Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Family Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Yarmouth Road, Ipswich, England, IP1 2EN
  • Place, Portman Road
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Chantry Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ipswich Waterfront
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free inn. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.
Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Ipswich inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Portman Road. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Portman Road and New Wolsey Theatre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ipswich inn is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10.75 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 20 January to 14 February:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.75 for adults and from GBP 5.95 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
The host will greet guests on arrival.

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Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 450 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great service amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe parking good location would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was large and clean , very good brrakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here every 6 weeks and it’s superb!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check-in and convenient free parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent… We even extended our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Briony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, comfortable room and friendly staff. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent… Clean room, good food and bar, free parking, close to the retail park, quiet at night, free Wi-Fi and the staff were so polite and attentive… I even extended my stay an additional night!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay staff were all excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless nice large room comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lovely staff and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hazel and Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I comfy bed, large room, quiet, great bathroom. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent! Room spacious and clean the bed and pillows both comfortable. Quiet room over looking a river. Food was good staff friendly. I Would definitely stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room. Very quiet. Communication in advance was a challenge and early check in is expensive for a budget room. However, it was a good and comfortable stay with friendly on site service especially from the man tending the car park on match day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short stay but have stay at property before, still and excellent ran staff and room as well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark

Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room very confortable could do with a second chair. Staff very helpful and nothing was to much trouble. Restaurant clean tidy then again staff very helpful. Very enjoyable stay would thoroughly recomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mr Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking Room very clean Staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was good Room a bit sparse but ok Staff all very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Klaudyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access, bed comfortable, good pub
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Nice Pub with nice hotel inside but not connected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were polite and friendly. Check in was quick amd easy. Room was clean and warm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025