The Victory at Mersea

We had a very good stay. The room was lovely great view staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Fabulous breakfast enjoyed it so much we stayed for lunch and enjoyed the live entertainment of sing Steve Brewer. Only regret is we hadn’t booked a 2 night stay.

Rooms recently refurbished were excellent. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Good restaurant offering local seafood. Ample parking. Good location.

Absolutely excellent stay, very comfortable room, quiet courtyard outside, lovely pub food with very good food and service, it couldn't have have been better. Will come back.

Great location, stunning view & nice comfortable room. All the staff were very friendly, & the food in the pub was fantastic.

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

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

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.

The hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast provided a good level of choice and was tasty. The only downside for us was that there was a high level of noise from a band (I assume) playing in the bar downstairs which we found irritating when trying to settle down to sleep. Otherwise we were very happy with the hotel.

We were made welcome on arrival and helped to our room with our bags. We enjoyed the balcony with a view and the comfort of our room, although the space was limited. There was a tiny space for clothes hanging and nowhere to store cases or bags. The bathroom was lovely and was very clean. We had a good breakfast and an evening meal which was disappointing, the menu was short of fresh options and lacked imagination. The attention to detail was poor regarding the food & service and really needs to improve. The staff were engaging and friendly, happy to help. The location is good and there are other local places to eat nearby.

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

We stayed for 3 nights. The room was never cleaned. The tea cups never washed. We asked for the bathroom radiator to be turned on so that we could dry our towels. Not done. No real ale as they had an issue with the lines; as did Coast ( another pub locally) which begs me to wonder if the pipes were ever cleaned!!

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.

The booking was made through Expedia with filters applied for 4 star hotels. There was a sign on the property indicating 4 star Inn. The sign was probably 20 years old or more. This is a pub with some letting rooms. Ours was in a converted outbuilding. Billed as a luxury double with garden views. The room was cramped, a double bed, 2 bedside cupboards, one bedside lamp. A dressing table with one chair, tea and coffee facilities. There was no wardrobe only an understairs alcove with a short hanging rail and 4 hangers. The door to the bathroom was swollen and needed a shoulder barge to open and close it. The toilet roll holder was hanging off the wall, etc. The bedroom carpet was badly stained in places. The 2nd night someone was in the room above and could be heard moving around - in fairness that could have been a lot worse. The garden is non existent; 3 rooms share a small fenced area with 3 trestle table and bench sets that have seen better days, set on a few paving slabs with gravel surround. Beyond the fence is a children's playground. The bed was comfortable and linen and towels clean but no one came to clean and tidy the room between nights. Breakfast of scrambled eggs and bacon on toast was fine but served in a cereal bowl! Coffee was dire. Try the Coastal Cafe in town which opens at 9. Internet service was poor and intermittent. You have to walk past smelly bins at the back to get to the rooms. In short this was far from a 4 star hotel although priced much the same.

I only stayed one night but I cannot fault the experience. The staff members were very friendly and helpful and the room was warm, clean and comfortable. I slept really well! Breakfast was plentiful and the full English looked amazing but more than I could cope with. I settled for Eggs Benedict and coffee, which was plenty to keep me going for the morning. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

Room very nicely renovated but spoilt by a really grubby balcony (which we had paid extra for) with overflowing ashtray on the table. Service very friendly but very odd hours of service - we had been told food served until 8.00 pm, but when we tried to order at 7.30 the manager said we were too late! She kindly managed to get the chef to provide a course but we felt rushed. In the morning despite notice on the door saying breakfast served at 8.30 we got down to the dining room to find no one around, same member of staff was on shift starting at 8.30 and said breakfast not served until

What a lovely hotel, clean, comfortable and all staff very friendly. Nice breakfast served in a great setting. The room was clean and comfortable, bathroom nice shower was HOT and powerful, certainly no complaints. Location for what we required couldn't be better. We will be coming back in the future.

Loved the position, had a balcony overlooking the estuary. Staff very friendly. Needs extra attention to cleanliness. Shower drain not cleaned, water collected in the tray couldn't run out quick enough. Tea tray not clean and cobwebs above the bed.

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 👍

I'm sure there are much nicer rooms at the Victory, but, unfortunately for us, they were not available. We requested a double room, but were given a twin room as it was the only one available. The carpet on the floor was very dirty and stained. The beds were tiny and on opposite sides of the room. The lamp-shade was tatty. It was cold and raining when we stayed, so we looked for heating. The option was a plug-in electric heater, but the legs had come off, so we had to balance the heater precariously on the feet. The bathroom door handle came off in my hand. The sink was grubby. The shower temperature wasn't consistent. The toilet seat did not fit the toilet. The breakfast was OK and the staff were friendly, but the room we stayed in needs a lot of attention.

