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The Ship Inn

3.0 star property
Riverfront inn in Spalding with restaurant and bar/lounge

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BBQ/picnic Area
Interior entrance
Dining
Superior Room, Non Smoking, River View
Exterior
Nestled by the river, The Ship Inn offers a warm welcome with breakfast, a cozy bar and delightful restaurant. Connect to WiFi in the comfort of your room or unwind on the scenic terrace with views of nature.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Premium bedding
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, Non Smoking, River View

Executive Room, Non Smoking, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Room, Non Smoking, River View

Superior Room, Non Smoking, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
154 Reservoir Rd, Spalding, England, PE11 4DH

What's nearby

  • Spalding Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Springfields Outlet Shopping & Leisure - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Port of Fosdyke - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Burghley House - 41 min drive - 47.5 km

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 180 min drive
  • Swineshead Station - 15 min drive
  • Spalding Station - 15 min drive
  • Hubberts Bridge Station - 19 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

The Ship Inn is a great choice for a stay in Spalding. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • Meeting room

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 March 2025 to 27 February 2027 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

The Ship Inn Inn
The Ship Inn Spalding
The Ship Inn Inn Spalding

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ship Inn currently open?

This property is closed from 1 March 2025 to 27 February 2027 (dates subject to change).

Does The Ship Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Ship Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Ship Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Ship Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ship Inn?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Ship Inn and nearby?

The Ship Inn has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Ship Inn?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Ship Inn like?

The Ship Inn is located by the river. Popular attractions include Spalding Golf Club, which is 3 minutes away by car.

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The Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location, large room, great dinner menu.
Rory, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location was beautiful. Staff extremely friendly and helpful..food was excellent .really enjoyed our stay
margaret, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Will be great in the summer

The location is out in the fens and quite remote making it extremely peaceful. The only diabetics to my stay was the temperature of the room which barely got above 16 degrees despite the electric radiator being on.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sean, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, beautiful, peaceful location. One of the best full English breakfasts I’ve had.
Scott, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice stay

Very nice, large room in a nice pub, quiet. Very good meal, friendly server (owner?). Would stay here again
Mr A J, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Second stay.

Very quiet place to stay. Good food and excellent friendly service.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect inn for a stay.

Last minute booking, but made very welcome by staff and room was spot on. Quiet and excellent service during my one night stay.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cracking room clean tidy huge excellent view's fantastic service and staff be back soon
Andy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Great stay. Good food. Clean and tidy.
Malcolm, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent country inn

A friendly cosy pub with well finished rooms tucked away but close enough to the main A17. Fine selection of local beers and good food.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel in quieter area. Good food and choice of beers Been here a few times meets our needs No breakfast!! Rooms decorating looking sad
Stephen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, nice bar with good beer. Very large room, lovely view of the river. Quiet location.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

ship

Friendly, comfortable, great food
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very Good English Inn.

A nice inn. Excellent food. Friendly staff. Comfortable room. Quiet area by a small river. Very good.
Liam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a hidden gem of a hotel, it was very reasonably priced for the good size of the room and facilities, the staff were all really friendly and helpful and it was lovely and quiet. We had a peaceful evening stroll by the stream and enjoyed drinks outside the front of the hotel in the cool. We would definitely recommend this hotel and will be back to try the food.
Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kayleigh, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Gary, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

The room was very tired there was no heating on so the room and bathroom were very cold. The radiators did not work and there was just an electric radiator in the bedroom which took 5 hours before the room was close to getting warm. There was no heating in the bathroom at all! I was not asked if i wanted breakfast and told just to leave my room keys in a box by the door when i leave.
Eugene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Food excellent, ale well kept, staff friendly, location very peaceful. Good choice of gins. Bed comfy, although softer than I prefer. Clean.
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly hotel.

Great location. My room (2) a good size with a decent shower. Bed is a little soft but I slept well. Bar downstairs usually has a couple of friendly locals to chat to and the food is fine. Be aware check in times are quite late.
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great 1 night stay, excellent food for our evening meal, I had the lovely Sea Bass with veg & potatoes & my wife had the scampi & chips, which she enjoyed very much. We left early so unfortunately never tried the breakfast. Room was clean & spacious, bed was comfortable. Staff & owners made us fell very welcome. Would stay again if we are down that way. Thank you.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Dawn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great B&B with staff keen to please

This establishment is really lovely and the people working here are super-helpful. The room we stayed in was huge and really comfortable. The food served in the bar was really nice with a lovely selection available on the menu. The location is really peaceful. The only fault is that there is no cereal or toast on offer with breakfast. (But the sausages and bacon are locally sourced and noticeably high quality ingredients).
W, 1-night trip