Rye

£199—Rye mini break in historic smuggler's hideout

The Mermaid Inn
Ross Palmer
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Save now and choose your dates when you're ready. Vouchers are refundable for 14 days, or you can extend the refund period when you buy them. Learn more.

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 until March. This saves 44–49% on the lowest rates we found available online.

Update

4:27pm, 2 November, 2026

2–5, 8–9, 16–17, 19, 23, 29 November; 3, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23–30 December, 2026; 22–24 March, 2027, are now sold out. Availability for 2-night stays is limited until January.

What's Included

  • Valid Sunday–Thursday until 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

98%
Enjoyed This
"Great atmosphere and extremely helpful and friendly staff"
Brigid
30 Oct, 2026
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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.
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 made your reservation, you cannot change your travel dates with 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. The regular value stated is based on the maximum combined cost of the items included in this experience at the time of publication (29 September, 2026). 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.

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When You Can Go

Sun–Thu until 31 Mar, 2027

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98%
Enjoyed This
(221 Member Ratings)
Ratings & reviews reflect verified member feedback for The Mermaid Inn over the past 15 months.
4.8 Ambiance
4.9 Location
4.3 Rooms
4.9 Quality of Service
4.7 Value for the Money
4.9 Ease of Booking
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Enjoyed Most
Great atmosphere and extremely helpful and friendly staff
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Brigid 30 Oct, 2026
Enjoyed Most
We had 2 wonderful nights in Rye at The Mermaid Inn. Such great, friendly and efficient staff. Perfect location for us. We hope to return.
Other Comments
Lovely breakfast, and all the staff were polite and welcoming. Very atmospheric building.
Marlene 13 Oct, 2026 Herne Bay, UK
Enjoyed Most
We enjoyed our stay in this historic inn, the food was tasty and of good quality and portions. Our room was cosy and clean, but we thought the bathroom could do with update. Whilst I appreciate the decor is in keeping with the building, a shower would be preferable to bath with shower attachment on taps. There was a sign to say if there was water damage a charge would be made, but there is no shower screen or curtain. This meant I chose instead to have a bath but find getting in/out difficult. My friend cannot manage baths so had to make do with washes at the basin. Noise also travels easily, so can be difficult to sleep. There was a sign saying car park was full on our arrival so we found another car park and spent ages walking with cases trying to find inn. When we finally arrived we were informed there were plenty of spaces and someone hadn’t removed the sign! Very annoying. Staff were friendly and efficient, but our breakfast order had errors both mornings.
Other Comments
The Mermaid Inn is in a good central location and serves nice food, although a little more variety would be welcomed.
Ann 08 Oct, 2026 Dagenham, UK
Enjoyed Most
We spent our 35th wedding anniversary at Tge Mermaid. We had a lovely meal in the restaurant to celebrate.
Clair 07 Oct, 2026 Coventry, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fantastic two night stay and very careful attention to my gf needs in the bar and dining room
David 02 Oct, 2026 Ludlow, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great place to stay; amazing to think it has been welcoming guests since the 1400s . Staff were all very welcoming and looked after us very well. We had 2 meals - both delicious- The breakfast was plentiful and all the staff in the restaurant were great. The location was excellent. We were able to park at the mermaid Inn, which was very helpful.
Maureen 01 Oct, 2026 New Malden, UK
Enjoyed Most
It was a beautiful historic setting and the food was excellent if pricey. Parking was difficult and as drivers of an electric car, we were disappointed that the hotel's chargers were out of action.
Other Comments
I had not quite appreciated how far away the sea now was, since my last proper visit to Rye which was probably about 40 years ago!
Veronica 01 Oct, 2026 London, UK
Enjoyed Most
We stayed at The Mermaid to celebrate my birthday. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was quaint and in keeping with the hotel. We dined in the restaurant and found the service, options and quality of food amazing. I would definitely recommend a stay at this hotel.
Karen 30 Sep, 2026
Enjoyed Most
Everything was lovely about our stay at the Mermaid Inn. The food was excellent. Staff were friendly and polite. The Inn is really great. Old world but extremely well maintained. Everything was of high quality. We went on a guided tour of the Inn which was very interesting
john 29 Sep, 2026 Leigh-On-Sea, UK
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

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