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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 wooden door with a sign indicating room number 5 at The Victory Inn.

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 363

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

A room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

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

Steve

AED 496

AED 595 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

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

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

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

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

16.7 km from Mersea Island Museum

Caroline

AED 212

AED 254 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a potted plant, a printer, and a bowl on the counter.

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

4. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Johnny

AED 270

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

Two light blue upholstered chairs with wooden legs and decorative studs, positioned on a checkered floor with a small table between them.

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

5. The Ship Inn

17.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Ola

AED 445

AED 535 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a coffee maker, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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 455

AED 546 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A restaurant with wooden interiors, a buffet counter, and dining tables with chairs.

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

A playground with a wooden climbing structure and a brick building in the background.

7. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

14.4 km from Mersea Island Museum

Nicholas

AED 208

AED 250 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

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

8. GreyFriars

12.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Mark

AED 512

AED 615 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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.

9. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

16.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

norman

AED 465

AED 558 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

10. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

13.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

Patricia

AED 220

AED 264 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

11. The Oyster Smack Inn

17.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

kerry

AED 413

AED 495 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

12. Kingscliff Hotel

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Mark

AED 301

AED 361 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A traditional pub named 'The CHUDLEIGH' with a white facade, arched windows, and hanging flower baskets.

A traditional pub with a sign reading "The Chudleigh." It features a brick facade, white-framed windows, and a balcony with hanging flower baskets.

A neatly made bed with a white duvet and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small desk with a computer.

A dining area with round tables set for four, each with white tablecloths, chairs, and centerpieces.

13. Chudleigh Hotel

16.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

Jacob

AED 388

AED 465 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, and a wardrobe.

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.'

14. Adelaide Guesthouse

16.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

Steve

AED 339

AED 406 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and a clock on the wall.

15. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Dawn

AED 208

AED 250 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

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.

16. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

14.5 km from Mersea Island Museum

Emily

AED 290

AED 348 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden furniture, and a large wall clock.

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

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

17. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

16.2 km from Mersea Island Museum

Dawn

AED 270

AED 324 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

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

18. White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

18.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Anne-Marie

AED 241

AED 290 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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 room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

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

19. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Michelle

AED 306

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and dining area.

A courtyard with a table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a building with a dark blue facade and a red-tiled roof.

20. Birds Farm

11.7 km from Mersea Island Museum

Nicola

AED 385

AED 463 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 286 reviews	View
Wivenhoe House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 655 reviews	View
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns	8.8 Excellent 891 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 381 reviews	View
The Ship Inn	9.0 Wonderful 323 reviews	View

Top Mersea Island Museum Hotel Reviews

The Victory at Mersea

8/10 Good

"Room and bathroom were clean but small as was the bed.However it was comfortable and quite acceptable for a one night stay.Excellent breakfast."

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."

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

4. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

5. The Ship Inn

6. The Blue Boar - Maldon

7. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

8. GreyFriars

9. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

10. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

11. The Oyster Smack Inn

12. Kingscliff Hotel

13. Chudleigh Hotel

14. Adelaide Guesthouse

15. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

16. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

17. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

18. White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

19. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

20. Birds Farm

Compare popular hotels close to Mersea Island Museum

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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