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title: "Mermaid Inn vs The Lookout Rye: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Mermaid Inn or The Lookout Rye in Rye? Compare guest ratings…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mermaid-inn-rye-vs-the-lookout-rye-rye/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# Mermaid Inn vs The Lookout Rye

Both are in Rye, 330 m 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:** 0 of 4

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

Hotel · ★★★ · Crownfields
## [The Lookout Rye](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-lookout-rye-rye/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2205800/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 330 m apart.

### Why is Mermaid Inn better than The Lookout Rye?

1.  230 m closer to the beach (3.1 km vs 3.4 km) (−230 m)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is The Lookout Rye better than Mermaid Inn?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Mermaid Inn | The Lookout Rye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Location | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+0.1) | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.1) | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 31 | 43  (+12) |
| Rank in Rye | top 60%  (+13%) | top 73% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.2  (+0.2) | 7.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.5 km  (−220 m) | 1.8 km |
| To public transport | 280 m | 320 m |
| To the airport | 68 km | 68 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 62 | 60 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 6  (+4) | 2 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

330 m apart

## Mermaid Inn or The Lookout Rye: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Mermaid Inn or The Lookout 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 1.8 km for The Lookout Rye.

### How far apart are Mermaid Inn and The Lookout Rye?

The two hotels are 330 m 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-lookout-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/