The Best Hotels Closest to Mersea Island Museum in Colchester for 2026

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

1. The Victory at Mersea

0.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Roger

￥20,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

2. Wivenhoe House Hotel

11.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Steve

￥25,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Johnny

￥14,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

4. GreyFriars

12.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Robert

￥27,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

5. The Blue Boar - Maldon

16.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Frances

￥24,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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

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

16.7 km from Mersea Island Museum

karla

￥11,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

7. The Ship Inn

17.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Ola

￥23,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

norman

￥22,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a gazebo, and a row of buildings with illuminated windows.

9. Staycations Maldon Suites

16.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Jonathon

￥22,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

10. The Oyster Smack Inn

17.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

Adam

￥19,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

11. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

13.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

Patricia

￥11,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

12. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

14.4 km from Mersea Island Museum

Nicholas

￥11,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

13. Birds Farm

11.7 km from Mersea Island Museum

Nicola

￥20,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

14. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

14.5 km from Mersea Island Museum

Darrell

￥16,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

15. Adelaide Guesthouse

16.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

Steve

￥17,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

16. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

16.2 km from Mersea Island Museum

Dawn

￥14,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A Holiday Inn Express building entrance with a covered walkway, potted plants, and a bench.

17. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Dawn

￥11,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

18. Kingscliff Hotel

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Mark

￥16,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

19. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

9.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Andy

￥17,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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.

20. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Michelle

￥18,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Mersea Island Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Victory at Mersea	4.0 star property	8.4 Very good 286 reviews	View
Wivenhoe House Hotel	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 662 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 383 reviews	View
GreyFriars	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 718 reviews	View
The Blue Boar - Maldon	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 131 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Mersea Island Museum

The Victory at Mersea

Colchester

￥20,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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."

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!"

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!"

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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 North Hill Hotel, Colchester

4. GreyFriars

5. The Blue Boar - Maldon

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

7. The Ship Inn

8. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

9. Staycations Maldon Suites

10. The Oyster Smack Inn

11. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

12. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

13. Birds Farm

14. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

15. Adelaide Guesthouse

16. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

17. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

18. Kingscliff Hotel

19. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

20. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

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Hotels recommended for families near Mersea Island Museum

The Victory at Mersea

Top Mersea Island Museum Hotel Reviews

The Victory at Mersea

Other attractions near Mersea Island Museum

Mersea Island Vineyard

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