The Mermaid Inn

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.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant 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
$203 nightly
$244 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees

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
  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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

Wonderful
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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
  • 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Rye Heritage Centre - 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

  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Apothecary Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬3 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

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 onsite 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 lobby
  • 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

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes 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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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 to 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 onsite 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 onsite 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 consistently described as delicious, excellent, and fresh with high-quality ingredients. (6 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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8/10 Very good

we always love staying at the mermaid Inn Gorgeous old quirky beautiful place with lovely staff
Jo, 2-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

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

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

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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8/10 Very good

Staff went over and above to be helpful. Hotel was very old and quirky. Lots of character and charm. The broken radiator in my room was sorted out successfully. The toilet in the room did not flush terribly well and the shower low pressure. Lovely lounges to sit in and the restaurant was very attractive. We had a good breakfast.
Susan, 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

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

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
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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

Lovely old hotel
Naomi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Have been to the mermaid a few times , always lovely, staff are always friendly and polite.
Karen, 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
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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
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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
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel in a historic building, with loads of character and great location for exploring Rye. Staff were very friendly and helpful. As it is an old building, the bedroom was cold, however we did have a mini electric radiator in our room plus an extra blanket which helped. The power of the shower was a bit like a trickle! I'm just glad I didn't have to wash my hair otherwise I'd still be there trying to rinse the soap out! :-D
Julie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Poor evening meal menu
AlAn, 1-night trip
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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
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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
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6/10 Good

Nice hotel in a great location with parking, however it was very expensive for a very small room. It was hard for two people to get ready in there and it was cluttered. The shower had such low pressure and there were cracks in the bathroom walls. I expected more for nearly £200 a night!
Jeanette, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

100 percent
Jenny and mark, 2-night trip
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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