Harwich Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A row of colorful beach huts along a grassy roadside with a sunset sky.
A row of colorful beach huts on a grassy hill with a single tree in the foreground under a cloudy sky.
A nighttime coastal cityscape with illuminated buildings, a bridge, and a waterfront.
A pink wooden box labeled 'Toy Library' with toys inside, a metal railing, and a lighthouse in the background.
A town with a prominent church tower and a spire, surrounded by residential houses and a green field.

Our guide on where to stay in Harwich

Find the best Harwich areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Parkeston

Get to know Parkeston by checking out its bars, spas and seaside views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Beacon Hill Fort or Felixstowe Seafront Gardens during your time in the area.

Sarah Hotel

Sarah Hotel

2 out of 5
65 Garland Rd Harwich England
The price is AU$124 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$124
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions The Royal Oak and Old Harwich Lighthouse are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (57 reviews)
"Area was a bit on the rough side and the pub part of the business appeared to be long closed. But safe parking was a bonus and staff were very helpful and friendly"

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Sarah Hotel
Premier Inn Harwich

Premier Inn Harwich

3 out of 5
Parkstone Road Harwich England
The price is AU$121 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$121
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harwich. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions The Royal Oak and Beacon Hill Fort are ...
7.8/10 Good! (25 reviews)
Nice hotel.
"Clean room, very helpful staff. Overall a very positive experience except that a rat ran across the parking lot from the smokers area into the bushes while we were standing there waiting for a cab to take us to dinner at about 6:30 pm. Kind of made me wonder….."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Premier Inn Harwich
St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel

3 out of 5
High Street St Nicholas Hotel Colchester England
The price is AU$123 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$123
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
St Nicholas Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Harwich - Caravan - Sleeps 10 - Garden - Pool

Harwich - Caravan - Sleeps 10 - Garden - Pool

3 out of 5
Harwich England
Stay at this apartment in Harwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions The Royal Oak and Beacon Hill Fort are located nearby.
Harwich - Caravan - Sleeps 10 - Garden - Pool
Ryegate House Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester

3 out of 5
23 St Peter's St Colchester England
Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions firstsite and Colchester Castle Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
"Could have been perfect but let down by standard of cleaning. Great location within easy walking distance of centre. Parking was available which was great being so close to the centre. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room however was not up to the standard of cleanliness expected. The bathroom ..."

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Ryegate House Colchester
Pet friendly 2 bed caravan in coopers beach

Pet friendly 2 bed caravan in coopers beach

Mersea Island England
Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Mersea Island Vineyard and Cudmore Grove Country Park are located ...
Pet friendly 2 bed caravan in coopers beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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