The Mistley Thorn

Hotels
9.1 (250 reviews)
The Mistley Thorn Hotel High Street , Mistley , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Pet bowls
Physical distancing rules followed
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Key access
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent food
Friendly and efficient staff
Comfortable room
Great ambiance
Convenient location
Cons:
Limited parking options due to construction
Noisy from the road in some areas
Some complaints about breakfast choices
Temperature control issues in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.73
Rooms were described as clean, but there were mentions of flies.
Service
9.7
Staff were frequently noted as friendly and efficient.
Location
9.24
Convenient and pleasant location mentioned by multiple guests.
Room Quality
8.69
Rooms were mostly comfortable, but there were some complaints regarding temperature control.
Amenities
8.72
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.18
Overall value was perceived as satisfactory based on the stay.
Food and Beverage
9.23
Food quality received high praise, despite a few mixed reviews on breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.3
General sentiment indicated high satisfaction with overall stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:24

Property Description

Charming Riverside Hotel
Nestled in Mistley, The Mistley Thorn offers a picturesque stay with a restaurant, free parking, and a cozy bar.

Modern Comforts
Each guest room features a flat-screen TV, ensuring entertainment and relaxation during your visit.

Convenient Location
Situated near attractions like Flatford and IP-City Centre, and just a short drive from Colchester Castle, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring the area.

To experience a delightful riverside retreat, book your stay at The Mistley Thorn today.

Important information:

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 250 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.73
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 8.69
Amenities: 8.72
Value for Money: 9.18
Food and Beverage: 9.23
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Lesley • couple • gb
8
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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IJUBOA • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The room was very nice, good size and clean

Cons:

nothing

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • gb
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Russell • couple • gb
10
We only stayed one night visiting friends, but he hotel has made sure we'll return for a longer stay
Pros:

The Mistley Thorn is in an excellent quite location overlooking the water and a very pleasant walk into Manningtree town. The breakfast as part of the price was very good with lots of choice using local produce and service was exemplary. The room was nice and large with a lovely view overlooking the bay and bathroom facilities can't be faulted.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • gb
9
Character property
Pros:

Large comfortable room in lovely old pub restaurant. Great breakfast.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Julius • couple • gb
9
Extremely satisfactory, for our all too short sojourn
Pros:

The staff at the Thorn are extremely personable and efficient. The rooms we have stayed in, always at the front, are extremely comfortable. And the restaurant is excellent. Better than just pub grub!!
Wait staff, particularly Amy, attentive and pleasant on a busy Friday night.

Cons:

The flies!! It has been a good year for them, not for us!! Lavatory seat loose. They thanked me for the feed back. Not much to dislike in this gem!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Stella • family_with_children • gb
10
Relaxing and well fed
Pros:

Breakfast and dinner was excellent . Lovely fresh produce and presentation was great. Staff were lovely and welcoming

Cons:

Can not fault anthing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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fj • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Amazing place. Love spending time there and staff are excellent. Food amazing all good)

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • gb
10
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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henny • couple • de
10
2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
9
Excellent accommodation. Meals very good.
Pros:

Mixed feeling about the breakfast. Smoked salmon and scrambled egg were excellent. Continental buffet was not very impressive. Accommodation was excellent and substantial;.

Cons:

Choices on the continental buffet were not very good

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
8
2025-12-13 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • gb
10
The perfect place to stay when visiting relatives in the area.
Pros:

Plenty of choice.

Possibly would have liked more fruit

2025-12-11 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • gb
8
Lovely place to stay
Pros:

The restaurant and food are amazing
Lovely room
Staff very friendly and welcoming

Cons:

The room very very hot and unable to turn the heating down

2025-12-08 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

The staff, food and ambiance was great. The room was lovely, but alot of stairs to each level. These stairs are steep so I would recommend it’s not great for everyone.
First floor, lounge and shower/toilet and send floor bedroom and bathroom with bath.
As I say loads of steep stairs but nevertheless it was a great suite and very clean.
The food was excellent, staff friendly and very nice
Well worth a stay

Cons:

Stairs and parking

2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • bm
9
Super
Pros:

Convenient Gréât location

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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Mackaness • couple • gb
9
2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • gb
9
2025-11-24 • via Nuitee