The Mermaid Inn
Rye: 2-night escape to historic smuggler's inn
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Mermaid StreetRyeTN31 7EY
Rye
£199—Rye: 2-night escape to historic smuggler's inn
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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. Two-night stays at this 600-year-old inn are less than £100 per person this winter, saving 52%.
What's Included
Valid Sunday–Thursday until 31 January, 2026
A 2-night stay in a Standard Room, with daily full English breakfast, for two
Overnight stays with breakfast are £129
You can combine multiple vouchers for longer stays
Not available on 24–27, 31 December, 2025; 5–8 January, 2026
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, as well as 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) and is a popular location for kitesurfing, too.
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.
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.
How to Book: Purchase a voucher from Travelzoo then call 01797 223065 or email info@mermaidinn.com to make a reservation for your desired travel dates. Reservations are subject to availability and early booking is encouraged. Restaurant reservations are subject to availability; please call the hotel ahead of your visit to confirm availability.
Voucher Cancellation & Refund Policy: Within 14 days of purchase, Travelzoo will give you a full refund if you change your mind or can't find dates that suit you. Vouchers can be refunded online by going to "My Account". After 14 days, your voucher is non-refundable. If advanced reservations are required, changes and cancellations are subject to the merchant’s cancellation or rescheduling policy, and may result in a fee or voucher forfeiture. You must cancel your reservation directly with the merchant prior to refunding your voucher.
Hotel Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy: Once you've booked your dates, you can still change your travel dates directly with the hotel. Simply contact the hotel at least 48 hours prior to your original travel dates. If you wish to amend your booking to dates outside of the offer's validity period, supplements may apply, payable direct to the hotel. If you cancel or change your booking in violation of the hotel's cancellation policy, you may be subject to additional fees or voucher forfeiture.
Menu items are subject to change. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value or cash back. Prices quoted are based on the maximum value of the items included in the package at time of publication (30 September, 2025). The photos are for illustration purposes only. If you experience any difficulties booking, please contact our Customer Service team for assistance before the voucher expiration date.
This was my fifth stay at the Mermaid, three times solo and twice with my wife. As always the staff were fabulous, always chatty and cheerful as well as very efficient and helpful. The 600 year old building has bags of atmosphere, a fabulous bar with huge open fireplace plus two other lounges, and is in the heart of the town. It has its own car park including 4 electric charging points. The food is excellent, especially breakfast. I'll be back again in a few months - looking forward to it already.
Robert26 Nov, 2025Edinburgh, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very good staff. Extremely good ambiance.
Fred25 Nov, 2025
Enjoyed Most
absolute great value for money. we loved it.
Other Comments
authentic historic inn with excellent attentive staff, excellent breakfast, silver service, food great
Anna21 Nov, 2025Redhill, UK
Enjoyed Most
The staff were all very attentive.
High standards of cleanliness.
Sylvia20 Nov, 2025Banbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
Second time at The Mermaid Inn and it will not be the last. The hotel has a wonderful atmosphere and staff that are second to none.
Robert11 Nov, 2025Braintree, UK
Enjoyed Most
The staff are amazing, nothing is too much trouble
A08 Nov, 2025Reading, UK
Enjoyed Most
Everything about the mermaid inn is fantastic. Staff were very friendly, location was spot on. Two fantastic nights
John05 Nov, 2025Harwich, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff helpful and pleasant. Breakfast very good. Room a bit tired
Carol04 Nov, 2025Steyning, UK
Enjoyed Most
BEAUTIFUL OLD INN FULL OF CHARACTER, GREAT BAR WITH GOODRSNGE OF CSK BEER. QUALITY RESTAURANT.
Other Comments
PARKING IN THE VICINITY OF THE HOTEL DIFFICULT UNLESS YOU CHOOSE YOUR ARRIVAL TIME CAREFULLY. LOCAL STREETS NOT SUITABLE FOR THE INFIRM!
John31 Oct, 2025Lee-on-Solent, UK
Enjoyed Most
We enjoyed our overnight stay
David31 Oct, 2025Dover, UK
Enjoyed Most
From start (check in) to finish (check out) and beyond (I left an important notebook in my room which the Receptionist very helpfully agreed to send me).
