8.3

1,726 reviews

Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

The Mermaid, Handforth Bridge, Yarmouth Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP1 2EN, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

Welcome to the Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns, where a delightful stay is just a splash away! Nestled on the scenic Yarmouth Road, just 0.9mi from the bustling city center, this charming hotel is your perfect retreat to explore Ipswich while basking in the comfort of modern amenities. With prices starting at just $89, treat yourself to a delightful escape without breaking the bank.

Dive into comfort with our spacious non-smoking rooms equipped with free WiFi and air conditioning, ensuring a cozy environment for relaxation. Step outside, and immerse yourself in our beautiful garden and enjoy stunning river views. For the little ones, there’s a playground and complimentary kids’ meals, making the Mermaid an ideal family-friendly destination. And for the adults? Gather around the bar for a taste of live music or enjoy a leisurely meal at our restaurant, where every bite is cooked to perfection.

With over 1,726 glowing reviews, guests have praised our warm hospitality and serene atmosphere. Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, our 24-hour front desk ensures your needs are met at any hour. Plus, enjoy the perks of free parking and indulge in the view from our sun deck. At the Mermaid, Ipswich, we’re committed to making your stay as entertaining and comfortable as possible!

Once you've settled in at the Mermaid, Ipswich, it’s time to explore the culinary delights awaiting you at our on-site restaurant, The Mermaid. Embrace the family-friendly atmosphere as you savor traditional British cuisines infused with a modern twist. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty meal after a day of adventure or a romantic dinner with a river view, our diverse menu has got you covered! With enticing dishes suitable for all ages, and complimentary kids’ meals, even the little ones will be able to indulge in a feast that’s sure to leave them grinning from ear to ear. Who knows? You might even catch some live music while you dine, adding that extra sparkle to your evening!

Don’t forget to venture out into our lovely gardens, where the beauty of nature complements your stay. Imagine sipping a refreshing drink on our sun deck, basking in the warmth of the Ipswich sun while soaking up views of the serene river. Kids can explore the nearby playground, giving parents a much-deserved moment of relaxation. With the sound of laughter filling the air, it’s impossible not to feel light-hearted and rejuvenated. Plus, the perfect location of our hotel allows you to embark on local adventures at your convenience, ensuring that every day is bursting with fun and memories.

And when it comes time to settle down for the night, our variety of spacious, non-smoking rooms is designed to accommodate everyone, from solo travelers to families of all sizes. Choose from a cozy Double Room or opt for one of our well-appointed Family options, ensuring you have a relaxing place to unwind after a day filled with exploration. Starting at just $89, our rooms promise comfort without compromising on quality. At the Mermaid, Ipswich, every stay is a delightful escape infused with warmth, comfort, and the promise of new adventures!

Closest airports

London Southend Airport

38.6mi

London Stansted Airport

40.2mi

Cambridge International Airport

42mi

Norwich International Airport

43.2mi

London City Airport

60mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Garden view

River view

Playground

Kids' meals

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Double Room in Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

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Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

River view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Experience the ultimate comfort in our Standard Double or Twin Room, offering breathtaking river and garden views. Relax in a private bathroom with a bathtub, enjoy entertainment on a flat-screen TV, and indulge in the luxury of air conditioning and free toiletries.

Double Room in Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

River view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Experience the ultimate comfort and relaxation in our Double Room, boasting a spacious 161 sqft with a stunning view of the river and garden. Indulge in the luxury of a private bathroom with a bathtub, unwind in front of the flat-screen TV, and enjoy the convenience of air conditioning and free toiletries.

Family Room in Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

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Family

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

River view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned family room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.

Family Room in Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

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Family, Queen

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

River view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Our spacious Family Room, with a generous size of 215 sqft, is perfect for a comfortable stay for you and your family. Enjoy stunning river and garden views, unwind in your private bathroom with a soothing bathtub, and relax in front of the flat-screen TV. With amenities like air conditioning, free toiletries, and a sitting area, your family will feel at home during your stay.

Double Room - Disability Access in Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

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Double Room, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

River view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Double Room - Disability Access in Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

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Queen Room, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

River view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

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Experience comfort and convenience in our Double Room - Disability Access. This spacious 161 sqft room features a Queen size bed, a private bathroom, and a flat-screen TV. Enjoy stunning river and garden views while staying in a wheelchair-accessible room with all the necessary amenities.

