Harwich Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Colorful beachhouses
Colorful beachhouses
Colorful beachhouses
An aerial view of the ports of Harwich and Felixstowe at night in the UK
St Helen‰ۡÌÝå»s Green, Harwich, in Essex, eastern England. The High Lighthouse and the tower of St Nicholas‰ۡÌÝå» Church are prominent landmarks.

Where to stay in Harwich

St Paul, Parkeston The neglected parish church in Parkeston, Essex.

Parkeston

Get to know Parkeston by checking out its bars, spas and seaside views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like The Royal Oak or Old Harwich Lighthouse during your time in the area.

Parkeston
Sarah Hotel

Sarah Hotel

2 out of 5
65 Garland Rd Harwich England
Stay at this hotel in Harwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions The Royal Oak and Beacon Hill Fort are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (46 reviews)
Helpful.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Sarah Hotel
Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa

Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa

4 out of 5
Yarmouth Road Woodbridge England
Stay at this spa hotel in Woodbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Nice room and facilities. Evening meal was lovely but breakfast let it down.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

4 out of 5
London Road, Marks Tey Colchester England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,751 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
₹5,751
₹6,901 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (993 reviews)
Room and hotel is always clean, this was our second stay. Breakfast was nice, with a few options to choose from and i did see 2 dogs at the hotel so I am presuming it is pet friendly 🙂

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Colchester Studio Suites

Colchester Studio Suites

3 out of 5
23 St Peter's St Colchester England
Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions firstsite and Colchester Castle Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
Would stay again 👍
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

Colchester Studio Suites
Birds Farm

Birds Farm

3 out of 5
School Lane Colchester England
Stay at this aparthotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Beth Chatto Garden and Wyvernwood are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
We loved it here, had a a good couple of nights with friends. Beautiful apartment, amazing mattresses and pillows, very quiet environment. The pool wasn’t open and some work was happening but you can tell it’s going to look amazing once they put it all together and summer prep work is expected at ...

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

Birds Farm
Mollett's Farm

Mollett's Farm

3.5 out of 5
Main Road, Benhall Saxmundham England
Stay at this cottage in Saxmundham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Glemham Hall and Saxmundham Museum are located nearby.
Lovely cosy property perfect for a relaxing weekend. Nice towns nearby with castles to visit etc

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024

Mollett's Farm
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Harwich

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Didnt have time to have a good look around but seemed pleasant enough,spoke to some local people who were very nice.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Historic town with a lot of navy history but not huge amount to do other than wander & fairly nice beach ideal for small kids ,town shops all a bit tired . Old sea fort & redoubt are interesting to look around

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