Rye
£199—Rye: 2-night escape to historic smuggler's inn
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. Two-night stays at this 600-year-old inn are less than £100 per person from November until March. This saves 44–49% on the lowest rates we found available online.
What's Included
- Valid Sunday–Thursday 1 November, 2026–31 March, 2027
- Two nights' accommodation in a Cosy or Standard Double Room (subject to availability on booking), with daily full English breakfast, for two
- Price is per room, not per person
- Overnight stays with breakfast are £139
- You can combine multiple vouchers for longer stays, subject to availability
- Not available on 24–27, 31 December, 2026; 4–7 January; 14 February; 28–29 March, 2027
More Reasons to Go
- This famous former smuggler's 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 "lovely" food, "attentive" staff, and "fabulous" rooms.
- There's a 2-AA-Rosette restaurant with an "atmospheric dining room". The "delightful" (The AA) public rooms include 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.
Enjoyed This
(230 Member Ratings)
(230 Member Ratings)
Other Comments
Fantastic place to stay, we had never been visited Rye before and we really enjoyed it. Very quaint. The mermaid inn was amazing so much history
The staff were lovely very attentive and the food was great. Would highly recommend it to everyone.
Margaret
11 Sep, 2026
Ebbw Vale, UK
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful hotel based on centuries of history. Central to Rye which is like a time capsule. Quaint bar, charming character. Would love to stay midwinter and experience the huge fire.
Other Comments
Expect all the quirkiness of a very old hotel.
Car parking spaces tight and limited but they try and squeeze you in!
Restaurant only option of 2 / 3 course meal . Personally a main would have been enough, but there are bar options.
Paul
09 Sep, 2026
Littlehampton, UK
Enjoyed Most
Location.
Other Comments
The general indifference of the staff, with the notable exception of the lovely lady on reception.
james
01 Sep, 2026
Westbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fascinating old hotel.
Good restaurant but now only offers fixed price menu. Very good quality food.
Other Comments
Definitely worth a visit.
Nigel
28 Aug, 2026
Newmarket, UK
Enjoyed Most
Quirky and historical smugglers inn.
Rooms obviously are old and floors uneven.
Other Comments
Excellent in every way, breakfast and service amazing.
Would definitely recommend.
Easy walking distance to everywhere in Rye
Gail
25 Aug, 2026
Enjoyed Most
Rare experience staying in such an old building. Lots of charm and history.
susan
25 Aug, 2026
Torquay, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely hotel in lovely location
Sandra
23 Aug, 2026
South Croydon, UK
Enjoyed Most
Greaat Hotel, with sloping floors, ceilings and staircases. Staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Food was great, well done to the chef.Would definitely come back.
Other Comments
No shower in our room apart from an attachment to the taps, this didn't bother us. Road can be noisy if you are staying at the front of the hotel, again didn't bother us. Car park is small but does have EV chargers that can be booked. Staff do move cars around if you are happy to leave your keys, unfortunately they left our car open and had moved the electronic seat.
Janet
20 Aug, 2026
Camberley, Surrey, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely food and great service
Other Comments
Great place to stay in the heart of Rye
Leah
19 Aug, 2026
Enjoyed Most
Great from start to finish.
Other Comments
The staff were great. Big shout out to Emily - she was fantastic!
Amit
15 Aug, 2026
Northwood, UK


















