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

Mermaid Street, Rye, TN31 7EY, United Kingdom –

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28 May 2016

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Welcoming staff Fine food Comfortable room Rye itself Lots of interesting walks

Julie, United Kingdom

Everything about it.. The staff were amazing and helpful.. The mermaid inn Is absolutely amazing and stunning inside and out.. And rye its self is a beautiful place

Ashley, United Kingdom

This place is amazing. So full of history and charm. We were here 11 years ago, just for a pint of beer. I promised myself to come back some day and stay in the hotel. So we did and I wasn't disappointed! The room was not big, but very cosy and the bed comfortable. We had a drink in the bar in front of the famous big fireplace and ordered Fish & Chips, probably one of the best I ever had. The service is excellent. I would love to stay here again...

Karin, France

The property is old and beautiful, very interesting

Karen, United Kingdom

The room was good, the surroundings excellent. Food very tasty. Rye is beautiful, with historical attractions and a good selection of independent shops.

Susan, United Kingdom

The place has so much character and charm not to mention being haunted was a bonus

Dalman, United Kingdom

It was a historic property which was well kept. The staff were wonderful.

Vivienne, United Kingdom

I loved everything esp the tour of the hotel & room 17 by Glennn. What a room! ALL the staff were polite, helpful & funny. We all had a fabulous time & won’t hesitate to recommend it to other friends

Jane, United Kingdom

Excellent accommodation and staff - could not fault a thing.

Louise, United Kingdom

We stayed as it was my wife's 70th birthday and all the family- son, daughters,their husbands, wife and partners and grandchildren joined us for dinner. The food was spectacular and the staff wonderfully friendly and helpful. A memorable occasion.

Michael, United Kingdom

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9.5

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What guests loved the most:
“Welcoming staff Fine food Comfortable room Rye itself Lots of interesting walks”

Julie United Kingdom
“Everything about it.. The staff were amazing and helpful.. The mermaid inn Is absolutely amazing and stunning inside and out.. And rye its self is a beautiful place”

Ashley United Kingdom
“This place is amazing. So full of history and charm. We were here 11 years ago, just for a pint of beer. I promised myself to come back some day and stay in the hotel. ”

Karin France
“The property is old and beautiful, very interesting”

Karen United Kingdom
“The room was good, the surroundings excellent. Food very tasty. Rye is beautiful, with historical attractions and a good selection of independent shops.”

Susan United Kingdom
“The place has so much character and charm not to mention being haunted was a bonus”

Dalman United Kingdom
“It was a historic property which was well kept. The staff were wonderful.”

Vivienne United Kingdom
“I loved everything esp the tour of the hotel & room 17 by Glennn. What a room! ALL the staff were polite, helpful & funny. ”

Jane United Kingdom
“Excellent accommodation and staff - could not fault a thing.”

Louise United Kingdom
“We stayed as it was my wife's 70th birthday and all the family- son, daughters,their husbands, wife and partners and grandchildren joined us for dinner. ”

Michael 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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.

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“boutique style”

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free parking available at 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 – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

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

Natural beauty

Rother River
0.5 miles
English Channel Sea/ocean
3 miles

Closest airports

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

What travellers love about this location

“Character, charm, location, breakfast ”

Tom

United Kingdom

8.3

“Travelling alone the hospitality was excellent, felt very comfortable. Ate in the bar, all good. Ideal location and parking a real bonus given where the hotel ...”

Lois

United Kingdom

8.7

“Lovely quirky building which is centrally located and with parking available. All the staff were freindly and the breakfast was very tasty.”

Julie

United Kingdom

9.1

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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 room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.

All children under 12 years are charged GBP 30 per night for extra beds.

All further older children or adults are charged GBP 70 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Mermaid Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

“This place is amazing. So full of history and charm. We were here 11 years ago, just for a pint of beer. I promised myself to come back some day and stay in the hotel. So we did and I wasn't disappointed! The room was not big, but very cosy and the bed comfortable. We had a drink in the bar in front of the famous big fireplace and ordered Fish & Chips, probably one of the best I ever had. The service is excellent. I would love to stay here again...”

