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A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with boats.

A hallway with a table and lamp, a door, and a fire extinguisher.

A marina with multiple sailboats docked, a sunset in the background, and a clear sky.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

1. The Victory at Mersea

0.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Roger

AED 369

AED 443 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

2. Wivenhoe House Hotel

11.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Natasha

AED 466

AED 559 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

3. GreyFriars

12.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Mark

AED 521

AED 625 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a Premier Inn sign, and a seating area with a view of the lobby.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign reading 'Premier Inn,' and a brick facade.

4. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

13.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

Patricia

AED 211

AED 253 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with wooden stools, copper pendant lighting, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A white building with a sign reading "The Shop Inn."

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, wine bottles on shelves, and a clock on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

5. The Ship Inn

17.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Ola

AED 442

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A narrow cobblestone street with buildings on either side, string lights overhead, and a sign indicating a hotel reception.

A narrow cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered buildings, some with outdoor seating and potted plants.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and a variety of antique furniture.

A meal with a sandwich, salad, and a glass of beer on a table in a restaurant with wooden furniture and a large window.

6. The Blue Boar - Maldon

16.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

STEVEN

AED 452

AED 542 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A restaurant with a high ceiling, pendant lighting, and a central orchid display.

A living room with a beige sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a patterned wallpaper, a wooden side table with a fan, and a trash can.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a door.

A two-story house with a bay window and a front porch.

7. The Oyster Smack Inn

17.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

kerry

AED 410

AED 492 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with a table, cushions, and a statue.

A narrow waterway with dense greenery on both sides, a statue in the foreground, and a small boat with a roof.

A hotel entrance with a red carpet, a canopy labeled "ENTRANCE", and potted plants on either side.

A four-poster bed with a white frame, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a red cushion.

8. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

16.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

David

AED 462

AED 554 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles and alcohol displayed on shelves.

A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

A multi-story building with a beige facade, a covered entrance, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

9. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

16.7 km from Mersea Island Museum

Caroline

AED 218

AED 262 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A coastal beach scene with a clear walkway leading to the shore, a pier in the distance, and a few boats on the water.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, a large window offering a view, and a green wall with a vertical garden.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a tray of breakfast items, and a chair.

A cozy living room with two patterned sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

10. Kingscliff Hotel

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Mark

AED 299

AED 358 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A sign for the North Hill Hotel with a building illustration.

A building with a sign reading "North Hill Hotel" and a pub sign below it.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

11. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Johnny

AED 286

AED 353 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A room with exposed brick walls, a wooden door, a light-colored armchair, and a carpeted floor.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a brick wall.

A two-story house with a tiled roof, a front door, and a garage.

A bedroom with a wooden wardrobe, a television on a small table, and a bed with a floral bedspread.

12. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

9.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Andy

AED 344

AED 413 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A dining area with wooden flooring, white walls, and a brick accent wall. There are two dining tables with chairs, each table has a white tablecloth and a small decorative item on the table.

A living room with a sofa, a small table, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A beach with a pier extending into the sea, a few people walking, and a clear sky.

A two-story building with a sign reading 'Aldea Guesthouse.'

13. Adelaide Guesthouse

16.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

Steve

AED 336

AED 403 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A buffet with various food items and beverages.

A conference room with rows of white chairs with grey sashes, a white table with a floral centerpiece, and a backdrop of white drapes with string lights.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, safety signs, and a sunlit area with lounge chairs.

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, name cards, water bottles, and a clock on the wall.

14. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

14.4 km from Mersea Island Museum

Nicholas

AED 211

AED 253 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio area with multiple round tables and wicker chairs, surrounded by buildings with traditional architecture.

A pier with boats docked, a clear sky, and a building with a sign.

A plate with toast topped with guacamole, diced tomatoes, onions, and a poached egg garnished with chives.

