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The Mermaid Inn

3.0 star property
Rye hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
The current price is £195
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

Room options

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A traditional room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a television, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A narrow bathroom with a bathtub, a towel rack, and a mirror.

Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional room with a four-poster bed, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, and a window with a curtain.

Double Room (Small)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Rye Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Anthony of Padua - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rye Castle Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪Globe Inn Marsh - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Street Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪William the Conqueror - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Knoops - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Mermaid Inn

  • When you stay at The Mermaid Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Camber Sands. 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

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
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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
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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
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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 18
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Pets

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

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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
  • Phone

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
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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Reviews

The Mermaid Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as fresh, plentiful, hot, and delicious with many guests praising the experience. (18 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent food, with many guests praising the quality and freshness of their meals. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Very charming old building, in the heart of medieval town. Wonderful breakfast, I would stay for their dinner next time
Jessica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay, beautiful location, excellent team- can’t wait to come back.
Sarah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in room 17, which had a 4 poster bed, with Period furniture and modern bathroom. A great breakfast and restaurant along with a snug type bar area. The staff were polite and welcoming with limited car parking (get there early), but in the centre of the old town
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Historic, atmospheric inn right in the centre of the fascinating little town.
Julian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place, welcoming staff. The place oozes history and stories.
Miriam, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A little tired in places, and there was obviously no air conditioning. There weren’t enough plug sockets for the amenities, although USB ports built into the front of the sockets would be a useful addition. The staff were very good, the bar was good, and the food was very good. Overall, we had an enjoyable stay.
Ian, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Amazing building, worth the money just to soak in the rich history
Hywel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It’s a beautiful hotel in the very center of Rye, fantastic historical building. Unfortunately, the rooms are not too well maintained. This said, we really enjoyed the stay, the restaurant (great dinner), breakfast was superb. Hotel has a parking on site, which is very rare in Rye.
Anastasia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Felt like a fairytale to live in history for the night. Every nook and cranny - and there are lots, was interesting to me. Breakfast was fantastic. Was disappointed by the menu options for dinner.
Tracy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel. Our room was lovely. Staff were friendly and helpful. The ability to reserve a charging point for our EV was a lifesaver! Food here is amazing, Make sure you book a table for dinner!
Adam, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room and the staff were excellent. I will recomend the hotel to everyone!
Mandy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, food great, staff very helpful and friendly.
BEVERLEY, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The historic building is incredibly unique and full of character. We stayed in a top-floor room, which offered beautiful views. The best part? The bathroom had an extra door/window that opened directly out onto the rooftop! I know it’s technically a fire escape, but it made the experience so special and memorable.Also, the breakfast was outstanding. The food was so fresh, and it was honestly the best English Breakfast I’ve ever had in the UK. Highly recommended!💜
Sum Yi Victoria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and excellent service
William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Would suit most people.staff we're excellent
Robert, 2-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

James at the front desk saw that our bags were delivered to our room while we explored the city. Breakfast was fresh, plentiful and hot. Staff was very thoughtful. Did not see any ghosts, but still had an amazing stay. Rye is very sweet and the Mermaid Inn is very special.
Karen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing historic property.
Clare, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Another lovely stay in this historic hotel. Great service and good food.
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Sandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff are absolutely brilliant nothing was too much trouble. Our room was incredible ( We're in a four poster bed) The food was first class.
Timothy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I rated my stay very high at the Mermaid Inn because it was a special detour in the very charming city of Rye. The inn was perfectly located. The food was excellent, from delicious fish and chips on the pub to a 5 star dinner in the dining room. Keep in mind this is a very old building with crooked steps and low ceilings. It may not be suitable for everyone. Our room was adorable and very comfortable.
Meigen, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

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