Harwich

Travel Guide

Harwich
Harwich
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Where to stay in Harwich

Parkeston

Get to know Parkeston by checking out its bars, spas and seaside views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like The Royal Oak or Old Harwich Lighthouse during your time in the area.

Parkeston
Sarah Hotel

Sarah Hotel

2 out of 5
65 Garland Rd Harwich England
The price is €64 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
€64
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions The Royal Oak and Beacon Hill Fort are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (44 reviews)
The room was beautiful and it was fairly close to the ferry. Unfortunately, even though we had our own ensuite bathroom, our bedroom connected to a bathroom that served other rooms. Therefore, there was light streaming in and all of the noise from other guests in the bathroom. Also, there were several ...

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Sarah Hotel
Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa

Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa

4 out of 5
Yarmouth Road Woodbridge England
Stay at this spa hotel in Woodbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Everything so far is fabulous as always here

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

4 out of 5
Abbotts Lane Colchester England
The price is €60 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
€60
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
The room was clean and the staff were friendly. Jess on reception was really helpful as was one of the male staff in the restaurant in particular, I think his name was Adam, but I am not sure. Sadly the pool was shut for maintenance.

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Entire home in Harwich, Essex, United Kingdom
Within the Dovercourt Holiday Park

Entire home in Harwich, Essex, United Kingdom Within the Dovercourt Holiday Park

Harwich
Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Royal Oak and Beacon Hill Fort are located nearby.
Entire home in Harwich, Essex, United Kingdom Within the Dovercourt Holiday Park
Colchester Studio Suites

Colchester Studio Suites

3 out of 5
23 St Peter's St Colchester England
Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions firstsite and Colchester Castle Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
Would stay again 👍
Nice tidy and clean room that looked like it had been recently fitted out. Decent sized Kitchen at each end of the corridor i didn't use them but they looked fully kitted out and new. The hotel is on a quiet residential street but took me 5mins to walk into the town centre which has loads of bars, ...

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Colchester Studio Suites
Kensington Bliss - 3 Bedroom House in Colchester

Kensington Bliss - 3 Bedroom House in Colchester

2 out of 5
Colchester England
Stay at this residence in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Roman Circus House and Birch Grove Golf Club are located ...
Kensington Bliss - 3 Bedroom House in Colchester
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Harwich

3.8
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4 - Good 79%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Didnt have time to have a good look around but seemed pleasant enough,spoke to some local people who were very nice.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Historic town with a lot of navy history but not huge amount to do other than wander & fairly nice beach ideal for small kids ,town shops all a bit tired . Old sea fort & redoubt are interesting to look around