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About this property

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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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

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.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was clean and functional. Bed was comfortable. Ate in the restaurant first evening. Food was very good. Becky was the staff member we dealt with. She was excellent and a real asset to the Hotel.
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good room but hot without window open. Breakfast not booked
  • Jernau
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice value for money. Rooms are clean, quiet and comfortable.

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

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.

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 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.