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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Colchester Castle Museum

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Breakfast and lunch served
Lounge
Lounge
Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Located close to firstsite and Colchester Castle Museum, Dragonfly Hotel Colchester provides a terrace, a garden and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and lunch. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Executive Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Colchester is home to Dragonfly Hotel Colchester. Colchester Castle Museum and Mercury Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Layer Marney Tower and Hedingham Castle. Beth Chatto Garden and Colchester Zoo are not to be missed.
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Map
A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, England, CO7 7QY

What's nearby

  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • University of Essex - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 11 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 10 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oak Tree Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paddy & Scott’s - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Hotel near University of Essex
Located close to firstsite and Colchester Castle Museum, Dragonfly Hotel Colchester provides a terrace, a garden and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and lunch. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-in
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dragonfly Hotel Colchester pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Dragonfly Hotel Colchester located?

Situated in Colchester, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Colchester Castle Museum, University of Essex and firstsite. Mercury Theatre and Beth Chatto Garden are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 839 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 839 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 839 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 839 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 839 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here before setting off on Eastern European aid trips. Great hotel at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed in several places in Colchester to access the university. This is by far the best. Easy free parking. Lovely and clean. Modest but plentiful breakfast. Comfortable clean beds. Large rooms and everything included. Iron and board. Hairdryer. Toiletries and towels. Good deals on several sites. Always affordable with free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean quiet hotel good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good accommodate at sensible price

Nice stay and reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing, reasonably priced and idealistic hotel! With breakfast included, it was worth returning again and we shall do. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel if you’re working in the area. The staff are great. Don’t be staying in travelodge’s when this is here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice to have the bath and not just a shower. Breakfast was limited on options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff but the restaurant was closed both nights so I had to order on just eat. Location wasn’t great tbh but still a nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great option to split the journey home after a late arrival off the ferry. Staff are amazing. There were not many guests in the bar when I arrived so was very quiet. I would have liked there to be dedicated motorcycle parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Amenities
Clean, efficient, helpful service. Easy check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately thenpeople in the room next door were loud and there were no other rooms available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not many staff on this morning for brekkie but it was fine x
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tarik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean beautiful surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing to like. the cleanliness of the common areas was well below par. the cleanliness of the bathroom left much to be desired and the carpets were not hoovered.The room was not serviced at all during our three night stay,.No dining available on Sunday evening, about which we were not aware. Breakfast choice was abysmal. This was an experience not to be repeated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just the ticket. No complaints at all. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay very good value
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Vikki

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok stay for the night. Bed was comfortable. Room catered for needs. Need to get coffee machine fixed. A note to say ‘please use kettle’ was needed. Staff very helpful and pleasant. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel entrance is lovely which belies the real state of the decor which is very outdated and carpets, particularly in the hallways really old and smell. Room was fine, fan provided which was welcome. The staff were welcoming, and hardworking. Continental breakfast was a disaster as there was nothing left when we went down at 9am Sunday morning. Not even a toaster . No croissants or yogurt or fruit. Staff were embarrassed but management should ensure there is enough food when breakfast has been paid for in advance. Its a beautiful setting and quiet . Bed was comfy and water hot so lots of positives too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel everything thats needed

Nice hotel, clean, warm welcoming. Location for Colchester excellent Breakfast lovely, tasty and plentiful, cooked or continental on offer. Rooms spacious, warm. Only low point was no daily housekeeping, so had to replenish tea, coffee, milk from breakfast area, not a real problem lots to pick from there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff. Overall great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Average

Bed very uncomfy, no room service offered and service quite slow
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient comfortable hotel at a good price. Staff are friendly and helpful. Restaurant was not open Sunday night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stop!

It was am overnight stop to attend a funeral.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024