Offering a location a 5-minute walk from St Mary's Parish Church, Mermaid Inn Rye offers 25 rooms. Boasting windsurfing and hiking, along with a lounge bar, this hotel is located in close proximity to the Rye Heritage Centre.
Spike Milligan's gravestone is 3.3 km from the 3-star inn, and Rye Harbour is situated 2.2 km away. Cultural sights in the area include the historic Lamb House, which is 10 minutes' walk away. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Cricket Salts, located about 700 metres away. The scenic Camber Sands Beach is a 15-minute drive from the Mermaid Inn. A local bus stop The Deals is about 100 metres away.
En suite bathrooms are included in the rooms.
Guests can dine at the onsite à la carte restaurant. Serving British dishes, Giants Fireplace Bar at The Mermaid Inn lies just a few steps from this property.
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Check-in:from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out:until 11:00
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The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 1.
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Facilities
Internet access
Wi-Fi
Parking
Free parking
Sports & entertainments
Wind surfing
Hiking
Golf course
Services
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Eating places
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Business facilities
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Board games
Children's menu
Leisure facilities
Live entertainment
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Carpeted floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Pets
Pets allowed
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107 km
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Rye Railway Station
300 m
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Paul
2024-05-19
7/10
The property was quaint with pretty friendly and extremely polite staff in the customer service supplied, I truly enjoyed the stay. This location was marvellous, so close to the centre of Rye, the restaurant excellent, and all the shops.
Robert
2024-04-16
9/10
I ate at an amazing restaurant with great food and the same for breakfast. It was fairly quiet and I had exceptionally comfortable bed.
David
2024-04-14
7/10
The hotel had unbeatable location just off specialist shops, the Mermaid Inn for a second time and a restaurant in the venue, dinner and breakfast. Also, it was around 10-15 minutes walk from St Johns Market.
Jeremy
2024-03-31
8/10
Comfortable and fabulous accommodation with brilliant setting really close to the wonderful restaurant, the unique nature, and Ypres Tower. Sensational breakfast with continental meats and toast, as for instance - well worth the money. Their service was exceptional.
Betty
2024-03-02
9/10
It has wonderful location and private parking if needed. The staff are very very helpful, they keep the place clean.
Clifford
2024-02-19
9/10
The staff was amazing, fantastic, and everything was awesome. This was an unbeatable and stunning location close to the centre of town, restaurants and the Mermaid Inn on Mermaid Street Rye. Visited The Cavern Club, located not too far away from the venue.
Paul
2024-02-13
7/10
The venue is clean, the staff is really good. The breakfast is tasty and excellent, available with fruit and the hot dishes cooked to order, for instance.
John
2024-02-13
6/10
The breakfast has tasty and great options with poached eggs, the hot dishes cooked to order, another great meal. Make sure you stay in the double room with comfortable beds, a shower, 2 bottles water. The setting is unbeatable, really close to restaurant and good service, and all the shops and excellent restaurants, lovely area.
Views are not so great.
Gordon
2024-02-04
7/10
Lovely and great breakfast with pastries in addition and scrambled eggs.
Joe
2024-01-11
8/10
Thanks a lot everyone for a real good stay on this visit. The staff were caring and incredibly attentive, everything was very good. Central location of this pet-friendly hotel was a bonus. We thoroughly enjoyed it, didn't want to leave, can recommend.
Stephanie
2023-12-24
9/10
The property is top-class and clean, offers savoury and tasty breakfasts. The location is stunning and wonderful and they have parking on-site. Also, it is so close to the mermaid as a birthday treat, and the high street and Tower.
Ray
2023-12-24
6/10
Queen room on 1st level. Unbeatable location, within short walking distance of everywhere.
Not so great views; meagre breakfast.
David
2023-12-21
8/10
The hotel was in a very central location a down hill.
William
2023-12-16
7/10
The beds were lovely and the twin room itself was delightful and authentic.
John
2023-11-30
7/10
It offers amazing, incredible location.
Tom
2023-11-28
8/10
Stunning, great location even in surrounding area. Unique rooms with exceptionally comfortable beds, great value.
Jim
2023-11-27
7/10
The hotel had a very central setting in the open attic area. Also, Rye Methodist Church was within easy reach. The Michelin star rated restaurant with the food offered and service and the main bar.