Very clean rooms, lovely views over West Mersea from balcony. Had fish and chips in restaurant and was lovely. Breakfast was also 10/10.

The victory at Mersea is a nice holiday hotel in a really nice location. We walked to sandbank holiday resort along the beach and walked back through the little town. We will definitely be back again as we still have a lot we want to see. A friendly island, with plenty to do. We stayed in room 8 which was noisey during the day as a childrens play park right next door, but we were out most of the day, but would be too noisy for elderly people. Had 2 breakfasts included in the price which were big and delicious. Highly recommend, just make sure the tide is out or have to wait before crossing the bridge.

Lovely river views from our balcony room. We had stayed here years ago but I don’t remember the rooms being so small, I think they’ve all been refurbished and are all small now although they do have good size bathrooms. It was fine for one night but wouldn’t want to stay longer in such a small room. Food was good and plentiful (we really wouldn’t have ordered a starter had we known!)

The booking was made through Expedia with filters applied for 4 star hotels. There was a sign on the property indicating 4 star Inn. The sign was probably 20 years old or more. This is a pub with some letting rooms. Ours was in a converted outbuilding. Billed as a luxury double with garden views. The room was cramped, a double bed, 2 bedside cupboards, one bedside lamp. A dressing table with one chair, tea and coffee facilities. There was no wardrobe only an understairs alcove with a short hanging rail and 4 hangers. The door to the bathroom was swollen and needed a shoulder barge to open and close it. The toilet roll holder was hanging off the wall, etc. The bedroom carpet was badly stained in places. The 2nd night someone was in the room above and could be heard moving around - in fairness that could have been a lot worse. The garden is non existent; 3 rooms share a small fenced area with 3 trestle table and bench sets that have seen better days, set on a few paving slabs with gravel surround. Beyond the fence is a children's playground. The bed was comfortable and linen and towels clean but no one came to clean and tidy the room between nights. Breakfast of scrambled eggs and bacon on toast was fine but served in a cereal bowl! Coffee was dire. Try the Coastal Cafe in town which opens at 9. Internet service was poor and intermittent. You have to walk past smelly bins at the back to get to the rooms. In short this was far from a 4 star hotel although priced much the same.

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

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.

The hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast provided a good level of choice and was tasty. The only downside for us was that there was a high level of noise from a band (I assume) playing in the bar downstairs which we found irritating when trying to settle down to sleep. Otherwise we were very happy with the hotel.

We were made welcome on arrival and helped to our room with our bags. We enjoyed the balcony with a view and the comfort of our room, although the space was limited. There was a tiny space for clothes hanging and nowhere to store cases or bags. The bathroom was lovely and was very clean. We had a good breakfast and an evening meal which was disappointing, the menu was short of fresh options and lacked imagination. The attention to detail was poor regarding the food & service and really needs to improve. The staff were engaging and friendly, happy to help. The location is good and there are other local places to eat nearby.

Lovely locations, spacious room, great breakfast

Unfortunately we didnt sleep very well, the bed was uncomfortable, the room was hot, (it didnt help that the towel rail was on full blast). A fan in the room would have helped. The bathroom mirror light & extractor fan didnt work & needs attention. People smoking outside directly below us, so the smell of cigarette smoke wafted up to our room, l realise not much can be done about that. On a positive note the full english breakfast was delicious.

I'm sure there are much nicer rooms at the Victory, but, unfortunately for us, they were not available. We requested a double room, but were given a twin room as it was the only one available. The carpet on the floor was very dirty and stained. The beds were tiny and on opposite sides of the room. The lamp-shade was tatty. It was cold and raining when we stayed, so we looked for heating. The option was a plug-in electric heater, but the legs had come off, so we had to balance the heater precariously on the feet. The bathroom door handle came off in my hand. The sink was grubby. The shower temperature wasn't consistent. The toilet seat did not fit the toilet. The breakfast was OK and the staff were friendly, but the room we stayed in needs a lot of attention.

Really helpful staff great stay

Great location, stunning view & nice comfortable room. All the staff were very friendly, & the food in the pub was fantastic.

