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.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
7.7
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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
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 2:00 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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as 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

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 supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Dragonfly Hotel Colchester accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

  • 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.

  • Dragonfly Hotel Colchester has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Dragonfly Hotel Colchester offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • Guests staying at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Buffet

    • Check-in at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is 2.5 miles from the center of Colchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.