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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

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A spacious indoor area with large windows, a brick column, and white furniture. - Dragonfly Hotel Colchester (Colchester)
A bar area with a brick wall, shelves with bottles, and a counter with a tap. - Dragonfly Hotel Colchester (Colchester)
A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a wooden headboard, and a sign reading "PURE" on the bed. - Dragonfly Hotel Colchester (Colchester)
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A cozy indoor seating area with two plush armchairs and a small table, a brick wall with framed pictures, and a large window overlooking a blue door. - Dragonfly Hotel Colchester (Colchester)
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

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a red accent pillow, and two bedside lamps.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a headboard, bedside tables, and a carpeted floor.

Standard Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Executive Double Room

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

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

  • A house by a calm river with reflections of trees and a duck swimming.
    Dedham Vale
    5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • An elephant walking on rocky terrain with dense green foliage in the background.
    Colchester Zoo
    12 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Colchester Community Stadium
    2 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • High Woods Country Park
    4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • University of Essex
    13 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
  • Esquires Coffee Company
    5 min drive
  • Dog & Pheasant
    4 min drive
  • Jubilee Restaurant
    17 min walk

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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

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. 303 out of 904 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 904 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 904 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 904 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 904 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff was very friendly. The rooms were clean and well furnished. Great breakfast and nice facilities. Would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

michael

Liked: Staff & service
The room was satisfactory, featuring a comfortable bed. However, the television was not operational as the remote control was not paired, preventing it from being turned on. The breakfast experience was disappointing on the first day but showed significant improvement on the second day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful and clean. Would use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff and great food
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, helpful staff and comfortable beds,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great no issues nice breakfast free parking, a little out of the city but easy with a car
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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6/10 Okay

Des

Staff great Hotel bit dated and out on a limb
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was fine. Good value, clean, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception was an easy check in, no lift to second floor, no help with suitcase. Room was spacious and had everything I needed fan iron tea making things (no dcaff options). Breakfast was basic again no dcaff options (i did ask for dcaff t bags and was told on order) they never appeared, gluten free options very basic no GF bread, the sausage were not nice, menu choices for dinner again very poor I had chips because only option, all staff were lovely. I was at the bar one night ordering my usual pink gin and tonic when a man came to bar because cork was stuck in his wine bottle so of went the barman to get something to help release cork, meanwhile I'm still stood there waiting for my G&T, phone rings off the barman goes again to answer phone 20 mins I was waiting for my order. He should have dealt with me first and then gone to do the others, I was not happy even though he apologised. I was in room 208 it does need a new shower curtain and rail.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel . good price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Tarik

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

Wagwan61

Great friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helen

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

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
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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
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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