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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 carpeted floor, wooden doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

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

1. The Victory at Mersea

0.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Roger

RM451

RM541 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

2. Wivenhoe House Hotel

11.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Steve

RM553

RM664 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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 reception desk with a wooden finish, a potted plant, a printer, and a bowl on the counter.

A building with a sign reading "North Hill Hotel" and a pub sign below it.

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Johnny

RM302

RM373 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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.

4. GreyFriars

12.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Robert

RM635

RM762 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and a variety of antique furniture.

5. The Blue Boar - Maldon

16.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

STEVEN

RM546

RM656 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, safety signs, and a sunlit area with lounge chairs.

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 restaurant with wooden interiors, a buffet counter, and dining tables with chairs.

A Holiday Inn with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped front yard with planters and a bench.

6. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

14.4 km from Mersea Island Museum

Nicholas

RM237

RM284 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 house with a brick patio, a small table with chairs, and a potted plant.

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

7. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

9.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Andy

RM387

RM464 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

8. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

13.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

Patricia

RM237

RM285 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

16.7 km from Mersea Island Museum

Caroline

RM245

RM294 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, wine bottles on shelves, and a clock on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

10. The Ship Inn

17.8 km from Mersea Island Museum

Ola

RM519

RM623 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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 living room with a sofa, a small table, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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.

11. Adelaide Guesthouse

16.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

Steve

RM378

RM454 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, desk, chair, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A row of modern buildings with a covered walkway leading to a central entrance.

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

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector, and a cabinet with office supplies.

12. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Dawn

RM250

RM301 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a low brick wall. There are several lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella.

13. Birds Farm

11.7 km from Mersea Island Museum

Nicola

RM430

RM516 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A large, historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and expansive fields.

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.

14. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

14.5 km from Mersea Island Museum

Darrell

RM360

RM432 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel facade with a sign for St. Nicholas Hotel, adjacent to a building with a 'Three Wise Monkeys' sign.

A parking area with 'Electric Vehicle Charging Only' signs and a 'Hand Stretch' sign.

A hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

15. St Nicholas Hotel

12.7 km from Mersea Island Museum

Ana Sofia

RM311

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a white wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a standing heater, and a metal rack with black straps.

A narrow stairway with striped carpet, a wooden door with a plaque, and a warning sign on the wall.

A small, single-story building with a gravel driveway and a wooden fence.

16. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

14.4 km from Mersea Island Museum

Darrell

RM260

RM313 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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 dining area with round tables set for four, each with white tablecloths, chairs, and centerpieces.

17. Chudleigh Hotel

16.6 km from Mersea Island Museum

Jacob

RM433

RM519 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white console table with a lamp, a staircase, and a window with a view.

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.

18. Noble Goose Rooms

18.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Antony

RM578

RM693 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

19. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

12.9 km from Mersea Island Museum

Michelle

RM392

RM470 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white dining table with blue chairs.

A laundry room with multiple stacked washing machines and dryers.

20. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 13.1 km from Mersea Island Museum

Norman

RM296

RM356 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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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 286 reviews	View
Wivenhoe House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 657 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 381 reviews	View
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 715 reviews	View
The Blue Boar - Maldon	9.2 Wonderful 127 reviews	View

Top Mersea Island Museum Hotel Reviews

The Victory at Mersea

8/10 Good

"Room and bathroom were clean but small as was the bed.However it was comfortable and quite acceptable for a one night stay.Excellent breakfast."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mersea Island Museum?

Mersea Island Museum is located in West Mersea. Travellers like this welcoming area for its restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 34 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 choice 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 accommodation options 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 refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Mersea Island Museum.

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 Blue Boar - Maldon

6. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

7. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

8. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

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

10. The Ship Inn

11. Adelaide Guesthouse

12. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

13. Birds Farm

14. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

15. St Nicholas Hotel

16. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

17. Chudleigh Hotel

18. Noble Goose Rooms

19. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

20. Ryegate House 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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