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

A hallway with a table and lamp, a door, and a fire extinguisher.

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

Colchester

Aubrey

RM445

RM534 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

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

2. Wivenhoe House Hotel

Colchester

Natasha

RM506

RM607 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a dark upholstered chair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

A bar area with a large wheel decoration, various liquor bottles, and branded taps.

A dining area with tables set for two, wooden chairs, and a red wall with framed pictures.

3. The Rose & Crown Free House

Clacton-on-Sea

Chris

RM513

RM615 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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.

4. Kingscliff Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea

Karen

RM378

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

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

Clacton-on-Sea

Caroline

RM227

RM272 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 beach with a pier extending into the sea, a few people walking, and a clear sky.

6. Adelaide Guesthouse

Clacton-on-Sea

Steve

RM373

RM448 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

7. GreyFriars

Colchester

Mark

RM627

RM753 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

A courtyard with a table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a building with a dark blue facade and a red-tiled roof.

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

8. Birds Farm

Colchester

Nicola

RM511

RM614 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a dining table with a fruit bowl, and a vase with flowers.

A two-story house with a gravel driveway leading to a front door.

A two-story house with a patio, a sliding glass door, and a small outdoor seating area.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a white countertop, a microwave, a sink, and a painting of ducks on the wall.

9. Pippin Cottage

Clacton-on-Sea

Steve

RM1,445

RM1,734 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

A restaurant with a brick wall, a large clock, and a glass ceiling. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

10. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Colchester

Rachel

RM310

RM382 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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 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.

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

11. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Colchester

Michelle

RM270

RM324 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoor area.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

12. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Colchester

Tim

RM247

RM297 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A traditional pub named 'The CHUDLEIGH' with a white facade, arched windows, and hanging flower baskets.

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.

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

13. Chudleigh Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea

Craig

RM427

RM513 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, skylights, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A cozy seating area with a window overlooking a garden, featuring a variety of plants and a view of a building in the background.

A reception area with a sign reading "RECEPTION," wooden beams, a wooden counter, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with a view of the street.

14. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter

Linda

RM420

RM504 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 wooden structure with signs for Pier Hotel Clacton, including breakfast service and room availability.

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

15. OYO Pier Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea

Natalia

RM258

RM336 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An aerial view of a property with a central building surrounded by manicured gardens, a small pond, and a tent-like structure.

A swimming pool with clear water, a bench, and a changing room area.

A spa area with multiple massage chairs, a fireplace, and a wall of bookshelves.

A modern bar area with a high bar counter, seating with bar stools, and a menu board.

16. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea

Katherine

RM776

RM931 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A metal rack with multiple hooks holding black items, likely coats or bags, in a room with a wooden door and a textured wall.

17. Premier Inn Colchester - A12

Colchester

Nana Kofi

RM234

RM281 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

A bedroom with a double bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a wardrobe, a bed, a television, and a small refrigerator.

A storefront with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a clear blue sky.

18. Star Anglia Hotel

Colchester

Iain

RM295

RM355 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A buffet with various food items and beverages.

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

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.

19. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Colchester

Nicholas

RM225

RM270 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A boat with a cabin and a mast, set against a sunset sky.

A buffet table with various food items and bread.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a window with curtains.

A row of historic buildings with arched windows and a central building featuring a green awning.

20. Esplanade Hotel - Clacton On Sea (Beachfront Hotel) by OYO

Clacton-on-Sea

Ewa

RM238

RM305 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

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This charming Essex seaside town invites you to explore its colourful beach huts and watch sailing boats at Brightlingsea Creek. Join locals at the open-air lido in summer or take the foot ferry to Point Clear for coastal walks with stunning views.

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A wooden cabin with a curved roof, a porch, and a grill outside.

Top Brightlingsea Hotel Reviews

Best Western Ipswich Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room was fantastic size , comfortable, location was great for ipswich or colchester. Staff were great"

St Nicholas Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious room, excellent location for Castle museum."

The Mill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All staff were great, our room was spotlessly clean."

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"very good with a good choice"

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

8/10 Good

"Stayed in a twin room, good sized beds which were comfortable with a choice of pillows. Hotel was clean and there was a good choice at breakfast. Wasn’t keen on the parking payment machine being outside the entrance. It took a few minutes to use and you can get quite chilly in the process. It would be much better if it was in the lobby."

B&B HOTEL Ipswich

10/10 Excellent

"Great value hotel, clean and well run with great staff"

Wivenhoe House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel & all members of staff were excellent and so friendly and welcoming.Food was excellent and service superb.We had an amazing time.Thank you to all staff 5star people"

Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff, every hotel should have as good a team as this hotel have, dry good stay nothing to complain about"

Hintlesham Hall Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful grounds, super friendly and helpful staff and amazing breakfast included"

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Bridge Guest House

4-6 Ancaster Road Ipswich England

RM214

RM256 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (847 reviews)

Langtry Hotel

2-4 Colne Road Clacton-on-Sea England

RM223

RM267 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (229 reviews)

Sarah Hotel

65 Garland Rd Harwich England

RM251

RM301 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Noble Goose Rooms

2 Stoneham St Colchester England

RM417

RM500 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

University of Essex - Colchester Campus

University of Essex Colchester England

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Premier Inn Ipswich Hotel

Old Hadleigh Rd Ipswich ENG

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Brightlingsea?

Located 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from the heart of Brightlingsea, St Nicholas Hotel is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your stay in the area are Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester and B&B HOTEL Ipswich. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Brightlingsea.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Brightlingsea has to offer?

Caravan - Sleeps 6 - Parking, Pool, Facilities: This holiday home rental outside of Brightlingsea offers an indoor pool, a fireplace and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Make the most of garden in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Brightlingsea.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Brightlingsea, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Brightlingsea.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Brightlingsea?

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG: Features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and a health club. The Essex Golf and Country Club and Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester are two additional hotels that feature an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Brightlingsea.

What's it like to stay in Brightlingsea?

Travellers to Brightlingsea will find plenty to explore and enjoy. In Brightlingsea, there are 4 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Brightlingsea.

What should I see while I'm in Brightlingsea?

A favourite place to visit is Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. You'll also find Jaywick Martello Tower and Beth Chatto Garden in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Brightlingsea guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Brightlingsea?

The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 6°C. Average annual precipitation for Brightlingsea is 727 mm.

Brightlingsea hotels from RM256

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Our top choices for Brightlingsea hotels

1. The Victory at Mersea

2. Wivenhoe House Hotel

3. The Rose & Crown Free House

4. Kingscliff Hotel

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

6. Adelaide Guesthouse

7. GreyFriars

8. Birds Farm

9. Pippin Cottage

10. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

11. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

12. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

13. Chudleigh Hotel

14. The George of Colchester

15. OYO Pier Hotel

16. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

17. Premier Inn Colchester - A12

18. Star Anglia Hotel

19. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

20. Esplanade Hotel - Clacton On Sea (Beachfront Hotel) by OYO

Stay near popular Brightlingsea attractions

Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Learn more about Brightlingsea

Top Brightlingsea Hotel Reviews

Best Western Ipswich Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel

The Mill Hotel

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

B&B HOTEL Ipswich

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

Hintlesham Hall Hotel

More cheap stays in Brightlingsea

Bridge Guest House

Langtry Hotel

Sarah Hotel

Noble Goose Rooms

University of Essex - Colchester Campus

Premier Inn Ipswich Hotel

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