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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

3.0 star property

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Breakfast and lunch served
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, England, CO7 7QY
  • Place, High Woods Country Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

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

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 3-property class Colchester hotel include firstsite and Mercury Theatre.

What's nearby

  • High Woods Country Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • University of Essex - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 10 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 21 min drive - 30.4 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
  • ‪Paddy & Scott’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dog & Pheasant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

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 3-star 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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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 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
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.

Is parking available at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

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

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 4:00 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. 286 out of 866 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 866 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 866 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 866 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 866 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Leon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Felicity

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a 2 night stay. Lovely staff, but not many of them. No hot water in our room, had a tepid bath. The room was not cleaned on the Saturday, no bins emptied. No coffee sachets in the room, just a very few tea bags. Breakfast is supposed to be between 8 and 10. By 9.am All hot food had been taken away, no bread left. So only option was some cereal and yoghurt. All fruit had also disappeared except some apples. The second morning was a bit better, there were a few croissants and pain au chocolat, but soon all were gone and not replenished. The hot dishes were some green looking scrambled egg, badly cooked bacon and some chipolatas with baked beans. Terrible. The tables and chairs are very shabby and round the back of the hotel, disgarded mattresses and broken armchairs. Not a pretty sight. The bar stopped serving at 10pm. Which is very early. I would not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

SLAVKO

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gemma

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay at the Dragonfly hotel. The staff are friendly and always helpful. The room was clean and tidy. We look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was a good size and comfortable. Hotel is spacious and staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klarna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff clean room great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Coates

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline, London

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms are good but problems with noise and no hot water. Staff did their best and moved my room because of noise ( the source of which they couldn’t find) but ended up in one with no hot water.
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

Steve, Coalville

Business traveller
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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable room. Good ensuite. Hotel staff very friendly. Breakfast a little limited but overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm welcome. Everything I needed. Parking and easy access to A12. Basic breakfast at 06.00
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Does what it says on the tin for the money. Location is tricky - miss the last turn off the main road and it's a long way back! Food was not great - evening meal was basic and 'hot breakfast' was small - no eggs after 8.30! Okay for the price but could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Terri

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness
I booked this hotel as it was beside a lake but there was no view of the lake as in the photos or any access disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarik

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

Wagwan61

Great friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025