Name: Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
Address: A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, CO7 7QY, United Kingdom, A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Essex, CO7 7QY, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $57 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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Hotel Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

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A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, CO7 7QY, United Kingdom –

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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.

Jessica, Jersey

Very good stayed here a couple times lovely hotel.

Laura, United Kingdom

Everything was first class for us & we will be staying with you again when visiting our daughter & family who live in Colchester .

Jane, United Kingdom

Staff excellent Beds - I had twenty years in the travel business, travelled widely and this was the most comfortable ever.

Edward, United Kingdom

The staff were extremely friendly, professional and helpful. The bar and seating areas downstairs were nicely decorated.

Jody, United Kingdom

We were pleasantly surprised by what seemed to be a new property - it seems it has recently been renovated and, though there were few things still being worked on, this didn't negatively impact our experience at all. The room was clean and well equipped, the dining room and bar were open and inviting. The dinner menu satisfied myself (vegetarian) and my companion (who will eat almost anything). Complementary breakfast was the usual English and Continental combination with greater-than-usual variety.

Sara, United States of America

This is a great value hotel, clean and newly updated

Andrew, United States of America

Very friendly staff and comfortable bed. Lovely hotel, good location.

Paula, United Kingdom

Easily accessible, quiet room with very comfortable beds

Angela, United Kingdom

My room was quiet bright and peaceful. Spotlessly clean and well equipped.

Clare, United Kingdom

8.5

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What guests loved the most:
“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.”

Jessica Jersey
“ Very good stayed here a couple times lovely hotel.”

Laura United Kingdom
“Everything was first class for us & we will be staying with you again when visiting our daughter & family who live in Colchester .”

Jane United Kingdom
“Staff excellent Beds - I had twenty years in the travel business, travelled widely and this was the most comfortable ever.”

Edward United Kingdom
“The staff were extremely friendly, professional and helpful. The bar and seating areas downstairs were nicely decorated.”

Jody United Kingdom
“We were pleasantly surprised by what seemed to be a new property - it seems it has recently been renovated and, though there were few things still being worked on, this didn't negatively impact...”

Sara United States of America
“This is a great value hotel, clean and newly updated”

Andrew United States of America
“Very friendly staff and comfortable bed. Lovely hotel, good location.”

Paula United Kingdom
“Easily accessible, quiet room with very comfortable beds”

Angela United Kingdom
“My room was quiet bright and peaceful. Spotlessly clean and well equipped.”

Clare United Kingdom

One of our best sellers 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 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 9, 2009
Hotel chain/brand: Surya Hotels

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Hotel surroundings –

Closest Landmarks

Weston Homes Community Stadium
1.8 miles
Colchester General Hospital
1.8 miles
Colchester Institute
2.9 miles
Colchester Town Train Station
2.9 miles
University of Essex Colchester Campus
3.2 miles
Essex County Hospital
3.2 miles
Colchester Castle
3.5 miles
Flatford
4.3 miles
Birch Grove Golf Club
4.3 miles
Alresford
5.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Tesco Extra Supermarket
2 miles

Closest Airports

London Southend Airport
26.5 miles
London Stansted Airport
28.9 miles
London City Airport
47.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Comfortable bar area and reasonable beer prices”

Paul

United Kingdom

“The whole package was fabulous. Nice location ,peaceful and relaxing.goid job 😁”

Mark

United Kingdom

“The hotel was clean and smelt fresh! Was greeted politely the rooms were lovely and clean and comfortable and the location was great. The outdoors was lovely wi...”

Darren

United Kingdom

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1 Restaurant On Site

Barley & Graze

Food: American, Cajun/Creole, British, Indian, Steakhouse, European, Grill/BBQ

House Rules Dragonfly Hotel Colchester takes special requests – add in the next step!

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From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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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.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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

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.

A security deposit of GBP 25 is required upon arrival for incidentals. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodations.

“We were pleasantly surprised by what seemed to be a new property - it seems it has recently been renovated and, though there were few things still being worked on, this didn't negatively impact our experience at all. The room was clean and well equipped, the dining room and bar were open and inviting. The dinner menu satisfied myself (vegetarian) and my companion (who will eat almost anything). Complementary breakfast was the usual English and Continental combination with greater-than-usual variety.”

