Springfields Outlet Shopping & Leisure - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
Port of Fosdyke - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
Burtey Fen Collection - 10 min drive - 7.0 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
Hotel size
4 rooms
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
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
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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)
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, 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.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
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 Springfields Outlet Shopping & Leisure, which is 8 minutes away by car.
The Ship Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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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
4/10 Fair
4 Nov 2024
Debby
Debby, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Sep 2024
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Sep 2024
The Ship Inn is a lovely place with old charm. The room was clean and spacious.
The restaurant had amazing food, staff and atmosphere!
We would definitely come back. 😄
We
Doris
Doris, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
3 Sep 2024
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
26 Aug 2024
Poor weekend stay
We booked a 2 night stay at the ship we arrived on the Saturday afternoon to be handed the keys to the room and the front door of the pub by a friendly young lady behind the bar.we went to the room and were quite shocked to find over the course of the weekend fult after fule with the room which reflected on are stay .The fults were from the door at the top of the stairs banging everytime someone went through it because it needed adjusting ro large cracks in the bathroom sink shower fitting coming off in your hand went you used the shower the sink tapes didn't work properly after a few seconds of running the hot tap the water became scolding hot but there was no sign warning of this hate to think some small child used the sink as we know children love messing with water as they would of burnt there hands very badly. There were stains on the carpet dust on the fitting the blind on one of the windows was broken so the sunlight stremed in from 6am so no chance of a lay in. There wasn't any staff members around before midday and not after 5 pm on the Sunday so felt the was zero customer service i could go on but i think you will get the idea. On a positive note the bar food was excellent on the Saturday evening and the young lady who waited on are table was very polite 5 stars 🌟 for her thank you .
Shane
Shane, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
25 Aug 2024
Very disappointed with the service. We have stayed many times over many years and sadly seen the service go down. The staff obviously have no idea about providing a good service which is contrary to their website which wants to constantly exceed expectations ! If that is their aim perhaps they could __Repair shower fixings that have fallen off the wall before guests arrive instead of the following day __ Replace cups and saucers with fresh ones daily __ Replace milk and drink selections ___When told that the one and only lamp does not work .....replace the bulb rather than state the obvious that it probably needs replacing. ____Replace incorrect wi-fi information in bedroom. Breakfast is no longer provided. The pub closes at 10.00 pm which means after this time there are no members of staff available . Sadly this establishment needs to improve . It is overpriced and we will not be returning.We will also be letting locals know that visitors should look elsewhere.
Helen
Helen, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
22 Aug 2024
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
John
John, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Aug 2024
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
Sean, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
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
Linda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Aug 2024
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Sean
Sean, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
The location was beautiful. Staff extremely friendly and helpful..food was excellent .really enjoyed our stay
margaret
margaret, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
11 Aug 2024
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
Gary, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
Lovely location, large room, great dinner menu.
Rory
Rory, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2024
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Jul 2024
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.
Alison
Alison, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
18 Jul 2024
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Jul 2024
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
Stephen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Jun 2024
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
Dawn, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jun 2024
Clean and tidy
Bryan
Bryan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
14 Jun 2024
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Jun 2024
GRAEME
GRAEME, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
15 May 2024
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.
Keith
Keith, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
6 Apr 2024
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
5 Apr 2024
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.