Set in Ipswich, Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns features a garden and bar. The property is 2 km from IP-City Centre - Conference Venue and 700 metres away from Portman Road. Ipswich Institute is 1.3 km away and University Campus Suffolk is 2.1 km from the hotel. The units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a bath, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms include a private bathroom. All rooms at the hotel come with a seating area. A continental, Full English/Irish or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. The accommodation offers a children's playground. The Ipswich Hospital is 4.3 km from Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 62 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Marston's Inns
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 sofa beds
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cynthia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, easy to check in. Comfortable and good value for money.
  • Brian
    Cyprus Cyprus
    The staff were very friendly and room is very large compared to most hotel rooms.
  • Downes
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We discovered The Mermaid a few years ago as the family rooms are a very good size, competitively priced compared to many others (including the Travelodge) and the location is ideal for the football. I was able to book a table for after the game...
  • Martina
    Ireland Ireland
    excellent value, comfortable rooms, lovely staff & the bar/restaurant was also great value. Would not hesitate to stay again if in the area.
  • Shalaw
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything is unique and special، The best and most convenient location that is close to everywhere
  • Leckonby
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    been here before and its close to my family had a good night sleep enjoyed are stay will book again x
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Close to where we needed to be. The staff were amazing.
  • Ramshaw
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely clean and tidy. Had wall mounted television tea/coffee making facilites. They were able to give me a room with twin beds as requested.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great value for money. Breakfast was lovely and very reasonably priced. Parking was free and easy and right next to the hotel and the pub next door.
  • Anley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very helpful, guided us to our room which was very clean. Even extra pillows supplied on request.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Is their tea an coffee facilities in the family room

    yes there is tea coffee and water
    Answered on 12 October 2019
  • what times is breakfast served please as we are going for a spa day and need to leave by 8. thank you.

    Good Morning Breakfast is served between 7am and 11am Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). On Saturday and Sunday breakfast is served between ..
    Answered on 20 May 2021
  • Which bus do I catch from the railway station to get to the hotel?

    I'm afraid there isn't one unless you want to go to town centre and change over there other then that there's taxis at the station or its about a 20mi..
    Answered on 16 December 2020
  • Is there guaranteed parking?

    yes we have a big carpark
    Answered on 22 June 2021
  • What time.e can we book in

    Check in is any time between 2pm and 11pm. However we can allow an early check in between 12pm and 1pm for a fee of £20. Many Thanks
    Answered on 30 July 2020
  • Hi there, how much would you charge for one person for two nights , I have already booked for a twin room on 16th, But there is one more lady to 

    Hi it would be £100 for two nights . Kind regards Team mermaid
    Answered on 13 October 2020
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Mermaid
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Children's playground
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please confirm how many children are included in the booking and the ages of the children.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

  • Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Children's playground
    • Live music/performance
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Room options at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin/Double

  • Guests staying at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

  • Yes, Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns is 0.7 miles from the centre of Ipswich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns has 1 restaurant:

    • The Mermaid

  • Check-in at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.