Mersea Island Travel Guide
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The Mill Hotel
Staff, the lady on reception when we checked in was exceptional.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
We stayed for one night for a cheerleading competition. Beds were really comfortable. Price was really good and the evening meal was delicious and a good price. I would absolutely stay here again!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
Friendly staff and comfortable bed
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Fantastic Family 3-bed Static Caravan Cooper bea
The property was clean, but unfortunately, the water did not work a day before we checked out, so we could not take a shower before leaving.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025
Beautiful 3-bedroom Caravan at Mersea Island
Colchester Studio Suites
Nice tidy and clean room that looked like it had been recently fitted out. Decent sized Kitchen at each end of the corridor i didn't use them but they looked fully kitted out and new. The hotel is on a quiet residential street but took me 5mins to walk into the town centre which has loads of bars, ...
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
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 take a trip to Flatford Mill. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
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.
Beth Chatto Garden
Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.
Colchester Castle Museum
You can study the exhibits at Colchester Castle Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Colchester. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