A neatly made bed with pillows and folded towels, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

15. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

16.2 km from Mersea Island Museum

Dawn

AED 268

AED 321 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a 'Grab & Go' kiosk, and a modern reception desk.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are chairs around a table and a potted plant in the corner.

A gym with multiple treadmills and elliptical machines arranged in rows.

A large, historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and expansive fields.

16. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

14.5 km from Mersea Island Museum

Harry

AED 238

AED 285 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold sashes, and a chandelier.

17. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Michelle

AED 243

AED 292 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A traditional room with exposed brick walls, a fireplace, a bed with a plaid blanket, and large windows with curtains.

A bar area with a wine list, a beer tap, and a menu board.

A rustic bar area with wooden beams, a bar counter, and seating.

A narrow stone-paved courtyard with a double door entrance, flanked by white walls and black-framed windows.

18. White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

18.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Anne-Marie

AED 253

AED 304 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple dining tables, and chairs.

A check-in counter with a computer, a monitor, and a self-service kiosk at Premier Inn.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a modern building with multiple windows, and a clear sky.

19. Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea - Seafront

16.3 km from Mersea Island Museum

Maria

AED 194

AED 233 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A building with a sign reading "Kings Arms Bar, Food, Rooms."

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, an air conditioning unit, a wooden door, and a mirror.

A shelf stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

A building with outdoor seating and a sign for 'Kings Arms Bar Food & Rooms.'

20. The Kings Arms Broad Green

16.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Christopher

AED 203

AED 243 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Mersea Island Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Victory at Mersea	8.4 Very good 285 reviews	View
Wivenhoe House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 653 reviews	View
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 710 reviews	View
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre	9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews	View
The Ship Inn	9.0 Wonderful 322 reviews	View

Top Mersea Island Museum Hotel Reviews

The Victory at Mersea

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely room with balcony overlooking the harbour. Everything about the room was perfect and it was excellent value for money. The bed was comfortable and it was exciting to wake up with such amazing views. Our first visit to Mersea. The draw was the possibility of fresh seafood and we found that at the Seafood at Dawn restaurant just over the road. The hotel was fairly quiet during our stay but we imagine it must be difficult to get a room there during the summer season. We enjoyed the walks along the Coast Road, excellent cafes and seafood outlets. Out of season Mersea is very quiet and relaxing! Plenty of fresh air. Highly recommended."

The Boat House at Tides Reach

10/10 Excellent

"Lovers place with everything catered for lovely host first class"

Mersea Anchorage Cottage | Estuary Views

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely short break in this charming cottage. The location is one of the best on the island, down a very quiet track with views out to the estuary and a short walk down to the harbour. Cottage was well equipped and has been renovated to a high spec. Steps upstairs are steep, reflecting how old the property is, so won’t suit anyone with mobility issues, but fine for us - just added to the character of the property. Would love to return!"

Beautiful period fisherman's cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Just as described. Traditional and cosy."

A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea

10/10 Excellent

"Sunshine Corner was amazing. The décor was blues, greys and other neutral colours. The goodies were appreciated: loo rolls/ brush, bathroom toiletries, salt, pepper, coffee, tea, sugar, washing up liquid/tablets, wine, biscuits milk. Recycling was easy.The king-sized beds and reclining sofas were comfortable; the cosy living room rugs were stylish. The kitchen bathroom was well equipped, but I didn’t like the bathroom light that came on if I did a night-time loo trip! It was like being under the floodlights at Wembley Stadium!The pamphlets were helpful especially the Ordnance Survey map. It was interesting, in the Visitors’ Book, to read about the origin of the name Sunshine Corner, being linked to Christian Beach Missions and now part of Scripture Union.The home is 10 minutes to the beach; it has sand, shingle, beach huts, great shells and a café. It’s a great place to fly a kite or build sandcastles. West Mersea is quite big and we found it was worth taking the car to the shops/ down to the beach at the far side of the centre. The small Coast Road carpark is best to use as: it’s beside the loos, The Blackwater Pearl Café, the crabbing pontoon, boats and old town. We did a lovely circular walk from the free app. called “Go Jauntly” around the old back streets. Colchester Zoo is worth a visit (book before to save money); we had a Wednesday Roast at The Fox Inn, which was good.Staying at Sunshine Corner is wonderful as is Mersea Island in general; the skies!"