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Family, 3 Bed

215 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Wheelchair accessible

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Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned family room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Room - 1 Double

160 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Wheelchair accessible

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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Accessible Room

Flat-screen TV

Wheelchair accessible

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Room - 2 Double

2 Double Beds

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Room - 2 Twin

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Guest reviews

8.3

1,726 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Featured reviews:

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Jenny

9.1

July 2023

The hotel and restaurant were excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and they had arranged a cot bed for us as we were travelling with a baby. They also arranged for us to stay an extra night in the same rooms when our next hotel was cancelled. There was on site parking and it's 15 min walk from the train station, with a few supermarkets nearby. The restaurant was great and very welcoming too. Finally, when we left we left a pair of sunglasses in the room, and the staff kindly posted them to us free of charge! 5* service, thank you!

The breakfast was a little pricey, but there is a wide range and it was very tasty.

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Laura

8.2

April 2023

The staff confirmed our request of a travel cot the same day as booking online. The travel cot was set up and a little blanket was included which was very sweet! Tea & coffee portions (especially the biscuits) were very generous. Staff in the pub who checked us in were very friendly and welcoming and communicated everything I would need to know about my stay - I didn’t leave with any unanswered questions or things I wasn’t sure about. The room itself was much larger than I had expected which was great for our exploring 1 year old and sprawling 8 year old!

Noise of other guests in the hallway - can’t really be helped, just now having children you are more aware of what can disturb them! The foyer smelt very strongly of cigarettes, like someone had been smoking in there or just outside the doors.

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Carsonm

10

May 2023

+ My train to Ipswich arrived really early, so I got to the hotel at 11:30 am, well ahead of the 2:00 check-in. They didn't have room for me to store my luggage, so I planned to just hang out in the restaurant for a couple of hours, but they (and the housekeeping staff) very kindly fast-tracked my room, and I was able to check in just after 12:00 pm. Really really nice, and definitely the extra mile. + The hotel rooms are located in a building detached from the pub (on the other side of the parking lot), so it was perfectly tranquil. + Spacious, comfy bed, with convenient electrical outlets below the nightstand shelves. + Nice desk for working, with more outlets located just below the mirror. + Pleasant bathroom with a nice strong warm shower, and lots of shelf space behind the sink. + Tea tray includes PG Tips, instant coffee, and malted milk biscuits. + Absolutely fantastic continental + cooked breakfast, with a really efficient toaster. + It's not *right* by the train station, but it's only about a 20-minute walk away, partly following the tranquil river path.

Nothing. This was a lovely room to relax in during my travel downtime; I wish I'd been able to stay longer!

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Kevin

8.2

July 2023

room was quiet, beds comfy, easy to find, food was good. room was mostly clean

we booked an accessible room, which we were happy to swap when asked via message on website, which we were happy to do, but asked for downstairs, due to mobility issues, but we were given an upstairs room, the cleanliness could be better. there was large cobwebs in 2 corners of the room, which had been there some time, there was dust on the top of the bed and lights by the bed, there was also a chocolate bar wrapper behind the bathroom door which had been missed.

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Kirste

8.2

August 2023

Lovely and clean comfy bed did eat there as my son is very fussy on foods......but burger king mac d and a coffee shop all within walking distance plus 2 petrol stations.....staff were polite and helpful ...to say how much traffic was on the road we slept well didnt hear anything during the night

Cant fault anything....and probably my fault but cos the brrakfast menu was all set out i didnt like to ask if they wiuld do just toast....we didnt want a big hefty breakfast jist toast..but maybe if id asked they may of done it

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Claire

10

March 2023

Julie was amazing and very welcoming and informative. The Mermaid was well worth the money. We were told if we booked for breakfast we would save 10% on the bill, I had also booked a room for my sister to stay in after her wedding, and Julie popped some complimentary snacks and a congratulations card in her room for her. I highly recommend a stay at the mermaid, the location is perfect, it is on a busy junction but our room faced out the back with a picturesque river running, it was very quiet. We went for dinner and unfortunately I ordered a meal which they do not serve after 3pm (hunter chicken melt) and it was about 6.30pm, the gentleman behind the bar was new and didn’t realise, so my order went to the kitchen, where they did realise but decided to bring me out just Hunters chicken. Which I hadn’t ordered! I have to say the staff were brilliant, the lady that initially bought out my meal took it back to see if I could have the meal I’d ordered, but It wasn’t possible. However one of the chefs came over to apologise and got the kitchen to make the meal I wanted. Amazing customer service was given to us and that’s the reason for a five star review. Julie and her team are fantastic.

