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A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with boats.

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

A wooden door with a sign indicating room number 5 at The Victory Inn.

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

₩148,549

₩178,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

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

₩168,806

₩202,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Rachel

₩147,469

₩180,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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.

4. GreyFriars

12.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Mark

₩209,319

₩251,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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."

5. The Ship Inn

17.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Elaine

₩170,122

₩204,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

₩179,076

₩214,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A restaurant with a high ceiling, pendant lighting, and a central orchid display.

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

A two-story house with a bay window and a front porch.

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.

7. The Oyster Smack Inn

17.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

kerry

₩155,301

₩186,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

₩170,122

₩204,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A staircase leading to a room with a patterned wall, a framed picture, and a blue bench.

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.

9. Staycations Maldon Suites

16.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Jonathon

₩186,537

₩223,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

₩75,439

₩90,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 two-story building with a sign reading 'Aldea Guesthouse.'

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.

11. Adelaide Guesthouse

16.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

Steve

₩123,867

₩148,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 plate with toast topped with guacamole, diced tomatoes, onions, and a poached egg garnished with chives.

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

12. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

16.2 km from Mersea Island Museum

Dawn

₩102,073

₩122,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A cozy living room with two patterned sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

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

13. Kingscliff Hotel

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Karen

₩125,294

₩150,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

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.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign reading 'Premier Inn,' and a brick facade.

14. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

13.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

Patricia

₩78,026

₩93,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A buffet with various food items and beverages.

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.

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, and a window with blinds.

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

15. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

14.4 km from Mersea Island Museum

Nicholas

₩75,025

₩90,030 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 banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold sashes, and a chandelier.

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

₩89,538

₩107,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a wooden chair with a cushion, a small wooden side table, and a fireplace.

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.

17. Noble Goose Rooms

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Antony

₩139,096

₩166,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and dining area.

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.

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

18. Birds Farm

11.7 km from Mersea Island Museum

Nicola

₩170,156

₩204,188 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 neatly made bed with a white duvet and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small desk with a computer.

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.

19. Chudleigh Hotel

16.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

Craig

₩141,768

₩170,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 gym with multiple treadmills and elliptical machines arranged in rows.

20. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

14.5 km from Mersea Island Museum

Darius

₩93,031

₩111,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Mersea Island Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Victory at Mersea	8.4 Very good 282 reviews	View
Wivenhoe House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 650 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 378 reviews	View
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 709 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."

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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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near 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. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

4. GreyFriars

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. Adelaide Guesthouse

12. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

13. Kingscliff Hotel

14. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

15. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

16. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

17. Noble Goose Rooms

18. Birds Farm

19. Chudleigh Hotel

20. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Compare popular hotels close to Mersea Island Museum

Top Mersea Island Museum Hotel Reviews

The Victory at Mersea

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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