The Mermaid Inn

Rye hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Wed 28 Jan
January 2026
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February 2026
Step into The Mermaid Inn, where breakfast is a delightful start to the day. Unwind on the charming terrace, enjoy a meal at the restaurant, and stay connected with in-room WiFi - previous guests rave about their experience.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • 24-hour room service
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
£173
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels
Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Twin Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels
Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Single Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels
Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Family Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Free toiletries, towels
Family Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Family Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Double Room (Four Poster Bed) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels
Double Room (Four Poster Bed) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Double Room (Four Poster Bed) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Double Room (Small) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Double Room (Small) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room (Small)

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Mermaid Street, Rye, England, TN31 7EY

What's nearby

  • Lamb House - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Church of St Mary the Virgin - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Anthony of Padua - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rye Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 4 min walk
  • Winchelsea Station - 10 min drive
  • Appledore Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Apothecary Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪No. 50 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cinque Ports Arms - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Mermaid Inn

Enjoy your visit to Rye with a stay at The Mermaid Inn. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 31 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1420
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5 per pet, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Mermaid Inn Rye
Mermaid Rye
The Mermaid Inn Rye
The Mermaid Inn Hotel
The Mermaid Inn Hotel Rye

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, The Mermaid 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 Mermaid Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Mermaid Inn?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Mermaid Inn.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as windsurfing.

Are there restaurants at or near The Mermaid Inn?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Mermaid Inn like?

The Mermaid Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Rye Station and 6 minutes' walk from 1066 Country Walk.

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The Mermaid Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and of high quality. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, food great, staff very helpful and friendly.
BEVERLEY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always wanted to stay here lovely old inn ,beautiful furniture and paintings our room was really lovely ,fab breakfast and staff couldn't do enough for us .Would go again
caroline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dinner was amazing and breakfast was excellent.
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing historic property.
Clare, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Another lovely stay in this historic hotel. Great service and good food.
View from Room 1
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very old original building from an age gone by and the staff were excellent.
Roy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old quaint room without ghosts. Service in the bar and restaurants, for dinner and breakfast, was superb
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful historic Inn in the heart of Rye. Breakfast was top notch and the Inn was splendid. Would stay again. We also enjoyed the bar, the lounges and all the history.
Mihaela Simona, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

PS Just a small thing our bed, room 10 was very h

Lovely friendly staff, great food and an excellent Inn, loved the history.
Stefan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel full of character. Amazing staff and wonderful food. Highly recommend for a stay in charming Rye.
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old hotel
Naomi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Have been to the mermaid a few times , always lovely, staff are always friendly and polite.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room, I bought this as an early Xmas present for my parents who loved the building, the history and location. The staff were brilliant and breakfast very good. Highly recommend
Joanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay- but bathroom facilities were poor- no decent shower etc. But it’s still a great place to say!
Andrew, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Poor evening meal menu
AlAn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Not the cheapest joint in town, but offering a memorable event with good service and hospitality thrown in for good measure. This and more set in the most quaint of all cobbled streets in a super little Sussex town.
Mike, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

100 percent
Jenny and mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely love staying here, the staff were great and very helpful. Would have liked a walk in shower but understand that this is not possible due to the age of property.
Mrs Pamela J, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mermaid

Fabulous location. Helpful staff. Very historic. Took dog who was allowed in room and terrace only. The lounges were empty and it would have been nice to access those. Breakfast was nice too.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay in this unique place. The staff was warm and welcoming and very accommodating and the surrounding area was gorgeous to wander. Given the age of the Inn, the facilities are excellent, although an upgrade in the bathroom, especially the shower, would be nice. Overall though, I highly recommend this wonderful, historic, and charming place!
Carolyn, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

excellent spot. great history. rooms are tiny, but to be expected for something built in the 1100's. Will return.

8/10 Very good

The Mermaid Inn is a special place. So much history around every corner. It's a really gorgeous setting, with period detail throughout. Staff were friendly and helpful, and rapidly corrected an error made during check-out. Breakfast was delicious and you can tell they use high quality ingredients in everything. I was slightly disappointed in the room: it was pretty stifling despite the weather being merely warm; the four poster bed was much smaller than a modern double and had a cobweb hanging from one corner; and the weird red polyester throws/curtains and cushions with plastic crystals jarred with the intricate carvings and beans around us. But all in all a good experience and we enjoyed our stay.
Rachel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Super Gelegen, Parkmöglichkeiten vorhanden aber sehr knapp und eng alles. Personal war freundlich, Hotel grundsätzlich sauber.
Nathalie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Un hôtel avec beaucoup d’authenticité dans une ville historique où l’on plonge dans une architecture préservée A voir absolument
marc, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Disappointing and overpriced.

Check in was chaos with our room not ready and different excuses being made. You will be allocated an inferior room with fake beams and tatty modern furniture in an annexe if you don’t specify the exact room you want ( but be charged the same price ) Parking is very tight , we were glad we took our older car. Our bathroom was little more than a broom cupboard with a pokey cubicle and no water pressure. Any ghostly activities are more likely to be other people snoring , plumbing issues or the battery dying in your smoke detector. Food here is pretty awful , very limited choice for breakfast . Bar meals only in the evening due to lack of staff. No nice finishing touches or attention to detail we get in similar priced hotels elsewhere. It’s a beautiful old hotel let down by poor management relying on the character of the place to fill it .
1-night trip