Rye
£99—Historic inn getaway in 'storybook lovely' Rye
The Mermaid Inn
Ross Palmer
Deal Expert
Why We Love This Deal
Rye in East Sussex is home to Georgian villas, half-timbered Tudor houses, and cobbled lanes such as Mermaid Street. One of the UK's most photographed streets, it's also where you'll find the Mermaid Inn. Our members are full of praise for the 600-year-old inn's "charming" decor, "lovely staff", and "excellent" food. Overnight stays this autumn and winter are £99, saving up to 47% on the usual prices.
What's Included
- Sunday-Thursday until 28 March, 2024. Stays in November and December are an extra £20 (supplement payable direct to the hotel on booking)
- Overnight accommodation in a Standard Room, with full English breakfast, for two
- You can combine multiple vouchers for longer stays
- Not available on 17-18, 24-28, 31 December, 2023; 2-4, 16-18 January; 14 February, 2024 (updated 10:20am, 24 November).
More Reasons to Go
With its beamed ceilings, cosy fireplaces, wood panelling, and setting on "storybook lovely" (The Daily Telegraph) Mermaid Street, staying at The Mermaid Inn is like stepping back in time. Indeed, since it was first built in 1420, this famous former smugglers' inn has been visited by Elizabeth I and has hosted the Queen Mother.
- There's a 2-AA-Rosette restaurant that serves "memorable dishes", according to The AA, as well as a bar and several lounges.
- Camber Castle, a 16th-century fort built by Henry VIII, and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, where you might spot tern and oystercatchers, are both five minutes' drive away.
- Ypres Tower, which was built in the 13th century and has impressive views of the River Rother, is less than five minutes' walk from the hotel. It's one of the sites of the Rye Castle Museum—the other is a former bottle factory on East Street—and houses exhibits telling the town's story.
- Camber Sands, a 3-mile-long sandy beach, is a 10-minute drive away. As well as being a great destination for a bracing walk, it's one of the UK's best spots for beachcombing (Daily Express) .
- Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? Give a dining, spa, activity, theatre, or hotel experience, and create a memory.
up to 47% off
£99
£190
How to Book
Click "Continue" to purchase your voucher(s). Then contact the hotel directly to complete your reservation.
- Not available on 26 November; 17-18, 24-28, 31 December, 2023; 2-4, 16-18 January; 14 February, 2024 (updated 10:20am, 24 November).
- Parking is limited to 15 free spaces in Rye Medieval citadel. Speak to the hotel for information on other paid parking options nearby. Four electric vehicle charging points are available; must be pre-booked at time of booking. Rye railway station is around five minutes' walk away.
- Children under five can stay free of charge in a cot. Under 14s can stay for an extra £30 per night, while older children or additional adults can stay for an extra £60 per night (payable direct to the hotel). There is a limit of one additional bed per room.
- Pets cannot stay as part of this deal. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.
- Accessibility: Please contact the hotel directly with any questions regarding accessibility.
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Enjoyed This
(342 Member Ratings)
(342 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
Really enjoyable.
Other Comments
Thank you to TravelZoo and the team at the Mermaid Inn for making our 3 night break possible. A super trip in the gloom of November!
Michael
29 Nov, 2023
Leighton Buzzard, UK
Enjoyed Most
Wonderful hotel! Didn't experience any ghostly activity - probably a good thing! The staff were all lovely and attentive without being obtrusive. Fabulous central position. Parked the car and walked for our entire stay. Food was absolutely delicious - some of the best I have eaten.
Jane
22 Nov, 2023
Burnham-on-Crouch, UK
Enjoyed Most
Wonderful historical building and great staff. The open fireplace was heavenly and the breakfast was pretty good too. Btw, The hand cut chips at lunchtime were perfect.
Chris
21 Nov, 2023
Worthing, UK
Enjoyed Most
An attractive hotel & location. Unfortunately, the reception manager not very welcoming on arrival, she was notably brusk & acted like she was doing us a favour when I handed her my Travelzoo voucher!
Other Comments
A notably brusk check in from the reception manager & not very welcoming which made my wife uncomfortable & didn’t set a good tone. The TV in our room was tiny, old & fixed on the wall at an angle, not what you would expect in 2023 & unable to attach a a Firestick. Breakfast included a burnt pancake base & fried egg base which you wouldn’t expect in a quality hotel.
Andy
02 Nov, 2023
Hythe, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent in every way
Other Comments
Staff make you feel so welcome and nothing is to much troublr for them
Mai
17 Nov, 2023
Cobham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Brilliant
John
15 Nov, 2023
Dunmow, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very good service, staff brilliant especially Patrick saw us into a parking space and took our bags to our room , a cheeky chappie. Hotel has lots of atmosphere and was always nice and warm Very comfortable.
Other Comments
Only downside the hotel main restaurant menu didn't charge from one day to the next even the special advertised in the bar was the same the next night, so we ate down at the ship Inn at bottom of the road . But all good
Richard
26 Oct, 2023
Ongar Essex, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very good on ebery way!
Rosanne
12 Oct, 2023
CROYDON, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely Hotel, excellent position
Robin
31 Oct, 2023
Letchworth Garden City, UK
Enjoyed Most
Good location, helpful staff and extraordinary building
Annette
03 Oct, 2023
Oxford, UK