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title: "Mermaid Inn vs The Kings Head Rye: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Mermaid Inn. It comes out ahead on 9 of 13 compared facts. Mermaid Inn or The Kings Head Rye in Rye? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms…"
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# Mermaid Inn vs The Kings Head Rye

Both are in Rye, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · The Strand
## [Mermaid Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mermaid-inn-rye/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.2

- **Score by category:** 9 of 13

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1840194/agoda/?lang=en)

Inn · ★★★★ · Playden
## [The Kings Head Rye](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-kings-head-rye-rye/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 1.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 13

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2203768/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Mermaid Inn

It comes out ahead on 9 of 13 compared facts. 2.4 km apart.

### Choose Mermaid Inn if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is Mermaid Inn better than The Kings Head Rye?

1.  2.4 km closer to the city centre (−2.4 km)
2.  62 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+62)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 69 vs 0) (+69)
4.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)

### Why is The Kings Head Rye better than Mermaid Inn?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Mermaid Inn | The Kings Head Rye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Location | 7.2  (+5.6) | 1.6 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 9.3 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.1) | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 31  (+25) | 6 |
| Rank in Rye | top 60%  (+7%) | top 67% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.2  (+5.6) | 1.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.5 km  (−2.4 km) | 3.9 km |
| To public transport | 280 m | – |
| To the airport | 68 km | 67 km  (−1.3 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 62  (+62) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3  (+3) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 13 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 14:30 |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:30 |
| Amenities |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

## Location

2.4 km apart

Mermaid Inn: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Rye (Sussex): 280 m, London Gatwick Airport (LGW): 68 km, 62 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

The Kings Head Rye: city centre: 3.9 km, London Gatwick Airport (LGW): 67 km.

## Mermaid Inn or The Kings Head Rye: common questions

### Which is better, Mermaid Inn or The Kings Head Rye?

Mermaid Inn leads in 9 of 13 categories, including guest rating, number of reviews, rank in Rye. The Kings Head Rye is stronger in to the airport, star rating.

### Which is cheaper, Mermaid Inn or The Kings Head Rye?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Mermaid Inn is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 3.9 km for The Kings Head Rye.

### How far apart are Mermaid Inn and The Kings Head Rye?

The two hotels are 2.4 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mermaid-inn-rye-vs-the-kings-head-rye-rye/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/