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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 WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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9.4 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, towels

Family Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

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  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room (Small)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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 an 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 miles
  • Church of St Mary the Virgin
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rye Heritage Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rye Castle Museum
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 1066 Country Walk
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rye Station
    4 min walk

Restaurants

  • Rye Waterworks Micropub
    5 min walk
  • The Mermaid Inn
    1 min walk
  • Cinque Ports Arms
    4 min walk
  • Knoops
    6 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/bellhop, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other 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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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 is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 select 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

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 286 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique place to stay. So much history and character to the hotel. Staff were very friendly and food was fantastic. Would highly recommend anyone to stay here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an ancient, historic hotel. Be mindful of the fact that you are staying here more for the character and historical significance then for the comfort. Stairways are small and steep and parking - went available at all - is challenging. That said, however, the staff is very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026