The Ship at Dunwich

Property class: 4

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Consider a stay at The Ship at Dunwich and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Ship, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is AED 369
AED 443 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a window, and a bedside table.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

Family Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, and a fireplace.

Luxury Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a metal frame, two bedside lamps, and two chairs.

Basic Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, and a fireplace.

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a window, and a bedside table.

Double or Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, a TV, and a chair.

Superior Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Saxmundham, The Ship at Dunwich is on the beach. Dunwich Museum and Long Shop Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include RSPB Minsmere and Southwold Maize Maze. Leiston Leisure Centre and The Cut Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Saxmundham travel guide
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St James Street Dunwich, Saxmundham, England, IP17 3DT

What's nearby

  • A boat docked at a sandy shore with buildings in the background.
    Suffolk Coast and Heaths
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A pebbled beach with two red boats and a wooden structure.
    Dunwich Heath and Beach
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A row of colorful beach huts along a seaside promenade.
    Southwold Beach
    15 min drive - 12.4 km
  • A waterfront with a marina, a modern building with large windows, and a brick building with a sign for 'Pizza Al Taglio'.
    Ipswich Waterfront
    56 min drive - 61.5 km
  • Dunwich Museum
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Darsham Station
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lord Nelson
    13 min drive
  • Randolph
    12 min drive
  • The Ship at Dunwich
    1 min walk
  • The Crown Hotel
    13 min drive
  • The Beach Cafe
    14 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

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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship at Dunwich?

As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship at Dunwich on 12 November 2026 start from AED 369, 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 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 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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

The Ship at Dunwich Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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We had a comfortable overnight stay (very comfortable bed!). Having been to a wedding reception that day, we didn’t want much to eat, but found just what we wanted, even though the menu is not extensive. The food was good and the fish and chips are obviously a popular choice, and looked delicious. Breakfast was good. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place to stay. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Food very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Fantastic. Staff were friendly and helpful, food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, very convenient for beach. Lovely food, very friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Bedroom
Bedroom
Dunwich beach
The Ship
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a really great stay. Fab location, comfortable room and great staff. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Stay here!

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

10/10 Excellent

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Get away break

Excellent food, friendly staff and a cosy relaxed environment. Great location for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff and quirky outside spaces
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom was clean, location good. Staff subdued, food below average.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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Lovely hotel, facilities in room were quite basic. But it was clan and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

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shower was a bit low.Difficult to find plugs for recharging phone Staff were great nd helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
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
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6/10 Okay

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Staff were very co-operative finding an alternative room to the one originally allocated to us as the room was not suitable for my wife as she is disabled. Meant having a smaller room but it was ok for our one night stay. Food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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