Mersea Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mersea Island
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
A good overall stay for the price. Friendly staff. Rooms are very tired now with lots of deterioration on woodwork and in the bathroom. Two street lights constantly flashing outside.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Seven Hotel
The staff were amazing and made us feel like we were the only ones there! Room was gorgeous had the sea view, bed was so comfy and the hotel was immaculately clean, would defo stay again
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Breakfast was varied and very good. Room was clean, but clean towels were missed couple of times. Parking was easy, but very busy at night.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Poker Dot Getaway 2 - Stay-play-getaway
Was every happy and kids enjoyed it
Reviewed on 13 May 2023
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
Poker Dot Getaway 1 Stay-play-getaway
We had a very cosy and comfortable first ever stay in a caravan. It was freezing outside but the central heating was very effective, the kitchen was well equipped and the communication with the owners was very good.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2023
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 Colchester when you take a trip to Flatford Mill. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Layer Marney Tower
Spend an afternoon at the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England to find a knot garden, a farm, a Wildlife Walk and five centuries’ worth of history.
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.
