Mersea Island
Travel Guide



Visit Mersea Island

The Victory at Mersea
Lovely clean room, helpful and friendly staff, beautiful view from balcony. All round sound choice staying here and I will definitely be back at some point thank you 👍
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
First time staying and we were impressed. Rooms are spacious and clean. Having a bath in our family room would have been better for our younger children. The receptionist was very helpful, welcoming and friendly! The restaurant food was good. The breakfast was brilliant, lots of choice. Great for ...
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Seven Hotel
Room very comfortable and was spotless. Staff very courteous nothing was too much. Will certainly be visiting again.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Staycations Maldon Suites
Very convenient location next to the car park close to where I was going on my short spring holiday. The rooms had a comfortable big bed and a lovely bath, separate shower and toilet. Thank you.
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Ryegate House Colchester

Chelmsford Serviced Apartments
Lovely apartment
Reviewed on Mar 8, 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 top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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.

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.

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