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

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

1. The Victory at Mersea

0.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Aubrey

￥15,969

￥19,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

2. Wivenhoe House Hotel

11.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Natasha

￥19,646

￥23,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

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

￥21,776

￥26,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

4. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Rachel

￥17,047

￥20,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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.

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

5. The Ship Inn

17.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Elaine

￥18,783

￥22,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

6. The Blue Boar - Maldon

16.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

STEVEN

￥19,356

￥23,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 room with a wooden desk, a wall-mounted mirror, and a lamp.

7. The Oyster Smack Inn

17.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

kerry

￥17,233

￥20,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

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

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

8. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

16.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

David

￥19,772

￥23,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern bathroom with a copper bathtub, a white robe, and a framed artwork on the wall.

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

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a wall-mounted TV displaying 'NETFLIX', and a decorative gold stool.

A room with a large bathtub, a chandelier, and a television on the wall.

9. Staycations Maldon Suites

16.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Jonathon

￥21,681

￥26,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

16.7 km from Mersea Island Museum

Caroline

￥8,740

￥10,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

11. Kingscliff Hotel

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Karen

￥13,137

￥15,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

12. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

13.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

Patricia

￥9,019

￥10,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

13. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

16.2 km from Mersea Island Museum

Dawn

￥11,178

￥13,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, and a wardrobe.

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

14. Adelaide Guesthouse

16.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

Steve

￥14,397

￥17,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A buffet with various food items and beverages.

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

A Holiday Inn hotel with a brick facade, a well-lit entrance, and a parking area.

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.

15. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

14.4 km from Mersea Island Museum

Nicholas

￥8,693

￥10,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

16. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Michelle

￥10,407

￥12,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and wooden beams, surrounded by glass walls and a tiled floor.

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

17. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

14.5 km from Mersea Island Museum

Darius

￥10,779

￥12,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a low brick wall. There are several lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella.

18. Birds Farm

11.7 km from Mersea Island Museum

Nicola

￥19,716

￥23,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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.

19. Chudleigh Hotel

16.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

Jacob

￥16,477

￥19,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

20. Noble Goose Rooms

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Antony

￥16,079

￥19,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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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 282 reviews	View
Wivenhoe House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 650 reviews	View
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 709 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 378 reviews	View
The Ship Inn	9.0 Wonderful 318 reviews	View

Top Mersea Island Museum Hotel Reviews

The Victory at Mersea

8/10 Good

"We had room 2 which was quite small but ok for our needs, balcony and sea view a bonus. We had 2 breakfasts and 1 evening meal, all very good. Staff all excellent , so all in all a very pleasant few days . Thank you."

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. Wivenhoe House Hotel

3. GreyFriars

4. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

5. The Ship Inn

6. The Blue Boar - Maldon

7. The Oyster Smack Inn

8. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

9. Staycations Maldon Suites

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

11. Kingscliff Hotel

12. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

13. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

14. Adelaide Guesthouse

15. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

16. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

17. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

18. Birds Farm

19. Chudleigh Hotel

20. Noble Goose Rooms

Compare popular hotels close to Mersea Island Museum

Top Mersea Island Museum Hotel Reviews

The Victory at Mersea

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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