Name: Mermaid Inn
Address: Mermaid Street, Rye, TN31 7EY, United Kingdom, Mermaid Street, East Sussex, TN31 7EY, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £90 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Hotel Mermaid Inn

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Very beautiful ancient building and with clean and modern facilities that don’t impair the enjoyment of its historic atmosphere.

William

United Kingdom

Breakfast and waiting staff were excellent. Ambience of the hotel is wonderful.

Patrick

United Kingdom

Every thing about The Mermaid was magical. The food was excellent, the staff friendly and the room very comfortable. I’d recommend The Mermaid to anyone looking to stay in an iconic 500 year old hotel.

Ken

United Kingdom

The mermaid inn is the perfect fit for a weekend getaway in Rye- the property is full of character and the surrounding town is picturesque. Food was delicious and service was simple but seamless- we were also able to bring our dog which is partly what made this stay possible!

Cleary

USA

The Mermaid is superb. Lovely location in Rye, beautiful old building with loads of character, staff were excellent, food and service great.

Alison

United Kingdom

excellent old hotel staff friendly would highly recommend

Peter

United Kingdom

Celebrated 50th Wedding Anniversary. Last visited on our honeymoon. Enjoyed every moment, the staff were exceptionally helpful and attentive.😀👍

Ambrose

United Kingdom

Really friendly and knowledgeable staff: location was excellent. Good evening bar food.

David

United Kingdom

The staff at The Mermaid are very friendly and welcoming, they really make you feel special. Lovely breakfast. Hotel is in excellent location for exploring the town. We will come again.

Phil

United Kingdom

Great location on historic cobbled street. Fabulous old building

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9.5

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What guests loved the most:
“Very beautiful ancient building and with clean and modern facilities that don’t impair the enjoyment of its historic atmosphere.”

William United Kingdom
“Breakfast and waiting staff were excellent. Ambience of the hotel is wonderful.”

Patrick United Kingdom
“Every thing about The Mermaid was magical. The food was excellent, the staff friendly and the room very comfortable.”

Ken United Kingdom
“The mermaid inn is the perfect fit for a weekend getaway in Rye- the property is full of character and the surrounding town is picturesque.”

Cleary USA
“The Mermaid is superb. Lovely location in Rye, beautiful old building with loads of character, staff were excellent, food and service great.”

Alison United Kingdom
“excellent old hotel staff friendly would highly recommend”

Peter United Kingdom
“Celebrated 50th Wedding Anniversary. Last visited on our honeymoon. Enjoyed every moment, the staff were exceptionally helpful and attentive.😀👍”

Ambrose United Kingdom
“Really friendly and knowledgeable staff: location was excellent. Good evening bar food.”

David United Kingdom
“The staff at The Mermaid are very friendly and welcoming, they really make you feel special. Lovely breakfast. Hotel is in excellent location for exploring the town. We will come again.”

Phil United Kingdom
“Great location on historic cobbled street. Fabulous old building”

Ed United Kingdom

With Norman cellars dating back to the 12th century and secret passageways in some of its rooms, this inn offers historic accommodation in Rye. It has a huge open log fireplace in the bar, and an award-winning restaurant.

Rebuilt in 1420, The Mermaid Inn has been visited by Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and Prince Edward, as well as celebrities and artists. It retains many beautiful, traditional features, including a secret stairway hidden behind a bookcase.

The restaurant has been awarded two AA Rosettes for its fine French and British cuisine. The lounge bar was once frequented by local smugglers, and has a large wooden beam supported by stone pillars.

Each room at The Mermaid has charming features, like wooden panelling or carved beds. Rooms all feature a TV and en suite bathroom, and some have picturesque views over Rye.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free parking available at the hotel

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Welcome to the unique Mermaid Inn, rich in history with cellars dating from 1156 and rebuilt in 1420. The Mermaid Inn offers a totally different experience. Sloping ceilings, creaking floorboards and numerous staircases.

Hotel surroundings

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Closest landmarks *

Camber Castle
1 miles
Rye Golf Club
1.7 miles
Camber Sands
3.6 miles
Great Dixter
7 miles
Bodiam Castle
9 miles
White Rock Theatre
9.6 miles
Battle Abbey
10.9 miles
Battle Golf Club
11.4 miles
Ashford Eurostar International
14.7 miles
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
15.1 miles

Restaurants and markets *

Rye Market Market
0.2 miles
Jempsons Supermarket
0.5 miles

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Rother River
0.5 miles
English Channel Sea/ocean
3 miles

Closest airports *

London Gatwick Airport
41.8 miles
London Southend Airport
42.8 miles
London City Airport
48.4 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What travellers love about this location

“Location, amazing staff, authentic old hotel”

Trevor

USA

“I loved my stay at the Mermaid inn due to it’s location and wonderful facilities. Particularly the cosy bar, superb dinner in the restaurant! I recommend the la...”

Nina

United Kingdom

“Given the constraints of such an old building (lots of stairs, slightly bewildering layout) this is a wonderful place to stay! So much atmosphere, lovely staff,...”

