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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

3.0 star property
Hotel near firstsite in Colchester

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, England, CO7 7QY
  • Place, Mercury Theatre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Colchester

In Colchester .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Colchester Castle Museum and University of Essex. Firstsite and Mercury Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • University of Essex - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 11 min drive - 8.5 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
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paddy & Scott’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Hotel near firstsite in 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 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 hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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 guestroom 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 each 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dragonfly Hotel Colchester to the airport?

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is 43.2 mi (63-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dragonfly Hotel Colchester have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester.

How close is Dragonfly Hotel Colchester to the beach?

This hotel is 15.7 mi (18-min drive) from St. Osyth Beach.

Does Dragonfly Hotel Colchester offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.50 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Dragonfly Hotel Colchester have a pool?

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester does not have a pool.

Does Dragonfly Hotel Colchester have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Dragonfly Hotel Colchester have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Dragonfly Hotel Colchester to downtown Colchester?

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is 2.9 mi away from Colchester.

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 831 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 831 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 831 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 831 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 831 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

8/10 Good

Dawn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not many staff on this morning for brekkie but it was fine x
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Hayden

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very Disappointing

Our 2 night stay in room 122 was not the best. The room was generally clean except for the persistent odour of stale urine (which was unsuccessfully treated) in the bathroom. Very warm nights were the main cause of restlessness. There was no cooling aprart from keeping the window open to the still night air on the first night. The second night was better with a mild breeze. No fan or air conditioning was present. Breakfast was uninspiring with low quality sausages and a scrambled egg mass. The toaster was very ancient and needed some studying to find out how it worked. The toasting was very hit and miss. Tea was OK and coffee from a vending machine (no payment required), really not a good substitute for a good filter or espresso machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

Emma

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Average

Bed very uncomfy, no room service offered and service quite slow
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

J

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

P C

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

8/10 Good

Helen

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

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vikki

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok stay for the night. Bed was comfortable. Room catered for needs. Need to get coffee machine fixed. A note to say ‘please use kettle’ was needed. Staff very helpful and pleasant. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Manoj

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
As vegetarians, there was no hot food available at breakfast for which we had paid and would have expected. Even the continental breakfast was sparse! I would even have expected some biscuits in the room for the daily charge. The rooms are not changed daily either
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just the ticket. No complaints at all. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with family
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

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

P

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

A surprising stay

Never used Dragonfly (Suraya) hotels before so was not sure what to expect. The reception was warm, welcoming and could not be more helpful My room was large (executive), warm, cosy with a great sized bed that was really comfortable The food was good, great choices, fresh and delicious, shame i could not put on room or open a tab. Spirit drinks were limited in choice. All in all a great stay and would look to use this chain again through the East of England
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

8/10 Good

Steve, Coalville

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024