Charming 2-bedroom terraced house in quaint West Mersea

10/10 Excellent

"Pretty cottage, in a beautiful sunny garden. We loved eating on the terrace under the wisteria. It's an old cottage with low doors, so don't forget to duck if you're tall! The stairs are very narrow, not suitable for someone with mobility issues. Only one street back from the beach and a short walk to the shops and pubs. West Mersea is very picturesque!"

Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Island House is a spacious 4 bedroom detached house

10/10 Excellent

"Had a wonderful time staying here, the house is very spacious and the kitchen had everything we needed. Jamie was very responsive when we ran into a small issue with the oven and resolved it very quickly. We would definitely stay here again."

1 bedroom accommodation in West Mersea, near Colchester

8/10 Good

"Holiday was excellent. West Mersea is beautiful. Just a little more detail to cleanliness. A bistro table at the front would be perfect so we could sit outside. Restaurants just a walk away and food excellent."

Other attractions near Mersea Island Museum

Mersea Island Vineyard

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Mersea Island Vineyard during your travels to East Mersea.

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beach near Fishing lake

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Fishing lake during your trip to Colchester? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the lively bars.

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St. Peter-on-the-Wall

Learn about the local history of Bradwell-on-Sea when you take a trip to St. Peter-on-the-Wall. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

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Cudmore Grove Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cudmore Grove Country Park, a lovely green space in East Mersea.

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Abberton Reservoir

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Abberton Reservoir during your travels in Colchester. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre

Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Layer de la Haye, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's spas, or seek out its golf courses.

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Five Lakes Resort

7.0/10 (17 reviews)

You can take time to visit Five Lakes Resort during your travels to Tolleshunt Knights. Visit the spas or attend a sporting event in this relaxing area.

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Five Lakes Golf Club

4.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Tolleshunt Knights at Five Lakes Golf Club. Visit the spas in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mersea Island Museum?

Mersea Island Museum is located in West Mersea. Travelers like this welcoming area for its restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 34 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Mersea Island Museum?

The Victory at Mersea is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mersea Island Museum. Another good option is Mersea Island Retreat - 4 Bedroom House, located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Mersea Island Museum?

Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Mersea Island Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mersea Island Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Mersea Island Museum.

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What can I see and do near Mersea Island Museum?

Explore nature at Abberton Reservoir and Cudmore Grove Country Park. Five Lakes Resort, Mersea Island Vineyard, or Five Lakes Golf Club are some local sights worth checking out. A visit to St. Peter-on-the-Wall is worth the trip when you're visiting.

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Our top choices for Mersea Island Museum hotels

1. The Victory at Mersea

2. Wivenhoe House Hotel

3. GreyFriars

4. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

5. The Ship Inn

6. The Blue Boar - Maldon

7. The Oyster Smack Inn

8. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

9. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

10. Kingscliff Hotel

11. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

12. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

13. Adelaide Guesthouse

14. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

15. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

16. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

17. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

18. White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

19. Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea - Seafront

20. The Kings Arms Broad Green

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Top Mersea Island Museum Hotel Reviews

The Victory at Mersea

The Boat House at Tides Reach

Mersea Anchorage Cottage | Estuary Views

Beautiful period fisherman's cottage

A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea

Charming 2-bedroom terraced house in quaint West Mersea

Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub

Island House is a spacious 4 bedroom detached house

1 bedroom accommodation in West Mersea, near Colchester

Other attractions near Mersea Island Museum

Mersea Island Vineyard

beach near Fishing lake

St. Peter-on-the-Wall

Cudmore Grove Country Park

Abberton Reservoir

Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre

Five Lakes Resort

Five Lakes Golf Club

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