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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

3.0 star property
Hotel near firstsite in Colchester

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Breakfast and lunch served
Lounge
Standard Double Room
Exterior
Lounge

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, England, CO7 7QY
  • Place, High Woods Country Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Colchester

In Colchester .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Colchester Castle Museum and University of Essex. Firstsite and Mercury Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • High Woods Country Park - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • University of Essex - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 10 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 10 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oak Tree Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paddy & Scott’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Hotel near firstsite in Colchester
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Dragonfly Hotel Colchester also features a terrace, a garden, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

This Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester offers 50 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Quality Colchester
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Colchester Quality Inn
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Reviews

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 841 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lot better than it looked in pictures tbh. Our only issue was our shower, the cold tap did not work so very much a boiling hot shower! We told the staff the next day who wrote it down to have a look.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice to have the bath and not just a shower. Breakfast was limited on options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima, Nuneaton

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing, reasonably priced and idealistic hotel! With breakfast included, it was worth returning again and we shall do. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

charu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hot Breakfast buffet items were ok but food was cold on both days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel if you’re working in the area. The staff are great. Don’t be staying in travelodge’s when this is here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing to like. the cleanliness of the common areas was well below par. the cleanliness of the bathroom left much to be desired and the carpets were not hoovered.The room was not serviced at all during our three night stay,.No dining available on Sunday evening, about which we were not aware. Breakfast choice was abysmal. This was an experience not to be repeated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel entrance is lovely which belies the real state of the decor which is very outdated and carpets, particularly in the hallways really old and smell. Room was fine, fan provided which was welcome. The staff were welcoming, and hardworking. Continental breakfast was a disaster as there was nothing left when we went down at 9am Sunday morning. Not even a toaster . No croissants or yogurt or fruit. Staff were embarrassed but management should ensure there is enough food when breakfast has been paid for in advance. Its a beautiful setting and quiet . Bed was comfy and water hot so lots of positives too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unusable Room and No Refund

I had a very disappointing experience at this hotel. The room I was given had a strong and persistent smell of cigarette smoke, which caused me a headache within minutes. The receptionist acknowledged the issue but the hotel was fully booked, so I had no choice but to leave and find another place to stay. I was told a refund would be arranged, but it was later refused. Poor customer service and no accountability. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel based on my experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately thenpeople in the room next door were loud and there were no other rooms available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good accommodate at sensible price

Nice stay and reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was ok for the price paid. Plenty of car parking spaces. Room was passable for two nights. It was cleanish, carpet could’ve done with a thorough hoover and not just where people walk. Bed was hard. Room was very hot but at least there was a fan but couldn’t have it on to sleep. Shower curtain was mouldy and trying to get the shower to a temperature we could shower under was tricky. The USB sockets didn’t work in the room so had to go and buy a desktop plug in adapter so we could charge our devices. Breakfast wasn’t great. Reasonable selection but the milk for cereal was warm and so was fruit juices. On both mornings they had no white bread for toast I was told they had run out on the first morning but still none on the second morning even though there was a large supermarket five minutes down the road. We ended up going to a fast food restaurant for breakfast. So we had out of pocket expenses which could’ve been avoided. Overall it was ok for the money but I will stick with my usual chain hotel in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne, Sleaford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great option to split the journey home after a late arrival off the ferry. Staff are amazing. There were not many guests in the bar when I arrived so was very quiet. I would have liked there to be dedicated motorcycle parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean quiet hotel good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

T

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not many staff on this morning for brekkie but it was fine x
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Hayden

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very Disappointing

Our 2 night stay in room 122 was not the best. The room was generally clean except for the persistent odour of stale urine (which was unsuccessfully treated) in the bathroom. Very warm nights were the main cause of restlessness. There was no cooling aprart from keeping the window open to the still night air on the first night. The second night was better with a mild breeze. No fan or air conditioning was present. Breakfast was uninspiring with low quality sausages and a scrambled egg mass. The toaster was very ancient and needed some studying to find out how it worked. The toasting was very hit and miss. Tea was OK and coffee from a vending machine (no payment required), really not a good substitute for a good filter or espresso machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Best of this type of hotel I’ve stayed in for the Colchester area. Hot and continental breakfast. Tables needed clearing though. Very little staff presence. Clean and basic rooms with no bad smells. Same goes for linen and towels. Easy parking. Easy route into Colchester. Very happy with my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Average

Bed very uncomfy, no room service offered and service quite slow
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

J

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent room

Room was decent size,clean and generally comfortable. The bathroom fan wasn't working properly, the shampoo and shower gel dispensers were empty and no staff available to help.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025