Karin

France

“I loved everything esp the tour of the hotel & room 17 by Glennn. What a room! ALL the staff were polite, helpful & funny. We all had a fabulous time & won’t hesitate to recommend it to other friends”

Jane

“We stayed as it was my wife's 70th birthday and all the family- son, daughters,their husbands, wife and partners and grandchildren joined us for dinner. The food was spectacular and the staff wonderfully friendly and helpful. A memorable occasion.”

Michael

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Reviewed: 16 November 2018

Julie
United Kingdom
10

“Invited family to join us as we had visited a few times before and they said they loved it too!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The entrance to the car park!
Welcoming staff Fine food Comfortable room Rye itself Lots of interesting walks

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 16 November 2018

Jane
United Kingdom
9.2

“Fantastic place to stay. Friendly & welcoming”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Ghosts!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 15 November 2018

Joanne
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Uncomfortable pillows

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 13 November 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent food and service”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom was very dated.
The atmosphere of the place was enchanting.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 7 November 2018

Ashley
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The only thing is the amount of cars but that can't be helped
Everything about it.. The staff were amazing and helpful.. The mermaid inn Is absolutely amazing and stunning inside and out.. And rye its self is a beautiful place

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 6 November 2018

Karin _ B
France
10

“Amazing place!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Can't think of anything.
This place is amazing. So full of history and charm. We were here 11 years ago, just for a pint of beer. I promised myself to come back some day and stay in the hotel. So we did and I wasn't disappointed! The room was not big, but very cosy and the bed comfortable. We had a drink in the bar in front of the famous big fireplace and ordered Fish & Chips, probably one of the best I ever had. The service is excellent. I would love to stay here again...

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 6 November 2018

Tom
United Kingdom
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s a very old building so this comes with the territory but very noisy, small and cold
Character, charm, location, breakfast

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 5 November 2018

Karen
United Kingdom
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The property is old and beautiful, very interesting

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 5 November 2018

Susan
United Kingdom
8.8

“This wasn't our first visit to the Mermaid, and won't be our last.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
More choice on the dinner menu be good. We weren't very happy with the position of our table in the restaurant.
The room was good, the surroundings excellent. Food very tasty. Rye is beautiful, with historical attractions and a good selection of independent shops.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 4 November 2018

Dalman
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The place has so much character and charm not to mention being haunted was a bonus

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 4 November 2018

Vivienne
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. It was exactly what we expected.
It was a historic property which was well kept. The staff were wonderful.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 3 November 2018

Paul
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Beautiful spooky stay ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Love this property
Very old property with lots of hidden features

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 2 November 2018

Jane
United Kingdom
10

“Amazing, comfortable & a great experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
I loved everything esp the tour of the hotel & room 17 by Glennn. What a room! ALL the staff were polite, helpful & funny. We all had a fabulous time & won’t hesitate to recommend it to other friends

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 2 November 2018

Louise
United Kingdom
10

“Amazing!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Excellent accommodation and staff - could not fault a thing.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 1 November 2018

Anonymous
USA
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Size of room, shower, staff, breakfast service and food.
The location

Stayed in October 2018

Sleeps	Room type
	Single Room 1 single bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom The Inn has 3 single rooms, one with an early Victorian four-poster bed. Wherever possible, a double room for sole occupancy is reserved. Room facilities: • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Bath or Shower • Clothes rack Free WiFi! 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
	Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom 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. Room facilities: • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Bath or Shower • Clothes rack Free WiFi! 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
	Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom 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. Room facilities: • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Bath or Shower • Clothes rack Free WiFi! 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
	Superior Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Spacious room with charming old features. Room facilities: • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Bath or Shower • Clothes rack Free WiFi! 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
	Small Double Room 1 large double bed	Show prices
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	Deluxe Room 1 double bed	Show prices
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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Facilities of Mermaid Inn Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

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