Mersea Island hotel rooms a the Independent

"Wicked stay. Standard rooms the AC doesn’t demudify though."

"The hotel is run and managed by a superb team who make sure their guests have everything they need. Special mention to the front of house staff and the chef. Both our evening meal and breakfast were excellent."

"A good weekend stay here. Clean, comfortable easy check in. Parking no problem. Ideally situated for our plans. Would stay here again. Very quiet rooms. Good price , staff polite and cheerful. Thank you , keep up the good work. "

"That the room was clean, tidy and as we were there during very hot weather, it had air-conditioning. Brilliant. Breakfast was also superb. Will definitely be staying there again when we visit our family. "

"Perfect overnight stay. Comfortable, lovely breakfast, friendly staff. Thank you. "

"This was a business trip, I stayed 3 nights and enjoyed the air conditioning. During my stay they were having extensive building works carried out but I have to say it was seamless for me. I heard no noise whatsoever as it was all done whilst I was at work. The only issue was there were less car parking spaces but the work men were very accommodating as well. I literally went out one day and came back and the old restaurant had been blocked off and a new one opened. The staff were even really kind in helping me enquire about some pictures I had been admiring on the wall in the morning! All the staff were really helpful and kind and at one point a huge bus party of European tourists arrived, one member of staff was trying to sort out access and she did it so patiently making sure everyone's needs were met. I'm sure that the disruptions were difficult for the staff but it did not affect me at all. There is a lovely outside space where you can sit by the river and have a drink or a bite to eat, the Korean Chicken bites were to die for I had them three nights running. I would definitely stay here again. I am looking forward to seeing it all finished."

"Comfortable room and excellent supper in the restaurant. There were 2 of us with bikes and very kindly were allowed to store them overnight in the hotel. Excellent stopover if completing the Wolf Way bike trail. "

"It's too bad there isn't an air conditioner or a small cooler in the room. A small refrigerator could be added to have cold drinks."

"A little bit of luxury always does you good! "