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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

Aubrey

￥17,185

￥20,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

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

2. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

13.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

Patricia

￥9,027

￥10,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 house with a brick patio, a small table with chairs, and a potted plant.

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

3. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

9.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Andy

￥14,755

￥17,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

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

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

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

4. The Ship Inn

17.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

carol

￥18,602

￥22,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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.

5. The Oyster Smack Inn

17.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

kerry

￥17,069

￥20,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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

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

6. The Blue Boar - Maldon

16.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

John

￥19,373

￥23,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 cozy indoor setting with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a decorated Christmas tree.

A formal dining area with tables set for a meal, featuring white tablecloths, gold cutlery, and green foliage decorations.

7. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

16.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

David

￥19,789

￥23,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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.

8. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

16.2 km from Mersea Island Museum

Dawn

￥10,924

￥13,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

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

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

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

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

16.7 km from Mersea Island Museum

James

￥8,684

￥10,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

A spacious dining area with round tables and red chairs, featuring a mix of natural and artificial lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A restaurant with a brick wall, a large clock, and a glass ceiling. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

10. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Rachel

￥11,592

￥14,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

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

11. Wivenhoe House Hotel

11.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Natasha

￥22,497

￥26,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A modern hotel with a white exterior, multiple windows, and a prominent Premier Inn sign.

12. Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea - Seafront

16.3 km from Mersea Island Museum

Maria

￥9,374

￥11,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 cozy living room with a patterned carpet, a sofa set, armchairs, and a small round table.

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

Craig

￥16,491

￥19,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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

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

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

14. GreyFriars

12.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Glenn

￥22,036

￥26,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 gazebo with a white frame and a glass dome structure with a wooden door.

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

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

15. Kingscliff Hotel

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

June

￥13,263

￥15,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white console table with a lamp, a staircase, and a window with a view.

A staircase with wooden railings, carpeted steps, a dining table with chairs, and a white door in a room with wooden flooring.

A bathroom with a wooden tray, a wicker basket, and a mirror reflecting a window with patterned curtains.

16. Noble Goose Rooms

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Andrea

￥15,287

￥18,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A narrow alley with a wheelbarrow, potted plants, and a building with exposed brick and timber framing.

A traditional pub with a signboard advertising food and drink.

A rustic pub interior with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and traditional decor.

An outdoor bar with a rustic wooden counter, hanging flower baskets, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

17. The WoolPack Inn

18.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Kate

￥16,347

￥19,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A courtyard with artificial grass, a table with chairs, and a wooden bench.

A restaurant with a nautical-themed mural, a chandelier, and a sign for 'Pier Hotel Restaurant'.

A wooden structure with signs for Pier Hotel Clacton, including breakfast service and room availability.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a counter with various bottles, and bar stools.

18. OYO Pier Hotel

16.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Tamally

￥9,952

￥12,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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.

19. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Michelle

￥10,415

￥12,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

A narrow alleyway with a gravel path, bordered by a metal fence and a brick building with windows.

A laundry room with multiple stacked washing machines and dryers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white dining table with blue chairs.

20. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 13.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

Norman

￥12,728

￥15,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Mersea Island Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Victory at Mersea	8.4 Very good 280 reviews	View
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre	9.2 Wonderful 13 reviews	View
Woodview Bed & Breakfast	9.6 Exceptional 107 reviews	View
The Ship Inn	9.0 Wonderful 313 reviews	View
The Oyster Smack Inn	8.6 Excellent 44 reviews	View

Top Mersea Island Museum Hotel Reviews

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"

The Boat House at Tides Reach

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely wonderful. The cottage is home from home. Faultless. There was everything you would need, the dog had beds, blankets, bowls & treats."

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. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

3. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

4. The Ship Inn

5. The Oyster Smack Inn

6. The Blue Boar - Maldon

7. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

8. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

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

10. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

11. Wivenhoe House Hotel

12. Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea - Seafront

13. Chudleigh Hotel

14. GreyFriars

15. Kingscliff Hotel

16. Noble Goose Rooms

17. The WoolPack Inn

18. OYO Pier Hotel

19. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

20. Ryegate House Colchester

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Top Mersea Island Museum Hotel Reviews

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

The Boat House at Tides Reach

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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