United Kingdom

9.5

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1 restaurant on site

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Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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From 14:00 hours

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Until 12:00 hours

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

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Children of any age are welcome.

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0 - 1 year	Can use a cot upon request	FREE
0 - 1 year	Can use an extra bed upon request	£30 per child, per night
2 - 11 years	Can use an extra bed upon request	£30 per child, per night
12+ years	Can use an extra bed upon request	£70 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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“Every thing about The Mermaid was magical. The food was excellent, the staff friendly and the room very comfortable. I’d recommend The Mermaid to anyone looking to stay in an iconic 500 year old hotel.”

“The mermaid inn is the perfect fit for a weekend getaway in Rye- the property is full of character and the surrounding town is picturesque. Food was delicious and service was simple but seamless- we were also able to bring our dog which is partly what made this stay possible!”

“The staff at The Mermaid are very friendly and welcoming, they really make you feel special. Lovely breakfast. Hotel is in excellent location for exploring the town. We will come again.”

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Reviewed: 15 September 2019

William
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very beautiful ancient building and with clean and modern facilities that don’t impair the enjoyment of its historic atmosphere.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 14 September 2019

Tony
United Kingdom
9.2

“Excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing
Very good location. Good food.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 13 September 2019

Susan
United Kingdom
9.2

“Very good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bar food not available on Sunday.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 13 September 2019

Patrick
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.1

“We would not stay in this room again. It was not enjoyable.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Our room was disappointing. Dirty tiles around the basin. No bedside lights. Poor reception on the TV. The room was next to the passage way, it was somewhat noisy. Disturbed in the morning by the laundry bags being thrown out of the windows. At £150 I felt it was over priced.
Breakfast and waiting staff were excellent. Ambience of the hotel is wonderful.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 12 September 2019

Lyndsey
United Kingdom
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom. Although this is an old building there was no shower and the shower attachment over the bath only worked intermittently due to low water pressure.
It was very atmospheric.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 10 September 2019

Ken
United Kingdom
10

“Brilliant stay at a genuine piece of history.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Didn’t like leaving.
Every thing about The Mermaid was magical. The food was excellent, the staff friendly and the room very comfortable. I’d recommend The Mermaid to anyone looking to stay in an iconic 500 year old hotel.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 9 September 2019

Cleary
USA
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The mermaid inn is the perfect fit for a weekend getaway in Rye- the property is full of character and the surrounding town is picturesque. Food was delicious and service was simple but seamless- we were also able to bring our dog which is partly what made this stay possible!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 8 September 2019

John
United Kingdom
10

“Perfect”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
This hotel is amazingly good. Nothing not to like

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 8 September 2019

Alison
United Kingdom
10

“A memorable stay in a lovely location, super accommodation.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Stayed 1 night
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The Mermaid is superb. Lovely location in Rye, beautiful old building with loads of character, staff were excellent, food and service great.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 8 September 2019

Peter
United Kingdom
7.5

“birthday treat ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
excellent old hotel staff friendly would highly recommend

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 8 September 2019

Ambrose
United Kingdom
10

“Brilliant”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Celebrated 50th Wedding Anniversary. Last visited on our honeymoon. Enjoyed every moment, the staff were exceptionally helpful and attentive.😀👍

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 7 September 2019

David
United Kingdom
7.1

“Room was not suitable for a comfortable stay”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I was in room 34. Room 35 is right next door and the walls are paper thin. The people in room 35 were not being overly noisy, but they still kept me awake until 1am when I had to call their room personally and embarrassingly ask them to stop talking because the walls were terrible. I was then woken up again at 5am, again because the walls are so poor and not suitable for a comfortable nights sleep. And I am a really good sleeper usually. In addition the bed was extremely short. Im 6’2 and was forced to lie diagonally across the bed which again was incredibly uncomfortable. 4 hours sleep before shooting a 12 hour wedding the next day is not good and it’s purely because the rooms (34 and 35) are not suitable for guests who want a peaceful nights sleep.
Really friendly and knowledgeable staff: location was excellent. Good evening bar food.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 6 September 2019

Phil
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“pleasant visit, we enjoyed the "sound Mirrors" and the little railway is a delight”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
The staff at The Mermaid are very friendly and welcoming, they really make you feel special. Lovely breakfast. Hotel is in excellent location for exploring the town. We will come again.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 4 September 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.6

“Brilliant”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Sound of running water from tank in roof in room 23
Breakfast staff brilliant and selection very good

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 3 September 2019

Lisa
USA
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.... everything was amazing!
Exactly what I wanted in a historical Inn. Excellent location. Fabulous staff at your service. Very clean and comfortable. The restaurant was 5 stars with exceptional service. Very good full English inclusive breakfast. Parking on-site.

Stayed in September 2019

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Start of dialog content Free parking This elegant room features an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. The room is equipped with TV, Wi-Fi, a hairdryer and a tea and coffee tray. Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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