Title: Visit West Mersea: Best of West Mersea Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in West Mersea](https://expedia.ca/West-Mersea-Hotels.d3000009400.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in West Mersea](https://expedia.ca/West-Mersea-Vacation-Rentals.d3000009400.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in West Mersea](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-West-Mersea.d3000009400.Travel-Guide-Activities)[West Mersea Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-West-Mersea.d3000009400.Car-Rental-Guide)[West Mersea Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/West-Mersea.d3000009400.Destination-Travel-Guides) # West Mersea ## Travel Guide ![boats of west mersea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009400/5e897f67-e783-41c1-9d9b-512309a80d1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![boats of west mersea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009400/5e897f67-e783-41c1-9d9b-512309a80d1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A panorama view across a sand bar of West Mersea beach, UK in the summertime](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009400/ddd44d23-ac53-4f26-9ce0-6fcbb08c126b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Calm sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009400/1c15d43b-5ed6-4762-b737-2701bd36db4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The 'Victory' public house, West Mersea This popular pub's slogan is proudly displayed in the centre of the building: "A great place to sink a few".](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009400/0a9f0003-485a-498a-b58d-1afbf0392454.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit West Mersea Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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(8 reviews) We had a fantastic Christmas stay at this beautiful property. From the moment we arrived, the house was clean, tidy, and welcoming.The host was fantastic, providing excellent communication and helpful voice notes on how to use the house features. They even checked in shortly after our arrival to ... Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Colchester-Hotels-Spacious-Beach-House-Owned-By-Watersports-Lovers.h87890803.Hotel-Information) ![Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/bf2bebe8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage West Mersea England Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Mersea Island Museum and Mersea Island Vineyard ... 10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) An oasis of calm. 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