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The Mermaid Inn

Rye hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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When visiting Rye, The Mermaid Inn is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
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
£195
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
A wooden door leading to a bathroom with a sink and a shower.
A traditional room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.
A traditional room with a large bed, ornate wooden headboard, and two bedside tables with lamps.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, and a window with a curtain.

Double Room

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
A bathroom with a white bathtub, a mirror above it, and a wooden door.
A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.
A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two beds with red and white bedding, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with floral curtains.
A room with two beds, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

Very good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a handrail, a towel rack, and a mirror with a decorative frame.
A bedroom with a bed, a television, a window with curtains, and a radiator.
A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a mirror.

Single Room

Excellent
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chandelier, and a view of the outside.
A narrow bathroom with a bathtub, a towel rack, and a mirror.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a window with curtains, and a chandelier.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a shelf with toiletries, and a door leading to another room.

Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.
A traditional room with a four-poster bed, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.
A four-poster bed with a quilt, a wooden dresser, and patterned armchairs in a room with a high ceiling and exposed beams.
A traditional bedroom with a four-poster bed, a red armchair, and a wooden ceiling.

Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
A bathroom with a shower, sink, toilet, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, and a window with a curtain.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a desk, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room (Small)

Very good
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • Rye Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rye St. Mary's Parish Church - 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

  • ‪Knoops - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Street Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Globe Inn Marsh - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Mermaid Inn

  • When visiting Rye, The Mermaid Inn is a great choice to consider. 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. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

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.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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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The Mermaid Inn Reviews

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Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as superb, great, fantastic, and outstanding with fresh food and excellent service. (22 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent food, with many reviewers praising the quality and freshness of the meals. (18 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was lovely and clean the staff brilliant breakfast very nice waiter and waitress service the food was great and also the bar, I will come again soon as. June 😊
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

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

Historic, atmospheric inn right in the centre of the fascinating little town.
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Me and my partner stayed at the Mermaid in over the May Bank holiday. We stayed in room 19, which was a great size and clean. Staff were really friendly and breakfast was very tasty. Would definitely recommend this hotel when staying in Rye.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place, welcoming staff. The place oozes history and stories.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautifull hotel. Loved the room, ‘Frank Palmer’. Lovely firm mattress. Little steps up to bathroom. Good breakfast, although no baked beans. Shame, as they are full of fibre. Dinner was good, but goodness knows why one cant exchange something on the menu if they don’t like it. Staff are friendly and helpfull.
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8/10 Very good

Amazing building, worth the money just to soak in the rich history
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, food great, staff very helpful and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room and the staff were excellent. I will recomend the hotel to everyone!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was small but perfectly formed. Overall it is important to remember how old this building is and how much effort goes into maintaining it. It is a real experience, great use of space, the staff were excellent, breakfasts kept you going all day. Parking a challenge
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and excellent service
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Would suit most people.staff we're excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing historic property.
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10/10 Exceptional

Another lovely stay in this historic hotel. Great service and good food.
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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!💜
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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.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very old original building from an age gone by and the staff were excellent.