Boasting a marina setting, the Ship and Trades is located in Chatham, 1.9 miles from Gillingham Train Station and offers free parking. The contemporary bar, restaurant and hotel overlooks one of the yacht basins at the former Royal Naval Dockyard. It has waterfront seating with views of the boats and views across the River Medway onwards to Upnor Castle. Visitors can also enjoy the view from inside the Ship and Trades’ wrap-around restaurant with floor-to-ceiling glazing overlooking the marina. The 15-bedroom hotel also has a comfortable lounge area and 2 cozy rooms. Its décor is inspired by its nautical heritage, as the structure was originally home to dockyard offices and an engineering shop in the late 19th century. A cinema and several shops are within a 10-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Glynn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great room and view form the room was great. Comfy bed. Part of good pub as well.
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location, close to many restaurants, shops, dock yard, and cinema. Great bar and restaurant, outside seating was nice, chip shop in the same building with an amazing kebab. Lovely staff and free parking. Bedside power outlets. Delicious...
Kelly
United States United States
Location, the staff, and the restaurant. All were excellent. Greater than our expectations.
Tim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good room and good breakfast. Staff very helpful when my husband was admitted to hospital
D'costa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Loved the room decor, cleanliness and meals were excellent!
Emma
United States United States
Lovely decor, great rooms with tea & coffee, biscuits, nice little toiletries provided. excellent restaurant / bar downstairs. Amazing food! Lovely outside seating overlooking the boats. Very friendly staff who went above and beyond to make my...
Suzanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good location and facilities, free parking, shops nearby. Room and bathroom spotless, good housekeeping. Good toiletries provided.
Patricia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Food and location excellent, entertainment very good
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Spacious room and en-suite with nice decor in a great location next to the marina, very good breakfast. Will stay again.
Lucie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Absolutely lovely The rooms are nice and clean powerful shower Restaurant was good staff friendly lovely location to wake up to boats and watch the amazing jelly fish at the marina Breakfast cooked to order very pleased I never give a...

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Ship & Trades

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Ship & Trades takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that your car needs to be registered with the reception before car parking is provided.

FAQs about The Ship & Trades