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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

3.0 star property

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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
(39 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Colchester is home to Dragonfly Hotel Colchester. Colchester Castle Museum and Mercury Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Beth Chatto Garden and Colchester Zoo. University of Essex and firstsite are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Colchester travel guide
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A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, England, CO7 7QY

What's nearby

  • Colchester Zoo
    Colchester Zoo
    12 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Mercury Theatre
    Mercury Theatre
    13 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Beth Chatto Garden
    Beth Chatto Garden
    15 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • High Woods Country Park
    4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • University of Essex
    14 min drive - 8.3 miles

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
  • Paddy & Scott’s
    4 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min drive
  • Dog & Pheasant
    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 like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-in
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 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 transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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 elevators
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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Colchester Quality Inn
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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?

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?

Check-out 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 878 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 878 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 878 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 878 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 878 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, helpful staff and comfortable beds,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every where is clean, staff very polite and friendly, always smiling.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Des

Staff great Hotel bit dated and out on a limb
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night for a cheerleading competition. Beds were really comfortable. Price was really good and the evening meal was delicious and a good price. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel . good price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly - room was ok, needs updating and there was a funny smell in the room too like someone had been smoking? But overall it was clean and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

Tarik

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

Wagwan61

Great friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Söre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly personal. Clean rooms and comfortable beds. I recommend to stay here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Return guest. Perfect for our needs, location spot on. Breakfast lovely, but Sunday was a little short on items, not up to usual standard. No plates available. so maybe a new staff member not used to breakfast service??? Room large, clean and comfy. In room drinks great, large cups, and if you run out go to restaurant and pick up more. No complaints. Bathroom standard fare, shower HOT and powerful, smallest gripe was temperature was tricky to select, small movement could have big change, but once set it was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient stay

Good location , good room. A good base to explore the area. Breakfast ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a good experience. Breakfast was buffet style with a good choice of cereals if you wanted. Evening meals were well cooked and realistically priced but not served on Sunday. The Crown Inn is within a few minutes walk though. Staff were helpful and readily available during this stay. Rooms are a good size. Evenings were getting cool and manually adjustable radiators are fitted. The Hotel is handily placed for touring south suffolk as well as Essex. Flatford mill being just a few miles into Suffolk is a must see for art lovers! Would definitely book again if I'm in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite friendly staff, good food. Will be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean comfortable hotel

Lovely clean hotel, can check in electronically on arrival but receptionist there to help if needed. Stayed one night for business, comfortable only one thing missing was a hairdryer. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

J

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent room

Room was decent size,clean and generally comfortable. The bathroom fan wasn't working properly, the shampoo and shower gel dispensers were empty and no staff available to help.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Best of this type of hotel I’ve stayed in for the Colchester area. Hot and continental breakfast. Tables needed clearing though. Very little staff presence. Clean and basic rooms with no bad smells. Same goes for linen and towels. Easy parking. Easy route into Colchester. Very happy with my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

Overnight Stay

What a lovely hotel - couldn't fault it. Had never heard of the brand of hotel before, but all was good. Very quiet hotel so had a peaceful sleep. We eat there too and again, couldn't fault the food or staff - would definitely use this brand of hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024