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The Mermaid Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers settle in with their favorite newspapers or plan their next adventures at this welcoming inn where comfort meets practicality

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The Mermaid Inn serves a delightful breakfast to start the day. Guests relax on the charming terrace, dine at the on-site restaurant, and appreciate the convenience of in-room WiFi. Previous visitors consistently praise their experiences at this accommodating establishment.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is €226
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May

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Double Room

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

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  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free toiletries, towels

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Rye is home to The Mermaid Inn. Rye Golf Club and Oxney Organic Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Camber Sands and High Weald. South of England Rare Breeds Centre and Phoenix Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as windsurfing. Visit our Rye travel guide
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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

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

Hotel near Camber Sands
At The Mermaid Inn, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A porter/bellboy, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, free newspapers and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Giant’s Fireplace Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1420
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mermaid Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mermaid Inn?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mermaid Inn on 10 May 2026 start from €226, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Mermaid Inn?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Mermaid Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Mermaid Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mermaid Inn located?

Situated in Rye, this hotel is steps from Lamb House and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Camber Sands. Church of St Mary the Virgin and St Anthony of Padua are just steps away. Rye Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Mermaid Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 281 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, beautiful location, excellent team- can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, welcoming staff. The place oozes history and stories.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Hywel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing building, worth the money just to soak in the rich history
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the staff were excellent. I will recomend the hotel to everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BEVERLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, food great, staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would suit most people.staff we're excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meigen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing historic property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another lovely stay in this historic hotel. Great service and good food.
View from Room 1
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old original building from an age gone by and the staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel full of character. Amazing staff and wonderful food. Highly recommend for a stay in charming Rye.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old quaint room without ghosts. Service in the bar and restaurants, for dinner and breakfast, was superb
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

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

Lovely friendly staff, great food and an excellent Inn, loved the history.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Pamela J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tasty freshly cooked breakfast. Good assortment of continental options.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place in a lovely town, the building is very old -1420, so expect low ceilings, beams etc, one downside to our room was it only had a bath, but on the whole a lovely place, didnt see any ghosts !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dinner was amazing and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entering the hotel is like stepping back in history but with mod cons. The staff are very polite and can’t do enough for their guests. The room was spotlessly clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026