Mercure Bridgwater
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Mercure Bridgwater is worth booking if it comes in at a normal price for your dates and you want a central 4-star base near the M5 with friendly staff. At the €332 a night we saw in our reference check it was poor value, so compare prices carefully before you commit.
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This is our Best Value pick in Bridgwater, a 4-star hotel with a guest score of 8.5 out of 10 from 1,332 reviews. That is a big review base for a small sample of hotels. Drivers passing through, business travellers and families are the natural fit: a gym, a restaurant and family rooms are listed.
Anyone on a tight budget should look hard at the numbers below. Guests also say parking and breakfast cost extra, which pushes up the real cost of a stay.
Location and getting around
The address is 56-66 Eastover. Guests rate the location 8.6 out of 10 and describe a central position near the town centre and the M5, convenient and often quiet.
The points of interest in our data are far. The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal point we have is about 7.4 km away, around 93 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Stogursey Castle is about 11.4 km, roughly 143 minutes. You will need public transport, a taxi or a car for either.
Parking is available according to guests, but at an extra charge. Ask for the rate before you arrive.
What guests say
Staff earn the warmest comments. Guests describe a friendly, helpful and polite team and a warm welcome.
The location is the other plus, with the town centre and motorway both close.
The main complaint is value for money. Guests find room rates reasonable but dislike paying extra for parking and breakfast. Breakfast styles listed are continental, full English or Irish and buffet.
Price compared with our other two picks
Our reference price was €332.23 per night, about €664 for two nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
That figure is far above the sample median of €120.65 and does not match guests' view that room rates are reasonable, so treat it with caution. The Walnut Tree Hotel, our Budget pick, came in at €120.65 with a score of 8.3 and 3 stars. The Malt Shovel Inn, our Luxury pick, was €91.28 with an 8.7 and 4 stars.
If prices for your dates look like ours, The Malt Shovel Inn was both cheaper and higher rated. Mercure Bridgwater only makes sense when its rate drops back towards the others.
Why it made our top 3
Only 3 eligible properties were compared in Bridgwater, so the choice was narrow. This one ranked joint second of 3 on review score. The Best Value slot weighs guest score, number of reviews and price, and 1,332 reviews give this hotel a long track record. It is not necessarily the cheapest option, and in our reference check it clearly was not.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Above all, compare the live price with the other two picks for your exact dates.
Ask about the parking charge and the cost of breakfast. The listing is tagged as pet friendly, so check the policy if you travel with an animal.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Mercure Bridgwater expensive?
Our reference price was €332.23 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, well above the local median. Check today's price, as it may differ a lot.
Does Mercure Bridgwater charge for parking?
Guests say parking costs extra. Ask the hotel for the current rate.
Is breakfast included at Mercure Bridgwater?
Guests say breakfast is an extra cost. Check your rate to see whether it is included.
Is Mercure Bridgwater close to the M5?
Guests describe it as central, near the town centre and the M5. The location scores 8.6 out of 10.