West Mersea
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Visit West Mersea

The Victory at Mersea
"We booked a last minute break as the weather was expected to be great and this little hotel and pub turned out to be every bit as good as the weather. The room was quite compact but equally very comfortable, and had the benefit of a balcony over looking the estuary and boat yard. The afternoon entertainment ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

St Nicholas Hotel
"Nothing"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

B&B HOTEL Ipswich
"Wow! What a lovely experience! We enjoyed every minute at this hotel. When our plans changed and I spoke to the staff, they accommodated our needs graciously. We will return to this hotel chain in every location. Our next stay will be in Belgium. Looking forward to it."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub
"My friends and I had a wonderful stay at the property. The house was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. The hot tub was an added bonus and was spotlessly clean. Our host couldn’t have been any more helpful and communication was seamless. I would highly recommend the property and hope to ..."
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Beautiful period fisherman's cottage
"A wonderful place to stay in a quiet location, and just a few yards to the waterfront. Our host was quick to communicate and the information provided in advance was faultless. The building has period charm, excellent garden space, and was clean throughout. A minor criticism would be a lack of enough ..."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Lighthouse Retreat - A stones throw from West Mersea beach
"Great location, easy check-in. Caravan was everything but luxurious. It was very dirty. We find old sweet papers under the bed. I would not return it is not worse the value. Despite of this we had a great stay in the island."
Reviewed on 5 May 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 take a trip to Flatford Mill. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Beth Chatto Garden
Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

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.

Mercury Theatre
Enjoy a play, a musical performance or some hilarious comedy at Colchester’s premier performing arts venue, which also has a children’s program.
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