ALL staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The Hotel itself is beautiful and quaint and historical and full of atmosphere!! Our room was gorgeous! I can honestly say it is one of the best Hotels I have stayed in for ambience and fabulous staff which goes a long way into making a memorable stay.
I will definitely return soon and take friends to soak up the atmosphere!!
Tracey28 Oct, 2025Worthing, UK
Enjoyed Most
Return from a visit four years ago - also a travelzoo offer - both birthday treat visits. Absolutely love the hotel and Rye - an absolute joy - highly recommend ❤️
Julia28 Oct, 2025Egham, UK
Enjoyed Most
The staff are lovely and very helpful as always the hotel is just amazing we just love the history of this hotel and the rooms are all so very different and spotlessly clean…breakfast is very good…
Other Comments
If you have mobility issues this may not be for you as there are lots of uneven stairs and floors but this is what you would expect in such an historic hotel with creaky floorboards stories of ghosts it’s just a wonderful place to stay….
Susie24 Oct, 2025Whitstable Kent, UK
Enjoyed Most
Always a treat staying at the Mermaid as they maintain the wonderful ambience of this ancient building with respect.
Other Comments
A free stay would be nice!
Robert23 Oct, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Lovey historic hotel and town. The food at the Mermaid was absolutely superb. Lovely menu and service. Will definitely be back.
Rosamary23 Oct, 2025Whitstable, UK
Enjoyed Most
4 of us had vouchers for 3 nights. One of our rooms was upgraded and beautiful. Thank you.
Breakfast was excellent. Bar food not so good for the price. Restaurant was good.
Other Comments
Parking was tight but welcome.
patricia21 Oct, 2025LOWDHAM, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very welcoming and helpful staff.. delicious food. Quirky but very comfortable environment.
Moira21 Oct, 2025London, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff very welcoming friendly and attentive. Food and atmosphere most enjoyable.
Other Comments
Only drawback is a rather tricky carpark especially if you have a larger vehicle.
Harry17 Oct, 2025Nnuneaton, UK
Enjoyed Most
1st class in every aspect
John A16 Oct, 2025Southampton, UK
Enjoyed Most
Whole experience very good. Room along a warren of corridors and stairs but lovely. Whole hotel is full of character and quirky surprises.
Breakfast is extremely good
Bridget15 Oct, 2025Bruton, UK
Enjoyed Most
We thoroughly enjoyed Rye and the Mermaid Inn was curious and fun.
Other Comments
The food was wonderful!
S15 Oct, 2025ALTON, UK
Enjoyed Most
Enjoyed staying at this old hotel
Vinay15 Oct, 2025London, UK
Enjoyed Most
Warm welcome, beautiful building and location
Amy14 Oct, 2025Bury St Edmunds, UK
Enjoyed Most
Wonderful historic hotel. Everything that appeals to my love of the antique. Staff wonderful in every department. Night porter offered and served tea in the early hours when I was downstairs reading in the early hours. A lovely. A much appreciated unsolicited touch indicative of the ethos of the family run, non chain hotel.
Food in the restaurant was special and made our occasion memorable.
Other Comments
As a timber framed hotel dating back to the 14th century Any one visiting should expected the creaks and groans of the old building all part of its wonderful character. The bathroom in our room was however a bit dated and the shower curtain needs to be cleaned.
Martin10 Oct, 2025Redhill, UK
Enjoyed Most
Perfect location although the carpark was tight for parking. The staff were all so lovely, helpful, friendly and vey knowledgeable.
anita09 Oct, 2025braintree, UK
Enjoyed Most
Central location
Michelle07 Oct, 2025Row Town, UK
Enjoyed Most
Absolutely brilliant, very attentive and happy staff, great food.
Naomi30 Sep, 2025Hornchurch, UK
Enjoyed Most
As charming as we had been lead to believe
Other Comments
Wonderful evening meal and breakfast
Celia28 Sep, 2025Tadworth, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely staff , wonderful breakfast
Other Comments
Didn't have dinner in the restaurant, very expensive.
Anthony27 Sep, 2025LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very helpful, friendly staff, delicious breakfast
Comfortable beds.
Cosy rooms.
Other Comments
Rye is hilly and the cobblestone streets are not easy to walk on outside The Mermaid..
