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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, CO7 7QY, United Kingdom – Very good location – show map
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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
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Free parking Restaurant Private bathroom View Free WiFi Bath Flat-screen TV Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests Meeting/banquet facilities

About this property

This property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester centre, 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 en suite 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 cosy 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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 7.9 for a two-person trip.

House rules

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.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

• Guests are required to show a photo identification 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.

Legal information

This property is managed by Dragonfly Hotel Colchester.

Located in Colchester, United Kingdom.

FAQs about Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Yes, breakfast is available at this property.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is 4.0 km from the center of Colchester.
Room options at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester include:
  • Double Room
  • Twin Room
  • Executive Double Room
Yes, couples have rated this property 7.9 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

8.1

Very good

1459 reviews

B

Bart

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 weeks ago
9.0
+ Staff were helpful, location was good, food was good and reasonable priced. Staff were helpful, location was good, food was good and reasonable priced.
- Shortfalls in the house menu Shortfalls in the house menu

solo traveller · Double Room

M

Mark

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 weeks ago
7.0
+ Swift check in. Clean room. Slightly dated. Good breakfast. Swift check in. Clean room. Slightly dated. Good breakfast.
- Strange location by busy roads and not near many facilities. Strange location by busy roads and not near many facilities.

solo traveller · Double Room

Facilities of Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests Restaurant Internet services Parking Tea/Coffee maker Bar

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet

  • Internet services

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
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Media & Technology

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Health & Safety

  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas

Living Area

  • Parking

Other

  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Guest reviews for Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

8.1

Very good

1459 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 8.6
Facilities 7.8
Cleanliness 8.2
Comfort 8.2
Value for money 8.1
Location 8.3
Free Wifi 7.7

Score distribution

Superb
560
Good
628
Okay
158
Poor
61
Very poor
52

Scores by traveler type

Families 8.2
With friends 9.3
Solo travelers 8.1
Couples 7.9
Business travelers 8.2

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Guest reviews

B

Bart

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Double Room Double Room 2 weeks ago solo traveller
+ Staff were helpful, location was good, food was good and reasonable priced.
− Shortfalls in the house menu
M

Mark

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7.0
Double Room Double Room 3 weeks ago solo traveller
+ Swift check in. Clean room. Slightly dated. Good breakfast.
− Strange location by busy roads and not near many facilities.
S

Sarah

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Twin Room Twin Room 1 month ago family with young children
+ Very good. Decent selection for continental. Cooked breakfast there was less choice, everything looked nicely cooked except the scrambled eggs, which were untouched..
− More selection for cooked breakfast maybe some mushrooms or tomatoes and fried eggs.
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Pauline

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Double Room Double Room 1 month ago young couple
+ Location was lovely, nice and quiet
− Nothing really. Only that in one bedroom, the shower wasn’t working properly, there wasn’t any cold water only scalding hot water. So, not able to have a shower.
C

Cheryl

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Double Room Double Room 1 month ago solo traveller
+ Much nicer than a premier inn. Very friendly helpful staff Amazing bed
− Sadly the light didn't work on the table and the room poorly lit