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

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

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.

1. The Victory at Mersea

0.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Aubrey

₩148,946

₩178,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A room with exposed brick walls, a wooden door, a light-colored armchair, and a carpeted floor.

A two-story house with a tiled roof, a front door, and a garage.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a brick wall.

A bedroom with a wooden wardrobe, a television on a small table, and a bed with a floral bedspread.

2. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

9.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Andy

₩127,883

₩153,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 spacious dining area with round tables and red chairs, featuring a mix of natural and artificial lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Rachel

₩100,617

₩124,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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.

4. The Oyster Smack Inn

17.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

kerry

₩155,716

₩186,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

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

5. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

16.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

David

₩171,514

₩205,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A narrow cobblestone street with buildings on either side, string lights overhead, and a sign indicating a hotel reception.

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

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.

6. The Blue Boar - Maldon

16.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

John

₩180,541

₩216,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

7. Adelaide Guesthouse

16.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

Steve

₩124,880

₩149,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

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

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

A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

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

16.7 km from Mersea Island Museum

Caroline

₩75,334

₩90,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

An outdoor patio area with multiple round tables and wicker chairs, surrounded by buildings with traditional architecture.

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.

A pier with boats docked, a clear sky, and a building with a sign.

9. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

16.2 km from Mersea Island Museum

Dawn

₩102,908

₩123,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple dining tables, and chairs.

A check-in counter with a computer, a monitor, and a self-service kiosk at Premier Inn.

A modern hotel with a white exterior, multiple windows, and a prominent Premier Inn sign.

10. Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea - Seafront

16.3 km from Mersea Island Museum

Maria

₩76,842

₩92,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 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.

11. Kingscliff Hotel

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Karen

₩126,319

₩151,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 cozy living room with a patterned carpet, a sofa set, armchairs, and a small round table.

12. Chudleigh Hotel

16.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

Craig

₩142,928

₩171,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A Holiday Inn with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

13. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

14.4 km from Mersea Island Museum

Nicholas

₩75,335

₩90,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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.

14. Noble Goose Rooms

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Antony

₩139,468

₩167,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

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

15. GreyFriars

12.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Naomi

₩209,878

₩251,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

16. Wivenhoe House Hotel

11.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Natasha

₩165,737

₩198,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A gym with multiple treadmills and elliptical machines arranged in rows.

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.

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

17. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

14.5 km from Mersea Island Museum

Darius

₩94,922

₩113,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A courtyard with artificial grass, a table with chairs, and a wooden bench.

A room with a white cabinet, a table with a vase, two chairs, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a counter with various bottles, and bar stools.

A restaurant with a nautical-themed mural, a chandelier, and a sign for 'Pier Hotel Restaurant'.

18. OYO Pier Hotel

16.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Tamally

₩86,253

₩112,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

19. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Michelle

₩90,402

₩108,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hair dryer on a wooden surface with a power outlet in the background.

A multi-story brick building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and hanging flower baskets.

20. Premier Inn Colchester - A12

16.2 km from Mersea Island Museum

Nana Kofi

₩76,842

₩92,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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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
Woodview Bed & Breakfast	9.6 Exceptional 107 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 378 reviews	View
The Oyster Smack Inn	8.6 Excellent 44 reviews	View
Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 194 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. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

4. The Oyster Smack Inn

5. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

6. The Blue Boar - Maldon

7. Adelaide Guesthouse

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

9. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

10. Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea - Seafront

11. Kingscliff Hotel

12. Chudleigh Hotel

13. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

14. Noble Goose Rooms

15. GreyFriars

16. Wivenhoe House Hotel

17. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

18. OYO Pier Hotel

19. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

20. Premier Inn Colchester - A12

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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