West Mersea
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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Check in desk staff extremely welcoming and friendly, lovely food in the restaurant, clean and fresh room, lovely pool with spa, we had an extremely relaxing stay. Thank you
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Everything was spot on from the room to the very courteous staff to the amenities. We really enjoyed our stay Thank you !!
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
St Nicholas Hotel
A nice room but the thermostat was stuck on 34 degrees all night so it felt like trying to sleep in a sauna. Add to this the lack of double glazed windows meaning that although there was a road separating the neighbouring bar from the room it sounded like we were inside it until it finally closed ...
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Lighthouse Retreat - A stones throw from West Mersea beach
Bedding coud have been more organized. Beds made up for 4, when there were 5.people staying.
Reviewed on May 29, 2025
Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub
We had a fantastic Christmas stay at this beautiful property. From the moment we arrived, the house was clean, tidy, and welcoming.The host was fantastic, providing excellent communication and helpful voice notes on how to use the house features. They even checked in shortly after our arrival to ...
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage
An oasis of calm.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Popular places to visit
Colchester Zoo
Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.
Colchester Castle Park
Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.
Flatford Mill
Find out about the history of East Bergholt when you spend time at Flatford Mill. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Layer Marney Tower
Spend an afternoon at the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England to find a knot garden, a farm, a Wildlife Walk and five centuries’ worth of history.
Colchester Town Hall
Colchester’s Baroque town hall, a heritage-listed building with Victorian tower and antique organ, has been the focus of civil duties for over 800 years.
Beth Chatto Garden
Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.