Very friendly comfortable pub, love coming back

Hotel staff not up to scratch ask for extra pillow and more tea bags did not turn up breakfast no fruit no fresh water or enough choice of cereal and no menu on the table or offered one when we came into the restaurant also wnen we came in to the reception to book in key to our room lost to it was found but other wise not bad David Maslen

There was a problem with a leak in the bathroom and the hotel gave us a full refund and has offered us a free nights stay. Can’t ask for me than that. Great staff, great service and once the problem is fixed very nice room. Best regards David Wolff

What a lovely hotel, clean, comfortable and all staff very friendly. Nice breakfast served in a great setting. The room was clean and comfortable, bathroom nice shower was HOT and powerful, certainly no complaints. Location for what we required couldn't be better. We will be coming back in the future.

Staff made us very welcome

Nobody to check in terrible meal no apologies lack of menu no staff nobody there when we left to ask about stay

Wonderful welcome and such helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble for them I will be back, as the saying goes

Brilliant, early check in , room upgrade, Will stay again

The victory at Mersea is a nice holiday hotel in a really nice location. We walked to sandbank holiday resort along the beach and walked back through the little town. We will definitely be back again as we still have a lot we want to see. A friendly island, with plenty to do. We stayed in room 8 which was noisey during the day as a childrens play park right next door, but we were out most of the day, but would be too noisy for elderly people. Had 2 breakfasts included in the price which were big and delicious. Highly recommend, just make sure the tide is out or have to wait before crossing the bridge.

Great location, stunning view & nice comfortable room. All the staff were very friendly, & the food in the pub was fantastic.

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

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.

Great service, beautiful room, quiet, next to the beach. Definitely will be back!

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.

Great location, great staff, great breakfast.

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?

Lovely locations, spacious room, great breakfast

We have stayed her before and we will stay again. A lovely location by the sea. Very efficient and friendly staff. A few issues with room (no.5), water not draining from bath, mirror light not working. I know maintenance will be sorting these out soon, probably already sorted! Wonderful cooked breakfast in the morning.

We had room 9 which had an upstairs with twin beds as well as the double room down stairs. Plenty of space for just my friend and I. Beds very comfy, and we loved having our own outside space at the back. We couldn't put our finger on what the slight odour was in the room, but it didn't spoil our stay, so we didn't report it. The breakfast was absolutely gorgeous! as was our meal the night before. This place is very good value for money, and I would stay here again.

Was a tad disappointing in that we slept very poorly. The dinner the night before seemed to have been warmed in a microwave as our cod has soft wet batter. The staff were friendly and we had a nice hot shower.

Great location, stunning view & nice comfortable room. All the staff were very friendly, & the food in the pub was fantastic.

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.

The booking was made through Expedia with filters applied for 4 star hotels. There was a sign on the property indicating 4 star Inn. The sign was probably 20 years old or more. This is a pub with some letting rooms. Ours was in a converted outbuilding. Billed as a luxury double with garden views. The room was cramped, a double bed, 2 bedside cupboards, one bedside lamp. A dressing table with one chair, tea and coffee facilities. There was no wardrobe only an understairs alcove with a short hanging rail and 4 hangers. The door to the bathroom was swollen and needed a shoulder barge to open and close it. The toilet roll holder was hanging off the wall, etc. The bedroom carpet was badly stained in places. The 2nd night someone was in the room above and could be heard moving around - in fairness that could have been a lot worse. The garden is non existent; 3 rooms share a small fenced area with 3 trestle table and bench sets that have seen better days, set on a few paving slabs with gravel surround. Beyond the fence is a children's playground. The bed was comfortable and linen and towels clean but no one came to clean and tidy the room between nights. Breakfast of scrambled eggs and bacon on toast was fine but served in a cereal bowl! Coffee was dire. Try the Coastal Cafe in town which opens at 9. Internet service was poor and intermittent. You have to walk past smelly bins at the back to get to the rooms. In short this was far from a 4 star hotel although priced much the same.

I only stayed one night but I cannot fault the experience. The staff members were very friendly and helpful and the room was warm, clean and comfortable. I slept really well! Breakfast was plentiful and the full English looked amazing but more than I could cope with. I settled for Eggs Benedict and coffee, which was plenty to keep me going for the morning. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

Disappointing that you pay for bed and breakfast yet you cant actually get breakfast when your there.

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

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

We were made welcome on arrival and helped to our room with our bags. We enjoyed the balcony with a view and the comfort of our room, although the space was limited. There was a tiny space for clothes hanging and nowhere to store cases or bags. The bathroom was lovely and was very clean. We had a good breakfast and an evening meal which was disappointing, the menu was short of fresh options and lacked imagination. The attention to detail was poor regarding the food & service and really needs to improve. The staff were engaging and friendly, happy to help. The location is good and there are other local places to eat nearby.