Mersea Island, Colchester hotel rooms at the Independent

"Poor wifi in the room. Service kept dropping out"

"Lovely hotel with very helpful staff. Great location. We had a toddler with us and the hotel staff were great with her. We felt very welcome."

"Good stay just a bit warm in the room, rooms were nice but need air conditioning really, spa facilities are good but hot tub is too hot"

"Lovely Cosy English accommodation with a fabulous breakfast included "

"Jamie and the team are always so kind and generous when I stay. Nothing is too much trouble, and they go the extra mile to ensure everything is taken care of. The rooms are generous in size, with a cosy feel to them, the food is excellent and the ambience couldn't be nicer. "

"Old style but very pleasant customer service and for the price excellent "

"Great experience and I met the friendly receptionists "

"We had a wonderful time at the event evening. The staff are amazing, so friendly, professional and very accommodating. The food was excellent. Would definitely recommend."

"What a gem of a hotel, situated right on the harbour with views across the marina.the staff were all so friendly and helpful, happily going above and beyond to provide 'wows'. We only had a standard room, but, in line with the whole hotel, it was beautifully and quirkily furnished, clean and well appointed. So lovely also to be served a top quality breakfast, without self service at a buffet. Not cheap, but highly recommended. Overall probably the best hotel experience I have had! We have no...

" Room warranted a comfy sofa - wonderful view of the garden and surrounding countryside !"