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Karen

9.1

June 2023

The staff were wonderful. Always friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and always clean. Great location and good value for the money.

No place to really unpack your clothes. As a hotel for people traveling on a business trip, I believe it's perfect. For a long stay, it was hard not having drawers and a closet of some sort. I should have read the details about the room more carefully. It was my fault, not the hotels that I didn't notice this.

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Huw

8.2

April 2023

The room was clean and spacious and the bed was comfortable; i.e. the most important things. Veggie breakfast was ok but not excellent. One morning it wasn't quite hot enough, the next day it was just right. Free parking right outside the accommodation.

Some breakfast glassware wasn't clean enough. It looked like it had been dishwased but there were lots of streaks (hard water?) and some tenacious "juicy bits" from orange juice. Wednesday night cost was twice as much as Thursday...why?

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Jasmine

9.1

August 2023

Great sized rooms that are well insulated against sound, the beds are comfortable and the room is nice and clean with a kettle, tea, and coffee available. The property is a short walk away from the Mermaid pub and other restaurants and close enough to walk from the train station and into town

The room was extremely hot with no clear way to turn on the air con/fan in the room. A fridge would be useful for longer stays

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Jackie

9.1

January 2023

Beds were extremely comfortable, as were the pillows. Although we stayed at quite a busy time the noise levels in the hotel was pretty much unnoticeable. Good showers and ample hot water. Housekeeping did a great job with the daily room service and change over periods.

Can't say that any one thing comes to mind, silly niggles, like the clothes hanging area could do with being longer for ladies with dresses. Baths are fantastic but a floor level/ walk in shower tray works well too.

Points of Interest Around Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

Attractions

Harwich International Port

9.2mi

St. George’s Distillery

28.7mi

Restaurants

The Mermaid

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Amenities of Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Garden view

River view

Playground

Kids' meals

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns?

For a pleasant stay at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns, guests can check in from 02:00 PM to 11:00 PM and should check out by 11:00 AM.

Does Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns offer complimentary parking?

Yes, there is ample free parking available at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns. The hotel offers on-site public parking for the convenience of its guests. Please note that parking reservations are not possible.

What's the nightly rate at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns?

The base price for Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns starts at $89. Do note, the cost might change depending on room preferences and dates. To see the actual prices, input your desired dates.

Which room categories can I book at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns?

The Mermaid Hotel in Ipswich offers various types of rooms. The Standard Double or Twin Room is a 161 sqft room with two twin beds or one double bed, accommodating 2 adults. The hotel also provides a Double Room with disability access, a Double Room, and a Family Room that can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children, with a sofa bed and a queen size bed. All rooms are non-smoking.

How can guests spend their time at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns?

Guests at the Mermaid hotel in Ipswich can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can experience live music or performances, relax and socialize at the bar, or soak up the sun on the sun deck. For families with children, there is a playground where kids can play and have fun. In addition, guests can enjoy board games and puzzles for some indoor entertainment.

When it comes to dining options, the hotel features an on-site restaurant called The Mermaid. The restaurant offers a selection of cuisines, including British. Guests can choose from a range of ambiances to suit their preferences, including family-friendly, traditional, modern, or romantic.

With these leisure amenities and the option to dine at the on-site restaurant, guests at the Mermaid hotel have plenty of options to enjoy their time and make their stay a memorable experience.

Does Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns feature its own restaurants?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site at the Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns hotel. The restaurant is called The Mermaid and it offers a variety of cuisines including British. The restaurant has a range of ambiances, including family-friendly, traditional, modern, and romantic.

Can I use my credit card at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns?

Yes, you can use your credit card at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns. They accept Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro. Additionally, you can also make payment in cash if you prefer.