Barrie
2023-10-29
7/10
The location was amazing and lovely, by the quay, in the nice little area. Also, we were just a short stroll away from Tate Liverpool.
Views appeared to be not so great.
Bobby
2023-10-15
7/10
Incredible and beautiful location of the hotel, not far from shops, bars and restaurants, other public areas of the inn, and the town centre. The Michelin star rated restaurant for dinner.
Sheila
2023-10-12
8/10
The breakfasts here were tasty with good coffee and fruit and beverages. As for me, the location was lovely, right by the Mermaid first one as well as the restaurant known as the boardroom. Also, I had easy access to Rye Castle Museum.
James
2023-09-22
7/10
Lovely breakfast with a wide range of choice.
Thomas
2023-09-10
8/10
The property was clean and staff was really good. The breakfast was tasty and sensational and the parking was onsite. The hotel had a very central location in an area steeped in history. Also, a historic house was not far. Exceptional service was provided here.
Edward
2023-08-30
7/10
The stay here was awesome for one night. The location was super and unique, down the hill in the rain, convenient to go everywhere. Also, St Mary's Church was within walking distance.
Paul
2023-08-27
6/10
Lovely units with a shower, the bathroom plus TV, and the staff were amazing. The location was very central, just next door to a restaurant in the hotel, dinner and breakfast and double park.
Well, the area was very quaint overall.
Laura
2023-08-23
8/10
Savoury and tasty breakfast and a wide array of goodies.
Michael
2023-08-12
7/10
Excellent breakfast options with fruit, fried bread instead of hash browns plus scrambled eggs.
Richard
2023-08-07
9/10
The place was fairly clean and charming, it had absolutely superb staff with basic service.
Joy
2023-08-06
8/10
All in all everything was awesome, had a fab stay for a night. We truly enjoyed the gorgeous and great breakfast served at 0915. The accommodation had a very central location in an area steeped in history. Also, Rye Castle Museum was located in the hotel's area.
Kevin
2023-08-05
8/10
Stunning, wonderful location in Rye, very close to the centre of the town with parking, a restaurant in the hotel, dinner and breakfast, and St Mary's Church which boasts many attractions.
Philip
2023-07-18
8/10
Overall - charming place with lovely staff in the customer service supplied. Very central location, ideal place for discovering Rye. Found in a great area next to the centre of the old area, the 2 Rosettes restaurant, and Mermaid.
Shaun
2023-07-17
9/10
Overall it was fairly quiet and bright with a bath. The breakfast was tasty and excellent at 0915; the staff were pleasant. Fab very central location close to the Mermaid Inn on Mermaid Street Rye, and shops, bars and restaurants. I really enjoyed this hotel.
Joseph
2023-07-13
8/10
Beautiful area, very central location adjacent to a local restaurant. Besides, easy to get to Rye Castle Museum. Bright rooms with a pleasant view over the town.
Elizabeth
2023-07-04
9/10
Reasonably priced variety at breakfast. Location - stunning, so close to a cafe down the road for double the portion size at half the price, picturesque Mermaid Street and the restaurant after 6pm.
Diana
2023-06-30
8/10
I booked good-sized and exquisite room, that was offered with the bar, the 4 poster, a four poster bed.
Julia
2023-06-24
5/10
Great selection for breakfast with cheeses and yogurt and fruit. The location unique and stunning in Rye everything seemed to shut early in the evenings.
Beds were extremely squeaky.
Rod
2023-06-17
9/10
Enjoyed the place, it was absolutely charming and worked for me. The hotel's location was very central, right in the centre of the town with parking.
Fiona
2023-06-17
8/10
It has amazing and beautiful location to see Rye Heritage Information Centre.
Georgina
2023-05-14
9/10
The restaurant was great with great food, we ordered excellent dishes. The room was clean and very sweet, the location was unique very central.
Lucy
2023-05-13
7/10
Coffee and a lounge area inside the twin room were handy. The hotel was in a super location, to all nearby shops. Also, Rye Castle Museum was just 1 km away.
Frank
2023-05-12
9/10
Amazing location to approach through the arch, good for visiting Rye. Delightful food in the Michelin star rated restaurant in the vicinity.