Sara

United States of America

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Newest Reviews for Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Reviewed: April 23, 2019

westham66
United Kingdom
5.4

“Never again”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff , the room was booked by Company for two nights. The money had been taking from account prior to my arrival. The receptionist refused to let me into the room they had been paid for as I had no credit or debit card with me. I explained it was Easter Sunday to no avail, April It’s Company policeeeeeee was either poorly trained or could not be bothered to try anything to help. Left to her I would still be sitting at the reception desk now , rather than the hour or so that I was. After several calls to the manager he finally authorised her to do what I said could be done in the first 5 minutes of my arrival. If I had a pound for every time I heard it’s company policeeeeee I could have paid for a month. Finally on gaining access to the Sauna sorry room , I immediately opened the windows , then slammed shut as the hotel is more or less on the hard shoulder of A12 . The prepayment card ( Company policeeeeeeee) need became immediately apparent as on the desk is water , cakes , sweets and nuts . Complimentary a lot of places but not ( Company policeeeeee ) here as all are charged to your card. Left in morning did not stay paid for second night and will never again Have stayed in hotel owned by this chain before and it was well organised automatic check in and out from a machine. Please do the same at this place it will be more efficient and I’m sure more pleasurable for all concerned
Leaving after one night of my two night stay

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 23, 2019

Lynne
United Kingdom
10

“excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
I can't think of anything I would improve on.
The facilities were clean and tidy - reception were very welcoming upon arrival and very helpful - nothing was too much trouble. We had dinner in the pub on the evening, which was excellent value for money - thank you

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Gabrielle
United Kingdom
8.3

“Really enjoyed our stay, look forward to returning”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N/A
Fantastic value for money, beautiful view and super friendly/helpful staff.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Ken
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Couple
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Poor lighting in room. Lack of drawer space to unpack..averse to living out of luggage!...get rid of snack table which far too expensive..hotel probably loses with products going beyond sell by date. ..restaurant menu not readily available. Pillows too firm for comfort or are pillow cases too small.
Comfortable bed...good room size..satisfactory breakfast even though no chef on one morning. ..plenty of parking and in reasonably quiet surroundings close to main roads although hotel could do with better signage.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Tia
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The meat for the dinner was not warmed up enough. It would have tasted better if hotter.
Staff were very helpful.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Heather
United Kingdom
8.8

“Great weekend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast we was told that they were not cooking eggs and no hash browns even though it Advertises this . And no water available
Nice room and location .

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.3

“Ok”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N/A
It suited our needs

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Andrew
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Could do with loungers on the lawn on hot days
Small and friendly clean and tidy great food

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not enough staff only 2 on duty so waited to be checked in and long wait to be served at bar as staff disappeared in to the kitchen area. Also could hear other rooms activities which seemed to go on to the early hours!
The room was very spacous anf clean.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Tom
United Kingdom
7.5

“Standard hotel, a little on the pricey side”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
For the facilities provided or lack of it is expensive
Comfortable bed

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 21, 2019

Stephen
United Kingdom
10

“First class service all round again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
liked everything
3rd time we have stayed at The Dragonfly since September. Breakfast was good as usual as were the evening meals we had to.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 21, 2019

James
United Kingdom
4.6

“Nothing works, apparently its had renovation but clearly they hired terrible tradesmen.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
In our room, 224, the TV didn't work after asking reception for 2 remote controls. The lights next to the bed didn't work, the small lamp didn't work (worse seeing as it had a recent PAT cert) One socket worked whilst others didn't, the room was boiling hot, had to ask for a fan, shower didn't work at first and to top it off, we went out in the evening, came back to the hotel and were waiting to get back in for approx 5 minutes. In the end some other people staying at the hotel let us in. When I complained to the night staff, they assured me I would get a refund for my hassle but when it was mentioned to the staff in the morning it seemed that it couldn't be further from the truth. I was promised a call from the manager and am yet to receive it typically!
The location is convenient and quiet.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 21, 2019

Jordan
United Kingdom
7.9

“I really enjoy the staff was ace, i enjoy the stay”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noise of the fan in the bath room, toilet paper was bit cheap. No plug socket by the bed.
The welcome pack was really good. The staff was ace. The food was good, even though i had wait longer they got my order wrong.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

William
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Excellent value”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom a bit tired

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Paul
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Great place

Stayed in April 2019

Sleeps	Room Type
	Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Our modern double bedrooms are decorated in stylish warm colors. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels and tea and coffee making facilities. The room has arm chairs and a desk with lamp and connection to complimentary high-speed WiFi. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Towels • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Our modern twin bedrooms are decorated in stylish warm colors. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels and tea and coffee making facilities. The room has arm chairs and a desk with lamp and connection to complimentary high-speed WiFi. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Towels • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Executive Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Our executive rooms are more spacious modern rooms with a sofa bed, and are decorated in stylish warm colors. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels and tea and coffee making facilities. The room has arm chairs and a desk with lamp and connection to complimentary high-speed WiFi. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Towels • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room - Disability Access 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Our modern twin bedrooms are decorated in stylish warm colors. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels and tea and coffee making facilities. The room has arm chairs and a desk with lamp and connection to complimentary high-speed WiFi. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Towels • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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