs for recharging phone Staff were great nd helpful
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8.8
Very Good
From 157 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.4

Service and Facilites

9.0

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Traveler Reviews The Ship at Dunwich

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40
Top reviews
Davina
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

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Lovely place will return
mark
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Food very good
Rick
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The Ship at Dunwich is ideally situated, just a very short walk from the shingle beach, making it a perfect base for exploring this atmospheric stretch of the Suffolk coast. The staff were incredibly welcoming and accommodating throughout our stay, and were also extremely knowledgeable about the local area, offering helpful advice on walks and places to visit. Our room was compact, but comfortable, with a very good bed and a surprisingly spacious en suite. The hotel has a relaxed, characterful feel and works especially well as a starting point for some excellent coastal and countryside walks. It’s perfectly possible to walk along the shingle beach towards Walberswick and on to Southwold, while the Sandlings Walk offers a different but equally rewarding route along the eroding cliffs, through dense woodland and past the remarkable ruins of Greyfriars Priory. A lovely place to stay if you want comfort, warmth and easy access to one of the most distinctive landscapes on the Suffolk coast.
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Anthony
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Bar was well stocked with what ever you required. There was not a beach view as it was on the street leading to the beach.The room was clean and compacted and the staff were very good and helpful.
victoria
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

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Fantastic
Michael
10.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

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Yes
Clare
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very friendly staff and comfortable room
Christopher
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Leisure with Pet
8.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fantastic. Staff were friendly and helpful, food was excellent.
Lori A
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Very nice food. The room was tiny with no place to layout a small suitcase. The bathroom had no shelf space for toiletry bags. It's a nice place, but they need to work on storage space. We only had 2 very small cases and there was no where to lay them out except on the bed.
Valerie
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Spacious room, great staff
Sandra
10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely pub/hotel Great food Nice bedroom Lovely 4 day stay .
Vince
10.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We had a lovely stay. Pub and staff amazing and room vèry comfortable and cosy.
Maxine
icon-Business
Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We had very little sleep on the first night of our stay as the bed was incredibly uncomfortable. We were moved to a different room on the second night and slept a little better. Overall we were disappointed with the rooms and the breakfast. The staff were pleasant and did try to help us when we spoke to them about the issues we had.
Read More
Ernest
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Quaint and old fashioned hotel. Room smaller than brochure picture.
Peter
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Davide
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

nice place.to.spend a night walking distance from the beach and with mice coastline.walks.
Avril
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This property is a real find. It has character and it is reasonably priced for the service received. Breakfasts were great and reasonable choices for our 2 night dinner stay. Very close to a pebbly beach and not far from Southwold, Aldburagh, Norwich and the broads.
Michael
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This is an old building very well looked after, clean throughout, excellent menu, staff works hard and are accommodating, we will be coming back, thank you
Paul
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location near beach, friendly staff nice atmoshere
susan
8.0
/10
Reviewed 74 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

shower was a bit low.Difficult to find plugs for recharging phone Staff were great nd helpful
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