About this property
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 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Allsopp
United Kingdom“I has a fabulous stay in Rye and the Mermaid is a beautiful property full of character. I found the staff to be exceptional, especially Emma in reception, Jess in the bar and Steven in the restaurant. The room I had was adequate but was only very...” - Jude United Kingdom“A lovely old building, ideal for our one night stay in Rye. Staff were great, and one of us had a small bite at lunchtime, and said it was very good.”
- Sophie United Kingdom“Superb. I was visiting for a wedding in Winchelsea. The mermaid inn made my visit extra special! Perfect”
- Anthony United Kingdom“The property has loads of history and character and of course the massive fire place”
- Lisa United Kingdom“Great location Very friendly staff Lots of history Very quirky”
- Julie United Kingdom“Excellent, attentive staff. Amazing f food, location and history.”
- Nick United Kingdom“Location is spot on. Great friendly atmosphere. Staff spot on. Soaking up Great British tradition , in a pub - marvellous”
Gaye United Kingdom“The property is sublime lie staying in a time gone by. It’s at least my 6 th visit to the Inn”- Joanne United Kingdom“The dinner was great, a bit limited, if you are fussy. But none of our party was. The breakfast next morning was also very good. We did a tour of the The Mermaid Inn with the owner, which was very interesting and informative, it was nice to see...”
- John United Kingdom“Staff were great, enjoyed the food, fantastic location and history”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant at The Mermaid Inn
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
