Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Staff

8.7

This property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester center, next to the A12 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property. Each bedroom at the Dragonfly Hotel Colchester has an private bathroom. All rooms feature a 43-inch wall-mounted Phillips flat-screen TV with Freeview, Hypnos beds, USB charging ports, desks and arm chairs. Tea and coffee making facilities are offered, as well as a refreshment tray with purchasable snacks and drinks. There is a cozy bar and lounge area with ample seating, and a restaurant serving an all-day dining menu. The Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is a 20-minute drive from the coast at Clacton-on-Sea. Colchester Zoo is a 15-minute drive away, and both Harwich and Ipswich are 25 minutes away by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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See what guests loved the most:

Martin
France France
“Friendly staff only too willing to help. Great water pressure shower. Easy parking. Comfortable bed. Quiet. Good value including the breakfast.”
Winton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff at reception and the bar/restaurant. Good meal options and Breakfast buffet.”
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely place, spacious and bright. Good parking and patio area. Lovely lounge/bar. Comfortable room and very clean. Wonderful bed. Excellent breakfast, better than premier inn. Excellent value with breakfast included.”
Katie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was very clean, the staff couldn't do enough for you and it was easy to check in and out.”
Felicity
United States United States
“Convenient location. Very nice staff, very friendly!”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean , comfortable, close to A_12 and Constable Country, reasonable prices, nice breakfast and dinner choices.”
Dipak
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beds were comfortable, dinners were good so was breakfast, my partner was disappointed, no fried eggs, other than that it was good.”
Harrison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great find. Stayed couple nights and had a great stay. Check in was smooth and easy as the staff were friendly and helpful. Room was really nice and clean and beds were comfortable. During the week they do a burger or pizza and a pint for £9.95...”
Reto
United States United States
“wifi connection was great and stable. Room was very nice and quite.”
Jason
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Well worth the price. Cozy room. Decent bathroom. Very comfortable. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Nice lounge / pub area... Had a great stay.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    American • British • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The hotel has ironing facilities available upon request.

Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel if a child will be attending. This can be noted in the Special Requests box during booking or by contacting the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note all guests need to register their car number plate at reception.

Any booking over 5 rooms will be deemed a group reservation and subject to the group terms and conditions and different cancellation policies.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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