William
2023-05-10
7/10
Fairly good room with diamond paned Windows and comfortable beds plus the sloping creaky wooden floors.
Harry
2023-05-05
8/10
Stayed in exquisite double room in antique style. Hotel's breakfast was gorgeous and very very good with hash browns and red bush tea, for example and could satisfy any taste.
Elaine
2023-04-07
9/10
I had double room with an en suite bathroom. The location was stunning for traveling around Rye, really close to cobbled Mermaid Street, the centre, and Ypres Tower. There was a Michelin-starred restaurant nearby.
Michael
2023-02-24
6/10
Satisfactory breakfast, best possible location not far from restaurant as well as the centre of Rye. Again, not far from Rye Heritage Information Centre. Hot drinks at main bar, exceptional service. The elegant feel of the hotel.
Not so great views from the window.
William
2023-02-23
9/10
We ate at a great restaurant with great food. It was atmospheric, lovely beds.
Bill
2023-02-14
7/10
The property is spectacular, it has informative and perfect staff with a warm friendly manner from the staff.
Jim
2023-02-13
9/10
Everything was awesome, had an awesome stay for a night. This accommodation was in the very central location in the centre of rye. There was a Michelin star rated restaurant nearby.
Jill
2023-02-12
9/10
This is a hotel go-to for Rye! Perfect place all in all, has obliging staff with basic service. Plus, the location is marvellous, minutes from Rye Heritage Information Centre. The atmosphere of the venue is elegant.
John
2023-02-06
7/10
The Michelin-starred restaurant was nice and their staff was attentive.
Lewis
2023-02-06
7/10
Well, it was a fab stay in a beautiful English town. It was fairly clean, incredible room. Enjoyed food selection, meals where delicious and they have plenty of options.
Richie
2023-02-02
5/10
The location was stunning, at a moderate distance from The Purdie Gallery. The folks working here were perfect and charming.
The staff were pathetic, didn't expect that coming.
Dave
2023-01-23
9/10
I had a good sized room with nice sized bathroom. Location: the hotel was close enough to a cafe down the road for double the portion size at half the price, the restaurant or bar and the Mermaid. It also was in a single bay.
Phil
2023-01-16
7/10
We have stayed here for 1 night and had a terrific experience. Comforts of bright double room with a lovely four poster bed were fabulous.
Eric
2022-12-14
8/10
An electric kettle, central heating and TV were convenient. Stunning location adjacent to the centre of the citadel, the restaurant and shops, and bright and fabulous room.
A little disappointing room.
Alice
2022-12-06
9/10
The bed was lovely, and there where an electric kettle, central heating and a multi-channel television too.
John
2022-11-19
9/10
All in all, it's attractive place that has informative and charming staff from the room manager to the bar manager and waiters. They serve variety of meals, the food I tried was delicious.
Stanley
2022-11-18
7/10
The location was central, incredible down the hill in the rain.
Some people working there were quite busy.
Nick
2022-10-27
8/10
An electric kettle, central heating and a multi-channel TV in our double room were useful during stay. Its location at a moderate distance from Rye Castle Museum was marvellous.
The staff - some of them were pathetic.
Michael
2022-10-01
8/10
Everything was perfect and met requirements. The place was stylish and simply stunning. The location was fab: shops and boutiques were within walking distance. The hotel was a welcome base for enjoying a good area.
Patrick
2022-09-30
9/10
Beds and pillows in my double room were comfy. Overall it was spotless, with a private bathroom. The location of the hotel was fab - not too far from Rye Art Gallery.
Frank
2022-09-28
8/10
It was in a brilliant and historic location with a historic house nearby.
Jack
2022-09-22
8/10
Stylish, fairly clean place with absolutely fabulous views. Lovely bed in twin room with an electric kettle, central heating and TV. Plenty of incredible food at breakfast time.
Peter
2022-09-19
9/10
The total stay was pleasant in a beautiful English town. The location was incredible, close to a historic house. Moreover, it's very close to shops, a local restaurant and the centre.
Sam
2022-09-19
8/10
The hotel was in a stunning location, even down to the beach. Stayed for 1 day and didn't feel like leaving, I would stay here again.
