You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Ship & Trades. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and an elevator
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ship & Trades include amenities such as free WiFi.
Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Conveniences
ATM
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
On a river
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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1 building
2 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
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Desk
Heating
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per stay
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per stay
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; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number Yes
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Property is also known as
Ship Trades
Ship Trades Chatham
Ship Trades Inn
Ship Trades Inn Chatham
Ship & Trades Chatham, Kent, UK
The Ship & Trades Hotel Chatham
The Ship And Trades
Ship & Trades Chatham Kent UK
Ship & Trades Inn
Ship & Trades Chatham
Ship & Trades Inn Chatham
Frequently asked questions
Is Ship & Trades pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ship & Trades?
As of Jun 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ship & Trades on Jun 8, 2025 start from P 6,905.93, 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 at Ship & Trades?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Ship & Trades?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Ship & Trades?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Ship & Trades located?
Situated on a river, this inn is within 2 mi (3 km) of Historic Dockyard Chatham, The Strand Leisure Park, and Chatham Naval Memorial. Central Theatre and Priestfield Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Ship & Trades Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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We stayed recently on the 23rd May 2025.
The staff were incredibly well mannered - especially receptionist Becky. The stay was very clean, safe and comfortable. Next time we come back to the area we will be staying for sure.
Would reccomend.
A busy modern pub with separate restaurant and a small hotel. Room well appointed and clean, we had a waterfront room with large patio. Breakfast a little disappointing, very small buffet with limited options but a reasonable cooked breakfast menu.
Lovely, historic pub walking distance from the Chatham Dockyards. Nice rooms, nice staff, great setting. Breakfast was excellent each day. Dinner was even better.
Chatham Dockyards are definitely worth a visit and the pub is just a short walk away. Also, Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle are a short drive away and touring them made for a lovely day.
The area around the pub is very walkable and there is an outlet mall just across the road.
Very good hotel and room excellent (could be better with in room fridge).
Breakfast service though was very poor, disinterested staff and not a good attitude towards allergens - despite the venue saying GF options available (placing an iPad on the table and saying look at that - with just bacon and egg to choose from wasn’t great).
A lovely one night stay, comfortable and clean room, staff were great, the location is superb, being right by the marina.
Breakfast was well presented and very tasty
Excellent stay, room clean and well decorated very comfortable, very powerful shower, staff very friendly and professional, don’t let the appearance from the outside put you off, only had the breakfast but it was excellent. Great view over the harbour,In all good value for money
Check in was great, staff checked cars into the parking system for the duration of the stay, food was excellent, room was clean, the staff were all great, lots of choice of eating establishments, but I wouldn't have wanted to have missed out on an evening meal here either
Anthony
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Louisa
Oct 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great place to stay
Really nice pub and hotel. Good was excellent!! We stayed on the weekend so it was about loud (not their fault) but customers were very loud and shouting outside. Would definitely stay again when in the area!
Great place to stay near to Chatham docks and surrounding areas. Staff very helpful and friendly, nice room and great food. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Nice cosy room and big bath. Nice to have bar and restaurant on site. Walking distance to shopping and the historic dockyard. Friendly staff. Free parking.
Nicer to be overlooking the marina than the dockyard where other hotel is situated.
It was suitable for what we needed, room was clean and well equipped, restaurant and pub was nice overlooking water and good food. Not much in the area itself.
Unfortunately our stay was badly affected by the restaurant being closed on arrival. We turned up at 8.03pm after a 3hr drive and was told the kitchen shut at 8pm. Felt this was very poor and they could have shown us a little more empathy. I would be more understanding had the restaurant times be detailed on any of our booking correspondence or on the hotel advert (the breakfast times are detailed). If that had been the case, we would have know and stopped to eat on the way. It's a shame as it's usually a good restaurant. This could have been very easily avoided and ruined our stay.
Good size room with balcony. Comfortable and clean. Good choice of breakfast. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Near bus stops and shopping Centre. 15 Minute walk to Historic Dockyards.
I go regularly and the stay is always great.
The food is great, the only thing that wish is the breakfast starts earlier as they start at 7.30, so it can be a rush to eat and go, overall fantastic stay and will go again.