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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colchester with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Lounge
Lounge
Exterior
Executive Double Room
Breakfast and lunch served
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, England, CO7 7QY
  • Popular LocationColchester Castle Park7 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Essex8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBeth Chatto Garden10 min drive
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)57 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Twin Room

9.7/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.1/10 Wonderful

Highlights

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

Similar properties

Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1002)
The price is AU$132
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 June - 7 June
Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

About the area

Colchester

At Dragonfly Hotel Colchester, you'll be 5.8 km (3.6 mi) from Colchester Castle Museum and 7.7 km (4.8 mi) from University of Essex. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Plus you'll find a garden, express check-in and luggage storage. Full breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Colchester hotel include firstsite and Mercury Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 7 min drive
  • University of Essex - 8 min drive
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 10 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • The Wooden Fender - 5 min drive
  • The Oak Tree Coffee House - 4 min drive
  • Dog and Pheasant - 4 min drive

About this property

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Hotel in Colchester with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Dragonfly Hotel Colchester also features a terrace, a garden, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

This Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester offers 50 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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

  • Daily housekeeping

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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

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: 2 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Colchester Quality Inn
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

As of 23 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester on 30 May 2024 start from AU$139.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

Yep, Dragonfly Hotel Colchester has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

The closest beach to Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is St. Osyth Beach (19.1 km).

Does Dragonfly Hotel Colchester serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

No, Dragonfly Hotel Colchester does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

No, pets are not allowed.

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 752 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 752 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 752 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 752 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 752 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

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
We were welcomed as we stepped inside by Jess on reception. We asked for a front facing room & she obliged. The hotel has a really nice interior as you walk in. Very inviting. Our room was clean and comfortable with a good shower over bath. Nice & quiet. We ate dinner in the restaurant it was hot and very tasty & fairly priced. A nice bar & lounge. Very relaxing & comfortable throughout. We slept well & had breakfast though we only wanted toast but there was hot stuff if you wanted. Coffee machine did a nice latte. Glad I found this little gem. Shout out to Amber who served our meal & again Jess. Both friendly & efficient a credit to the hotel.
Lounge area
Restaurant
Front
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Lovely hotel lovely breakfast. No remote for tv but they gave us an option to move Room or free drink each !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

NG Shopfronts Ltd

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot fault this hotel or the staff in any way! Exceptionally clean, friendly staff, decent food and extremely affordable. The toiletries were of a decent variety and lovely too. After reading some rather horrifying reviews, I found myself looking for such faults. However, i didnt find a single one. Will certainly return and use the hotel again if travelling in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I booked an executive double room but it was identical to the standard double room I had at the Dragonfly hotel in Ipswich the previous night. It wasn’t an executive room. The room is reasonably comfortable but when I have booked an executive room in the past it has more room and bigger desk etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not the best place to find.
It was fine, although not the best place to find if you don't know the area and it's dark. We missed the turning off the slip road and then couldn't turn around as we were on to a dual carriage way with no immediate roundabouts. It took us at least 15 miles out of our way. There needs to be a sign or make reference to what signs are there. The other points to make are no mention was made about having to register for parking, or offer of a WiFi password.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you 🙂
A fantastic start to the New Year. Always welcomed with a smile, the room clean and aired, the receptionist helped with all that was asked, thank you to all of the team.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall very good value for money
Staff were helpful and friendly. The room was comfortable. The cooked breakfast could have been better and also the coffee but overall very good value for money. My only gripe was the internet access which you can only access by filling in a form with a lot of personal details that you must agree can be used by others for marketing. There was no opt out option. So I decided to do without. I feel that internet access should not come with added price/conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Emma

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In need of some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023