Hotel Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, CO7 7QY, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
That also means it's very quiet. This is our second time staying there and we've been pleased both times.
GermanyAmazing value for money, really clean and nicely decorated (have stayed in some hotels which are a lot more expensive and “high end” yet this hotel was so much cheaper with no difference in quality) good location and very nice all you can eat breakfast
United KingdomThe property was ok but very very understaffed and the staff that were working were multitasking and therefore this lead to a lot of waiting
United KingdomBeds were very comfortable,breakfast very nice,staff very helpful
United KingdomStaff was very kind and room was ok no noise from beighbours
SpainRoom was good size Nice appliances tea/coffee facility Bathtub Quite area good service All good
NetherlandsHandy location if you do not want to stay in Colchester
United KingdomReally lovely welcoming staff and they did their very best to help us. We needed an early check in so we could get to a wedding and they sorted it out in minutes.
JerseyVery good stayed here a couple times lovely hotel.
United KingdomEverything was first class for us & we will be staying with you again when visiting our daughter & family who live in Colchester .
United Kingdom
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
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Lamjr
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Rebecca
United Kingdom
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Robert
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Janet
United Kingdom
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Catharina
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Cyril
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Graham
United Kingdom
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Jessica
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Laura
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Jane
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One of our top picks in Colchester. 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 8.0 for a two-person trip.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Free parking available at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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See what guests loved the most:
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Lamjr
Germany“That also means it's very quiet. This is our second time staying there and we've been pleased both times.”
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Rebecca
United Kingdom“Amazing value for money, really clean and nicely decorated (have stayed in some hotels which are a lot more expensive and “high end” yet this hotel was so much cheaper with no difference in quality) good location and very nice all you can eat breakfast ” Read more
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Robert
United Kingdom
“The property was ok but very very understaffed and the staff that were working were multitasking and therefore this lead to a lot of waiting ”
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Janet
United Kingdom
“Beds were very comfortable,breakfast very nice,staff very helpful”
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Catharina
Spain“Staff was very kind and room was ok no noise from beighbours”
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Cyril
Netherlands“Room was good size Nice appliances tea/coffee facility Bathtub Quite area good service All good”
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Graham
United Kingdom
“Handy location if you do not want to stay in Colchester”
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Jessica
Jersey“Really lovely welcoming staff and they did their very best to help us. We needed an early check in so we could get to a wedding and they sorted it out in minutes.”
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Laura
United Kingdom
“ Very good stayed here a couple times lovely hotel. ”
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Jane
United Kingdom
“Everything was first class for us & we will be staying with you again when visiting our daughter & family who live in Colchester .”
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About Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
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Weston Homes Community Stadium1.8 miles
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Colchester General Hospital1.8 miles
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Colchester Institute2.9 miles
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University of Essex Colchester Campus3.2 miles
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Essex County Hospital3.2 miles
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Colchester Castle3.5 miles
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Flatford4.3 miles
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Birch Grove Golf Club4.3 miles
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Colchester Zoo6.1 miles
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Train Colchester Town Train Station2.9 miles
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Train Alresford5.4 miles
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London Southend Airport26.5 miles
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London Stansted Airport28.9 miles
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Cambridge Airport38.1 miles
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Amenities of Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of GBP 25 is required on arrival. That's about 34.18USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
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.
A damage deposit of GBP 25 is required on arrival. That's about 34.18USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
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The prices at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is 2.5 miles from the center of Colchester.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Dragonfly Hotel Colchester by:
- Car 50min
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Check-in at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
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Room options at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester include:
- Double
- Twin
- BBasic Room
