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The Ship Inn

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for The Ship Inn

Front of property
BBQ/picnic area
Dining
Exterior
Superior Room, Non Smoking, River View

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
154 Reservoir Rd, Spalding, England, PE11 4DH
  • Spalding Golf Club
    3 min drive
  • Springfields Outlet Shopping & Leisure
    8 min drive
  • Burtey Fen Collection
    10 min drive
  • Marham (KNF-RAF Marham)
    71 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, Non Smoking, River View

Executive Room, Non Smoking, River View

Executive Room, Non Smoking, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Non Smoking, River View

Superior Room, Non Smoking, River View

Superior Room, Non Smoking, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Spalding

When you stay at The Ship Inn in Spalding, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Spalding Golf Club and Surfleet Lows. .This inn is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Boston Road Brick Pits and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Burtey Fen Collection.
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What's nearby

  • Spalding Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Springfields Outlet Shopping & Leisure - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Burtey Fen Collection - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • York Street - 16 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Swineshead Station - 15 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 180 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's SUTTERTON - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Moorings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Royal Mail Cart - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moulton Windmill - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Ship Inn

Riverfront inn with a restaurant and a bar
The Ship Inn offers 4 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Stay in one of 4 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At The Ship Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Free self parking is available onsite.
The Ship Inn has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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The Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 178 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

John

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Ship Inn nr Spalding
Dreadful hotel. Unhelpful reception who complained that she couldn’t get in touch with me to check my arrival time. The reason for this was that she wanted to close the pub an hour earlier than advertised. The ship doesn’t provide breakfast despite being in a rural area with nowhere nearby for food. I did phone twice to check but nobody answered. It’s totally unacceptable for a hotel not to provide breakfast. Once the pub shuts there are no staff onsite which is unsafe. The internet didn’t work - no staff on site to help with this. No iron available . The shower bracket had been removed so the shower hung from the wall so couldn’t shower properly. The room wasn’t cleaned to an acceptable level
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and service! The food at the restaurant was excellent! This inn has a great English countryside feel. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay.
Lovely historic Inn. We had a great meal, staff were very friendly. We had room 1 a lovely suite with river views. Very comfy beds and spacious. Wifi needs some improvement other than that it was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was beautiful. Staff extremely friendly and helpful..food was excellent .really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This property is an Inn. The bar was open on Friday night. But on Saturday 22:00 when I got back everything was shut down and i had to use the key to access the property. So i saw staff on check in and Saturday night when i called into the bar. So my visit was virtually self service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, large room, great dinner menu.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, very spacious. A lovely place to stay. The sink in the bathroom needs replacing and the taps are press down ones, not suitable for the job. Found the bed and pillows uncomfortable but that was me.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel in quieter area. Good food and choice of beers Been here a few times meets our needs No breakfast!! Rooms decorating looking sad
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room that we stayed in was huge and had everything that we needed. It’s a shame that they don’t offer breakfast as we had an evening meal in the bar which was lovely. Couldn’t check in until late afternoon which was also a shame but thankfully it was a dry day and we could take a walk along the river and village - could they not set up some sort of keysafe check in system so could at least get into the room (other places that we’ve stayed at have done this and it worked well but completely understand that it may not be an option for this property) and wouldn’t stop us staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

GRAEME

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing
After an extremely long drive it was very disappointing to find out that they were not serving food. I had specifically booked this hotel as it had a restaurant. It would be very helpful to have been informed in advance so that I didn’t have to get back in my car and drive for miles to find somewhere for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Business traveller
Disappointing
I stayed here in room 1 at the end of November 2022. I wasn't very well, had worked in a freezing factory all day and when I arrived at the hotel I had no heating or hot water in my room. I used an air heater from the wardrobe to try and get warm. In the morning I didn't have hot water either, but I remember having a nice breakfast and the owner telling me I should've called out of hours contact. What I do remember was the amazing ribs in the pub and generally food was brilliant. I had forgotten I previously stayed here when I booked this week, but recognised the car park. I was filled with slight dread when I saw I was allocated the same room but remembered the great ribs. Unfortunately due to the bank holiday weekend the ribs were all gone... and burgers... and there would be no breakfast in the morning (I wasn't given a reason). I ate a steak which was ok, not the best but filled a hole. Dessert was disappointing at it was a basic creme brulee with store bought short bread biscuits. In my room there was no hot water again, so I couldn't have a shower. The staff in the bar rang the owner but he said it would take a while due to the kitchen being on. I tried all evening but water was never even luke warm. Guy behind the bar even took me to another room to check water but it was the same. Room now has an electric panel heater which I was thankful for and I got a nice hot shower in the morning which I wasn't expecting. Not so sure I'll be back though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a night for my birthday and my father in laws birthday and we spent the afternoon in front of the fire which was so cosy and relaxing. We then had dinner and had the famous ribs…we were all blown away by the quantity and quality of meat. The staff were incredibly friendly! The room we stayed in was huge and comfortable. Definitely will be returning! A fabulous stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eugene

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Ok but room for improvement
Room was cold a I was told the boiler was broken however I don’t believe that as water was hot. Had an electric radiator which took ages to heat the room then got too hot so switched off and woke up cold. Remote for tv was broken. Ordered a burger which was under cooked so not great. Breakfast good though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024