Susan09 Sep, 2025Bournemouth, UK
Enjoyed Most
Everything was well organised except for the car park, which was a shambles, lack of space, although the staff did their best to accommodate us
Other Comments
Excellent food and service
Chris09 Sep, 2025Wraysbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great location and helpful attentive staff
Other Comments
Nice Breakfast
Carol28 Aug, 2025Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK
Other Comments
Excellent and ample portions of food. Staff very friendly and helpful
Donald27 Aug, 2025Maidstone, UK
Enjoyed Most
Room 14, which is a twin room is very small with a tiny bathroom.
Love staying at this hotel, staff are pleasant and helpful and had a very tasty breakfast.
Other Comments
This hotel would prove challenging for people with mobility issues, as the stairs are very steep.
efrosini24 Aug, 2025Tenterden, UK
Enjoyed Most
Delightful staff and special history in a lovely town
Adrianne20 Aug, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Excellent attention from every member of staff. Made to feel your stay was special. Any request was immediately dealt with, always with a smile.
Other Comments
You can confidently recommend this hotel. Great price enables you to return. Evening meal in hotel restaurant was outstanding.
Daniel15 Aug, 2025White British, UK
Enjoyed Most
As usual, great ambience and fantastic staff.
Gary15 Aug, 2025Chalfont St Giles, UK
Enjoyed Most
This historic hotel in the centre of Rye is perfect for exploring the old town.
Our tudor period room was beautiful. Unfortunately the bathroom was inadequate for bathing and showering. Also our room got overly hot in Augusts heatwave .
All the staff were uniformed, and helpful, the food of a high standard .
Philip15 Aug, 2025Leicester, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fabulous, everything.
David08 Aug, 2025West Malling, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great hotel very old and atmospheric completely different to 5 star modern hotels
Other Comments
Lovely staff good food hugh breakfasts good drinks selection
Gill07 Aug, 2025Tredegar, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff very helpful. Had meal in hotel which was very good. Plenty of choice for breakfast
Linda07 Aug, 2025Gillingham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely 2 night break. All staff are extremely friendly and helpful
Roger06 Aug, 2025St Albans, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great location & managed to park. Great staff & excellent food.
Simon04 Aug, 2025Penn, UK
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful old inn set in lovely Rye.
Other Comments
Charming staff , great place.
Anne01 Aug, 2025Rickmansworth, UK
Enjoyed Most
Most of the receptionist were lovely there was one who was curt and straight talking lacked training. So did many of the waiting staff and none of them smiled not once. They seemed unhappy at work and one bar man was very rude and stressed at the staff, after driving for 3 hours we went straight to the bar and was witnessing this very stressed barman, we sat outside so we could relax .Mentioned this to the receptionist who just smiled awkwardly and said nothing.
The housekeeping staff looked happy and relaxed and the room was immaculate.
There was one receptionist Elizabeth who was particularly helpful throughout our 3 days. The breakfast was delicious and high quality food.
We didn't eat at the restaurant too pricey and the same menu each evening and not a very extensive choice.
We did enjoy our stay but I don't think I would choose to stay there again.
Lorraine31 Jul, 2025Cowplain, UK
Enjoyed Most
We loved staying at this famous inn. It is quite basic for the price but I guess we were paying for its history which is amazing. The staff were really helpful and communicative and went out of their way to ensure that we had a parking space for our two night stay. Breakfast was very good.
Yvonne31 Jul, 2025London, UK
Enjoyed Most
It was a comfortable and friendly experience . The staff were friendly and helpful . They provided parking despite difficulties . The food was excellent and the accommodation was good and comfortable despite the age of the Inn . It was all good .
Other Comments
We'd recommend the hotel to anyone . it was very well placed for experiencing the delights of Rye and the surrounding area . Fascinating and impressive history behind the building .
derek23 Jul, 2025Emsworth, UK
Enjoyed Most
Amazing hotel, staff very friendly
Paula22 Jul, 2025London, UK
Enjoyed Most
Superb Inn in pretty town.
Barry18 Jul, 2025Thame, UK
Enjoyed Most
brilliant. Rooms old but we expected that. Would be nice if we had another travel deal to include dinner one nigjt
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