West Mersea
Travel Guide





Visit West Mersea

The Victory at Mersea
"Good position. Booked the last room available which unfortunately was in the carpark next to the bins"
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

St Nicholas Hotel
"Rooms were good but the heating was stuck on maximum temperature"
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
"I couldn't fault this stay (aside from paying 8 pounds for parking on top of the room). The room was good value for money, excellently appointed with comfortable beds and a lovely modern bathroom. It was also very quiet in spite of being near to a main road. The hotel has a modern feel and feels ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub
"My friends and I had a wonderful stay at the property. The house was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. The hot tub was an added bonus and was spotlessly clean. Our host couldn’t have been any more helpful and communication was seamless. I would highly recommend the property and hope to ..."
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

Beautiful period fisherman's cottage
"A wonderful place to stay in a quiet location, and just a few yards to the waterfront. Our host was quick to communicate and the information provided in advance was faultless. The building has period charm, excellent garden space, and was clean throughout. A minor criticism would be a lack of enough ..."
Reviewed on May 4, 2026

A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea
"Wonderful relaxing stay, the property was immaculate with everything you would need and more.Great location to explore mersea.Thankyou Angie"
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Popular places to visit

Colchester Zoo
Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

Colchester Castle Park
Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.

Flatford Mill
Find out about the history of East Bergholt when you spend time at Flatford Mill. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Beth Chatto Garden
Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

Colchester Town Hall
Colchester’s Baroque town hall, a heritage-listed building with Victorian tower and antique organ, has been the focus of civil duties for over 800 years.

Mercury Theatre
Enjoy a play, a musical performance or some hilarious comedy at Colchester’s premier performing arts venue, which also has a children’s program.

