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The Mermaid Inn

Property class: 3

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A narrow cobblestone street lined with traditional buildings, featuring stone steps leading to the entrance.
Creator video - submitted by Clara Sander
A traditional fireplace with a brick wall, a wooden mantel, and framed pictures above. There are leather sofas and a wooden table in the foreground.
A traditional bedroom with a four-poster bed, a large window with a stained glass design, and ornate wooden furniture.
A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, featuring chandeliers and framed artwork on the walls.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$372
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

Explore the area

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Mermaid Street, Rye, England, TN31 7EY
  • Place, Rye Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Castle Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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A traditional room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a television, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A narrow bathroom with a bathtub, a towel rack, and a mirror.

Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

A traditional room with a four-poster bed, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Small)

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, and a window with a curtain.

Double Room (Small)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Rye

At The Mermaid Inn you'll be within steps of Lamb House and Mermaid Street. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Rye hotel include Rye Heritage Centre and St Anthony of Padua.

What's nearby

  • Lamb House - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rye Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Landgate - 4 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪Knoops - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Street Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Fig - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Mermaid Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly The Mermaid Inn.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Rye hotel.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1420
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Mermaid Inn offers 31 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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
  • Phone

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: GBP 5 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Mermaid Inn?

The Mermaid Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mermaid Inn on 22 Nov 2026 start from NZ$372, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Mermaid Inn?

The closest beach to The Mermaid Inn is Winchelsea Beach (3.9 km).

Does The Mermaid Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Mermaid Inn?

No, The Mermaid Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Mermaid Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Mermaid Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Mermaid Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 332 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great food and a thoroughly enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A property with so much history, and the staff were great. Good food too, we couldn't fault it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had the most amazing stay at The Mermaid Inn. The staff were very helpful, professional and friendly, the restaurant food for breakfast and dinner was great nad overall, it was a very memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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An amazing hotel with alot of history. The staff were brilliant, the room was great and the food also superb. Highly recommend a visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay, will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very charming old building, in the heart of medieval town. Wonderful breakfast, I would stay for their dinner next time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Historic, atmospheric inn right in the centre of the fascinating little town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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we always love staying at the mermaid Inn Gorgeous old quirky beautiful place with lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed in room 17, which had a 4 poster bed, with Period furniture and modern bathroom. A great breakfast and restaurant along with a snug type bar area. The staff were polite and welcoming with limited car parking (get there early), but in the centre of the old town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Amazing place, welcoming staff. The place oozes history and stories.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff. Comfy beds. We had twin room only downside only had bath with handheld shower. There wasn't a curtain so had to sit in bath put shower over you which was difficult trying not to get water everywhere. Breakfast really good. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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8/10 Good

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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

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Very tasty freshly cooked breakfast. Good assortment of continental options.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Really an old and interesting place. I loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
A little tired in places, and there was obviously no air conditioning. There weren’t enough plug sockets for the amenities, although USB ports built into the front of the sockets would be a useful addition. The staff were very good, the bar was good, and the food was very good. Overall, we had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It’s a beautiful hotel in the very center of Rye, fantastic historical building. Unfortunately, the rooms are not too well maintained. This said, we really enjoyed the stay, the restaurant (great dinner), breakfast was superb. Hotel has a parking on site, which is very rare in Rye.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Felt like a fairytale to live in history for the night. Every nook and cranny - and there are lots, was interesting to me. Breakfast was fantastic. Was disappointed by the menu options for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Dinner was amazing and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fascinating place to stay with so much character! Great breakfast with beautiful fresh spring flowers on the table. Flooring could benefit from an update in room but all very clean, and was a lovely room if a bit creepy! 😀 Dean on reception deserves a special mention as he is a credit to the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026