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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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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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
CO7 7QY, England, Colchester, A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction

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
  • ‪Paddy & Scott’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 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
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • 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

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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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?

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).

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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 840 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

6/10 Okay

Caroline

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

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

charu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hot Breakfast buffet items were ok but food was cold on both days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Caron

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

Great place to stay

An ideal place to stay room was comfortable. Receptionist was very helpful and accomadating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, convenient and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

Good weekend stay

Good view of lake, great service and hotel design. Bathroom could be improved
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel. Lovely room with a view of the lake. Worth the upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Great stay at the Dragonfly

We have stayed at this hotel before. You are greated with a smile. The are friendly and helpful. The rooms are comfy and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Stopover

The hotel was ideal as a stop-over on our way to London. It provides good access from and to the A12. It was good value for money. The staff where hospitable and the room was clean and comfortable providing well for our quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Good accommodation

Warm welcome from reception, Room comfortable and clean, bathroom fan a bit noisy as it runs continuously all night, duvet a bit heavy for the weather. Breakfast OK, but nothing special. Good to have a car charger on site for a top up. Would use chain again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The roadworks on the motorway that take you to the exit junction are horrendous, stay in the left lane as soon as your map's tell you it's approaching. I had to come off and go back on myself, glad the bar was open when I arrived!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was absolutely fine though it didn’t have air conditioning there was a fan in the room. Breakfast was fine ( buffet) . The only issue I had was that there was no discount on the electric car charger for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Gail

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Understaffed

Woefully understaffed & poor food in restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jackie

The hotel is noce and re furb inaide looks lovely however the smell from paint / varnish was very overpowering. Shane we werent i lnformed of this
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Needs adressinf

Reported broken shower on 1st day dtill mot fixed on last day. Also service in restaurant was abysmal, waited over an hour n a half for awrap
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Lynne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dreadful. DIY checkin and checkout, what’s the point of staff? Dirty bathroom with blocked sink. Car park riddled with potholes. Ground floor windows easily accessible from outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice overnight stay. The hotel decor was welcoming, warm and bright, and all staff were friendly and professional. The beds were fresh, clean and comfortable and the bathroom was very clean. The shower was powerful and hot and there were toiletries provided if needed. We brought our own hairdryer and there didn't appear to be one provided in the room. The heating was efficient and easily adjusted. There was a large selection at the continental breakfast buffet, and the cooked breakfast was hot and fresh, with good quality bacon and sausages. Our only slight criticism was that the breakfast tables were painted wood with no covering and did not appear as clean as they could be. Tea/coffee stains on the table tops and dust in the grooves around the edges detracted from the otherwise lovely, bright breakfast room. The paper menus were also food/drink stained and could easily be replaced. Overall we thought The Dragonfly was a great, reasonably priced hotel for our overnight stay and we would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Liana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Reasonably priced but basic room. Comfortable bed. No staff on reception so made things difficult. Only one bath towel, not enough milk and the lights in the room were either on or off ( no central light) so couldn’t read without disturbing my husband. No power points next to bed to move rather dodgy lamp to.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023