Alexander
2022-09-12
8/10
Generally, the place was interesting and had obliging and charming staff with a warm friendly manner from the staff:)))
Alfred
2022-08-22
9/10
Loved the historic-style building and our bright room. Besides, parking was available on-site. Shops and boutiques were right next door.
Christopher
2022-07-01
8/10
Bright rooms with four poster bed, food delightful.
Francis
2022-06-11
8/10
It was really clean and spectacular hotel, recommend. There were pleasant staff and location for a truly memorable stay.
Philip
2022-05-25
9/10
Actually everything was perfect, my next choice again in Rye. Got warm, bright with the television in the bedroom, mini bar in room plus 4 poster bed.
Alan
2022-05-17
9/10
Liked the place, had a thoroughly enjoyable stay in time. The breakfast had plenty of good options, and was well organised! Everything was simply very clean.
Kevin
2022-05-13
8/10
All in all, it was unique base for travelling to Rye. The staff were competent and efficient, nothing too much trouble. The food was incredible, with lots of options.
Hannah
2022-05-03
9/10
Everything was first-class, but we stayed for 1 night only. We loved a kettle, central heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Johnny
2022-04-28
9/10
Besides, the area was good, next to Clive Sawyer Gallery. Moreover, I parked at the on-site.
Ray
2022-03-08
5/10
We enjoyed to be here, its rooms and food.
Well, the bathroom was very small and Wi-Fi was bad.
Jim
2022-01-23
9/10
Super location in the centre of Rye, very helpful staff. Outdoor bar was good and fairly clean. The single room was cosy and absolutely perfect, perfect for my needs.
Jack
2021-12-28
9/10
It was an excellent experience in general. Double room was pretty nice with very comfy beds. Had alcoholic drinks in the outdoor bar in the evening.
Ken
2021-12-23
9/10
All nice: staff and location. I got free upgrade and loved it. A fine stay with an excellent swimming pool.
Jamie
2021-12-09
5/10
It made my trip to Rye a really good experience. Excellent staff and location, the hotel itself was fairly clean. The restaurant had tasty food.
Unfortunately Wi-Fi was bad.
Mary
2021-11-25
8/10
All was fairly clean, I liked perfect staff and food. Friendliness from the whole staff.
Keith
2021-11-23
9/10
It was a great place to stay in Rye. Booked with a very good breakfast and I liked the meal. Furthermore, free parking nearby was useful.
William
2021-10-26
8/10
Great base for exploring Rye. Had sunny 1 day here thanks to its very good staff and atmosphere. My room included central heating and a radio.
Jamie
2021-09-04
8/10
The stay was perfect 10/10. Good service, extremely polite staff, unbeatable location. Plenty of fine options for meal.
Nicholas
2021-06-15
9/10
Really pleasant location, exceptional staff, large bed. And it also had such lovely view. I visited main bar and liked hot drinks.
Roy
2021-06-11
7/10
Fab location with fabulous views, affable staff. I loved a convenient decor and vintage furniture. Breakfast was delicious and in such a comfy restaurant.
Wi-Fi was bad, made me a little nervous.
Edmund
2021-05-29
7/10
All in all a wonderful hotel and fairly nice stay. I loved ideal location and how the place is fairly clean. Exceptionally comfortable beds, TV, a radio and a hairdryer were a nice touch. The food was exceptional and with plenty of options. Very amiable stuff, providing superb service. Furthermore, the parking was on site and convenient...
Joseph
2021-05-28
9/10
Clean enough and memorable place, helpful staff.
Facilities were modern, but signal was not very good.
Julian
2021-02-26
9/10
very nicely decorated luxury room, the service was extraordinary.
Tbh, wi-fi was weak and the bathroom was very dated.
Adam
2021-02-23
7/10
It was a superb base for our pleasant enough stay. Staff was WELL-TRAINED, decor was exquisite, beds were extra comfortable. Truly beautiful view of roof top.
Erik
2020-09-12
7/10
This hotel has exceptional food and rooms. The venue was in a central location. We had a wonderful 2 nights stay
Mike
2019-12-18
8/10
simply italian was 5 mins walk away. hotel was situated just walking distance from rye heritage centre.
Stephen
2019-12-16
9/10
Short way from the restaurant simon the pieman. Our stay here was great, incredible base for exploring Rye. We would be happy to recommend it for every one.
