Starwood Capital, Mersea Island hotels

"This is an amazing hotel -- and restaurant. The owner is a very kind person and they care enormously about the standards in the hotel and restaurant. Amazing hotel!!"

"The room was was mostly clean and tidy apart from some chewed gum found under the desk area. The staff we very helpful and nice. The Hotel was quiet and I liked the toiletries provided in the bathroom."

"Could do with a bit of a paint but generally very clean . Breakfast very good . Staff brilliant and helpful. Used this hotel several times in the past and would definately use it again. Pity they couldnt stop the rain during our visit 😁"

"The stay was great from start to finish a special mention to Kinleigh, she was very welcoming and someone who is very good at her job. "

"Lovely little hotel at the side of the Aviator pub, check in at the pub was easy and staff are very friendly. The rooms are clean and beds are comfortable and a lovely big screen TV. The food at the pub is good value especially the breakfast."

"Food for a budget hotel was outstanding."

"Really welcoming."

"First time staying at a Holiday Inn Express and it was amazing! We stayed for the Ed Sheeran concert and upon arrival we were gifted a brown bag with water, biscuits & a Kit Kat, so thoughtful. The bar and food were great and reasonably priced. The room was big, clean and beds were very comfy. "

"Easy to check in and good breakfast options"