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The Victory at Mersea

4.0 star property
Enjoy delicious breakfasts then take in the scenic views from your base near this beautiful coastline.

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The Victory at Mersea offers a warm welcome with full breakfast, a charming garden, and an inviting bar. Unwind on the picturesque terrace or let kids have fun at the playground. With in-room WiFi, meeting rooms, luggage storage and helpful staff praised by guests you're all set for a great stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Sea View

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(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite, Balcony, Sea View

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Accessible, Garden View

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  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite, Ensuite

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Ensuite

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Colchester is home to The Victory at Mersea. Headgate Theatre and Mercury Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Colchester Arts Centre and Xtreme Gaming. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Visit our Colchester travel guide
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92 Coast Road, West Mersea, Colchester, England, CO5 8LS

What's nearby

  • Colchester Zoo
    Colchester Zoo
    19 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Ipswich Waterfront
    Ipswich Waterfront
    57 min drive - 39.9 miles
  • beach near Fishing lake
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mersea Island Museum
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Essex
    32 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Alresford Station
    22 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    89 min drive

Restaurants

  • Donkey & Buskins
    13 min drive
  • The Plough
    7 min drive
  • The Layer Fox
    13 min drive
  • The Kings Head
    46 min drive
  • The Hare and Hounds
    15 min drive

About this property

The Victory at Mersea

Upscale hotel
Consider a stay at The Victory at Mersea and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Victory at Mersea offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 3.50 to 25 for adults and GBP 3.50 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 3.50 to 25.00 for adults, and GBP 3.50 to 25.00 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Victory Mersea Hotel Colchester
Victory Mersea Colchester
Victory Mersea Inn
Victory Mersea Inn Colchester
Victory Mersea Hotel
Victory Mersea
The Victory at Mersea Hotel
The Victory at Mersea Colchester
The Victory at Mersea Hotel Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Is The Victory at Mersea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Victory at Mersea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Victory at Mersea?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Victory at Mersea located?

Situated in Colchester, this beach hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Mersea Island Museum and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Mersea Island Vineyard. Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Victory at Mersea Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 254 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, stunning view & nice comfortable room. All the staff were very friendly, & the food in the pub was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room, helpful and friendly staff, beautiful view from balcony. All round sound choice staying here and I will definitely be back at some point thank you 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

West Mersea gem

Very friendly comfortable pub, love coming back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Russell

Nice location, clean room would be better if Breakfast was available before 9am
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely locations, spacious room, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brecht

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay and beautiful garden for food . Food was delicious . Room was comfy . Only minor thing was kitchen closed at 7pm for food and breakfast wasnt until 8.30am other than this staff were friendly and id vidit again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Wonderful welcome and such helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble for them I will be back, as the saying goes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stop. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
keep going back great value and location excellant staff and food good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, pleasant staff, great breakfast, room decor a little tired but perfectly serviceable - will book this hotel again (as I have done in the past)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sirinapa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely little place

Great service, beautiful room, quiet, next to the beach. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for a walking trip around the island.

Excellent spacious room with wonderful estuary views. Hotel is really well located for walks around the island and close enough to walk into town too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Friendly staff and okay accommodation

Staff were very friendly but service at breakfast could be improved. Breakfast was good. Accommodation a little tired but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Very friendly staff, they had fruit, snacks, tea, coffee and toilet roll that you could help yourself to if you wanted/needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We found the Victory Inn at Mersea to be very comfortable and the service was brilliant. Staff were especially helpful and the position was great for my 6 year old grandson as he spent lots of time in the play area and we could keep our eye on him. We will definitely be booking again for sometime in the summer for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, friendly & helpful. Fantastic food & drink. Comfortable bed, nice room & a good shower..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at The Victory three times now, it is very convenient if you want to go out for food around West Mersea and don't want to worry about driving. Plus it is close to the seafront walk of West Mersea Beach. Rooms are very clean, plus you have the advantage that they are part of a pub, therefore the ability to step down for a drink or food at any point.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well equiped, food and service was excellent at dinner and huge cooked breakfast served by Kim who is very professional at this, many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good relaxing break

Very welcoming,caring and helpful staff. Menu and food very good indeed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

happy stay

Just a 3 night stay, but made very enjoyable by our stay at the Victory. We will surely return. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast great, Location great, what more can you ask?
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Repeat stay didn't disappoint

Once again a lovely stay. Repeat visit and will be returning. Breakfast offering is nice, full or options. Everywhere clean and warm. Shower was amazing, hot and powerful. Staff are always friendly and cheerful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at The Victory. Always a warm welcome. The room was amazing with a balcony. Very comfortable bed with a bamboo mattress. Nice, deep bath.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location on the coast. Good welcome. Room compact but functional. En-suite good and all working. Great bar and good menu, solid breakfast. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely couple of days away. Nice and quiet, hired electric bikes and travelled to Cudmore Grove, and Vineyard
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024