August 2025 by Daniel Richardson
The Mermaid Inn is such a charming hotel with a unique vibe!
The staff is generally friendly and professional, and the hospitality is top-notch!
The hotel and our bedroom were spotless, thanks to the amazing housekeeping!
But there are issues .
Parking; be prepared to try and squeeze in the limited number of tight car parking spaces, due to the age and location of the building, or like us park in a local car park at an amazing rate of £3 per day, only a 5 minute walk away.
Room 25 is situated near the kitchen extractor fan system. Upon arrival, a noticeable fried fish odour was present. Additionally, a low-frequency hum emanates from approximately 6:30 am to 10 pm which is highly irritating and detracts from relaxation, which woke my wife each morning.
The cooked breakfast is stunning, first class ingredients cooked to perfection.
The continental is extremely lacking and not great quality.
Bar food, the fish and chips were great! But the mushy peas were a bit of a letdown?they were more like mashed garden peas with butter.
My wife?s main course was a watermelon, strawberry, and feta salad, which was a bit of a mixed bag, you know? It felt like it was trying to be both a starter and a dessert, not quite hitting the mark as a main course. Maybe it would have been better served at breakfast!
Basically, it was a bit of fruit floating around in pomegranate syrup. Plus, there were only about six or seven tiny feta cubes, and instead of salad leaves, there were just a few micro basil leaves sprinkled on top.
A very over priced dish missing the mark!
August 2025 by Daniel Richardson
The Mermaid Inn is such a charming hotel with a unique vibe!
The staff is generally friendly and professional, and the hospitality is top-notch!
The hotel and our bedroom were spotless, thanks to the amazing housekeeping!
But there are issues .
Parking; be prepared to try and squeeze in the limited number of tight car parking spaces, due to the age and location of the building, or like us park in a local car park at an amazing rate of £3 per day, only a 5 minute walk away.
Room 25 is situated near the kitchen extractor fan system. Upon arrival, a noticeable fried fish odour was present. Additionally, a low-frequency hum emanates from approximately 6:30 am to 10 pm which is highly irritating and detracts from relaxation, which woke my wife each morning.
The cooked breakfast is stunning, first class ingredients cooked to perfection.
The continental is extremely lacking and not great quality.
Bar food, the fish and chips were great! But the mushy peas were a bit of a letdown?they were more like mashed garden peas with butter.
My wife?s main course was a watermelon, strawberry, and feta salad, which was a bit of a mixed bag, you know? It felt like it was trying to be both a starter and a dessert, not quite hitting the mark as a main course. Maybe it would have been better served at breakfast!
Basically, it was a bit of fruit floating around in pomegranate syrup. Plus, there were only about six or seven tiny feta cubes, and instead of salad leaves, there were just a few micro basil leaves sprinkled on top.
A very over priced dish missing the mark!
August 2025 by Gail Wilson
Lovely meal
August 2025 by Lucy Byrne
An amazing building, full of history. Absolutely beautiful. Stop by for a drink at the bar, sit outside and take in the view or stay in one of the many rooms (some are haunted!).
The mermaid is an absolute must of you're visiting Rye.
August 2025 by Julie Davey
Great place love it x
August 2025 by Michael Keeler
Very, very ancient building and quirky because of it with no straight walls, ceilings, floors or stairs. This is a good thing and makes it interesting so you have to make some allowances about baths instead of showers etc. Its also a pub so there has to be some allowances over chatter from the bars and restaurants drifting upwards but don't worry because all is quiet by 11ish. As well as this mesmerising building in a fantastic location the highlight must be the quality of the food which is very fine indeed and the outstanding old school service with lots of attentive, very friendly waiters and waitresses. If you are prepared to lean into the natural limitations of a very old building and enjoy the quirkiness that this brings -with great atmosphere, food and service - then this is the place for you.
August 2025 by Alice Stratford
A great place mermaid inn
Ioved it no ghosts. Food was fanastic evening meal. Breakfast was great also
August 2025 by J Dieker
Great locations, absolutely mesmerising decor but wow the food was really poor. We ordered fish and chips and it smelled fishy. Yea it was fish but a fish stench. Out of our party of 3 we were all disappointed and none of us finished our food. In fact, my daughter put it it this way. Even if you have not eaten for 3 days and starving, avoid this place!
August 2025 by Rob Wilson
historic
August 2025 by Monique Hutchinson
Interesting old hotel with history. Apparently it's haunted - definitely creepy! Rooms are all different, some with low doors and you have to duck to enter. Floors are creaky and slanted. Our room only had a bath with shower attachment makes showering a challenge! Walls are very thin - and rooms on the street are very noisy - the sound from the bar and restaurant travels up and there can be people downstairs 24 hours. Ear plugs definitely needed! Breakfast is great - can order full English, eggs Benedict, avocado toast plus there is a limited buffet. Definitely recommend for the experience but not for the sleep!
July 2025 by Samantha Curran
Lovely old historic Inn! Absolutely fantastic two nights stay in the Kingsmill room. Staff mentions, Dallas, Ryan & Archer getting special mentions for their professionalism, courtesy & eagerness to help. Thank you to the Chefs for providing very good quality & tasteful meals.
Shame the Gray lady didn't show up to meet us.
We will be returning, Rye is a lovely little town, much preferable to Battle.
July 2025 by Alexander Thompson
After months and months of wanting to come here we finally did and it was an amazing lunch and great service, and after seeing it in person I really have to say one of the best days out. Amazing building
July 2025 by Alson Lim
Nice Heritage small hotel!
July 2025 by Chris Thompson
Went here just to eat lunch, and the person at the bar was so friendly. The food came and it was delicious good tartar sauce, a good fish finger burger, and great chips. There's loads of history I would go again.
July 2025 by Ray Bryant
Really old historic pub, I only had a drink there whilst passing through Rye. The bar tender was friendly and amongst the most organised I've seen.
