Rye
£119—Rye stay in former smuggler's inn, 43% off
The Mermaid Inn

Ross Palmer
Deal Expert
Why We Love This Deal
Staying at the Mermaid Inn is like stepping back in time. You'll be surrounded by beamed ceilings, cosy fireplaces, and wood panelling. Overnight stays at this 600-year-old inn are £119 until the end of October. Two-night stays are also available.
What's Included
- Valid Sunday–Thursday until 31 October, 2025
- Overnight accommodation in a Standard Room, with full English breakfast, for two
- Two-night stays with daily breakfast are £199
- You can combine multiple vouchers for longer stays
- Not available on 14, 25–28 February; 15–27 March; 20 April; 4, 25 May; 24 August, 2025
More Reasons to Go
- This famous former smugglers' inn dates back to 1420. It was reputedly visited by Elizabeth I and has hosted the Queen Mother.
- Our members love this property, praising the "fabulous" location, "lovely" staff, and "delicious" food.
- There's a 2-AA-Rosette restaurant that serves "memorable dishes", according to The AA. There is also a bar and several lounges.
- Camber Sands, a 3-mile-long sandy beach, is a 10-minute drive away. It's one of the UK's best spots for beachcombing (Daily Express). Kitesurfing is also a popular activity.
- Camber Castle, a 16th-century fort built by Henry VIII, is five minutes' away. It's set within Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, where you might spot tern and oystercatchers.
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Customer Service available Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm
Enjoyed This
(345 Member Ratings)
(345 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
Great
Other Comments
Can’t beat it. Fabulous hotel
Paul
31 Jan, 2025
Sevenoaks, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had an excellent visit. The hotel is brilliant and full of history and character. Our room was clean and spacious. Staff friendly, very efficient, and the food was excellent. Breakfast was extremely nice also. Noticed nice touches everywhere, e.g flowers etc. Despite the age of the hotel, it was extremely well maintained
Other Comments
Our recent stay at the Mermaid Inn was probably the best break we have enjoyed. Everything was perfect, and the staff we found, were particularly good.
john
29 Jan, 2025
Leigh-on-Sea, UK
Enjoyed Most
Everything was excellent
raymond
24 Jan, 2025
Maidenhead, UK
Enjoyed Most
Historical building, great atmosphere, great service, food.
rita
04 Jan, 2025
London, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent food although there was a delay in cooked breakfast being served on the first morning (very, very busy). The staff were always polite and helpful when required. We had requested a twin bedded room which was which we were allocated without a problem, whilst the bath had a shower attachment, there was hook or shower curtain so it could not be used as a normal shower, as I am now of an age that getting in and out of a bath is virtually impossible this meant washing in the basin was the only option. Personally I found the mattress on the single bed was too soft on the edges and it was easy to slip out of the bed, although my partner found it really comfortable.
Other Comments
We were very impressed by the attentiveness and efficiency of the bar and serving staff - excellent.
Mission
01 Jan, 2025
New Milton, UK
Enjoyed Most
The hotel itself is amazing, so atmospheric and a slice of old England.
Other Comments
The reception staff talking about us in a derogatory way because I wanted to move my new car and was blocked in by 2 other cars. The staff felt this was an inconvenience to them, and were quite vocal in their opinion, where other guests/staff could hear. Very embarrassing.
Debbie
01 Jan, 2025
Orpington, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fantastic
Sarah
01 Jan, 2025
LONDON, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very enjoyable
Other Comments
Excellent service in restaurant & bar
Lisa
19 Dec, 2024
London, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had a wonderful time there staff were great the room was wonderful nice place to stop.
Other Comments
has above
GORDON
12 Dec, 2024
broadstairs, UK
Enjoyed Most
good all round
Elizabeth
31 Dec, 2024
26993, UK